Know Your Fashion Designers: 10 Facts About Coco Chanel
September 2, 2018 by Elisabeth - Roanoke College"Keep your heels, your head, and your standards high!"
5 Famous Ladies Who Would Rather Be Single on Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2017 by Sophia - University of DelawareBeing alone doesn't have to mean being lonely.
Fashion History: Dandyism
August 20, 2014 by Nare - Johns Hopkins UniversityThe history of dandyism in fashion is discussed, with a look at the cultural movement and its modern interpretations.
Fashion Inspired by Art: Marie Laurencin’s “Portrait of Mademoiselle Chanel”
September 18, 2013 by Rachel - Carnegie Mellon UniversityThis week’s Fashion Inspired by Art is inspired by Marie Laurencin’s “Portrait of Mademoiselle Chanel.” Read on to learn more about the painting, as well as see three chic outfit ideas inspired by this work of art: About Marie Laurencin’s “Portrait of Mademoiselle Chanel” Marie Laurencin’s “Portrait...
Fashion Philosophy: Coco Chanel
April 20, 2013 by Jenna - Athabasca UniversitySource: Elle Welcome back to Fashion Philosophy! Earlier this month, I had my first-ever sniff of Chanel No. 5 and fell in love with it. Beyond that, Chanel is my favorite high-end brand and I find Coco Chanel herself incredibly interesting, so I thought it was high...
Our Top 5 Favorite Fashion Biographies
February 19, 2012 by Emily - Vassar CollegeSunday afternoon is the perfect time to catch up on some non school-related reading, so we’re back again with another list of our favorite style-related books to add to your reading list. (In case you missed it, check out our list of our top...
3 Classic Looks Inspired by the Words of Coco Chanel
August 7, 2010 by Hannah - UNC WilmingtonPhoto Credit Here at CF, we spend lots of time creating outfits that are more affordable than the pieces we see coming down the runways. I mean, how many college girls do you know that can afford a (real) Chanel purse? That’s why, while...
10 Fashion Tips That Will Never Go Out of Style
June 10, 2009 by Zephyr - CF EditorThe above quote is one of fashion’s most famous for a reason – it’s true. Following trends and looking “of the moment” is fun, but it’s even more important to understand the style rules that stand the test of time. Classic fashion icons like...
