LOVE IT: Francesca’s Fancy Flops

With warm temperatures approaching, it is time to pack away our sweaters and tights and bring out our sundresses and flip flops!  Personally, I LOVE sundresses and shorts, but don’t love ‘beachy’ flip flops worn with these items.  I will however, wear Fancy Flops!

Enter Francesca’s Fancy Flops!  This amazing company offers various ‘fancy flops,’ not flip flops, for us classy co-eds, our moms, and the little ones in our life.  From flowers to ‘bling,’ Francesca’s Fancy Flops, can be worn on casual occasions, weddings, and brunches.  What we love most about Francesca’s Fancy Flops is their partnership with various philanthropies, including breast and ovarian cancer organizations, by donate proceeds with the purchase of a Fancy Flop.

Included in MTV Movie Award goodie bags and worn by the fabulous Alexis Bellino of the Real Housewives of Orange County, you can imagine how I felt like a supermodel when I received my very own pair of Fancy Flops for my photo shoot!  I am honored to be the Editor in the category of fabulousness who wear Fancy Flops!

Fancy Flops fit perfect into my Editor and Mom wardrobe of sundresses, maxi dresses, skirts, and rompers (I own very few pairs of jeans).  I’m only 5’1,’ so I LOVED the kitten heel on the flops and being ‘girly girl,’ I loved the bling decor.  The bling on the Fancy Flop matches all my sundresses and spring/summer wardrobe AND will match all my summer pedis!

Francesca’s Fancy Flops are a great addition to any classy co-eds wardrobe AND our mom’s wardrobe!  With Mother’s Day quickly approaching,  Fancy Flops make a great present for any mom!  Check out these other lovely selections.

(All photos courtesy of Francesca’s Fancy Flops)

(All Photos courtesy of Francesca’s Fancy Flops)

 

Shop additional selections for you AND Mom here.

Shop ‘Go Pink’ selection here.

 

Disclosure:  We’d like to thank Francesca’s Fancy Flops for providing a pair of Fancy Flops for our photo shoot and review!

Have a Pretty Amazing Story? Seventeen Magazine Wants to Know!

Do you have a ‘Pretty Amazing’ story to share?  Whether inspirational or creative story, Seventeen Magazine is looking for your ‘Pretty Amazing’ stories in it’s second annual ‘Pretty Amazing’ contest.  Entries will be judged by a panel-including actress Emma Roberts, Jared Eng of Just Jared, and Ann Shoket, Editor in Chief of Seventeen.  The winner will receive a trip to New York City, a $20,000 scholarship, from Neutrogena, and the be featured on the cover of Seventeen Magazine’s October 2012 issue. Enter the contest NOW thur April 30 by sharing your story and submitting a photo at seventeen.com/prettyamazing.

 

We were lucky enough to chat with Jo Saltz, Executive Editor of Seventeen Magazine, to further discuss this incredible contest.

College Lifestyles (CL):  What has your response been (from your readers) on the ‘Pretty Amazing’ contest?

Jo Saltz (JS): Seventeen readers love the idea of seeing themselves and their peers on the cover—it’s a dream come true! So girls have been so excited to tell us their stories, and show us their best cover looks. We keep hearing from girls that they had so much fun entering that it doesn’t even matter if they win!

CL:  Along with last year’s winners, what are additional unforgettable ‘Pretty Amazing’ stories/quotes you have received from readers?

JS:  There were so many stories that moved us—narrowing it down to five finalists was nearly impossible. We couldn’t believe how many girls overcame terrible tragedy, fought life-threatening illnesses, made a major impact in their communities, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for causes. Every month, we try to inspire girls to do great things—but reading each of these entries truly inspired us.

CL: Is there anything in particular you and your team are looking for with this years ‘Pretty Amazing’ stories?

JS: It’s really important to Seventeen that the entrants feel a personal connection to their stories and their causes. We believe that every girl is capable of doing amazing things—but it’s the girl who can tell us WHY that amazing thing was emotionally important to her that will catch our eye.

CL: We feel Emma Roberts is ‘Pretty Amazing’ and fits the mold of a classy lady that resonates with our readers, what makes her ‘Pretty Amazing’ for Seventeen readers?

