With all the excitement around football season and all of the tailgating opportunities that accompany it, you might overlook that necessary component that can put a dreary tinge on the celebrations. Yes, your trusty college sweatshirt. It’s the best way to show your spirit, short of actually hopping into a mascot costume. But over a pair of jeans, it doesn't exactly make for a style statement. Instead…Read more
Moving Day does not have to look like Laundry Day. Because moving into the dorms (or a new apartment) also means meeting your entire floor (and future friends — unless you happen to be moving in NYC, in which case, go ahead and continue to be antisocial). And that means it’s even more important to look the part of the cool, collected woman you are...all while lugging around suitcases twice your size. How…Read more
The last days of summer are fast approaching, which means only one thing if you're an undergrad: It's time to go back-to-school shopping. Local brand Dormify wants to celebrate the school year (and get you swagged out properly), so it's partnering with Madewell and USA Today College to host a shindig tonight. The theme? It's all about socializing, Greek life, internships, style, and sweet dorm decor — everything…Read more
We'll admit we have a bit of an obsession with commencement speeches. Sure, a lot of them are kind of boring, but every so often, one will really strike a chord (Sheryl Sandberg, President Obama, Bono, J.K. Rowling...). These are the ones that we find inspiring and motivating and life-changing in a way that makes us want to talk about what they really meant, ad nauseam, to everyone who will listen. So, this…Read more
In September, Lauren Moffatt's fall '12 presentation brought us back to school... literally. And, while it felt a little stuffy to be back in the chem lab, the clothing made it all worth it. Now, with the release of the collection's lookbook, we get a second chance to swoon over the seemingly endless threads that could outfit an entire grade, from bad-ass burnout to teacher's pet, and every girl in between…Read more
We haven't paid this much attention to backpacks since deciding between a Lisa Frank or Power Rangers bookbag during our back-to-school shopping days. Thankfully the variety out there also done some growing up, and there are plenty to pick that are so cool you might consider trading in your everyday handbags for a backpack instead. Ahead, we've found our favorite backpacks that combine the roominess of our top…Read more
It's no secret that college students and Martha Stewart don't have much in common. If you do have a kitchen in your dorm, chances are popcorn and ramen are as gourmet as it gets. If you are the type to be occasionally struck by a whim to wip up something special, don't shy away from the less-than-ideal public facilities! You can and should take advantage of dorm kitchens, whether you're baking a cake for your…Read more
Ah, the charms of girlhood; lace and frills and too much pink. If you went home for the holidays this Thanksgiving, you're probably thinking about the charm and quirk of the room you grew up in, (and decorated at the tender age of 13, when you were totally into hearts, Lipsmackers, and doodling tomorrow’s outfit in your school notebook). Pick up some whimsical inspiration from your girly décor now that you…Read more
The last thing you want to be is a fashion victim, but sometimes, trends are an opportunity to test your sartorial boundaries. Because what's fashion without a little risk, right? Last February's fall runways had a wide variety of wackadoo looks that left us scratching our heads, as per usual. But, now that we've had a few months to mull them over, we've decided on six that we feel good about trying out. Leave…Read more
No matter what tune you hum on those nights you’re taking on the town, here is even more reason to sing! Enjoy a little extra cash this weekend with a roundup of dresses that are friendly for limited funds, and still make you look fierce on the dance-floor. With all the Facebook invites you've been receiving for back-to-school bashes, it's a relief to know that you'll have plenty of options that won't drain…Read more
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