About Noel
You probably already know her as Miss Couturable, but the fabulous Noel is going to be writing for CF this semester too! As a former Seventeen Magazine intern starting her freshman year of college in NYC, Noel will be writing about everything from wallet-friendly versions of runway looks to her adventures budgeting and shopping in the city.
All posts by Noel
Spending and Saving in New York City: Farewell
Editor’s Note: This is the final part of Noel’s ongoing series about her adventures navigating the NYC fashion world as a college student, adjusting to life without total financial support from her parents, and learning where to spend and save! In case you missed them, see Spending and Saving in New York City: Part One, [...]
How to Score at a Sample Sale
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Ever since I spent my entire summer of 2008 in New York City, I cannot bear to buy designer pieces at full-price.
You see, New York City is abundant with sample sales, which used to be special events for designers and showrooms to discard their sample pieces from previous seasons. Nowadays, the term “sample [...]
How to Host a Successful Clothing Swap
I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one with unwanted clothing in my closet. You know how it is — you think your hemp crochet cropped poncho could make a comeback within the next five years, but the truth is, you haven’t worn it even once since you fished it out of the clearance rack [...]
Spending and Saving in New York City: Part Six
Editor’s Note: This is part six of Noel’s ongoing series about her adventures navigating the NYC fashion world as a college student, adjusting to life without total financial support from her parents, and learning where to spend and save! In case you missed them, see Spending and Saving in New York City: Part One, Part [...]
Spending and Saving in New York City: Part Five
Editor’s Note: This is part five of Noel’s ongoing series about her adventures navigating the NYC fashion world as a college student, adjusting to life without total financial support from her parents, and learning where to spend and save! In case you missed them, see Spending and Saving in New York City: Part One, Part [...]
