The Season of Giving

Every week I blog about something new that I’m dying to get my hands on and add to my closet, but because it’s the holiday season, I’ve decided that this entry will be different.

So here we have The College Girl’s Guide to Fashion Gift Guide.  If you guys are anything like me, then I bet you’re also struggling to come up with the perfect gifts for your friends and family that will still work for your college budget.  For me it’s way easier to shop for my mom, sister , and friends who have tastes similar to me (I already know I’ll be getting my sister one of the Deborah Lippmann nail polishes I blogged about a few weeks ago).  It’s my dad and brother who make things a little tricky.  However, this year I think I’ve come up with some pretty good ideas that could be for anyone and that are also inexpensive. 

1. Magazine Subscription- Magazine subscriptions are only around $15 for an entire year.  Whoever you give this to will be able to enjoy the gift all year and have something to look forward to every month.  There are so many different options out there that there has to be one for everyone.  I know my dad has been wanting a subscription to House Beautiful (We just moved & ever since he’s been obsessed with fixing up the house) & my brother would probably like one about videogames.

2. Kodak Calendar- This is one of my favorite ideas!  On Kodak’s website you can create your own calendar by choosing one of their designs (they have so many!) and adding your own pictures of you and your friends or family.  This is great for friends’ dorms or for your parents to hang up around the house or their offices.  I think that everyone would like a gift this personal and thoughtful.  Also, the cost is less than $20!

3. Mix CD- This gift idea is probably the least expensive, as long as you already have a variety of music on your computer.  Just remember to put a little thought into the project.  Design a CD cover, choose songs that are specific to the person you’re giving the CD to, and maybe even write a little blurb about why you chose the song, maybe there’s a memory related to it or you just heard it and thought they’d like it too!

4. When all else fails: A Gift Card- Although everyone loves gift cards, I think that they should be the last resort because they’re a little impersonal.  However, the positives about them are you can get them for almost anywhere and spend however much or little as you’d like.

Just remember, there’s no need to stress out about holiday shopping.  Anything that’s from the heart and has a little thought put into it will definitely be loved by your family and friends.  Happy Holidays!

'Tis The Season For Sparkles And Sequins

Thanksgiving and Black Friday (I hope you all scored some good deals!) have already come and gone, and I really cannot believe how fast this year is flying by!  Where did the semester go?

Luckily, with the holidays approaching, we have more to look forward to than just exams and term papers.  The holiday season is one of my personal favorite times of year because our outfits can be even more over the top than usual.  It is finally more than okay  (if not completely necessary) to wear sequins, sparkles, statement jewelry, and velvet all in one ensemble!

With less than a month to go until Christmas, I think that it’s time for us to start thinking about the perfect holiday party outfits.  I’ve already seen a few pieces in stores that have caught my eye and I wanted to share them with you guys!

Just remember, you probably won’t wear most of these holiday pieces all of the time, so don’t splurge too much!

I'll keep you guys posted as I see more inspiring holiday party looks!

This strapless tutu dress is also from Zara.  I really like how they paired it with a leather jacket to give it a harder edge.  This outfit would be great for a holiday party or NewYears Eve, especially if you paired it with some big, sparkly jewelry or maybe a leopard print shoe!

When I saw this dress in the window at Zara, I absolutely loved it!  I've been looking for something in leopard print and I also love the length of this mini dress.  This one is definitely on my Christmas list!

This gold, glittery clutch is only $12 from Top Shop.  It's so festive and also the perfect size for a party.  It's just big enough to fit lip gloss, some money and your cell phone

I just got this crushed velvet dress from Forever 21.  The burgundy color and velvet give it an instant holiday vibe.  I love the dress because of its versatility.  It can be be dressed down for day or dressed up for an evening party.  For only $12, it's a great buy

You've Got to Have It! Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish



'Happy Birthday'



'Boom Boom Pow'

I’m always looking for fun, new nail polish colors that are a little more exciting than the generic pinks and reds sold at drug stores.  I was introduced to Deborah Lippmann nail polish about a year ago by a friend, and have been hooked ever since!  Her nail polishes are far from ordinary.  I think that they can instantly change any outfit that would otherwise be plain and, honestly, a little boring.  Most of the colors are bright metallics and are filled with chunks of glitter and sparkles.  

Luckily for us, Deborah Lippmann just put out her new colors for this upcoming holiday season.  They are ‘Today was a Fairytale,’ which is a silvery, blue, glitter starlight color that contains virgin diamond powder, and ‘Boom Boom Pow,’ which is a glittery and glamorous gold gleam color that contains 24K gold dust.  I can’t wait to try out these new colors!

If you’re looking for other colors, I recommend “Across the Universe,” “Bad Romance,” and , my all time favorite, “Happy Birthday.”  Deborah Lippmann polish usually retails from $15-20, but I promise that they are worth every penny.  Think about it this way, you can wear these polishes everyday!

'Across the Universe"

'Bad Romance'