Cyber Monday

Taylor Swift and Taylor Momsen

Are you bummed that you may have missed out on the excitement of Black Friday shopping? Well let me tell you that from experience you did not miss a thing. The deals were amazing, but the lines and crowds were overbearing. If you are still regretting not getting that special someone the gift of their dreams that you knew was on sale you can relax because here is your second chance!  Today is Cyber Monday, in case you haven't heard. What that means is that stores nationwide are having sales and deals exclusively for online purchases. Now is the time to stop what you are doing and enjoy online retail therapy. Retail therapy does the body and mind good while saving you a pretty penny!
Winter has finally arrived! The temperature has plummeted, and while I was home for break I raided my home searching for our stash of winter hats. To my dismay I discovered that my younger sister had decided to steal all my hats! After a nice scream session I realized that this was the perfect excuse to do some online shopping.  Just my luck too that it happens to be cyber monday which means that my favorite stores are having deals on winter items, including hats! Why not keep your ears warm this winter season with a cute beanie, trapper, or beret? Just remember to go for materials such as knitted hats to avoid static hair and frizziness.

Reasons to add a hat to your wardrobe:

• Contains body heat
• Warms ears
• Cute
• Fashionable
• Variety

Designer Look-Alikes for Less:

Forever21

Try this stylish beanie to add some cuteness to your winter ensemble. The color is neutral so it will match any outfit, plus the brooch adds some class and personality. Even though it looks like a pricey hat that Taylor Swift would wear, you can get it right now for only $9.80 at Forever21. Don't forget about the discounts and free shipping today too!

Target

Looking to add some sophistication to your outfit? Try adding this chic beret. Black is a statement color that elicits a sense of confidence. Walk the paths of the campus and show off your new hat, while staying warm despite the chilly winds of the Northeast. This hat is available at Target for $12.99.

Kohls

Tired of the wearing solid colors? Ready to add some color and patterns back into your life? Then you are definetly ready to try out this trapper hat available at Kohls for $25.20. The inside is made of polyester which will prevent static friction which causes your hair to frizz when you remove the har.

                                                

Thanksgiving Fifteen?

Not This Year!

Just five more days until Thanksgiving dinner! I remember waking up every Thanksgiving morning and smelling the amazing aroma of turkey, apple pie, cranberry sauce, stuffing, green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes baking in the oven. So good! Fortunately I am able to continue this tradition since my college lets me go home the day before Thanksgiving. I hope that you all have that same privilege that I do. Piling my plate full of food and then going back for seconds....and sometimes thirds, I am always regretting my outfit choice. Typically I wear a long sleeved shirt with a scarf, mini skirt, and a belt. After  whole day of eating the belt around my waist digs into my over expanded stomach and causes a lot of discomfort. This Thanksgiving I am going to wear an outfit that will stretch with my full stomach, but still makes me look nice and put together. The solution I have come up with is leggings. Layer a sweater dress or over sized sweater over a pair of leggings and you are good to go. You will look fancy without the uncomfortable feeling as a result of stuffing your face with home cooked food and desserts. So enjoy your meals and don't worry about the Thanksgiving fifteen with your expandable leggings and loose sweater!

GOjane

Reasons to fall in love with leggings:

• Fun prints
• Warmth
• Contour your legs
• Stretchy
• Comfortable material
• Versatile
• Layer

If you are looking to add a girly twist to your look then go for a nice floral design. The flowers express your cute side which lets your personality shine through. Try this pair that goes for only $8.10.

Fancy Night

Designer Runway Dresses

Have you been bummed out by the same cafeteria food being served every week for the past three months? Well I sure have. As a solution to this problem, the girls on my floor and I have created fancy night. Fancy night happens once a month (or twice depending on someone's birthday) and happens is that we dress up in our nicest outfits and then go out to a restaurant. Our favorite restaurant is the Olive Garden because the prices are affordable, but it is a step up from the casual setting of Applebees or Panera Bread. Not only do I get to enjoy some real food, I also get to dress up and look fancy for  the night and it is perfectly acceptable. The key to dressing fancy is finding the perfect dress and then playing it up with bold accessories.

Tomorrow is my friend's 18th birthday, so tonight we are celebrating by having a fancy night out at the Olive Garden. The outfit I have chosen to wear is a silky one shoulder lavender dress with silver heels, earrings, and necklace. Remember that the key to dressing fancy is to first find the perfect dress and then pick out accessories to either give your look a sophisticated feel or a pop of color which projects a fun vibe.

Bargain

Grab a friend and hit the dressing rooms with these tips in mind:

• Get your friends opinions
• Take your time
• Try on several types
• Have an upbeat attitude
• Pick out matching accessories
• Have fun!

Debs is a store specifically designed for girls who want a cheap but fancy dress. The prices are affordable and the dresses are made with good materials. The red dress is chic and bold and on clearance for $13.25. Why not turn heads at the next fancy event with this adorable dress?

Leather Loving

As the weeks fly by the weather continues to decrease and make me shiver in my shoes. I find it hard to stay warm in my sweater dress ensemble complete with tights and boots without a coat. Normally I would opt for my peacoat, but that would hide my cute sweater dress from the public as I walked across the campus. As I pondered what to wear I decided to seek out some inspiration. Collegefashionista's latest post had the perfect solution to my problem. Recently she went to Italy and brought back with her a leather jacket. Fortunately, for us Americans, leather jackets are currently trending across the states and there is  quite the selection to choose from. A black leather jacket is the perfect accessory to keep you warm as well as showing the bottom of the sweater dress and making it look like a cute skirt. According to Seventeen Magazine's November 2012 issue "A fitted leather jacket is a must: It keeps you warm without adding bulk and makes every outfit a little edgier".
Unfortunately real leather costs a fortune. Lucky for you, I have done all the searching and have selected the best faux leather that is comparable to the real thing as well as being cost conscious enough to not leave a gaping whole in your wallet. No need to thank me, just enjoy!

Faux Leather

Try a faux leather motto jacket from
Delia's. Black goes with almost any
outfit and since this style is cropped
it will show off the cute outfit that
you are wearing underneath. The
leather looks comparable to the real
thing except it is on sale now for $34.50.

Leather

                                                    If you have an extra $279.99
                                                    hanging around your dorm
                                                    that does not need to go to
                                                    paying off a college loan then
                                                    feel free to splurge on this
                                                    real leather jacket available
                                                    at Macy's.