tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84941230939225734462024-09-05T22:43:02.385-05:00A must read for the fashionable college girlEllehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14368426269562236719noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494123093922573446.post-86166614287483655992010-12-30T14:08:00.004-06:002010-12-30T14:09:40.738-06:00

New Year's Eve is always a big night. In additional to that fabulous dress and those killer heels, you need a dazzling manicure to make yourself feel extra sparkly. This nail look below is what I'm sporting to my New Year's Eve party. This party-perfect look is very girly and fun and best of all, it is super easy to recreate. Begin with a base coat of lilac nail polish. You can also use a

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Bare Escentuals is like the Holy Grail when it comes to mineral face make-up; their signature black-lid jars appear in all of my friends' make-up collections. While I have tried the Bare Escentuals Mineral Foundation - which has warranted great reviews and is indeed a wonderful product - what I'm most impressed with is the Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil. I have combination skin that's pretty

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New Year's Eve is probably my favorite holiday of the year (well, if you consider it a holiday). It's a time when you can linger in the present while anticipating the future. During those couple of hours before the clock strikes twelve, one can indulge themselves before turning over a new leaf for the new year. And of course, it's the best party night of the year. For us college students, that

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Ugh. I was so excited for the Gilt Final Sale today, where everything from Aexander Wang to McQ to White + Warren were marked up to 90% off. But...the site crashed! And for over half an hour, the Final Sale completely disappeared. Luckily, it's finally up again! The best deals I've found are in Juicy Couture. This sale isn't as good as their previous Final Sales, and with the technical troubles

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J. Crew is my college staple. As a self-proclaimed preppy girly-girl, their classic, all-American pieces are perfect for my taste. And when it comes to must-have pieces such as soft tees, cashmere cardis, and school-appropriate shorts, no one does it better than J. Crew. Here are some of my favorite looks from J. Crew's Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection. The bright colors are definitely

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*Ah I found this post saved in my drafts. I meant to publish it during back-to-school season but somehow never got around to it. So rather than let it go to waste, I'll just post it here. The outfits are definitely wearable for spring and even for winter if you live somewhere warm :) If I were to name the perfect girl, I would name Serena van der Woosen without hesitation. Even though she's a

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Winter break can get quite boring: you're stuck at home with your parents and it's so cold you can't even imagine doing anything that involves being outside. So what better way to cure the winter blues than by making and drinking some cocktails? The alcohol will warm you up and brighten your mood. Below are three super easy drinks that you can make with ingredients right from your fridge and your

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Sprayology is a line of homeopathic vitamin oral sprays designed to improve your health.Their website says that: "Sprayology marries science and time-honored natural medicine with  convenience and innovation to enhance healing and well-being naturally.   Sprayology re-defines wellness and makes it easy to incorporate natural  products into your daily life for better health

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Photo Credit: Vincent Lappartient The makeup Chanel presented at the Metiers D'Art Fashion Show in Paris was absolutely stunning. Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup Peter Philips explains the inspiration behind the collection. "The theme of the collection, Paris-Byzance is a great inspiration on it's own. The links and associations with Chanel are rich and plenty. Karl gave Sam (McKnight

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I just returned from my study abroad trip recently (which is the reason for my lack of posts these past few months - sorry!) and I cannot believe how cold it is in Illinois! I pretty much have avoided going outside as much as possible and I have to sprint outside to take out the garbage and get the mail. As I unpacked my suitcase, I got really sad looking at my shorts from the summer. So I was

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As most of us approach finals week and a few lucky ones are already done for the semester, it's time to think about going home for the holidays. I'm looking forward to decorating my Christmas tree with my family, sipping hot cocoa with friends at a cafe, hitting up some neighborhood bars, and snuggling by the fireplace and catching up on all the episodes of Gossip Girl and 90210 that I've missed.

