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Kate Middleton Wimbledon Look 3

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Kate Middleton Wimbledon Look 3

Crochet dress
alloy.com

AX Paris belt dress
$31 - axparis.co.uk

Dorothy Perkins white jacket
$31 - dorothyperkins.com


Kate Middleton Winbledon Look 2

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Kate Middleton Winbledon Look 2


4 Ways to Look Amazing for Prom!

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Ladies, it’s that time of year again- Prom Season! Whether you are in high school and going to prom or are reading this for a friend or baby sister (mine will be going next year!), these ideas will inspire you to switch up your usual dress or jewelry for interesting statement pieces. CL girls will be the most gorgeous girls at any prom :)

These dresses were found at the following websites:

Flirt by Maggie Sottero

Jovani

Prom Girl

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Gold Sequin- Jovani

 

 

 

Short Strapless Babydoll- Riva

 

Dress
$298 - promgirl.com

Christian louboutin shoes
$845 - mytheresa.com

Clutch bag
£185 - lkbennett.com

ABS by Allen Schwartz wrap jewelry
$150 - bloomingdales.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs link jewelry
$128 - couture.zappos.com

Dior New Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer
$23 - lordandtaylor.com

 

 

Black/Silver- Flirt by Maggie Sottero

 

Bakers shoes
$65 - bakersshoes.com

BCBG Max Azria clutch handbag
$108 - zappos.com

White gold diamond earrings
$1,200 - macys.com

Dorothy Perkins metal jewelry
$11 - dorothyperkins.com

Philippe Audibert cuff bangle
£275 - farfetch.com

NARS Lip Gloss
$24 - bloomingdales.com

H&M Nail Varnish
£2.99 - hm.com

 

 

Abstract Cheetah Print- Flirt by Maggie Sottero

 

C Label pumps
$36 - endless.com

Anya Hindmarch clutch bag
$635 - mytheresa.com

Cuff jewelry
£55 - josephm.com

Silver amethyst jewelry
$125 - jcpenney.com

Napoleon Perdis Lip Pencil
$20 - nordstrom.com

 
 

Overall, have fun with your prom! Don’t be afraid to try crazy, eclectic looks- you never get this opportunity again!

 
 

 Morgan is a freshman Magazines major at Drake University. She is Education Chair and proud sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma and loves her friends & family, a good book, movies, coffee, fashion, blogging and traveling. She loved prom and wishes she could go again this year- the dresses are just too fun to wear! 

Wear Your Pins and Brooches In These Three Ways

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Pins and brooches aren’t the most common accesories for outfits today. But maybe that’s because some co-eds are unsure about what to do with them! Grab some pins and brooches from your mom or grandmother’s jewelry boxes (or purchase some at Forever 21), and make sure to style these classic pieces in the following ways.

 

The flowers are in fact corsages, but can count as pins since you pin them onto your clothing!

Embrace fall colors in a fresh way with pins such as these flower ones! The vibrant honey and emerald colors compliment the gold and tan found in the bracelets, shoes, and wallet. Either of these two corsages would stand out up against a sheer black top along with the black jeans to match! (Don’t forget to wear a classy lace bra, bandeau, or camisole underneath this see through stunner!)

Get These Items:

  1. Jade flower corsage, Dorothy Perkins — $3
  2. Mustard flower corsage, Dorothy Perkins – $8.50
  3. Sheer polka dot top, ModCloth – $33
  4. Skinny jeans, &DENIM — $55
  5. Nude heels, Miss KG — $120
  6. Nude wallet,  Scervino Street — $69
  7. Bracelets (10), H&M — $11

Give your style some attitude with statement-making red. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so show your support by wearing this pin that supports the cause. The puckered-up lips brooch is a quirky piece that adds a personal, funky touch! The different shades of red is a lovely contrast to the black pumps and gold ring. And you can never go wrong with a understated pair of blue jeans!

Get These Items: 

  1. Lips brooch, Topshop – $20
  2. “Pink Ribbon Collection” pin, Estée Lauder – $13
  3. Blazer, Dorothy Perkins — $62
  4. Skinny jeans, Miss Selfridge — $60
  5. Ankle booties, Zara – $100
  6. Clutch, Poppie Jones — $30
  7. “Love” two-finger ring, Styles for Less — $8

Switch it up with these sea breezy tones: coral, teal, and pearl. Let a blouse and platforms such as these be the splashes of color and texture. The pearl-toned pins, purse, and necklace all accent one another and keep the outfit cohesive. Want to draw attention to the fabulous curve of your waist and hips? Attach a pin by the skirt’s waist.

Get These Items: 

  1. “Fairytale Kilt” pin, Monsoon – $14
  2. “Stag Head” brooch, Monsoon – $7
  3. Tie-front blouse, Warehouse – $40
  4. Bodycon pencil skirt, Bank Fashion — $28
  5. Pumps, Melina – $55
  6. Padlock bag, Joseph M — $44
  7. “P” initial necklace, Urban Outfitters — $18

Who knew pins and brooches were so versatile! Which of you classy readers is a lover of pins and brooches and how do you wear them? Do share your style cues with CL!