JS:  Emma is all-around Pretty Amazing: She’s talented, driven, good-hearted, and passionate—not to mention that she’s got incredible style and fun, friendly personality. She’s a celebrity that every girl can look up to—and she knows how important it is for our readers to make an impact. For all those reasons, she was an obvious choice to be a judge of the Pretty Amazing Contest.

Get a glimpse of Emma Roberts discussing the ‘Pretty Amazing’ contest AND a behind the scenes look at her own Seventeen cover shoot:

Enter the Pretty Amazing Contest NOW thur April 30 by sharing your story and submitting a photo at seventeen.com/prettyamazing.

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College Lifestyles Twitter Party, New Job Bank, and Fabulous Giveaways!

What a wonderful time in the College Lifestyles office!  After months of preparation, our site will house a JOB and INTERNSHIP Bank (JIB for short)!  We are thrilled about being the ‘head huntresses’ for our readers – matching up your resumes with prospective employees!  Starting 4/19, you will be able to visit our JIB, post your resume, AND search for job openings!

In celebration of our SITE MAKEOVER, we are hosting a ‘Job/Intern’ Search Twitter Party on Wednesday 4/18 at 9PM EST/8PM CST using the hashtag #CLchat.  We will cover various topics related to perfecting your resume/cover letter, mastering a job interview, and optimizing your job search.  Immediately following the chat, individuals will be able to not only post their resume on our site, but also view job openings from various companies and organizations.

What’s a party without giveaways?  During our twitter party, we have great giveaways from:

-Kembrel

-Sproos

-Decor 2 Ur Door

In addition to our party and new site, stay tuned to our twitter throughout the ENTIRE month for #CLtips related to the job/internship search.  We will also bring stories throughout the month in article post, as well as on our Pinterest Boards.

 

To RSVP to our party, click here!

 

Be sure to check this page periodically to view NEW giveaways for our party!

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Love It: Tracy Stern SALONTEA Review

Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter.  From its luxurious scent to delicious taste, the College Lifestyles office embraces tea any time of the year.  From a cup on the go, to organizing amother/daughter or sorority tea party, our new ‘go-to’ tea is Tracy Stern SALONTEA ‘The Writer.’  (And yes, my one year old daughter will be having her first tea party soon!)

The Tracy Stern Salon ‘ The Writer’ Tea consist of black tea leaves with cinnamon, clove, and cardamom give ‘The Writer’ its sophisticated and chic taste – similar to the characteristics of our CL team!

While I love ‘The Writer’ tea, Tracy Stern SALONTEA offers various varieties including:  The Musician, THe Society Hostess, The Romantic, The Fashionable Dandy, The Artist, and The Lover.

When brewing Tracy Stern SALONTEA, be sure to pay close attention to the directions.  While we steep conventional green tea bags for 1-2 minutes,  ‘The Writer’ steeps for 3-5 minutes.  One can then add cream, sugar, and/or honey.  (Etiquette tip:  If planning a tea party, sugar cubes are preferred due to neatness). 

Tracy Stern, founder of SALONTEA, developed as a lifestyle brand that encompasses a fusion of fashion, style and art and TEA blended into distinct yet interconnected categories. She uses tea to bring people together and believes that everyone should experience life through simple defining luxuries, from preparing the perfect cup of tea, to creating the most elegant and effortless tea party.  One can purchase her tea by visiting her website OR NYC location.

Disclaimer:  We’d like to thank the team of Tracy Stern SALONTEA for supplying samples for our review.  Opinions of the product are all our own.

 

Shelly Marie Redmond, MS, RD, LDN is the Editor in Chief of College Lifestyles.  An avid tea drinker, she loves the classiness and sophistication of a modern day tea party and is the proud owner of Tracy Stern’s Tea Party Book!

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College Lifestyles Presents the 14-Day Valentine’s Challenge!

Roses are red, 

Violets are blue, 

Sugar is sweet,

And so are you!

Remember the carefree days of love?  Where simple poems (similar to the one above) and a checked Yes or No on a handwritten crush note symbolized our relationship status with a significant other.

