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10 Things You Learn During Your First Semester as a Fashion Design Major

Written by Whitney - Parsons on January 17, 201314 Comments

Photo Credit Fall semester of last year was the start of my sophomore year and therefore the beginning of my years as a fashion design major. Here at Parsons, sophomores are required to take five fashion core courses during their fall semester (along with studio electives, history, and liberal arts/ULEC). From these classes, I acquired a multitude [...]

5 Fashion and Beauty Resolutions for 2013

Written by Chelsea - University of Oklahoma on December 27, 201214 Comments

Photo Credit The start of a new year is a great time to wipe the slate clean and kick off a new era with better habits and fresh ambitions. Anything can happen in 2013 — get excited! To help you make 2013 your greatest sartorial year yet, I’ve listed a few New Year’s resolutions that [...]

DIY Chic: How to Shorten a Hem

Written by Callie - University of Oregon on May 25, 20124 Comments

Any college girl knows that it can be a challenge to stay stylish without breaking the bank. But our DIY Chic column is here to bring College Fashion readers budget-friendly and easy do-it-yourself projects. If you are looking for more DIY inspiration, take a look at our past tutorials on making a multi-strand statement necklace, [...]

DIY Chic: 3 Easy Ways to Recreate Old or Thrifted Items

Written by Callie - University of Oregon on March 22, 20127 Comments

Life on a college budget can be difficult, especially for us ladies who want to stay looking stylish and up-to-date. That’s why DIY Chic is dedicated to bringing you budget-friendly and super easy do-it-yourself projects. Sometimes items that you already own or picked up at the thrift store can be the very best source of [...]