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College: School Spirit

I am lucky enough to attend a college with an enormous amout of school spirit. Many people thought my school was spirited because of our strong football team. Over the past couple weeks the nation was able to see our school spirit was more then just athletics, but was because our large community of students, faculty, staff and alumni stood together and made Virginia Tech special.



Before my freshman year I never wore orange and maroon together, but now I see them as matching colors. When I wear my Virginia Tech apparel I feel strong and proud to be apart of an organization. No matter what college or high school you attend, always wear your school colors proudly, because you never know when something tragic will happen and try to tear your community apart.

Designer Rundown: Zac Posen

I personally think Zac Posen is adorable. Although I am iffy about his clothes. I was looking through style.com and studied his Spring 2007 ready to wear collection. Again I was iffy with this collection.

What I loved:


Again with my love of neutrals the grays, navys, tans, and blacks. The silhouettes are also very chic because they have a good balance between masculine and feminine lines. I really like the cinched jacket, especially how it flairs at the bottom.

What I didn't love:


The asian influenced orange sash didn't really flow with the rest of his collection, plus it was pretty ugly. On the denim outfit, I thought the color chosen to make the seams was tacky and reminded me of a pair I had back in 2nd grade. I really loved the fabric on this third dress, but the cut across the hips made this model look wide, something that is near impossible. And the orange dress? Do I even need to explain...?

Gotta Love the Olsens

I don't know what it is with the Olsen twins, but they had me hooked since they were toddlers on Full House. Maybe it's because they are around the same age as me or I used to look pretty similar to them in my preteen years, but I can not stop reading about. I know both sisters get scrutinized by many people on some of their fashion choices, but I think they have always been trend setters. Recently with their new fashion line, The Row, the twins prove how simple monochromatic designs that compliment a women's body can be so flattering. Even when the twins are walking around town they look like trend setters.

Case and point:


Ashley Olsen dresses much more classical than Mary-Kate does, which is why I gravitate to her style. I wish I had the confidence to wear half the things Mary-Kate does. My favorite outfit is the one on the left, she is able to pull off the cut-offs and vans look, which reminds me of East Coast style.


Mary-Kate is much more eccentric than Ashley, but her outfits are just as fashionable. I like how she wears neutral colors and might add a splash of color. I also love the dress she wears on the right.

College: Spring Shoes

This is my first *official* post, other then my many tester posts I played with. I want to write about shoes. Not just any shoes, but ones that are appropriate for going out at night at college. These shoes must be very comfortable, in order to walk from your dorm/apartment to various happenings around campus. They must also be appriopriate for the party you plan to attend. I know going out we usually hit up multiple parties each night, but the main theme around campus is casual but neat. Some parties have stricter dressing guidelines, especially at frat semiformals or mudwrestling contest. No matter what the theme is, never go with sneakers. My first themed party was an 80's party, which my friends and I though 80's workout gear right away. We then went out in long t-shirts rubberbanded around our waists, leggings, and *gasp* high socks and sneakers. We later found out that you dress as close to the theme without looking like your going to the gym, literally.

I found some affordable and not so affordable options for dressing up and down during the springtime:


Via Spiga Modul Wedges $162.00



Mossimo Phyre Suede Peep Toe Platforms $24.99

Pretty much exactly alike. I wore the Mossimo ones to a 60's themed party and unlike other Target shoes they were very comfy and did not dig into my feet.

Another option would be espadrilles.

These from Banana Republic are cute, yet affordable, so spilling some beer or jungle juice on them won't break the bank.
Slingback open-toe espadrille $68.00

And for the girl that went out in heels for the past couple of nights and has blisters on the back on her heel? Flats. I actaully have this pair from Target and LOVE THEM. They are super affordable, yet look really cute with skinny jeans or skirts.


Xhilaration Sable Ballerina Flats $14.99
The thing is in college, all girls will die for a pair of Christian Louboutins espadrilles or Chloe Platforms, but for most of us our budgets do not allow for such splurges. The most important thing is to be comfortable, so find shoes that you can walk in without getting blisters and you'll feel more confident then the girls stumbling down the hill to the bus stop (another deja view moment from first semester).