College Lifestyles is going back to the carefree days of love!  Starting on February 1st, we will post, tweet, tumble, and pin various topics related to love.  Our 14 day challenge will bring back the ‘warm fuzzy‘ we had from our first crush, our first sent flower, and our first dance (even if we were sporting pigtails and braces!).

We encourage you to comment on all our post, follow us using the hashtag #CLlove, RT our ‘sweet’ quotes, and of course, share the love with not just your significant other, but with your family, sisters, and best friends.

At the end of our 14 days, you will not only feel love, but you will also have shared love with others.

CL Interviews Bath and Body Works on their 2011 Campus Tour

Body Spray vs Lotion?  Candle vs oil?  Sweet vs sensual?  Decisions, decisions as we select our favorite scents for our home AND for ourselves.

Whether you go for a light spray or a rich lotion, Bath and Body Works offers an incredible selection of home and personal scents to satisfy even the toughest co-ed critic!

Bath and Body Works recognizes how we love our ‘smells’ and is excited to announce their Fall Campus Tour.  The tour has already made stops to Indiana University, Ohio State, and Arizona State University.  It’s final stop, UCLA, will take place on October 27th.

The tour includes a quiz to uncover your Signature scent, product samples, and a True Blue Spa hand massage!

Not a student at the 4 ‘lucky’ tour stops?  We sat down with Bath and Body Works to not only discuss the tour, but also to discuss future promotions and their ‘favorite’ scents amongst co-eds!

 CL:  Any ‘new scents’ or items you will be showcasing at the BBW Campus Tour?

BBW:  Paris Amour and Charmed Life are the newest scents and are featured on the tour and in our stores.

CL:  What scents are the most popular with college women?

BBW:  Our top three sellers are Japanese Cherry Blossom, Sweet Pea and Twilight Woods.

 CL:  For those not able to attend this fantastic event, what are ways we can discover our signature scent? 

 BBW:  Simply visit one of our 1600 Bath & Body Works stores or go to www.BathandBodyWorks.com to experience our 25 exclusive fragrances in the Signature Collection.

CL:  Any specific sales you are all offering for the holiday season our readers can take advantage of?

BBW:  Take advantage of our 2011 VIP Bag coming to our stores on Black Friday (November 25th)!  (Note – this bag is only available while supplies last!).

We also learned by visiting our local BBW store, Twisted Peppermint, will be available on November 28th for one week only!

 Still confused on what scent to select, we share with you our favorite BBW scents.

 ‘Be Enchanted is my new favorite!  However, I LOVE Twisted Peppermint.  Yes, I will be at the store on November 28th!’ ~Shelly, Editor-In-Chief

‘Sweet Pea!’ ~ Nicole N

‘Pink grapefruit’ ~ Megan S

‘Japanese Cherry Blossom’ ~Sana

‘I have both Japanese Cherry Blossom and Lavender and love them!’ ~Rachel N

‘Sweet pea and Vanilla’ ~Jennifer V

‘Sweet pea!’  ~Monica P

‘Warm Vanilla Sugar because it’s getting cold out!’ ~Jane J

‘Sweet pea and Forever Sunshine ’ ~Alli P

‘The Leo Scent (which ended up being grape!)‘ ~Ariana

‘Midnight Pomegranate!‘ ~Michele D

‘PS – I love you!!‘ ~Chelsea H

‘Warm Vanilla Sugar‘ ~Christina H

‘Midnight Pomegranate!’ ~Ellen R

‘Moonlight Path hands down.  It’s my go to scent.  I also like Coconut Lime Verbena for the summer time!’ ~Monica M

‘Warm Vanilla Sugar!’ ~Maggie Y

 What is your favorite BBW scent?!

 

SKC: How to Cook without a Recipe

The following post is from our friends at Small Kitchen College.

My mom is an accountant. All day at work she stares at spreadsheets, calculating numbers and making sure everything is in order. If one number is wrong, then she risks drawing incorrect conclusions. Because of her job’s strong emphasis on numerical accuracy, for a long time she avoided the kitchen. As an accountant, she had this idea in her head that anytime she cooked from a recipe she had to follow it to a T. This meant dirtying multiple measuring containers, buying the exact listed ingredients and avoiding any recipes with complicated directions or unfamiliar items. As a result, simple foods like chicken fingers, hot dogs and tacos dominated the family menu.

Then my mom had an epiphany. After stopping her channel surfing on the Food Network one day, she stumbled upon cooking shows that appealed to her busy-mom lifestyle. From watching the channel and reading recipes in magazines she started challenging herself in the kitchen. While at first she viewed recipes as strict sets of directions, she gradually began to embrace her creativity. No longer did she view recipes as firm rules, but rather as guidelines to suit one’s tastes. As she spent more time in the kitchen, recipes became a method of teaching about possible substitutions and changes to suit one’s palate.

Of course, sometimes drifting from the recipe too far can cause problems, but cooking is all about experimenting and learning from mistakes. For many, the fear of being in the kitchen comes from a fear of failure. Like my mom and her job, college students are just as obsessed, if not more, with numbers. From GPAs to financial aid and potential starting salaries to graduate school admissions rates, these figures represent measurements of college life. Yet, we all know that these measurements are never perfect. As my mom has taught me both in the kitchen and in life, you do not need a precise recipe in order to cook a good meal; rather, all you need is a few guidelines to point you in the right direction.

Bethany Imondi, a junior studying Government and English at Georgetown University, credits her mom and her no-recipe approach for inspiring her to get creative inside and oustide the kitchen. Read more…

**Recipe**

No Recipe Lo Mein
1-6 servings, depending on amount of pasta and vegetables used

This is not meant to be a recipe, but rather a guideline for how to create a hearty, healthy meal.Adjusting the quantity of ingredients makes it easy to prepare this dish for one, or big enough to feed a crowd. This dish also can be tailored to suit carnivores and vegetarians alike.

Ingredients
Long cut pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine
Assorted Vegetables, such as peppers, scallions, mushrooms, shredded cabbage
Choice of protein, if desired
Any neutral oil (vegetable, canola, etc.)
Garlic, if desired
Ginger, dried or fresh (depending on what you have on hand), if desired

For the sauce:
Soy Sauce
Hoisin Sauce
Water
Hot Sauce, if desired

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Once it reaches a rapid boil, liberally salt the water and add your choice of pasta. Cook according to package directions.

While the water comes to a boil, begin to prep the vegetables and/or meat. Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces and set aside. If desired, cut up your choice of protein on a clean cutting board into slightly larger pieces.

Prepare the sauce using equal amounts of soy sauce, hoisin and water. If desired, add hot sauce to taste.

Once done chopping and the pasta has been added to the boiling water, heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When the oil ripples, add the meat and stir-fry until cooked through (or no longer pink). Push the meat aside, and if desired grate in a few cloves of garlic and/or fresh ginger. If using dried ginger, add to taste.

Add in the veggies and stir fry everything together for a couple of minutes. Allow the ingredients to continue cooking as you drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet, then pour sauce over mixture. Turn off the heat, and toss everything together to allow the sauce to absorb into the pasta.

Small Kitchen College is a guide to cooking, eating, drinking, and living on and off campus, with recipes, tips, and tales generated by college students across the country. If it’s campus food, we’ve got it here.

Carmindize! College Lifestyles Interviews Carmindy from TLC’s What Not to Wear!

With our planners filled with class, work, study group, and organizational obligations, it is no wonder we sometimes dash to class with our hair in a bun and basic clear lip gloss.  While we sometimes long for a polished face, we fear it will take will take 20 minutes of our precious time.

Welcome a new routine to your morning schedule – ‘Carmindize!’ College Lifestyles interviewed Carmindy, makeup artist from TLC’s What Not to Wear, for her getting and feeling gorgeous tips for the busy co-ed.  Her simple, yet stunning makeup techniques and daily self affirmations not only fit into a busy co-eds life, but also promote beauty both inside AND out!  When Carmindy is not filming What Not to Wear, she is busy promoting her latest book, Crazy Busy Beautiful:  Beauty Secrets for Getting Gorgeous Fast (I already ordered mine!), and working with Sally Hensen on her new makeup line.  Carmindy took time out of her busy schedule to answer our questions on channeling your inner and outer ‘gorgeousness!’

