Comments on: Spending and Saving in New York City: Part Four http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/ Tips, trends and style for students. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:14:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Angie Mariehttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46746 Angie Marie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:28:52 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46746 Zephyr, I wrote a comment on December 2 that was quite long (I spent at least ten minutes writing it) which I personally thought contained a fair amount of both praise and constructive criticism for Noel. I think you do such a wonderful job with the site, and I think it's awesome that you take the time to moderate all comments! However, I wanted to check back and clarify whether my comment has not shown up because of a technical glitch or because it was somehow deemed offensive. I don't mean to be pushy in any way, haha, I just put a lot of thought into that comment and hoped for it to show. Thanks for your dedication to this site; it's my favorite! Zephyr, I wrote a comment on December 2 that was quite long (I spent at least ten minutes writing it) which I personally thought contained a fair amount of both praise and constructive criticism for Noel. I think you do such a wonderful job with the site, and I think it’s awesome that you take the time to moderate all comments! However, I wanted to check back and clarify whether my comment has not shown up because of a technical glitch or because it was somehow deemed offensive. I don’t mean to be pushy in any way, haha, I just put a lot of thought into that comment and hoped for it to show. Thanks for your dedication to this site; it’s my favorite!

]]> By: jackie wilsonhttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46663 jackie wilson Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:14:45 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46663 I like the idea of reusable storage but some tupperware has nasty things like BPA that can leech into foods. Preserve lines are made of recycled products collected at whole foods and sent it to the company. I get all my toothbrushes there and if i needed to purchase food containers I would go to them first, but usually find plastic containers that are washed out well work just fine! I like the idea of reusable storage but some tupperware has nasty things like BPA that can leech into foods. Preserve lines are made of recycled products collected at whole foods and sent it to the company. I get all my toothbrushes there and if i needed to purchase food containers I would go to them first, but usually find plastic containers that are washed out well work just fine!

]]> By: Sarahhttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46498 Sarah Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:34:21 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46498 I've always wondered about the same thing. Even though you don't stick to the plan, i still think that you need it there (including that guilt factor), so that you won't go WAYYYY overboard, if you decide to come to terms with your shopping addiction.I love the series! Keep it up Noel!! p.s I'm all the way in Hawaii, but planning a trip to NYC for this coming Jan. and i've already put some of the stores in this series on my agenda! Can't wait to stop by them. Even if i wasn't planning this trip, i've always been interested in the life of someone who lives in NYC! I’ve always wondered about the same thing. Even though you don’t stick to the plan, i still think that you need it there (including that guilt factor), so that you won’t go WAYYYY overboard, if you decide to come to terms with your shopping addiction.

I love the series! Keep it up Noel!!
p.s
I’m all the way in Hawaii, but planning a trip to NYC for this coming Jan. and i’ve already put some of the stores in this series on my agenda! Can’t wait to stop by them. Even if i wasn’t planning this trip, i’ve always been interested in the life of someone who lives in NYC!

]]> By: Angie Mariehttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46425 Angie Marie Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:36:01 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46425 As an earlier reader mentioned and I myself commented on one of your previous posts, you are extremely educated and articulate and have an elegant writing style. I am always impressed by everyone who is a part of College Fashion. All of the girls are fun, fashionable, enlightening, and committed, though Noel has been blogging for years, is at an Ivy League school, and obviously has a gift for writing.That being said, Noel, I am also an aspiring writer and one "tenet" of creative writing which I strive to stick to is "write what you know." Us readers would love to hear about your life and gain insight from your advice AS LONG AS you tell us, truthfully, about being yourself. Don't feel pressured to give us financial advice! I think you'll find that you're a much stronger writer if you stick to topics that suit your lifestyle.Writing has the power to really stir people up emotionally. I, for instance, was so emotionally relieved to not see boyfriends mentioned in the Christmas gift suggestion article, simply because I keep having to turn down cute boys and remain single because I can't seem to find anyone who shares my values and would make good boyfriend material. I can understand why readers who are struggling financially would me really irritated to see a reminder of how poor they are compared to you, just as I would have been a little annoyed to see boyfriends mentioned in that other article. It's just a sensitive topic right now.I think think you will find readers much more receptive to your articles if you either simply rename the series. Another idea would be to challenge yourself to NOT SHOP for a semester and then blog about the creative ensembles you come up with from your own closet. And, of course, your career as a writer seems to be going wonderfully aready (I believe I read that you interned for one of the "big name" fashion magazines) and a little criticism from readers shoudn't be too big a setback.Sorry to ramble so much, but I wanted to show support with some (hopefully) constructive criticism thrown in. Thanks for the fascinating read, Noel! Now, back to studying for finals... As an earlier reader mentioned and I myself commented on one of your previous posts, you are extremely educated and articulate and have an elegant writing style. I am always impressed by everyone who is a part of College Fashion. All of the girls are fun, fashionable, enlightening, and committed, though Noel has been blogging for years, is at an Ivy League school, and obviously has a gift for writing.

