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Want to get that imitation of having a super long ponytail? It's really quite simple! Pull half of your hair up into a half pony on the crown of your head then take the rest of your hair and put it in a lower ponytail that will then be hidden by the top ponytail. This hairdo can be completed with a slicked back clean look or, like mine, styled with bangs and some loose pieces! Any way you decide to do it this is a super fun way to give your hair the illusion of being longer than it is!
This is one of my favorite spins on the classic ponytail. All you have to do it pull your hair into a slicked back ponytail on any part of your head. Once that is secured, take a 1-2 inch section of hair in the ponytail and begin to braid it all the way down. Then, loosen the braid and wrap it around the hairband as many times as you can. Pin the braid in place with as many bobby pins as you need. It's that simple!
I recently cut my hair, and if any of y'all have short hair you know a normal ponytail isn't really in the cards for us. My solution: the half pony. To get the right amount of hair I like to part my hair a little above my ears at an upward angle, and to make the pony more fun and casual I place it slightly higher on my head. This is a great way to keep hair out of my face but still look put together!
- 7:00 PM
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T-shirts are one of the most basic things that everyone has in their wardrobe, but they don't necessarily have to be basic. Graphic t-shirts are a fun way to spice up something that is normally plain. The shirt can add a pop of color, like Emily's, or be somewhat of a conversation starter like Claire's and Lexie's.
With a plain white shirt, these outfits may not have been anything special, but the graphic t-shirts add a stylish and fun element. When wearing a graphic tee it is important to style them into your outfit rather than just wearing them alone. By adding a jacket, cardigan, or blazer you can wear your graphic tee out while remaining cute and casual. Graphic t-shirts give you an abundance of options when putting together an outfit and are a fun way to change up your look!
Claire: T-Shirt- H&M, Jeans- H&M, Jacket- Old Navy, Flats- The Loft, Sunglasses- O by Oscar de la Renta
Emily- T-Shirt- Pac Sun, Sweater- Forever 21, Skirt- H&M, Shoes- Wanted, Tights- Forever 21, Bag- Charming Charlie
Lexie: T-Shirt- J Crew, Blazer- H&M, Jeans- American Eagle, Booties- Joe Fresh, Sunglasses- Steve Madden
- 7:46 PM
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When going for a night out in NYC it is best to consolidate your few main essentials into a smaller bag. I find this small, metallic messenger style purse from Coach to be the perfect size for any night out!
Wallet/ID holder by APT.9: As opposed to my big wallet, this little one is a great way to hold my money, debit card, ID, and Metro Card all in one place while being able to fit in any purse!
MAC Lipstick: It's always important to have your lip color for the night on hand at all times!
Travel-sized Mineral Veil and Flawless Face Brush by bareMinerals: This travel sized Mineral Veil and brush is perfect to keep your face from looking oily/shiny throughout the night (especially when dancing).
Gum: No one wants to have bad breath! Ever!
- 12:21 AM
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When shopping, I'm usually on a tight budget, but that doesn't mean I want to spend all my money at Forever 21 (not that I haven't found some good pieces there). I always look for moderate to high quality at very low prices, and to me the best way to do that is end of season sales and second-hand shopping!
Jeans: Gap on sale $8
The Gap is one of my favorite places to shop for basics. Their jeans, t-shirts, and button downs are all of higher quality but still budget friendly. I also love The Gap because they have amazing end of season sales! These two pieces were on deep discount at the end of last spring.
Ring: Vintage from my Grandmother, free!Chances are you have a relative with an old box of jewelry they wore in their youth, but have since been tucked away in a drawer. Some of my best jewelry I've found has been from rummaging through my mom and grandmother's collection. This way you'll have fun, unique pieces that come with some sentimental value.
Jacket: Old Navy via Thrift Store $5
Booties: Ralph Lauren Collection via Thrift Store $5
My number one shopping tip: thrift stores. The one I go to back home is huge with a wide selection. Fair warning, you need a lot of patience to shop at thrift stores because there is so much junk, but in my opinion is worth it. These booties are one of my best finds, and about half of my wardrobe is actually from thrift stores!
This outfit cost me a total of: $24!
- 5:56 PM
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For me, shopping is really bargain hunting. Being a fashion business student we learn about how companies markup their garments to increase their profits, when it really costs them a fraction of the price to make. Therefore it is always good to buy items when they are on sale or through discounters so you can get the best value possible.
Shirt: Joe Fresh on sale $3
Joe Fresh already sells moderately priced clothes but when it comes to their sales, you can get a great deal! Also, a little secret for any NYC Joe Fresh Shoppers, their store on 34th street is their clearance store so most of the time their sale items are an additional 40-50% off (this shirt for example). This shirt is a great basic to be cute and casual, I also purchased it in charcoal.
