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Taking Your Style From Comfort Zone to Couture

Meg-BowlingGreenStateUniversity — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:00:22 +0000

I hate to go all crazy department store on you (It’s January 28th? Time to set up a Memorial Day swimsuit display!) but the fashion industry is always 6 months ahead of us normal folk. The elite designers of the trade have challenged us with innovative, advanced looks that put oh-so 2011 trends, like flare legged jeans and feathers, to shame. What? You can’t afford Roberto Cavalli? No worries fellow broke college students; I’ve recreated the looks with budget friendly brands. Prepare to rock 2012 with these inventive spring trends:

Betsey Johnson Spring 2012

What’s Out: The Blazer/Skinny Jean/UGG Boots

What’s In: The Blazer/Tank Dress/Suede Lace Ups

This Betsey Johnson original is a giant step up from the boring blazer over skinny jeans with a pair of classic cut Uggs. Pair a tank dress with a fitted blazer and a layered necklace. Channel your inner-Betsey with some suede lace up heels and a lightning bolt ring.

Badgley Mischka Spring 2012

What’s Out: Leather Jacket/Sequin Top/Jean Shorts

What’s In: Leather Jacket/Bandeu Top/ Hot Pants

This year, forget the overdone mini skirt, tank top tucked in, leather jacket over top club wear. Please welcome back the ever so risqué: Hot pants. The undies-shorts hybrid will give the illusion of legs for miles. Pair your favorite leather jacket with a bandeau top and match with a hot pair of shoes. Is that Amber Rose over there rocking her model bod? Oh wait, that’s just you donning this beautiful ensemble.

Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012

What’s Out: Blue Denim/Fitted Tops/Nude Heels

What’s In: Patterned Bottoms/Loose Layers/Bold Heels

In 2010, colorful denim became a top trend. This year, hold the focus on your bottoms as opposed to the top of your outfit. Pair pattered denim with a solid colored top, a bold colored pair of heels, and a minimalistic piece of jewelry.

L.A.M.B. Gwen Stefani Spring 2012

What’s Out: Neutrals/Long Sleeve/Clutch

What’s In: Metallics/3 Quarter Length/Totes

Ditch the Khakis, coal, and corduroy for some expressive metallic this season. Go for a basic top with 3 quarter length sleeves that allow room for funky bracelets. As much as I love a good clutch, it’s a bitch trying to fit everything into one-so welcome back boxy totes!

If 2012 is the end of the world, then Betsey Johnson, Badgley Mishka, Kanye & Gwen Stefani have definitely saved the best trends for last. Step out of your comfort zone with these looks and make Spring 2012 your most stylish season yet!

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The 7 Must Read Fashion & Beauty Blogs

Zara - Drexel — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:00:51 +0000

How to make your eyes look bigger. How to make your lips look fuller. How to make your nose look slimmer.

With all the beauty advice out there, who needs plastic surgery? (Heidi, I’m talking to you.) And then there’s blazers. Vests. Sweaters. Shrugs. Peacoats…how am I supposed to pick one?!?! The beauty and fashion markets are definitely overwhelming.

Both worlds are ever-changing. Between the skinny jean/wide leg pant debacle and the ongoing tug-of-war between smoky eyes and bold lips, we could all use a little guidance when it comes to crafting a look. Most of our readers have sick style to begin with, but everyone could use a little inspiration sometimes.

Luckily for you (and me!) our friends have some serious style savvy. Check some of favorite style guides to add that extra oomph to your look.

Lemondrop: Like it’s namesake (coincidentally my favorite shot), this site mixes up the sweet with the sassy. Check here if you prefer the rebellious tongue-in-cheek look that is sooo right now.

TheFrisky: The folks at The Frisky are all about accessorizing. Since this is one of the best ways to take your existing wardrobe to new places, this site can save you mucho dough…not to mention closet space.

College Fashion: If you covet celebrity style, this is the place for you. The ladies who run this site break down some of the most fashion-forward looks so you can emulate them easily. Step-by-step instructions make this as comprehensive and easy-to-follow as a 101 class.

Already Pretty: Beauty is pain? Not according to this guide. They favor cozy sweaters and slouchy boots (sans heel…can you imagine?). It’s all about accentuating what’s already great about you.

Budget Babe: The name says it all. Quick, cheap alternatives to the ridiculously overpriced looks that seem to be everywhere.

The Gloss: If you believe that fashion should not just be seen, but also discussed – this is the spot for you. The countdown of T. Momsen’s (aka our girl Jenny Humphrey) worst looks is a must-see.

And now, for a little shamless (but totally warranted) self-promotion…

CollegeCandy.com: We don’t like to toot our own horn (oh, who are we kidding? TOOT TOOT!) but the stuff on our site is perfect for practicality-loving, budget-hunting, fashionistas.