[ Make an Impression - April 28th, 2012 ]
April 28th, 2012 Comments Off
Our first full day of digging and sifting and carrying and lugging had me a little more out of sorts then originally expected! In by that I mean I passed out as soon as I got out of my wonderful 40 minute long shower. So I apologize for this slightly late post!
Want to make an impression during an interview this Spring? You don’t have to stick to your traditional HBIC-Hilary Clinton approved pantsuits or business wear. Thanks to the current trends you can switch it up just enough to make an impression that’ll brighten your crayon among the options, but at the same time keep you appropriate.
For starters, I do suggest you stay more traditional with your shoes, black or nude pumps of some sort (close-toed) are going to be optimal. If you’re going for a Fashion-industry job you should feel free to switch this up (but not too much, you can make too much of a statement even in the Fashion industry – or alternatively come off as if you’re trying too hard, always stick with something that suits you and you’re comfortable in!), but in most industries – even if you can get away with switched-up tonal palette you want to at least keep the silhouette a bit traditional.
Jewelry should follow a similar design, while you can go a little more out-there with one, maybe two, standout pieces try not to overload yourself. I’m a big fan of lots of jewelry, but looking too cluttered can be distracting – you want to make an impression but you don’t want the interviewer to just be thinking about your shinnies when you leave – you want them thinking about you! I do fully endorse one or two standout pieces. For example, some complimenting and bold bangles with one great ring. It keeps it simple but can make you really stand out in a crowd.
Here is where you start to stand out from the pack. Instead of keeping with your traditional 3 B’s (browns, blacks, blahs!), mix it up a little in your tonal palette! Go with a pastel coral or pink pair of trousers – great for every day business-casual or for dressing up for something more formal! Pair your trousers with a cream or off-white button-up (I don’t really recommend stark white, ever, it can really flatten an outfit or look too harsh against other wise soft tones), if you aren’t planning on taking off your blazer or outerwear at any point I recommend making use of one of your nicer button-up tank tops, why? Well, no odd shapes under your blazer then! Nothing is more annoying then a button-up not fitting nicely under your sweater or blazer and making some wonky creases.
When picking a blazer to go along with your Spring-coloured outfit go with ‘ashier’ tones. I don’t want to say ‘cooler’ as that implies blues and greys and that’s not quite what we’re looking for! You’re looking for something that’s going to be a brown with pastelish tones to it. Something that gets away from being warm or neutral but doesn’t quite hit ‘cool’ tones. Confusing, I know, but you’ll know the colour when you see it! Anything too warm toned will clash with the rest of the outfit and anything too neutral risks flattening it out!
Last but not least, keep your nails and make-up simple! Stick with light lipsticks, basic eye make-up, little to no blush, and a nail polish that maybe has a little ‘pop’ but isn’t too bold – I again recommend pastels or neutrals!
The weather is finally suppose to feel more like Spring here in Chicago next week – so maybe I can go back to trying to do my own outfit posts! In the mean time check out HomeMint a new sister site to my lovely JewelMint that we all know I spend way too much time on (and got another free credit for – so another post is in the near future!)
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[ tonal mastery - 09.26.11 ]
September 26th, 2011 § 2 Comments
Well ladies and gents I’m finally in the UK! So bring it on all you lovelies at the University of Wesminster! I want to see all of your fantastic fashion.
I was lucky enough to stumble across this Fashionista on moving in day! In true fashion major style she couldn’t just throw on a simple pair of sweats and a shirt to move in; she had to be dressed at least nicely with a pound of accessories on (rings, my favourite and own personal demise!) I want to talk about tone mixing today; we’re told never brown and black, simply never! But I present you, yet again, with a falsehood!
Style On over at CollegeFashionista.co.uk!
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[ style survival - 5.09.11 ]
May 9th, 2011 Comments Off
It looks like spring may actually be here to stay… finally! The fashionistas around campus seem to be sticking to the fall and winter staples hough, instead of busting out the florals and corals the stone cold cololrs I wrote about last week, browns, and blacks are staying strong!
The lifestyle of a busy student during midterms week doesn’t always leave one with tine to be fashionable! Let alone get your hair and make-up perfect in the morning but this Fahionista didn’t let that get in her way! If finals and midterms have got you down let me give you my top three tips for style survival!
[ let's talk trench - 4.11.11 ]
April 11th, 2011 Comments Off
You can tell its April here around the Great Lakes because its been a few days since anyone has seen more than a few hours of sun behind the dreary spring time clouds. But hey! April showers bring May flowers, right? At least that’s what I’m pining for, and you can be sure I’ll cross my fingers and rub four leaf clovers in hopes that the weather gods smile down upon Chicago some time soon. Dressing for the rainy spring weather and staying fashionable isn’t something that comes easy. Its that time of the year when you just want to just wear your sweats and hide under your most waterproof clothing and wear galoshes because, I mean, what else is there to wear! Well that is where my advice comes from this week ladies and gents, and its unisex advice as well!
