November 24, 2009
- 4:00 pm
By Jess T. - Columbia University

If I know one thing it’s that girls who only shop at Victoria’s Secret for the bras/panties/sexy lingerie are really missing out. That Vicki has a lot more to offer than lacy underthings that make your boobs look huge; Victoria’s Secret is also an awesome place to stock up on clothes, shoes and beauty products. They even have jeans that give your butt some lift!
VS is truly a one-stop-shop for all your girlie needs and the best news is, you can find things within your college gal budget (i.e. under $20). Shop on, ladies. Shop on! Read More »
Tags: 5 for $20, 8 under $20, boots, bras, budget, cheeky, comfort, curves, figure, girls night out, henley sweaters, hipster, leggings, lip gloss, lounging, make up, oversized sweaters, panties, Pink, Pink collection, purse, scarf, sexy lingerie, sweater weather, sweaters, sweet & sexy, turtleneck, under $20, victorias secret, victoriassecret.com, vs, wrap tops
November 19, 2009
- 11:00 am
By Jasmin-University of Missouri

[America has more name brands than Law and Order reruns and while you may want to go unload your entire check at GAP or Abercrombie, you don’t want to buy something that you thought was cute and unique and later have buyer’s remorse when you see something identical for less.
I’m not encouraging you to start buying knock off Jimmy Choos from Payless and wanna-be BCBG dresses at Walmart (although, just throwing it out there, you may find some very GOOD knock offs). All I’m saying is you should know that EVERY store is competing with another store and when you shop competitively, you save money. Money that you can use to stimulate the economy…or your wardrobe.
So I thought I’d help you sift through the proverbial mall and figure out which stores are best for your budget. Each week I’ll be comparing apples to apples (or undies to undies) to give you the real deal and arm you with the knowledge you need to make the wisest wardrobe choices. Ready. Set. SHOP.]
New York & Co. and Express both sell clothes that most would consider “Business Casual/Professional Wear” and “Evening Wear.” And while you may not by your ridiculously sexy homecoming dress there, if you want to look sophisticated, sexy and like a grown up, these two stores are contending for your money. Going to an interview? Don’t know what to wear to your job’s “Grab Bag/Potluck” Soirée? Still haven’t quite decided what you’re packing for thanksgiving dinner? Read on and win. Read More »
Tags: budget shopping, competitive shopping, everyday clothes, Express, fashion basics, mall, new york & co, party dresses, runway, sweaters, work clothes
June 11, 2009
- 4:00 pm
By Leah - Ryerson University
[Most guys we know stay up late dreaming of the day they might end up in a giant orgy with beautiful women. We, however, lie awake at night dreaming of a closet full of beautiful clothes. To the left, a wall of shoes. To the right, shelf upon shelf of delicately handcrafted bags organized by color and size.
Sigh.
We all have our fantasies.
Since guys can turn to the interwebs to get their daily fantasy fix, we thought you should, too! So, we’re bringing you some fashion porn. The best of the best in all things fashionable. Sure, it may be out of your price range, but it’s a fantasy, so live it up in all its delicious glory.]
Sometimes it’s just too cold to go jacketless on a summer night – but that doesn’t mean you have to ruin your perfect summer outfit with a heavy coat, or warm sweater. While you could chance it, and pray you meet a hot (and chivalrous) man that will keep you warm on those chilly nights, sometimes a girl has to take care of herself.
Fortunately for you take-action girls, there are plenty of cute and cozy coverups that will complete and not clash with your ensemble. With so many sweaters and jackets, there is a perfect match (or several matches) for every outfit, regardless of your style or budget. So you don’t have to wait for Prince Charming (because he probably isn’t all that reliable) to keep you warm, because not only can you do it yourself, but you can also look fabulous in the process! Read More »
Tags: abercrombie, american apparel, boyfriend blazer, cardigans, cropped jacket, cropped sweater, denim jackets, fashion, fashion porn, forever 21, gap, j crew, jackets, l.a.m.b., lightweight jackets, military jacket, old navy, outerwear, spring jacket, spring style, spring sweater, Style, sweaters, target, twilight jacket, urban outfitters, wet seal
[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 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.]
Donning scrubs on her TV show, Grey’s Anatomy, Katherine Heigl is far from a fashionista. Off the set, though, she’s got a great, easy style that always looks polished (to go with that nice polished rock she’s got on her finger).
Katherine isn’t a big risk-taker or a trend-setter when it comes to fashion, but she knows how to put together an ensemble that highlights her curvaceous body without going over-the-top on the sexy factor. Add that with her magical ability to mix prints and colors and you’ve got yourself one fashionable lady. She’s often photographed around L.A. in adorable sweaters, flats and jeans, but when she hits the red carpet, she brings out the va-va-voom and plays up her blonde bombshell status with curve hugging, classically glamorous gowns. There is no need for a little lift or tuck in her wardrobe; this girl has got it going on. Read More »
Tags: blonde bombshell, colors, curvaceous, fashion, fashionista, flats, glamorous gowns, greys anatomy, jeans, Katherine Heigl, Prints, red carpet, Style, style idol, sweaters, trend setter
December 2, 2008
- 10:00 am
By CC Staff
Tags: Andrew Christian Wonder Wear, arrest, bargains, bitten, blue, breakup, christmas, colleges, diet, Dorota, family, gossip girl, hatred, health, jennifer hudson, lindsay lohan, murder, overseas, Pink, samantha ronson, sarah jessica parker, shopping, spinoff, steve and barrys, sweaters, UK, underwear, william balfour
October 31, 2008
- 10:30 am
By CC Staff
Tags: ashley olsen, barack obama, chunky knits, costume ideas, dress up, election, fashion, Halloween, halloween 2008, halloween costume, halloween day, happy halloween, happy halloween graphics, jamie foxx, John Mayer, john mccain, kevin smith, knits, Mary Kate Olsen, mtv, music videos, October 31, p!nk, Pink, sarah jessica parker, stress relievers, sweaters, trick or treating

