I still prefer dinner with face to face conversations over texting, I don’t think a three game winning streak with a cute guy at the beer pong table qualifies as getting to know each other, I and believe there’s no better combination since PB&J than dinner and a movie. And since dating seems to be a dying thing on college campuses, when date nights do come around, I feel all sorts of pressure to look extra good.

The Clove by Rock & Republic are made of gorgeous leather, interior and all! The criss-cross design of the straps is unique and the studs add a touch of rock-n-roll glam. The attention to detail on these shoes is superb; right down to the braids that run along the back and the stud zipper pull. Nothing was overlooked in the design of the Clove!

This past week, we asked you to list your fifth must have college fashion staple. Besides the necessary shoes, great jeans, and comfy pajamas, what other items do you need to survive?

As you all know, I get the opportunity to try out a lot of products from well known brands. My favorite thing though is testing out small, independent brands that are trying to take on high-end, well known ones. When Joanne contacted me about trying Painted Earth, I was so excited!

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A few weeks ago, a reader left a comment that made me think about the things we wear every day and why we wear them. She was asking for advice on what to do when people ask “why are YOU so dressed up?” As if wearing something cute that makes you feel good is a “strange” thing to do!

It’s a great year to kick your sweatpants addiction.

One of my greatest pet peeves about college students is the sloppiness often associated with going to class. True, sweatpants are comfortable, you’ll never be able to wear them during the day in the “real world” and it takes less effort than putting together an actual outfit. But sweatpants give off the appearance of not carrying, as you couldn’t even be bothered to do up a zipper and button in the …

American Apparel is an awesome place to go for basics. I can’t even count how many t-shirts and tanks I have from there. And okay, I do own a few pairs of the shiny hot pants…but I can’t remember the last time I wore them (or maybe I can. Those things are priceless.)

Usually I pick something either undoubtedly ugly or something that divides me completely, but this week I decided to pick something that I personally really like but that I felt might divide people. I thought it might be more fun this way. So this week I chose Keira Knightley’s ensemble at the Toronto Film Festival.

So while you’re sorting through your stuff, what better way to gear up for fall then to shred the skin of your closet and replace some of your old garb with 10 essential, fabulous fashions that just scream fall?