CL:  With the busy schedule of college students, what are simple tips you have for makeup application in the morning?

Carmindy: It only takes 5 easy minutes to get ready in the morning in a flash. I created The 5 Minute Face to help all women accentuate their natural beauty. They key for makeup lasting all day through all your classes is applying a sheer foundation first. Apply my Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired By Carmindy Airbrush Spray Makeup to the skin and then dab on a little concealer under the eyes to hide the evidence of long nights of studying. Then dust on a little powder to set it and then “Carmindize” the face. This means applying a shimmering powder highlighter shadow on tops of the cheekbones, under the brows on on the inside corners of the eyes. Then line the upper lash line with a pencil and smudge over it with a finger and then apply black mascara on top lashes only. This is all you need to define the eyes in a hurry. Now swirl on a little powder blush to the apples of your cheeks and add a lipgloss and you are ready to roll!

CL:  What one beauty product should students use daily?

Carmindy: Always wash your face before bedtime no matter what and use Cetaphil Face Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin that cuts through makeup no matter what skin type you have. Always use sunscreen to prevent aging and  mascara and lip balm.

CL:  If you had to chose one makeup product (lipstick, mascara) for a student to use, what would it be and why?

Carmindy: I would say mascara because it really opens up the eyes.

CL: What one beauty rule should all students follow?

Carmindy: Always apply moisturizer and sunscreen and never tan in the sun!

CL: In regards to beauty confidence, what is/are simple affirmations students can tell themselves daily?

Carmindy: Do daily mirror mantras like, ‘Hi sweet cheeks” or “my eyes are gorgeous”. Never look into the mirror and say negative things like, “I hate my dark circles”. Focus ONLY on the best assets you posses for total self confidence.

For more of Carmindy’s getting gorgeous tips and to download her ‘app’ for your smartphone, visit her website www.carmindy.com.

Get Noticed at Your Internship! An interview with Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper.

How can I get the boss to notice me?  Everyone says networking is important, but how can I network successfully with my colleagues?

College Lifestyles frequently receives these and similar job related questions via our social media mediums.  While it is stressed to students the importance ‘getting an internship’ and ‘having a standout resume,’ the ‘what to do when we get the internship or job’ is often neglected.  Many of us have aspirations of working for the company of our internship, or moving up to a VP position at the company we start working with the job title ‘assistant.’

How can one network?  How can I get noticed?  Instead of turning to the ‘silly’ questions of ‘What would you do with $80,000?’ taught by speed ‘networking/social’ classes, College Lifestyles turned to 2 experts in the magazine and public relations industry to answer questions on getting noticed at our internship and work.

Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper have a combined 30-plus years experience in the public relations industry, having worked both in-house and on the agency side.  Kleiman is currently VP-public relations for Hearst Magazines, one of the world’s largest publishers of monthly magazines.  Meryl Weinsaft Cooper is a co-founder and principal of Allen/Cooper Communications, a marketing, exhibitions and events company with a focus on art and lifestyle brands.  Both are authors of the book, Be Your Own Best Publicist:  Build Your Reputation, Make Yourself Indispensable, Promote Brand You.

(A Side Bar:  Be Your Own Best Publicist is used in lesson plans with the College Lifestyles interns due to its amazing, realistic content one can relate to in both work and personal life.  Mine is personally full of sticky notes and fully highlighted.)

Jessica and Meryl took time out of their busy schedule to answer our questions and put us at ease on getting noticed at internship/work.

CL:  What are simple tips you would suggest for interns and entry level job applicants to get noticed by the boss?

Jessica and Meryl: Get to work on time (or, even better yet, early), dress professionally and volunteer to help with whatever assignments the team has for you.  Most importantly, do every task — even if it’s menial — with a smile on your face.  If you have questions about how to do something, ask!  Better to ask once and do it right than try to figure it out on your own and do it wrong. Lastly, before the internship is over, see if you can get on the boss’ calendar to get feedback on your performance and, if he or she was pleased, request a reference letter.

CL: What are simple networking tips on getting to know co-workers/other interns?

