Looks on Campus: Ticola
As I sat in Economics, thinking of things a bit more interesting than supply and demand (like lunch), I looked over and saw a classmate’s bag sitting against her desk. Oh, it was love at first sight! I wondered, in light of Economics, what the opportunity cost of my stealing her Dooney and Bourke bag and running out of class would be?
I picked my brain for the entire class period, until I finally decided against stealing her gorgeous bag, and decided to take several pictures of her awesome outfit instead.
Ticola 101
Name: Ticola
University: Georgia Southern University
Major: Community Health
Some More Details…
Year in College: Senior
Who or what inspires your style? “80’s films!” (Check out her ‘Save Ferris’ button below! How cute!)
Where do like to shop? “One of my favorite places to shop is a vintage/thrift shop in Savannah [Georgia] called Clothing Warehouse.”
Elements of Ticola’s Outfit
1. Nautical Trend
Nautical-inspired pieces were all over runways for Spring 2010, and these blue stripes are a definite must for spring. Ticola’s nautical-inspired top is an ideal way for any college girl to rock a trend from the runway in a realistic, everyday way.
2. A Statement Bag
Ticola’s bag is definitely one of my favorite elements of her outfit! This Dooney and Bourke masterpiece left my mouth watering, and instead of worrying about taking notes, I simply watched her bag, like a creep.
3. Cute (and Quirky) Accessories
Ticola’s cute dangling earrings and ‘Save Ferris’ button add amazing flair and individuality to her ensemble! It’s so easy to dress up any look with the right accessories – you just have to be creative and have fun with it!
Looks Inspired by Ticola
I compiled these looks so you can get Ticola’s nautical-inspired look yourself! I have a warm weather version, and a cooler weather version, so you can still sail away no matter the temperature. The whole set is extremely budget-friendly, and contains two complete outfits with versatile pieces that you can mix and match to your heart’s content.
Product Information: Nautical Jumper Dress- Newlook (UK), Nautical Flower Patch Top- Forever 21 (this recently sold out- but they have a lot of similar tops!), Knit Denim Skinny Pant- Wet Seal, Metallic Round Toe Flats- Forever 21, VANS Authentic Womens Shoes- Vans, Shiny Headband (Wide)- American Apparel, Nautical Wheel Post- Urban Outfitters, Cut Out Skinny Belt- Topshop, Pearl Earrings- Fun Accessories
This isn’t really an outfit. Instead, I’ve compiled a group of some pretty awesome statement bags like Ticola’s Dooney and Bourke purse. Though these can be a bit out of the “normal” college budget, they will last forever and look great with everything. If there is anything worth splurging on, it’s an awesome statement bag!
Product Information (clockwise from upper left):
Dooney & Bourke “Dillen” Tear Drop Hobo Bag-Dillard’s, Petal To the Metal Mevie Large Hobo- Saks, Juicy Couture Leather Tote Bag- asos, BCBGMAXAZRIA Femme Fatale Leather Satchel Handbag- Bag, Borrow, or Steal, Juicy Couture Leather Drawstring Tote Bag- asos, Lock-It Larchmont Leather Shoulder Bag- Saks
What Do YOU Think?
Do you love Ticola’s look as much as we do? Do you own any nautical-inspired pieces? Tell us about it in the comments!
Posted on on February 3, 2010 / Filed Under: Looks on Campus / Tags: Campus Inspiration, Campus Looks, Dooney and Bourke, Looks on Campus, Nautical, Ticola
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BreaD
Love the outfit and the looks! I adore anything Nautical looking.
Side note…my best friend goes to GA Southern so when I read this I was like “ahhh! a writer from Southern – yeahhh!” :)
ashanti
love the look. that bag is wonderful. :)
Mika
She looks cute but I’m a little overwhelmed by everything that’s going on, it’s just not my style.
Natalie
I love the earrings! i always perk up any outfit with earrings.
And the bag too. I love how she gives a hobo bag a “structured look”.
Liza - University of Minnesota
Cute! My favorite part: “…Instead of worrying about taking notes, I simply watched her bag, like a creep.” Definitely just laughed out loud in class reading that!!
caitlin
dooney and BOURKE.
Jasmine-Georgia Southern University
I love this! The nautical trend always looks good :D.
GO EAGLES! haha
<3
Ashley
Love the Save Ferris pin =) Her outfit is so cute and that bag is great!
M.
supercute!
i would totally wear what she’s wearing
I think that this has been my fav look of the series so far!
Sharon
her look is okay for me, but i definitely love the bag!!
and the idea of pins :) how creative!
amy
so cute.. i love this blog! wish i would have had something like this when i was in college!
Suburban Sweetheart
Cute but still a little dull. Love the earrings, though.
annie
I love it. I would definitely wear this look. The bag and the shoes are my favorite part of the whole outfit.
Camille
yay
finally an African American on this website :)
Meghan
What’s Caitlin’s problem up there??^
Pretty sure she spelled BOURKE the same way you screamed it in your comment…
Kip- Georgia Southern Alum/Grad student
I check this site daily and was shocked to see a writer from GSU! very exciting… I was a logistics and marketing major so i’m sure i spent some time in that same classroom.. fun times!
Jacks
This girl’s fashion flare is real! It doesn’t feel “straight off the mannequin/catalog” like the previous posts have seemed like.
Julie
i looove this look on campus, and it just seems so her
Madeleine
I love, love, love Ticola’s look because it’s definately something I would wear and it really does remind me of something Ferris Bueller’s girlfriend in the movie would wear. I own an awesome blue v-neck tee with an anchor on it that I always forget that I own but I always love when I’m wearing it.
Lindsay
I adore the bag, but I’m not really digging her look….I guess it’s just not my style.
melissa
I didn’t know people still used Dooney & Bourke bags….
amy
too funny meghan..i was thinking the same thing!
Rachel
I’m such a fan of her outfit. She pulls it off, if you’re going to wear something interesting and unique, you better have the attitude to go with it. Totally cute. By the way, I was watching Ferris’s movie on the weekend, and a lot of the clothes are coming back in! Definite style inspiration, an article on it would be awesome to see. I’m loving the late 80s/early 90s styles as inspiration right now (think, the daughter from National Lampoon’s X-mas Vacation and Ferris Bueller). With the right kind of modern twist I think we’re going to see a lot more of these mildly vintage fashions becoming a trend. :) Cute post my dear!