That being said, Noel, I am also an aspiring writer and one “tenet” of creative writing which I strive to stick to is “write what you know.” Us readers would love to hear about your life and gain insight from your advice AS LONG AS you tell us, truthfully, about being yourself. Don’t feel pressured to give us financial advice! I think you’ll find that you’re a much stronger writer if you stick to topics that suit your lifestyle.

Writing has the power to really stir people up emotionally. I, for instance, was so emotionally relieved to not see boyfriends mentioned in the Christmas gift suggestion article, simply because I keep having to turn down cute boys and remain single because I can’t seem to find anyone who shares my values and would make good boyfriend material. I can understand why readers who are struggling financially would me really irritated to see a reminder of how poor they are compared to you, just as I would have been a little annoyed to see boyfriends mentioned in that other article. It’s just a sensitive topic right now.

I think think you will find readers much more receptive to your articles if you either simply rename the series. Another idea would be to challenge yourself to NOT SHOP for a semester and then blog about the creative ensembles you come up with from your own closet. And, of course, your career as a writer seems to be going wonderfully aready (I believe I read that you interned for one of the “big name” fashion magazines) and a little criticism from readers shoudn’t be too big a setback.

Sorry to ramble so much, but I wanted to show support with some (hopefully) constructive criticism thrown in. Thanks for the fascinating read, Noel! Now, back to studying for finals…

]]> By: Vanessa @ Chic and Charminghttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46402 Vanessa @ Chic and Charming Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:42:44 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46402 I think some of the girls here are missing the point of the article. College girls don't live Gossip Girl lives, regardless if they are from New York City. New York City may be a very expensive city where the cost of living is much higher, but that doesn't mean they have limitless funds either.Noel didn't mention that she flies home on her private jet. She probably has a credit card like most college girls and uses a commercial flight just like everyone else. After she sees the newly accumulated balance on her card, she is probably broke just like everyone else. The Christian Louboutin reference (regardless of whether Noel owns a pair or not) was probably just a mere metaphor to relate to a college girl's shopping habits. Despite trying to make ends meet, most of us girls still want to go to the mall to and "treat ourselves." ;)I like Noel's New York posts. I believe it's a refreshing take on a college girl's life in a very expensive city. New York is expensive and it doesn't matter who you are. She is presenting valuable tips if anyone ever wants to make it there, regardless if they want to move there or just to visit often. Her life may seem fabulous but if you've been following her on her old blog (like I have), she's worked very, very hard for it! And that can paint an inspiration for us too.To answer your question Noel, I like Black Friday shopping especially Cyber Monday (great sales online!). I didn't score too much yet, but I can just tell that the mall is going be decked with wonderful sales this year.I also think that we should accept our fate as perpetually broke college students because it's who we are.... otherwise we're masquerading as someone that we're not. Surely, we can still become serious frugal fashionistas on a budget and some of your valuable shopping tips prove that. I think some of the girls here are missing the point of the article. College girls don’t live Gossip Girl lives, regardless if they are from New York City. New York City may be a very expensive city where the cost of living is much higher, but that doesn’t mean they have limitless funds either.

Noel didn’t mention that she flies home on her private jet. She probably has a credit card like most college girls and uses a commercial flight just like everyone else. After she sees the newly accumulated balance on her card, she is probably broke just like everyone else. The Christian Louboutin reference (regardless of whether Noel owns a pair or not) was probably just a mere metaphor to relate to a college girl’s shopping habits. Despite trying to make ends meet, most of us girls still want to go to the mall to and “treat ourselves.” ;)

I like Noel’s New York posts. I believe it’s a refreshing take on a college girl’s life in a very expensive city. New York is expensive and it doesn’t matter who you are. She is presenting valuable tips if anyone ever wants to make it there, regardless if they want to move there or just to visit often. Her life may seem fabulous but if you’ve been following her on her old blog (like I have), she’s worked very, very hard for it! And that can paint an inspiration for us too.

To answer your question Noel, I like Black Friday shopping especially Cyber Monday (great sales online!). I didn’t score too much yet, but I can just tell that the mall is going be decked with wonderful sales this year.

I also think that we should accept our fate as perpetually broke college students because it’s who we are…. otherwise we’re masquerading as someone that we’re not. Surely, we can still become serious frugal fashionistas on a budget and some of your valuable shopping tips prove that.

]]> By: Paula ?http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46380 Paula ? Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:43:09 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46380 I was actually pretty excited for this series when it first started because I've always loved New York (I've never been there but I love the idea). I have to say I'm a little disappointed, though. I just haven't found any of the articles super entertaining or interesting. I don't want to sound like a b****, but I guess it's just not what I expected... I was actually pretty excited for this series when it first started because I’ve always loved New York (I’ve never been there but I love the idea). I have to say I’m a little disappointed, though. I just haven’t found any of the articles super entertaining or interesting. I don’t want to sound like a b****, but I guess it’s just not what I expected…

]]> By: Gracehttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46363 Grace Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:44:11 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46363 Yup, went Black Friday shopping! Not in the hectic get up at 6am to go stand in line kind of thing though.Discovered H&M for the first time on Black Friday, actually! I don't live terribly close to an H&M, the closest is 30 min away, but there was one 40min away that was also together with Old Navy, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Target, so I went to that one. Picked up 3 pieces for an average of $10 each. Then a pair of skinny jeans at ON for $15. I'm amazed at how affordable it all was.Although, that's quite enough clothes shopping for my broke college student budget for a long time. xD Yup, went Black Friday shopping! Not in the hectic get up at 6am to go stand in line kind of thing though.

Discovered H&M for the first time on Black Friday, actually! I don’t live terribly close to an H&M, the closest is 30 min away, but there was one 40min away that was also together with Old Navy, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Target, so I went to that one. Picked up 3 pieces for an average of $10 each. Then a pair of skinny jeans at ON for $15. I’m amazed at how affordable it all was.

Although, that’s quite enough clothes shopping for my broke college student budget for a long time. xD

]]> By: Zephyr - CF Editorhttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46357 Zephyr - CF Editor Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:13:21 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46357 Sam - Your comment wasn't deleted - it was awaiting moderation and I hadn't got around to approving it yet. I've been a little busy these past few days! Anyway, your comment was within the guidelines of the post. If it says "your comment is awaiting moderation", that means just that - I haven't had time to approve it. Sometimes the spam filter catches comments and won't let them through 'til I approve them!Keke - Totally agree about needing to explore! Even if you're from a small town, who knows what could happen in the future? Why not visit NYC or aim to travel the globe for that matter? There's no reason you can't dream about that stuff! Sam – Your comment wasn’t deleted – it was awaiting moderation and I hadn’t got around to approving it yet. I’ve been a little busy these past few days! Anyway, your comment was within the guidelines of the post. If it says “your comment is awaiting moderation”, that means just that – I haven’t had time to approve it. Sometimes the spam filter catches comments and won’t let them through ’til I approve them!

Keke – Totally agree about needing to explore! Even if you’re from a small town, who knows what could happen in the future? Why not visit NYC or aim to travel the globe for that matter? There’s no reason you can’t dream about that stuff!

]]> By: Breannahttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46353 Breanna Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:08:00 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46353 I live in a poor european country and my budget is probably much smaller than most people here and I still find this series intresting. It's well written and the tips are pretty general - just replace the "Louboutin" with any other brand and "shoes" with any other clothing piece and you have a typical "college student on a budget" situation. Of course CF readers are not only college students and many of those who are, are financially responsible for themselves. But Noel is a college student on a budget and she writes this series from her perspective - it would be offending if she tried to give some advices how to make ends meet when you have to earn the money for the college and never experienced it. I see the *wink wink* within her usage of the word "broke" and I can trully relate to it, because that's how I feel in the end of the month. I know my parents wouldn't let me die of hunger, but I'm ashamed of my poor money management skills and I just wait for the next month money transfer eating ramen noodles and pretending I'm not hard up at all. I live in a poor european country and my budget is probably much smaller than most people here and I still find this series intresting. It’s well written and the tips are pretty general – just replace the “Louboutin” with any other brand and “shoes” with any other clothing piece and you have a typical “college student on a budget” situation. Of course CF readers are not only college students and many of those who are, are financially responsible for themselves. But Noel is a college student on a budget and she writes this series from her perspective – it would be offending if she tried to give some advices how to make ends meet when you have to earn the money for the college and never experienced it.
I see the *wink wink* within her usage of the word “broke” and I can trully relate to it, because that’s how I feel in the end of the month. I know my parents wouldn’t let me die of hunger, but I’m ashamed of my poor money management skills and I just wait for the next month money transfer eating ramen noodles and pretending I’m not hard up at all.

]]> By: Vickyhttp://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/spending-and-saving-in-new-york-city-part-four/#comment-46316 Vicky Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:38:08 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=7997#comment-46316 Well, I don't live in the USA and I find this interesting. I can't relate 100% to the situation in any way, but I think it's cool to see how others live. I would feel offended if she was trying to say that she is better than us, and that's not how it sounds like. Keep going!p.s. I do agree that maybe it is getting a little long, but that's all. Well, I don’t live in the USA and I find this interesting. I can’t relate 100% to the situation in any way, but I think it’s cool to see how others live. I would feel offended if she was trying to say that she is better than us, and that’s not how it sounds like.
Keep going!

p.s. I do agree that maybe it is getting a little long, but that’s all.

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