Tiana Blue is an intern for College Lifestyles™ and is a print journalism major at Penn State. This sophomore is an avid blogger that loves to write, draw, roam the streets of Manhattan, and channel her inner chef by watching Food Network re-runs.


CL’s Guide to Style Icon: Gwen Stefani

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There is absolutely no doubt about it. When you think Gwen Stefani, you think fashion forward. Her style is just as addicting as her music. But unlike her music, her sense of fashion is not the most popular. Some may call it funky, and not fab, but she is everything that makes a fashionista. True, her style doesn’t always fall under the status quo, yet that is what sets her apart and makes her one of a kind.  Her confidence drips with her savvy outfits. And her beauty is undeniable because anyone that can pull off crazy costumes like hers is hot.

Check out some of my favorite Gwen Stefani street looks and try some of her sassy and stylish looks yourself!

Tulle Clothing double breasted coat, $98
Forever21 nylon stocking, $6.80
Black boots, $38
Mischa Barton cross body handbag, $47
With Love From CA leather belt, $13
Daytrip plastic sunglasses

Miss Selfridge blue blazer, £30
Sonia Rykiel linen scarve, $84
Square sunglasses, £145
Oasis black belt, £8
GLAM IN BLACK – 2070220965


Forever21 one button jacket, $25
Boy friend jeans, $35
Juicy Couture platform sandals, $165
ASOS hair accessory, $3.49
Monsoon hair accessory

Which styles do you like? Whose your favorite style icon? Send CL your favorite outfits so we can create classy looks with college cash.

Sana Ashraf is a fashion writer and fashion show intern and is a junior at the University of Michigan. Sana loves reading fashion magazines, shopping sprees, city lights, color coordinated closets, and all four seasons.


Celebrity Looks For Less

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As college fashionistas, we dream stylish even when our wallets can’t. With College Lifestyles’ Celebrity Looks For Less, readers can dress classy with less cash.

Check out where to get these style icons’ fabulous, fresh fall looks:

Audrina Partridge dares to bring back plaid, do you?

Long sleeve top, $22
ALDO lace up shoes, $40
Flying Monkey Bright White Skinny-Denim, $49


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley dares to wear white after Labor Day, do you?

Jessica Biel dares to tie her blouse with a bow, do you?

Which looks do you love, and which looks will you create for yourself? Send College Lifestyles pictures of yourself in celebrity looks for less to be a featured classy chica!

Sana Ashraf is a fashion writer and fashion show intern and is a junior at the University of Michigan. Sana loves reading fashion magazines, shopping sprees, city lights, color coordinated closets, and all four seasons.


CL’s ‘How Do I Wear That?’: Colored Tights Edition

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colored-tightsHas there ever been a trend that you’ve liked, but had no idea how to wear it?  This always happens to me!  Sometimes I even go through the whole, “I definitely like this, but it just wouldn’t look right on me” debate.  This week I have taken a trend (colored tights) and created some looks for the chic college girl to embrace.  I love to wear colored tights so much that I simply told new intern Becky that I was dressed up to go to a banquet and she asked if I was wearing my purple tights!  Try this look out–I’m sure you will love it!  Also, for other fashion inspiration, check out Shelly’s post on how to get a rocker glam look for less!

How Do I Wear That? Colored Tights Edition

Created by Kaitlyn Kline on http://www.polyvore.com

How Do I Wear That? Colored Tights Edition by KaitorTot featuring Old Navy dresses

THE TIGHTS: First, we better start off with the tights themselves!  I found amazing purple and ruby tights from tobi.com, both on sale for $14.  You can also find a wide selection at your local Kohl’s (SimplyVera by Vera Wang usually has a plethora to choose from).

THE OUTFIT: I think a simple dress usually pairs best with a bold pair of tights.  I have worn this black and white scoop neck dress from Old Navy, retailed at $19.50, with purple tights and the resulting look is very aesthetically pleasing.  This white/yellow/grey Xhilaration dress from Target, on sale for $15, would also do the trick.  The final dress in this set is from Kohl’s.  I have been lusting after this floral lace dress by ELLE for quite some time now and it is on sale for $35.99!   I have a similar ELLE dress and it possibly could be my favorite dress I own.

THE ACCESSORIES: I couldn’t pass up including this silver anchor ring from Urban Outfitters for $12.  I’m an Alpha Sigma Tau girl.. how could I skip it?  Also from Urban Outfitters we have a silver metal leaf headband for $18 that will give your outfit a quirky touch!  Either Sephora by O.P.I ‘Too Good for Him‘ nail colour or ‘Gold for Me’ top coat would look beautiful on your nails!

THE SHOES: Similar to the dress, I think simple shoes work best with colored tights.  I would stick with either black heels or flats.  First, I have platform pumps from Forever 21 for $24.80 in the set– I liked the braided detail on these.  I have two selections from Urban Outfitters for $48 a piece.  Black canvas pumps or black canvas wedges would be perfect, especially in the summer since the canvas won’t be overly hot!

