Posts Tagged ‘college’
H&M opens in NC!
There are many things the North Carolina Triad Area is known for many things, most of them academic or basketball related. So one would expect that the clothing retail scene around here is, well, unsatisfying to say the least. But last week H&M opened a location in Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall. I was elated to […]
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Tags: college, crabtree valley mall, duke, Elon, fashion, H&M, North Carolina, raleigh, students, wake forest
I was recently featured on the blog of the owner of Firefly Boutique, a women’s clothing boutique in North Carolina. There are two locations in Burlington, one downtown and one right across the street from my college campus, Elon University. This store carries Ella Moss, Matt & Natt, French Connection (a favorite of mine), and […]
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Tags: boutique, college, Elon, Elon University, fashion, Firefly, North Carolina, women's apparel, women's clothing
Rain, Rain, Go Away
There’s only one thing worse than 8 am class. 8 am class on a rainy day. Regardless of how awful those days are, they are inevitable. So this year I’m going to be prepared… umbrellas, raincoats, wellies and all. Colorful Answers to Gray Skies Photoshoot [NYTimes]
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Tags: college, fashion, Hunter boots, London Fog, Michael Michael Kors, rain boot, raincoat, Rainkist, Shopbop, Tretorn, umbrella, wellies
If I had to be any reality TV show star, I would be Lauren Conrad. I envy her progression from Laguna Beach to Teen Vogue intern and most recently, clothing designer. The Lauren Conrad Collection debuted March 2008 at LA Fashion Week. It was popular among LC lovers but not favorably accepted by fashion critics. […]
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Tags: college, designer, economy, fashion, Kohls, LA, LA fashion week, Laguna Beach, Lauren Conrad, LC, Los Angeles, reality show, reality tv, Teen Vogue intern, The City, The Hills
Jimmy Choo brings luxury to H&M
November 14th the British accessories brand Jimmy Choo will bring its internationally acclaimed glamour, bags, and shoes to 250 H&M stores around the world. This is the first collaboration H&M has done with an accessories brand. THe collection will include women’s clothing and men’s as well. Jimmy Choo is proud to be among the fashion […]
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Tags: apparel, bags, Clothing, college, fashion, H&M, Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld, Matthew Williamson, November, November 14, Roberto Cavalli, shoes, Stella McCartney
four eyes never looked so good
The revival of specs has begun. Icons Andy Warhol and Yves Saint Laurent made them part of their signature look. Now frames have become funky again. Whether it’s Pharrell, Alexa Chung, or the latest Dolce & Gabbana runway, glasses add extra cool points to any scene. Vintage looking specs have become a trend of […]
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Tags: accessories, Alexa Chung, American Apparel, Andy Warhol, Chigal, college, Dolce & Gabbana, Etsy, fashion, Forever 21, four eyes, glasses, hip hop, Kanye, Kanye West, Nasty Gal Vintage, Pharrell, Prism, runway, shades, specs, trend, Urban Outfitters, vintage, Yves Saint Laurent
college is supposed to be the most exciting four years of your life. Housing, meal plans, crazy parties, and greek life all with your parents footing the bill. But one thing they forgot to tell us is that summer jobs and a monthly allowance are barely enough to cover weekends at the bar much less additions to your wardrobe. 