Purple is in right now. I first caught wind of this when my friend was bemoaning the fact that eggplant purple is trendy and that every girl who wears it looks like Barney. However, when we went shopping the next day she tried on a purple top and looked made her look more like Barbie than Barney. She broke down and fell for the color like a supermodel on a slippery runway.
I started seeing it more, especially when I went shopping with my boyfriend. “Shopping” as in we walked around looking at things we couldn’t afford. Purple everywhere! Purple Dior shoes, Armani dresses, Louis bags. Stupid college budget.
Purple is super trendy right now, and though it may be pink’s retarded cousin, it does looks pretty damn hot. So, here are some of the cutest purple finds for the fall, to be worn with feistiness. Read More »
Tags: Armani, bags, barney, dior shoes, dresses, fabulous, Fall, fashion, orchid, pinks retarded cousin, plum, purple, shopping, sweaters
July 9, 2008
- 5:16 pm
By ccandysarah

Jackets already? No thanks.
(Photo courtesy of Urban Outfitters)
It’s hot today in New York. Really. Hot. Even in the air conditioning, I am sweating (ew). Last week, in preparation for some 4th of July swimming, I set off on a mission to find myself a swimsuit. I was looking for a kind of cute, retro one-piece, so I headed to my old standby: Urban Outfitters. When I entered the store, however, I was in shock. Everywhere I looked there were sweaters, long-sleeve plaid shirts and…is that a coat with a wool collar?!
WTF Urban Outfitters?! It’s JULY. I decided to try another store down the street, but was struck with the same thing. Again and again as I made my way down Broadway, I saw Fall clothing up in every window. Yesterday the latest issue of Lucky magazine arrived in my mailbox, chock full of…you guessed it…Fall fashions. I leafed through it while sitting on my bed half-naked trying to cool down in front of my fan. The pages and pages of models in tights and sweaters were not helping. Read More »
Tags: antarctica, Fall, fashion, fashion week, jackets, july, july 4th, lucky magazine, New York, shopping, spring, Style, summer, sweaters, swimsuit, tights, urban outfitters, wool
December 21, 2007
- 11:59 am
By Jess - NYU

Are you desperately searching for some last minute gifts? Really last minute, as in they’ll-probably-get-it-after-Christmas-but-whatever gifts? Or maybe you’re kind of thinking you’d like to reward yourself for being so good this holiday season…a way to say “good job keeping away from that holiday fudge, self!”?
Well, if either of those two things are true, than you need to check out the SpoonSisters.
Known only as “Little” and “Big” (“that’s based on age, not size” they assure), the SpoonSisters have come up with an awesome little website that caters to the funny, crafty, and thoughtful girl in all of us. Read More »
Tags: baking, bean, body sprays, brownies, christmas, fudge, garment deordorant remover, gifts, holiday, Online shopping, spoon sisters, spoonsisters, sweaters
November 1, 2007
- 3:42 pm
By ccandygrace

Days as a Freshman: 72
Mood: Jumpy
“Grace?”
Sasha’s voice was louder this time, his hand still on my foot. He thought I was sleeping. Maybe I should pretend to sleep through his visit? I didn’t have to sit up and talk to him.
“Hey, Sasha.” But I did anyway. Pushing the pillow off my head I turned around and sat up in my bed. I rubbed my eyes a little to make it look like I had been sleeping, not like I had been wide-awake and contemplating answering him for the last thirty seconds.
“Hey.” Sasha smiled. The kind of smile I knew too well. The sweet, friendly smile that lit up his whole face and my whole chest. It’d be nice to live in that smile. Sleep on it like a hammock.
“What’s up? I thought you’d be out with everyone else.” I pulled a few stray pieces of hair behind my ears and wondered what I looked like. It wasn’t impressive, whatever it was. Nothing like the short skirts and lace up boots that were undoubtedly walking all over campus tonight. Nothing like the type of girls Sasha hung out with on a daily basis.
“Oh, I’m wearing a costume. Can’t you tell?” Read More »
Tags: antique, birkenstocks, boyfriend, checking him out, costume, freshman, freshmen, girlfriend, guys, Halloween, lace up boots, nervous, short skirt, soccer, sweaters, T Shirt, vermont