So, what do you think?  Are you willing to give the colored tights look a shot?  If you do, send us some pictures at intern@collegelifestyles.org!  What other trends are you not really sure about?  Leave us a comment down below or tweet at us (@collegelifestyl)!

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Kaitlyn Kline is an intern with College Lifestyles.  She is an Edinboro University of PA and Alpha Sigma Tau alum and current graduate student at Point Park University.  She would wear colored tights everyday if she could!

View my favorite article last week: ‘What About Your Friends? -Balancing Dating and Friends’ by Briana!


CL Celebrity Look-a-like Series: An Education Edition

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education_ver2I am really excited about this week’s installment in the Celebrity Look-a-like Series.  I asked for suggestions on the Twitter and a new College Lifestyles intern, Jacqui, came to the rescue asking for looks inspired by the Oscar nominated film, An Education. This is a period film from the 1960′s and the fashion in it is amazing.  I have created two looks influenced by Carey Mulligan’s character, Jenny!

Celebrity Look-a-like Series: An Education Edition

Created by Kaitlyn Kline on http://www.polyvore.com

This dress from Modcloth is called ‘How This Dress Got Its Groove Back’ and is a beautiful floral print with a deep blue sash at the waist.  At $52.99 it is a little pricey, but would be a great investment piece!  If you pair it with this cropped navy cardigan from Old Navy for $22.50 you will have a perfect look for brunch or church!  Don’t worry, if cardigans aren’t your thing, this dress will look just as cute without. ;)   Navy flats from American Eagle by Payless for $17.99 will guarantee that your feet look just as good as the rest of you.  Every lady knows that her accessories are just as important as the outfit itself, so I have picked out a necklace, earrings and nail polish to complete the look!  The necklace is a jewel heart locket necklace from Forever 21 for $6.80.  The earrings are also from Forever 21 and come in a set of three for $3.80.  The set includes two faux pearl studs and a pair of flower studs.  Finally, the nail polish is called ‘Going Nude, Eh?’ and is $9 from Sephora by O.P.I.

Celebrity Look-a-like Series: An Education Edition 2

Created by Kaitlyn Kline on http://www.polyvore.com

Our second look is perfect for the office.  Most of this look comes from Forever 21 and Modcloth just because they are so fitting.  We started with this black and cream vintage-esque dress for $27.80 and paired it with a leopard print jacket for $24.80, both from Forever 21.  Leopard print sunglasses for $5.80 and black and red quilted flats on sale for $5.80 are the last of the items from Forever 21 for this look.  I used the same nail polish as above and couldn’t help but include Too Faced Pink Leopard Bronzing Powder from Sephora for $28.  It went so well with the leopard theme!  Modcloth contributes red gloves on sale for $6.49 and an amazing pocket watch necklace for $27.99 that I would really love to get my hands on.

Period films may not be the most common place to get fashion inspiration from, but us here at College Lifestyles love it!  We gave you modern looks from The Devil Wears Prada and Glee, but a little vintage never hurts!  What look would you like to see done next?  You can e-mail us at intern@collegelifestyles.org, tweet at us (@collegelifestyl) or leave a comment down below!

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Kaitlyn Kline is an intern with College Lifestyles.  She is an Edinboro University of PA and Alpha Sigma Tau alum, as well as a current graduate student at Point Park University.  She loves vintage accessories and would love to have a closet full of them!


CL Celebrity Look-a-like Series: Glee Edition

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Last week I gave you a look from The Devil Wears Prada, but this week, it is all about Glee! I tune into Glee every week to see what the lovely Emma Pillsbury (played by Jayma Mays) is wearing.  Her wardrobe always has a perfect balance of classy and quirky.  Her character loves cardigans, bright colors and details.

Celebrity Look-a-like Series: Glee Edition

Created by Kaitlyn Kline on http://www.polyvore.com

First, we start with a French Navy Top from ModCloth for $26.99.  The anchor buttons on the sleeves make this striped top perfect for summer!  It pairs beautifully with this red and cream skirt from Forever 21 for $22.80.  Either this lacquered bangle or this beaded bracelet from Forever 21 ($5.80 a piece) is the perfect choice for a bracelet.  These braided sandals from American Eagle in either gold or black for $29.50 will look excellent.  You can complete the look with Sephora by O.P.I nail polish in ‘What’s a Tire Jack?’ for $9.

Take a hint from Emma Pillsbury and remember that classy is always in!  Try to give your look a little flair with fun accessories or makeup.  If you have a look you want us to gain inspiration from, either e-mail us at intern@collegelifestyles.org or leave a comment below!

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Kaitlyn Kline is an intern with College Lifestyles.  She is an Edinboro University of PA alum, Alpha Sigma Tau alum and current graduate student at Point Park University.  She loves Emma Pillsbury’s style and is slightly addicted to cardigans!