College Fashion 101

I have had several young graduates from High School inquiring me about College. Today's Tips are on FASHION.

It is important to make a good first impression whether in a job interview or at a rush party. The best tips I can give are some that will carry over from day one of college to graduation. Fashion is a statement but is also classic. 

1. Never skip meals so you can buy a "going out shirt" that is cheap and temporarily "fashionable"..its just not healthy

2. Always search for that 1 shirt that is well made ie NOT made out of polyester or any other synthetic material (unless it is for an 80's party) watch it go on sale and then buy it with the money you have saved

3. Choose your college boutiques carefully... some are just going to rip you off 

4. Don't be afraid to call your mom and ask her if something is worth your purchasing...she will know especially since these day the 70's are back in :)

5. "work-out clothes may be your new best friend... wear them while you can because you can't wear them to work. But, never wear your PJs to class is kind of tacky and disrespectful to the profressor" - Mackenzie Kearns

6. Never be like this: "@ SororityGirlProblems 

I hate it when people think they can look at me and they can't. #SGP" 

STYLE

The PERFECT Bag!

 Longchamp Le Pliage purse. I love them! They are incredibly light, durable and CHIC!!! They come in fun colors and also different sizes. They are great for traveling too! 

http://www.longchamp.com/en/le-pliage-women-255.html

Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus

The PERFECT looks!

Topshop dress & Anthropologie Belt. Can be both dressed up or down. I love the french blue dress with a bright colored skinny belt.

Topshop & Anthropologie

 This look is chic and fun for a rush party or a date night. Its flirty, but refined. I love the fringe!

Topshop

@Topshop_tweets

Nothing like a brightly colored dress to look like you mean business but are full of life! Cinched in waste is extremely flattering!

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Neiman Marcus

Boho Chic Tory Burch "Shelbee" dress!!! I feel so honored! The model should have been blonde..

Love this bright colored top with below the knee white skirt both by Tory Burch! A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E

@toryburch 

This is a cute outfit for your first day of class or first Day Date ;). J CREW @JCrew_Insider

Love this blush colored dress with flats and jean jacket! I am so sad I gave away my jean jacket from college :(. JCREW

Three cute dresses for teas or date nights!! JCREW

BCBG high waisted shorts! flattering vertical stripes and great color! wear with a white tee or oxford. Thanks to Teenvogue for this tip! @TeenVogue

Anthropologie bright colored floral dress & top below! Precious & Summery!!

SHOES

1. Perfect Flat JCREW (throw them in your Longchamp when your heels start to kill!)

2. Perfect Wedge Tory Burch

3. Perfect Nude Heel Topshop

Tie a Bow... Properly

Do you remember when you were a little girl and your mother would tie your hair bows, or sashes in a perfectly even, and voluminous bow? Sometimes it was even bigger than you were..

constantly sliding out of your fine toe headed hair... but you didn't care because your mother was pleased and so for the Christmas photo you would oblige.. sort of.

Today we don't have to worry about those beautiful bows slipping out of our golden locks or brown curls. We can actually wear them with style and our mothers are still soo proud! Thank you to Marc Jacob Fall 2010 Collection!

Not only is this dress elegant and timeless, it has a little sparkle too! No need to accessorize with the overpowering bow tie, just some feminine bling.

I love the hue of this one for not only brunettes, but blondes as well! The colors are divine!

Anthropologie always knows the right accessories. Fetching.

Also Anthro introduced the Martingale Boot. Adore.

Chic football game attire.

I had to put Gaga on this post. She is a style Icon and in this photo wears her hair in this childish, yet polished blonde bow. She can pull it off.

Spotted: Louis Vuitton. "I die" -Rachel Zoe (celebrity stylist http://www.rachelzoe.com/)

I love the combination of satin and ostrich leather. gorgeous

Anthro celadon fall dress with skinny belt. Work Chic.

Kitchens!!

Today I am focusing on Kitchens. I love exposed kitchenware! My sister recently got married and received fabulous dishes! I think it is so fun to be able to display them in a unique way! Photos of her kitchen to come, but until then...these photos depict various designers idea for arranging everyday platters.

Bill Ingram's Kitchen in his lake house on Lake Martin, Al. is lake perfection. (http://www.billingramarchitect.com/)

Color contrast. pretty.

If Marthy can do it.. so can I... Its clean and simple and organized... obvi

Its Anthropologie (http://www.anthropologie.com) kitchen heaven..

..and then there were the Whizbang bowls. love. x Anthro

As we all know Martha Stewart heart's organization.. these west elm baskets are awesome! sturdy & clean looking.