[ boycott the skinny - 3.28.11 ]
March 28th, 2011 Comments Off
For those of you not on the trimester system, those of us who are are incredibly jealous of you right now! Finals week just passed here at DePaul and it made it increasingly hard to find a Fashionista who had the time between papers, presentations, and tests to do anything but rush out of their apartment, grab some coffee, and not bother to change out of their PJ’s. This only means that those lovely ladies and gents who did manage to get dressed deserve all the more credit! Especially this stylish student who pulled off the comfortable yet put together look in an effortless, yet perfect, way. It is normally one of those unspoken rules that both guys and gals follow to not wear bootcut or non-skinny jeans in ankle boots, but this Fashionista proves that, well, sometimes the rules are just meant to be broken! That’s right ladies, this is another week of blurring the lines and giving advice about how to rock pieces of clothing normally reserved for your boyfriend’s closet! This look is another one that can’t necessarily be pulled off by everyone; unfortunately for us shorter girls it could very easily make us look a bit stumpy. But for those of you reading who have a few inches on my short 5’0” tall self, this article goes out to you!
[ miami vice, think twice - 3.14.11 ]
March 14th, 2011 Comments Off
It seems like it’s winter here again in Chicago. This is a bit unfortunate for me as I’m ready to move on and start taking photos of all the stylish students in their spring fashions! Sadly, we’ve got another week of outerwear ahead of us, but at least this time the Fashionista made it interesting! Not only did she step out in a fashionable asymmetrical zippered knit top that I am incredibly envious of, but she did the impossible! She actually managed to make a white leather jacket look good. I’m a rebel against white; it gets dingy, so often it looks childish, and a lot of times it just doesn’t belong anywhere near certain articles of clothing (mostly jackets… which is why I was so pleasantly surprised by this lovely lady). I mean, I may originally be a Floridian… but the Miami Vice look is just so not cute most of the time. There is, however, an art form to being able to pull off a white piece of outerwear like this Fashionista did and that is what I’m going to share with you today.
[ show us your knees - 2.21.11 ]
February 21st, 2011 Comments Off
With winter coming to a close and warmer temperatures returning to the Chicagoland area, I was the most excited I’ve been since I started here at CollegeFashionista to go out and shoot some fashionable gents and gals today. This start to the change of seasons also means another week of fabulous New York fashion shows has come and gone, which is at partial fault for my choice of Fashionista this week. Last year’s fall fashion week ranks as my favourite in the last few years by far, I’ve been so stoked on the prospect of the ‘60s and ‘70s rejuvenation; as well as the upcoming coral and pastel trends that will be featured this spring. It’s still a little cold here in Chicago, despite the much warmer temperatures this week, to really get into the spring trends, but it doesn’t mean you can’t at least get a head start on it!
[ style on in suede - 2.14.11 ]
February 14th, 2011 Comments Off
Winter always makes it a little harder to find Fashionistas and Fashionistos that really stand out. I was lucky enough to spot this gorgeous Fashionista and her wonderful coat studying outside of the library. My advice this week is for lovers of the camel and tan tones trend who aren’t necessarily peacoat wearing people. Camel and tan colors translate really well into any winter wardrobe and there are a lot of ways you can work this fantastic trend into your closet. My personal favorite is to incorporate it into your outer wear. You have a lot of options here as well; capes, peacoats, and the featured way, suede coats. Personally, I’m a huge fan of suede coats being a major trend again, they’re very instrumental in taking a simple look to the next level. My style advice this week focuses around that taking simple to the next level aspect of the trend.
[ freezing in florals - 2.7.11 ]
February 7th, 2011 § 4 Comments
I rushed out this morning to try and beat the impending blizzard and it certainly paid off! I ran into this fabulous Fashionista at Starbucks while ordering my usual grande Soy Chai Latte. Where to begin! Do I write about my love for the brick red fingerless gloves that are the perfect little accent? Do I give some advice about how to rock the green khaki coloured coat look? Do I tell you all about the importance of keeping your florals alive and kicking in winter? What about her perfect layering too! Nothing pleases me more than a Fashionista who gives me so many options of what to write about! The upcoming Spring season features revivals of the Flower Child era, so let’s go with a little mix of the options.
[ crown jewel coats - 1.24.11 ]
January 24th, 2011 § 1 Comment
’ve been looking for the opportunity to write this piece of advice for the last three weeks, and I was so excited to finally find an example that really looked fantastic! Not to mention one that didn’t include Uggs or sweatpants.
Are you tired of the black, browns, and grays winter normally brings on? I know it can get a little repetitive sometimes, not to mention boring. Are bright coloured scarves and hats just not for you? Well I have a suggestion that can help you keep up the classy look, but just add a little bit more fun to the situation; jewel toned coats! Bright reds and blues that are staples in the colourful coat world aren’t for everyone, I know I personally would feel a bit silly in one. So for you Fashionistas who feel the same but still want to pump a little colour into your wardrobe, it isn’t about going back to black, it’s all about simply choosing another range of colors! Continue reading here…
