There are things every college girl should own: a comfy pair of sweatpants, a hoodie for super hung-over mornings, the perfect shirt to wear to the bar and a good ole’ pair of skinny jeans.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know, you’re rolling your eyes at like me tell me something I don’t already know.

In the college prep books, no one really talks about the real things every college girl should own. When my mom took me shopping before I left for school, the sexy, lace underwear I would need to flaunt for the first boy I took home was definitely not on her shopping list.

Over here at CollegeCandy, we know just how important those sexy, barely there drawers will be to furthering your education. That’s why we put together this list of the 10 pairs of underwear every college girl needs! Because, let’s face it, when you’re cramped inside the four walls of your dorm room with five finals looming over your head, the last thing you really want to do is study for them… Read More »

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?  We got some great suggestions from our readers.  Our winner Olivia said “My favorite staple is a trench coat.  It adds instant polish to my look…plus, it’s a timeless piece and very versatile.  Perfect for my tight college budget!”  Congratulations Olivia!

And don’t forget, we’re celebrating with Boy Meets Girl® and Campus Candy at the Campus Candy store at Penn State (#psu) today at 7:30!  They’re throwing an unforgettable fashion show with student models, Boy Meets Girl® gear, candy, and a meet-n-greet with brand Founder/Creative Director Stacy Igel. Can you imagine anything more college than spending Sunday night doing homework checking out fashion and eating candy? Oh, and asking a fashion designer for advice IN-PERSON?  If you’re around the area, this event is NOT to be missed!

This week is College Fashion Week (#collegefashionweek if you’re Twitter-obsessed) and we’re celebrating with Boy Meets Girl® and Campus Candy at the Campus Candy store at Penn State (#psu) on September 18th.  Why? They’re throwing an unforgettable fashion show with student models, Boy Meets Girl® gear, candy, and a meet-n-greet with brand Founder/Creative Director Stacy Igel. Can you imagine anything more college than spending Sunday night doing homework checking out fashion and eating candy? Oh, and asking a fashion designer for advice IN-PERSON?.We can’t. But we know that not all our readers go to Penn State. Fine, we know that the majority of our readers don’t go there. We didn’t want to leave you out of the fun though! So read on to find out how you can also get in on the fashion, food and fun.

When it comes to dorm life, it’s no news to you that closet space is something of a limited commodity. Even after you’ve gone like a mad woman through The Container Store and Target, those stackable units can only hold so much. It is for this reason that creating a well-rounded college wardrobe is such a precise science. There is literally no room for error.

So what are the items you’re going to find yourself longing for? The must-haves for successfully getting from Point A to Point B (with a pit-stop at the bar in between)? Read on and make sure you’ve got these college fashion staples…

1. A Comfortable Pair of Heels

Whether you toss them on for a class presentation or for a night of frat hopping, you’ll quickly find out that comfort is key. It’s so much easier to enter these situations confidently when you’re not worried about the pains shooting up your legs and the blisters on your toes. Plus, no one wants to be (or dance with) the cranky girl hunched in the corner complaining about her shoes.

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New York Fashion Week (and every other fashion week, for that matter) always unveils new fashion innovations. And this year is no different. As industy “pros” weigh in on what premiering styles they’re excited for, I say, “Guess what, fashion weeks? We don’t need these crazy, new high-fashion designs!” We have the old ones.

These past innovations are taken for granted now, but they still remain a college girl’s best friends. I can’t even remember how I lived before… Read More »

The following is an excerpt from CollegeFashion.net, the site for fashion-minded college ladies.

Fleeting trends, a revolving door of new designers, and a constantly evolving pop culture can make the bustling world of fashion confusing and intimidating for anybody… especially a college girl on a budget! It can sometimes be difficult to decide which styles are worth investing in, and which will last only a season or two.

In response to the idea of “fast fashion,” there has been a recent resurgence in the popularity of American “heritage” brands: companies whose high-quality, well-crafted pieces have been proven to transcend decades. Due to their practical styling and versatility, the girls at CollegeFashion have named five classic American products that deserve a spot in your closet.

