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Haute vs. Hot: Fringed Bags

CC Staff — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:09:46 +0000

Apparently the name of one of the new favorite ‘It bag’ brands of the stars doesn’t begin with an F, G or LV. And it’s not plastered with logos either. What it is covered in is fringe, this year’s throwback trend made current and oh-so-haute! And the brand is J.J. Winters!

Celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens, Haylie Duff, Paris Hilton and Ashley Tisdale have been flocking to the brand’s bohemian-style bags. In particular they love the J.J Winters Suede Fringe Bag in shades of Camel, Grey and Purple. But if the $400+ price tag isn’t your thing, shop these just-as-cute but way less-expensive fringed options:

Haute vs. Hot – Gucci or Perlina?

CC Staff — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:39:29 +0000

Have you met our new BFFs over at What’s Haute? We love popping over there to do some “window shopping” of all the designer bags and accessories that we would have to work for life and beyond to afford. Still, we can’t stop. Well, our friends know how we feel and now they are bringing us some cheaper (yet still beautiful) alternatives, right here on CollegeCandy. To see more couture goodness, visit What’s Haute.

The new Gucci Large Jockey Python Hobo Bag is sure to be a hit amongst fashionistas. Celebs love Gucci, python, and typically anything expensive and exclusive! The hobo is made of genuine python in a cool black color. Sturdy leather trim and signature brass Gucci horsebit studs complete the sleek look. Sure it’s an amazing bag but don’t we all have a better way to spend $3,295? So what’s a recessionista to do?

Shop just-as-haute alternatives.

Perlina offers up a fab Snake Embossed Pleated Satchel which rivals the Gucci hobo in looks, function and overall style. Pearlescent snake-textured leather shines up this ruched and pleated hobo. And at $168, you can snap up all four colors (black, purple, off white and yellow) and major style points, and still have money to spare for more important things.

Style Idol: Rihanna’s Got the Look

Jess T. - Columbia University — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:10:52 +0000

Celebrities get paid to look good and serve as a style guide to all us common folk, and part of looking good is flaunting their (or sometimes in their cases, their stylist’s) totally awesome fashion sense. Each week, I will be highlighting my Style Idol of the week: a celebrity who consistently shows keen fashion sense and whose closet I would raid in a heartbeat.

Of course, no celebs are immune to the occasional “what the hell were they thinking?” moment, but for the most part, these celebs look foxy and fabulous and inspire us all to do the same.

My Style Idol of the week is someone who is one of the most popular young faces in Hollywood/the music scene right now. She does a great job of playing up her personality and youth whether she is heading to a red carpet event, or just hangin’ out.

Rihanna.

Okay, so I’ll admit: it bugs me that Rihanna is one of the biggest pop singers in the world when (in my humble opinion) she can’t even sing, but I cannot deny that the girl’s got great style. Admittedly, she does have occasional snafus, but overall she does a great job of putting together fun, funky and age-appropriate outfits. She’s a trend-setter and is great at picking out clothes that work well for her body type.

Whether glamming it up at awards shows or out and about with her “good friend,” Chris Brown, she’s constantly snapped looking hot as hell and flaunting her unique and eye-catching style. Not only does she change it up with bright colors and intriguing cuts, she’s also ahead of the curve when it comes to hair, make-up and nail trends.

No matter what, you can’t deny that Rihanna has an individual style that she owns and flaunts and that’s what being fashionable is all about.

Jumpin on the Legging Train

Abby - Syracuse University — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:30:36 +0000

My complex with leggings started when they became so popular last year. At first, I was vehemently against them. I thought they looked silly and would be another split second fad like butterfly clips were in middle school. Recently, I’m ashamed to say, I have started to warm up to them. But only when they are worn in a certain way. Leggings can be very hit or miss and I still think that some people just should not wear skin tight leggings, plain and simple.

In my attempt to figure out exactly how I think leggings can be worn appropriately, I found a couple of references from celebrities.

Exhibit A: Drew Barrymore. Her understated and clean leggings look actually is very polished and the black-on-black would be slimming for normal people as well.

Exhibit B: Hilary Duff. The long shirt over the leggings is casual and adds a bit of color. And with heels, it can work as a perfect going out ensemble. What better outfit to dance the night away at a club than leggings?

Now, for something truly scary: The Man Leggings. I found this picture and nearly screamed at my computer. The day that a boy actually wears a pair of leggings out in public as a fashion statement will be the end of my newly found affection for them.

So, all in all, I think I’m going to dabble in the trend, keeping in mind the hits and misses of those that have gone before me. And hey, I can’t look any worse than that creepy looking dude with red leggings!

Check out this tribute to leggings in the 80′s: