As we approach Spring and #gradszn, wardrobes consisting of norts and "I'm a Hokie" t-shirts abound. While this classic fit is something we have all rocked at one time or another -- it is really a right of passage, at this point -- below are some affordable staples to put a spring into your style [...]
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OOTDs: Transitioning to Spring

Spring is odd here in Virginia. That means one day it's bright and sunny outside and the next it's chilly or pouring down rain. So during this weather transition, I try to incorporate summer pieces while adding layers to make it appropriate for the weather. With that being said, I put together a couple of [...]
Let’s Talk Menswear

The big question this week: what’s trending on the runways this year for menswear? Spring is the best time for reinvention and getting creative with your style. Right now, menswear is slowly getting more colorful, functional, and less constrained by old dress codes and rules. With that being said, this one’s for the guys. Here’s [...]
Best Ways To Prepare for Summer 2021
Summer 2021 is right around the corner and I think I can speak for all of us when I say I'm more excited than ever. The warm weather, the chance to be outside more, and a break from school is what so many of us need after a rough 2020 and an interesting 2021. Here [...]
Taking On the Monochrome Trend

One of the hottest trends we’ll be seeing this spring and summer is head-to-toe monochrome looks. Wearing just one color may seem boring, but it’s actually one of the most fashion-forward ways to make a statement. When it comes to color, black, white, and neutrals are often the safest route to take, but bolder monochromatic [...]
Skip the Shein Bikini: Be Sustainable This Summer

Sustainability can be hard, expensive and not the easiest to find. It's especially hard in the summer when those Shein bikinis are so cheap and trendy. However, it's big companies like those that are constantly mass producing, causing havoc for the environment. Most swimwear takes up to thirty years ti decompose, and when it does [...]
My Experience as a Buyer!

During the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to work for two of my local boutiques in my town as their merchandising intern. I had never had any experience in this specific type of retail space, so I was really excited to learn about a different aspect of the fashion industry. While the two [...]
Grammy’s 2021 Red Carpet Fashion

Anytime there is an award show I usually skip the show and focus on the extravagant red carpet looks that celebrities rock (or don't rock) every year. I've written about The Grammy's fashion and The Met Gala looks several times, and I always seem to find a theme each season. There's either a repeated pattern, [...]
Sorbet Pastel Tones

Spring is finally here! Restrictions are being relaxed, and with the vaccine more widely available, people are looking ahead to a little bit of normalcy - crazy, right? I want to talk about pastel tones, a trend that has continued to dominate the feeds of our instagrams this year. Sorbet-inspired colors are a perfect option [...]
Emma Chamberlain and how She Changed the Fashion Industry.

Emma Chamberlain is a Youtuber who has changed the way people view Youtube, fashion, and Instagram. Whether it was how she edited her videos or the outfits she wore from the second she picked up on audience on Youtube she was quickly an it girl for young girls. 4 years later her influence is only [...]