Clutch: Express via Gabriel Brothers $4 originally $40
Gabriel Brothers is an off-price store mostly in the Midwestern area. It, like Marshall's, is a great place to find brand name items at an unbeatable price!
Jeans: Dylan George via Gabriel Brothers $15 originally $150
Again I found these great fitting Dylan George jeans at Gabe's for an incredible price. Gabriel Brothers is always one of my must go to stores whenever I go home in Ohio.
Suede Booties: White Mountain via Marshall's $20
These real suede booties where a great find at Marshall's. They are one of my "go-to" pairs of shoes because I love having a bit of a heel but they are so comfortable for any walk around NYC!
Belt: Forever 21 sale $8
Working at Forever 21 back home was like getting to shop everyday (that may or may not be a bad thing). A plus of working there was getting the first pick of new items that go on sale. This stretchy belt is so comfy and can add a little something to almost any outfit.
This whole outfit only cost me $49!
This price isn't including my glasses although I did get them for the amazing price of $95 for the frame and lenses! If you are looking for a new stylish pair of glasses I highly recommend trying Warby Parker! They have a great selection of glasses all at the same great price. They recently opened their first store in Soho, but are more known for their online presence! Check out their website here.
- 6:23 PM
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As college girls, we have to, or at least try to, stick to a budget when it comes to our spending. And most of that spending typically goes towards shopping. Realistically we don't have the money to be spending hundreds of dollars on our outfits, but this series is about how we still manage to find fashionable and good quality pieces without breaking the bank.
Jeans: Kiind Of via Marshalls $20 originally $70
Marshalls is a great place to find higher end and better quality clothing, bags, and shoes for lower prices. Even though the items there are considered to be "last season", that definitely doesn't mean they aren't still in style. These flare jeans that I bought just this month are a really big trend for the spring. Also, the Marshalls and TJ Maxx stores that are in more upscale areas will usually have more designer products.
Shirt: H&M on sale $7
H&M is already known for carrying pretty inexpensive items, but its still always nice to buy something that is even more discounted. I buy a lot of my basic pieces at H&M and this shirt is one of the most worn in my closet!
Pumps: Kate Spade via DSW $50 originally $328
Not going to lie, I'm a little bit obsessed with DSW. I love shoes so its pretty typical for me to end up wandering down to the 4 floor DSW that is only a few blocks away from our school. It's great because they sell really nice shoes for cheaper prices. These Kate Spade pumps are officially one of my favorite items in my wardrobe and buying them made me even more excited because I got them for 85% off!
Earrings: C Wonder on sale $5
This whole outfit only cost me $82!!
- 5:00 PM
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Its finally starting to warm up a bit here in NYC (knock on wood!) which means that we're getting even more excited for spring.
Pastels are typical colors for spring, but they were also a pretty big trend this winter. That makes them perfect for the transition between the two seasons.
We picked three of our favorite pastel shades: light pink, lavender, and mint, and incorporated them into outfits that are still appropriate for 50 degree weather.
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Button Up: Forever 21
Necklace: 2B
Corduroys: H&M
Booties: Kelly & Katie
Bag: Rampage
Sunglasses: Dollhouse
Bag: Rampage
Sunglasses: Dollhouse
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Shirt: Gap
Jeans: American Eagle
Loafers: DITTO by VanEli
Bag: Kelly & Katie
Watch: Kate Spade
Sunglasses: American Eagle
Sunglasses: American Eagle
- 6:36 PM
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Faux-Leather Jacket: Forever 21
Skirt: Joe Fresh
Shirt: Secondhand
Sneakers: Converse
Sunglasses: Charlotte Russe
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New York Fashion Week shows more than just the upcoming clothing trends. We were equally inspired by the makeup looks we saw on the runways. Runway makeup is usually really bold, bright, and exaggerated, but that doesn't mean that you can't make them wearable.
The trick is to tone the makeup down somehow. Lexie was inspired by the bright colored makeup seen on Honor's runway, but made it wearable by using a light purple. Purple is more acceptable for everyday, and it also makes brown eyes pop! Claire took inspiration from the bold, thick eyeliner seen from Jean-Pierre Braganza. She toned it down by making it much thinner, but still kept it fun by winging it out. Emily loved the graphic white eyeliner used on the models during the Nanette Lepore show. She made it wearable by focusing the white more in the inner corner of the eye and didn't wing it out at the ends. White eyeliner gives a really brightening affect to the eyes.
Runway makeup can definitely be intimidating, but all it takes is a little bit of tweaking to make it suitable for everyday wear!
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