College Life Archive

Spending and Saving in New York City: Part Three

Written by Noel - Columbia University on November 17, 200917 Comments

Editor’s Note: This is part three of Noel’s ongoing series about her adventures navigating the NYC sample sale world, adjusting to life without total financial support from her parents, and learning where to spend and save to support her love of fashion while staying within budget! In case you missed them, see Spending and Saving [...]

Filed Under: College Life / Tags: Money, NYC, Shopping

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How to Carry Your School Stuff in Style

Written by Liza - University of Minnesota on November 3, 200925 Comments

Face it: As amazing as life as a college girl is, we’re busy and we have a lot of stuff. Going from classes, to the library, to that study session across campus requires some serious equipment. Obviously, we need some heavy-duty bags to carry our things from place to place! But boring backpacks all the [...]

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Halloween on the Upper East Side: Dress Up Like Jenny and Serena!

Written by Lisa - Barnard College on October 28, 20095 Comments

Our series on Gossip Girl Halloween costumes continues with a look at the blonde beauties of the group: Serena and Jenny. These two have totally opposing looks when it comes to hair and makeup, with Jenny as the punky princess and Serena as the buxom babe.
If you haven’t seen it already, don’t miss the first [...]

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4 Easy, Last-Minute Group Halloween Costumes

Written by Lisa - Barnard College on October 26, 200911 Comments

Are you and your friends still stumped about what to be for Halloween this year? Try one of these costume concepts big enough for a group!
1. Saved By The Bell Cast

What a fun throwback! This is easier than it looks, because so many of the pieces you’ll need are in fashion right now!
For Jessie or [...]

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5 Easy, Inexpensive, & Totally Cute Halloween Costume Ideas

Written by Liza - University of Minnesota on October 22, 200916 Comments

Since Halloween is a little over a week away, I thought I would give you girls some last-minute Halloween costume ideas that you can put together with the stuff you probably already have! You’ll stand out from the hordes of sexy cops, sailors, and kittens, but still look totally adorable and creative!
So, without further ado, [...]

Filed Under: College Life / Tags: Costumes, Fall 2009, Halloween, M.I.A., Movies, Rachel Zoe

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