See them right here.

God Bless America, right?

I’m pining over something a little different this week. It’s a little outside my comfort zone, and that’s exactly why I’m in love.  It’s not a plunging neckline or a skimpy skirt, it’s actually a super cool ring.

So you think a ring that gets me a little nervous makes me boring? I’d have to disagree. There’s nothing wrong with playing on the safe side of fashion. For me, it’s finding ways of adding things into my wardrobe that are cooler than I think I am without necessarily having the major shock value. I like to get a subtle response out of people, whether it’s an approving double take or a friend that tells me something I own is awesome.

A ring that’s a little risky for me is a great way for me to get a reaction- I’d rather everyone was staring at the risk on my finger than a risk that’s risqué.

This dark, gemmed snake ring is the kind of accessory I would see on a girl on campus who I envied because she was effortlessly cool and edgy. I can picture myself as that girl when I see this ring, the snake twisted around a finger that’s curled around a cup of coffee, probably in the company of some hipsters playing guitar and killing everyone around them with their coolness.

OK, so maybe this ring isn’t going to change who I am, and I’m not hoping it will either. What makes the ring such a desirable object for me is that’s it’s not something I would usually drool over. It’s not exactly my style, and I like to invest in pieces that I can wear often, that are generic and go with everything. While that philosophy can make your bang for your wardrobe buck go pretty far, it can get a little monotonous (so maybe it does make me a tad of a snooze, you win). Read More »

[Post courtesy of out friends at StyleBakery.com. For more awesome fashion, style and beauty news, check them out!]

Patent leather stilettos! Cashmere sweaters! Wool pants! With all the clothing and accessories out there, it sure is hard to know what pieces you absolutely have to have in your closet. And with all the fabulous new items and trends each season, the weeding out becomes harder and harder. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of the five pieces you simply shouldn’t be iwthout!

THE WHITE SHIRT

It’s clean, it’s crisp, it’s absolutely flawless. Not to mention it’s designer Carolina Herrera’s number one staple! (And if it’s good enough for Carolina, it’s totally good enough for us.) The white shirt pulls together any look instantly, whether you’re wearing jeans and sneakers or a pencil skirt and heels. Button it up and you’ll be the most fabulous person in the room! Try one like the Rachel Stretch Cotton Shirt from Ralph Lauren Black Label ($298 at ralphlauren.com) — it’s designed with a hint of stretch, so it hugs your curves just right. Read More »

You have stuffed so much clothing into your closet that the door won’t shut. The bottom of your Ikea drawers are drooping from the weight of all your long sleeve tees shoved in there.

And you didn’t even bring everything you own to school!

Yet, no matter how much sh*t you have, you keep wearing the same three things over and over. We know how that goes; we too have that one favorite thing in our wardrobe that we just can’t stop wearing. With everything. For every occasion.

So what if it has holes in the armpits? And who cares if it is 4 years old? That is fashion perfection.

Below is a list of our writers’ favorite wardrobe items. You may want to consider adding these items to your over-stuffed closet; obviously, they are totally worth it. Read More »

I love shopping for the trends just as much as the next girl. And with this season offering a plethora of choices from bright prints to sailor shorts, I often find myself debating if I want to spend my extra cash at the bar or the boutique.

And now I have another option to add into the mix: Bop Basics. Sure, we all need those trendy colorful pieces (even if we only will wear them for one season) but let’s get real for a second. We aren’t rolling out the door to class in our platform wedges and patterned smocked dresses are we? (I hope for your sake you aren’t one of those girls).

We need the essentials– the casual, comfy yet oh-so-cute pieces for our day to day lives of class and coffee runs. The clothes that make us look cute without looking like we are trying (even though we so are).

Well we’re in luck because from now until may 11th shopbop.com is offering 20% off their new exclusive Bop Basics line in honor of Mothers Day. Read More »