I had bangs once. I don’t plan to ever get them again. Not only were they a pain to deal with, styling-wise, but they also looked absolutely horrific when they started growing out. There are about two months of missing photos from the “dark times” when I had to wear a duff puff while my bangs grew out. No one will ever see those pictures. As always, celebrities are pretty good at pulling off pretty much any hairstyle, especially bangs. My question is, do they do their hair every day or are they just naturally, absolutely perfect?

Who’s ready for a little review sesh? I know I am! I wanted to bring y’all a new video, but I’ve been walking in Birmingham Fashion Week and haven’t had time! I wish we could have brought every single one of you along to see these shows because, man, were they fierce. Last year, BFW was two days after the April 27th disaster that struck my college town of Tuscaloosa and most of Alabama. The show still went on to be such a success, and in turn this year was huge. I’m so honored to have been a part of it all.

In lieu of a new video, I’m showing one of your favorites: Ombré On Your Own. I love this look, and I can’t wait to do it again for spring! It’s a fabulous trend, and I certainly hope it sticks around. In fact, some very fashionable people were sporting this look at BFW. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and watch!

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Valentine’s Day is in just three days and I have one question for you: do you know what you’re wearing yet? You may be thinking, I don’t have a significant other. Why does it matter what I wear? Regardless of whether you have a boyfriend, a hook up, a crush or if you’re completely single, you should still try on V-Day. I know, I know it seems like a waste of time but I can think of two reasons to dress up even if you’re not dating anyone. 1. You could find someone. And 2. It will make you feel better about yourself if you’re wearing a cute outfit instead of walking around in slouchy sweatpants. Also, you could go out with your girlfriends and make all the guys drool over how hot you all look. You know I’m right.

Now, back to the question of “what are you going to wear?” Don’t worry, College Fashion‘s got you covered!

Whether it be the latest look of Betsey Johnson’s spring/summer collection, Lauren Conrad photographed glamming it up in Hoboken or seeing that trendy chick in your biology class rock something fresh, there is no denying that spring trends are taking over. Completely over my dry skin, frizzy hair and all this winter weather in general, I have no problem developing an unhealthy addiction to the latest looks. I will be celebrating the first official day of spring in one of my favorite new trends: High-waist, distressed denim shorts.

I discovered the trend in early January as I tried to drown out my winter blues by searching swim suit designers on Etsy.com. For those of you who don’t know about Etsy, it’s a fabulous site serving as a virtual boutique for up and coming designers that create unique, one of a kind crafts, clothes and accessories. Thrift store junkies-this is your haven! While searching wedges, tank tops and swim suit cover ups, I stumbled upon a collection called BajuesBest.

BajuesBest consisted of numerous pairs of denim shorts. Not simple blacks, whites or navy pairs, but gorgeous works of art. Each pair was personalized with ombre dyes, studs and vintage cuts. I immediately fell in love with the fit and fades of unnatural denim colors. I contacted the designer (or should I say artist) Julia, and received a pair of high-waist charcoal denim along with a faded, studded, pink vest that made me feel like a cleaner, more fashionable form of Ke$ha.

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The shorts fit snugly against hips and right below the belly button. They are such a fabulous alternative to the classic t-shirt and jean shorts. Slip on a pair, tuck in your tee, add a pair of lace-ups, a bold necklace and you’ve turned your ensemble from June-casual to spring collection chic. SaboSkirt.com offers beautiful pairs for an average of $98.00, but if you’re a struggling college student budget-stylista like myself, go grab a fabulously fitting, great quality and one-of-a-kind pair of BajuesBest for $40.00. If you’ve stuck to your New Year’s resolution of cutting back on the Mickie D’s dollar menu, this is a great opportunity to show off your long limbs and tight back end, as well as your favorite statement wedges. Grab a pair, snap a pic and add your photo to the comments section; I’ll pick my favorite to be featured in an upcoming article of my favorite spring trends.

Let’s be real, the best part of spring break is looking fabulous & getting waisted.

All of the above from BajuesBest

In case you haven’t heard, it’s New York Fashion Week! Sadly, we’re not all celebs and fashion VIPs, so most of us won’t be making it into the runway shows. But that doesn’t mean we can’t ogle the designs from afar once the pictures come out! The designers that are showing their work this week cover a wide range of styles and looks. There’s a little something for everyone. Click through the gallery to find out whose clothes would be perfect for you…if you had a few thousand extra dollars to spend.

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Garnet is a student at Columbia University in New York City. She is “that person” who starts dancing at a party when everyone else is standing around, and if there were a Facebook stalking Olympics, she would be a gold medalist. She also loves cheesy 90s music, and almost died of happiness when Vanilla Ice retweeted her. Once. Follow her on Twitter @garnethenderson.