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Seen on the fall runway collections of designers like Balmain and Cynthia Steffe, military is a trend that's here to stay. In the past few seasons, military sort of evolved from the nautical trend. It was more army-inspired and masculine. But this fall, military takes on a whole new form through jewelry, skirts, and even dresses. Military - Your Way Oasis Military Tie Back Top, Navy blue,

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I was going through my closet and found these shoes that my mom got me during this spring. I love them but I already have so many pairs of heels and these are just a tad small, so I must say goodbye to them. They're by Harajuku Lovers - designed by Gwen Stefani and inspired by the fashionable girls in the Harajuku district in Japan. They're size 7.5 and are brand new with the box and stuffing

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I'm a huge fan of Bliss products. Everything in their line from their body scrubs to hand lotions smells absolutely scrumptious. One of my favorites is their Lemon + Sage Body Scrub - the zing of citrus smells delicious and is super refreshing while the scrub itself leaves my skin baby-soft when I step out of the shower. Unfortunately, Bliss products are pretty expensive. A 12-oz jar of this

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Labor Day has come and gone and fall is just around the corner. You can even feel it in the air; the days are shorter, the temperature is cooler, and the sun has acquired a more bronzy hue. I'm sure you've heard the saying "no white after Labor Day." It's unclear exactly where this "fashion advice" originated from, but there are two common explanations. One is that white reflects heat, so

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Fall makeup is typically marked by earthy tones and dark liners, a distinct step away from the pastels of spring and bronze and brights of summer. As autumn approaches, it's time to change up your go-to makeup look. Diane von Furstenberg's Fall 2010 runway serves as the perfect example of classic fall makeup with a modern twist. In an interview with Elle Magazine, DVF's makeup artist James

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Dear Readers, I will be going abroad for the fall semester in less than two weeks to study in Beijing, China's bustling capital. Lately, I've been fretting about what to pack. What's the weather going to be like there? Will I need my snowboots? Etc. From my pasts visits to China, I know that girls there like to dress up a lot more than girl in the states, which means plenty of dresses and heels

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Juicy Couture is one of my favorite brands. To me, it epitomizes a fashionable college girl who is preppy with a bit of glam. If you're unfamiliar with the brand, you might think that Juicy is nothing more than velour sweats and blinged-out terry handbags. However, Juicy is so much more than that. They offer a whole line of ready-to-wear clothing, from coats to jeans to shoes. Unfortunately,

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College is the time for frat parties. A time when it's okay to wear a skin-tight minidress and five-inch heels. A large proportion of frat parties are "themed", whether it be "80's Dance Party", "Blacklight", "CEOs and Office Hos", or "Catholic School". In this post, I will present three outfits on what to wear to a frat-favorite theme: The Cowboy/Western/Country Party (AKA Hoedown). During

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The start of the school year also symbolizes the start to sorority recruitment. On campuses all over the nation, sororities are opening their doors to new members with lots of sisterly-bonding activities and mixers. For those of you who are interested in going Greek, here's a quick and easy sorority Rush Guide, and best of luck in getting into the house of your choice! First, "rush" is a brief

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Every Wednesday, Sephora releases new specials and puts new items in their "Sale" section. While some week's specials aren't that great, I am a huge fan of what's on sale this week. Pucci Vivara Rollerball - $10 (Originally $25) I've never heard of this particular Pucci perfume before so I stopped by my local Sephora to check it out. I was shocked by how much I liked it - it's a fresh,

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College is an exciting experience. It's about being on your own and trying new things. And when it comes to new things, sometimes we're at a loss as to what to do. When I began my freshmen year, I found myself wondering how to start a checking account, how to pick an insurance policy, etc. With so much to learn and experience, it can all feel a little overwhelming. You might even be wondering, "

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It's back to school season again, and while that usually means stocking up on school supplies and begging your parents for a new wardrobe, college life requires shopping for a whole new category: dorm supplies. Below are some dorm essentials that will make your room much more fabulous. After all, a stylish college girl needs a stylish place to call home. When it comes to things like curtains

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DO: Be nice to everyone right from the beginning. The first day of college is absolutely essential in determining your social life for the rest of the year. Be open and friendly right when you arrive at your dorm to get things started on the right foot. Even if you are tired or grouchy, don't show it. Otherwise you might forever be seen as the bad-tempered girl who thinks she's all that. DO:

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The summer before my freshmen year, I was so stressed by the dilemma of how to get my two-closets-and-six-drawers of clothes and over forty pairs of shoes to fit in my tiny dorm closet. I bought every space-saving tool I could find - from cascading hangers (which I love with my dear live) to air-sucking vacuum bags to over-the-door-shoe-and-jewelry-hangers. My parents drove me up to my school,

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