Jessica and Meryl:  Be friendly and don’t be afraid to ask the people you work with to meet for coffee or lunch. Most interns are in the same position you are — they’re new to the company and want to do a good job. It’s better to support one another than compete with one another. If you’re going to ask a full-time employee to meet, be respectful of their time and offer to meet when it’s convenient for them.

CL: What is your opinion on ‘cleaning up’ social media sites while an intern/entry level worker?

Jessica and Meryl:  We are big proponents of scrubbing your social media profile to get rid of anything you wouldn’t want a boss (or your grandma, for that matter!) to see. Take down the pics of you drinking from a beer bong or scantily clad — no employer wants to see that. In fact, a recent Mashable poll shows that at least 45 percent of HR pros are now checking potential hires’ social media presence so, even if you’re still in college, keep in mind that an inappropriate post on Facebook or Twitter could stand in the way of you landing that awesome internship.

CL: Your opinion on facebook ‘friending’ a boss or supervisor?

Jessica and Meryl:  It depends on your relationship with your boss but generally we’re not huge fans of it. While you should treat every social media platform as part of your public profile, Facebook does tend to be used for more personal information and connections versus Twitter and LinkedIn, for example. If you do accept your boss as a ‘friend’, be hyper-aware of what you post (i.e. don’t call in sick and then post a photo of you at the beach!) or filter what they can and can’t see on your profile.

Stay connected with Jessica and Meryl through their website Be Your Own Best Publicist.

To order a copy of Be Your Own Best Publicist, follow this link to Amazon.

Jessica Kleiman is currently VP-public relations for Hearst Magazines, one of the world’s largest publishers of monthly magazines. She has guest lectured about publicity at NYU and the Radcliffe Publishing Course at Columbia University and has written for various newspapers, Web sites and magazines.  A graduate of University of Michigan with a BA in Communication, she started her career at a magazine publicity firm and then served as director of PR at The Knot, a wedding media company. Kleiman lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and daughter and enjoys posting words she finds funny on Twitter, Facebook and her blog, Funny Word of the Day.

Meryl Weinsaft Cooper is a co-founder and principal of Allen/Cooper Communications, a marketing, exhibitions and events company with a focus on art and lifestyle brands.  Previously, as managing director  of the DeVries Public Relations‘ Home & Lifestyle division and as SVP-Partner at LaForce+Stevens, she led programs for a variety of hospitality and consumer brands including Veuve Clicquot, Viceroy Hotels, Vikram Chatwal Hotels, BR Guest Restaurants, Tourism New South Wales, Magnolia Bakery, Belvedere Vodka, Pepperidge Farm, Samuel Adams Beer, New Amsterdam Gin and Ecco Domani Wines.  A graduate of Ithaca College’s Park School of Communications, her PR experience includes stints in art, music and entertainment, including time at the Screen Actors Guild’s New York office.  She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and dog, and spends her spare time writing and producing films as well as seeking out the best culinary, travel and art experiences, which she documents in her blog, Searching for Jake Ryan.

Both authors are contributing bloggers on Forbes.com’s Work in Progress section.

Simple CL Rules to Live By

We’ve all heard the so-called ‘rules’ that nobody follows anymore. (Don’t wear white after Labor Day, anyone?) Here is a list of rules you’ll actually pay attention to – from real college girls, CL interns, a fashion icon, and our very own CEO.

1. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Even the fake ones.

2. “Pluck your eyebrows every day or every other day for a cleaned up look and also to avoid having to pay for eyebrow waxes.” – Lauren, Bethany College, CL Intern

3. Great-fitting jeans are a staple of any girl’s wardrobe.

4. “Carry a Tide Pen in case you spill something on your shirt.” – Shelly, College Lifestyles CEO

5. Always wear sunscreen. No exceptions.

6. “Always take off your makeup before you go to bed.” – Roselyn, New York University

7. Floss.

8. “Keep moisturized – face and body. I feel like people moisturize the face and not the body, but the body ages too.” – Nicole, Georgetown University