[Lead image via NataliaYeromina/Shutterstock]

Michelle Williams has had a pretty great year. Between receiving oral from Ryan Gosling and being chosen to play Marilyn Monroe in a critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film, I’d say she’s probably one of the luckiest ladies in Hollywood. I’ve been a huge fan of hers since she was the tortured girl next door (not named Joey Potter) on Dawson’s Creek, and I love that she is getting so much recognition for her talent and beauty.

dress – Delia’s, $44.50//tights - Macy’s, $12.00//shoes – Piperlime, $43.97//trench – Kohl’s, $31.20

I’ll be honest – at first glance, I didn’t really care for this outfit. Something about it seemed sloppy and less-than-appealing. Yet certain elements compelled me to give it a second look, and I saw so much potential. I really love the idea, and I knew it could be improved upon (I know, my humility is astounding). Polka dot dresses are delightfully retro and classic, and I love the structure and silhouette of the one I found at Delia’s. I feel like I usually only see black and white polka dots combined with black, white or red, so I really appreciated Michelle’s choice of gray. It’s understated while still being an interesting contrast. Gray booties and shiny black tights complete the look, adding a quirky finish to this ensemble. I really like that you can easily dress this further down for class or dress it up for a date or work; Versatility is always a plus.

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Valentine’s Day is a week away, and I’m going to confess that I’m pretty excited about it. I know that it’s sort of over-hyped, but I just love that there is a whole day out of the year celebrating love! So of course I take full advantage of Valentine’s Day fashion: red, heart overload, and romantic details! If you’re as much of a hopeless romantic as I am, then you’ll love these great fashion finds for Valentine’s Day — and even if you’re not, you’ll love the prices!

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What It Is: Say Yes to Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer

Why This Should Be in Your Bag:

Skincare is an important, yet unfortunately oft-overlooked part of any beauty routine. As I’ve said before, if the base isn’t great, no amount of makeup will help you!

Yes To is a drugstore skincare brand that incorporates natural ingredients like cucumbers, blueberries and tomatoes into their products. The Cucumber line is for sensitive skin, the Blueberries for aging skin and the Tomatoes for acne-prone skin, but anyone can reap the benefits of the products. I have slightly sensitive skin, but loved that this moisturizer has SPF 30 and wanted to try it out!

How To Use It:

Yes To recommends that you “apply liberally and daily at least 20 minutes before sun exposure.” Just as with any sunscreen, it’s also suggested that you re-apply after swimming or sweating excessively. I found this moisturizer to be too thin for nighttime use and therefore only tested it during the day.

CC Rating: B+

Overall, Yes To Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer is a great option and gets mega points for being affordable. At $14.99, it’s a lot cheaper than the high-end moisturizers I use and I found it to be effective. It smelled nice and fresh, absorbed quickly and kept my skin from feeling tight and strained in this cold, winter weather. The added SPF 30 was also a huge plus, as we should all be wearing sunscreen daily!

Unfortunately, I couldn’t really test it on it’s “soothing” claim. I don’t suffer from sensitive skin problems (thankfully!) and am also oily. This moisturizer is rather thin and would probably not provide enough hydration for you dry-skinned gals and guys out there.

If you’re shopping around for a new moisturizer and are on a tight budget, I would recommend that you check out Yes To Cucumbers Daily Calming Moisturizer!

[Need some new makeup but not sure what to buy? Check out Alex's other beauty reviews here.]

In just a few days, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will bring top designers together to show their 2012 collections and awe us all over again. While it’s hard to keep up with every designer featured, there are a few that really stand out. There are the classic designers, the trendsetters and the newcomers, each with their own beautiful styles that affect the fashion world around us. There are so many designers coming to Fashion Week…

…here are the ones whose collections I’m most looking forward to seeing:

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One great thing about winter weather: it makes hair styling a thousand times easier. Come summer time, the heat does a real number on a gal’s hair and, even though it’ll be months before we need to worry about it, I have to share my ultimate hair styling product, straight out of the drug store.

Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk is a godsend for anyone with hair that seems to bounce back to being curly the second you step out the door (like myself). My hair is also super thin and this is one of the only hair creams that doesn’t weigh it down and make it look greasy. It actually does just what it’s supposed to: keeps your hair from becoming a frizzball and keeps it smooth.

The key, though, is to only use a drop. Like I mentioned, my hair is thin so if you have thick hair you can probably get away with more, but use it sparingly. Another tip: use the smoothing milk only on the tips or bottom half of your hair, never directly on your roots. This can also be so helpful if you’re overdue for a haircut. A little dab of this cream and it’s like a quick cover up on your split ends. Seriously, it’s magic.

And, as always, the best part of all is this product will set you back only about $5 a bottle. Since you only need a drop at a time, it will last you forever. So get started using it on a stubborn hair day in winter, and by summer it’ll be your best friend.

[Editor's Note: So much love for this product. It got me frizz-free through many Southern summer nights at the bars in college. Two thumbs way up!]