9. If you wear leggings as pants, make sure they’re not see-through.

10. “Keep a facial exfoliator around and exfoliate your face 1-2 times a week to avoid dry, flaky skin as the weather gets colder.” -  Lauren, Bethany College, CL Intern

11. Buy foundation and concealer that works on your skin. Make sure to test them in natural light.

12. “I think that everyone should have a statement piece. Something that they wear (frequently or not) that everyone associates with them and is the best descriptor of their personality.” – Ellen, Michigan State University, CL Intern

13.  Boots are great walking shoes.

14. Dress for the weather – think layers!

15. Don’t wear makeup to the gym. It clogs your pores when you sweat and causes acne.

16. “Always bring flats! Gap makes cute ones that fold up and come in a little pouch, perfect for a night out to throw in your purse!” – Emily, SUNY Oswego, CL Intern

17. Red lipstick flatters everyone. Just make sure it’s a red that suits your skin tone.

18. ” Splurge on more expensive items for your staple pieces (Winter coat, nice dress shoes, fall boots, etc.) & bargain hunt for your basics at places like Forever 21 & Target – plain tees, zip-up hoodies, flats, etc.” – Lauren, Bethany College, CL Intern

19. Never wear an outfit that you’re not comfortable in, no matter the opinions of others.

20. “Carry water at all times with you.” – Shelly, College Lifestyles CEO

21. Take proper care of your shoes to prolong their life.

22. Don’t buy heels unless you can stand in them for more than an hour.

23. Use a heat-protective spray when you blow dry your hair.

24. Know what makes you look amazing, and wear it on the days that you need an ego boost.

25. Switch the side that you carry your bag on to avoid back problems.

26. A great smile is the best accessory.

27. “Drink lots of water for minimal bloat and healthier skin, and use chapstick for the best makeup application!” – Bethany, Ohio University, CL Intern

28. Never put lingerie in the dryer.

29. “A blazer or cardigan brings any outfit a few steps up.” – Sarah, UNC-Chapel Hill

30. A wristlet is a clubbing must-have – cute, small, and you’re guaranteed not to lose it.

31. “Treat your hair to a leave-in conditioning treatment 2-3 times a month to help repair all the damage done by heat styling products.” – Lauren, Bethany College, CL Intern

32. A great set of lingerie does wonders for your confidence. Even if you’re the only one who sees it.

33. You are beautiful without makeup. Don’t be afraid to go outside bare-faced.

34. “Incorporate a bit of your personality into what you wear.” – Michelle, Scripps College

35. Well-groomed nails are the hallmark of a classy woman.

36. A bright umbrella makes a rainy day that much better.

37. Dress for the body you have, not the body you want. Remember: clothes are made to make you look good, not the other way around.

38. “Show legs or upper body (cleavage), not both. For example, if wearing a mini skirt, focus on legs and wear a more modest top; if you’re wearing a longer skirt/dress, go for a halter/tank/strapless look.” – Shelly, College Lifestyles CEO

39. Travel. Be inspired.

40. “Give your nails a break from nail polish for a week or 2 each month to avoid them turning yellow. Use a nail buffer to make nails appear naturally shiny.” – Lauren, Bethany College, CL intern

41. Waterproof mascara. Always. You never know when you might burst into tears.

42. The best color in the whole world, is the one that looks good, on you!” -Coco Chanel

43. Wear what YOU want to wear, whether or not it’s on trend.

44. “Use gradual tanning lotion such as Jergen’s for a natural glow AND moisturizer instead of the hitting the tanning beds.” – Lauren, Bethany College, CL Intern

45. Dress for class. It may be tempting to walk out the door in sweats, but you’ll be more attentive and less likely to jump back into bed.

46. Work with your natural hair texture every once in a while.

47. “Never spend loads of money on plain T-shirts. Why waste money on a plain T-shirt when you could purchase a dress or something that would make your wardrobe stand out?” – Michele, Misericordia University, CL Intern

48. Wear a watch.

49. Pearls class up any outfit.

50. You will have great outfits and “oh-my-god-why-did-I-wear-that-moments.” Learn from them. Don’t take it too seriously. Have fun.

Sasha Graffagna is a junior Journalism and Comparative Literature major at New York University. She is currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires.

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