Get The Look for Less

As most college students can attest to, spending tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars can be impossible with many students taking that same amount into student debt to finance their education. Being broke and surviving on Ramen Noodles does not mean your sense of style has to suffer.

This post is to point out a few of the ways you can finance your wardrobe for less:

1. Rent the Runway...I'm in LOVE with this website. I will never way the same dress more than once, and now I don't have to pay full price for each dress, in addition to the fact that the dresses you can rent can be worth thousands of dollars.

For example, this Herve Leger dress was seen on 90210's character Naomi:

Herve Leger Sunset Ombre Dress

Retail Price: $1,500, RTR Price: $150

When I went on their website, this particular style was sold out, but a one shoulder version is still available here

2. SALES, SALES, SALES

Huge holiday sales (Easter, Mother's Day, Christmas, etc.) Retailers are all looking for their cut of the pie so they'll lower their prices to get people at least in the door and hope they'll make it out positive. Keep an eye out around these times for better than usual deals. Also check places like Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, etc. for designer clothes at rock bottom prices. These websites often have sales to try to get rid of a lot of their excess inventory. 

3. Coupons and deal sites

Your mom's coupons are NOT outdated and can save you a ton of money. Some stores will offer you better coupons if you have their credit cards (Macy's, Victoria's Secret, etc.) Just be weary of taking on too much debt, so if you decide to open a store card, make sure you choose wisely. 

Also check out places like retailmenot.com for coupon codes when ordering online. Living Social even has sales going on for Neiman Marcus Last Call where you get $50 credit for $25 bucks. Use the code EXTRA 10 to bring it down to $22.

4. When shopping in-store ask for student/AAA discounts

You'd be surprised the number of stores that will give you discounts when showing a student ID or triple A card. Designer shops like Guess, J.Crew, Ann Taylor, Asos, Juicy Couture, Ralph Lauren Rugby, other websites sponsored by UniDays, etc. 

If you pay for a Triple A subscription check what deals are available online and in your area here

Fall into Fashion

Hi everyone,
I know it's been a while. Been a busy transition back to school after moving back from Germany. I also was without a computer for a while which made it a little difficult to blog. SO after a long time away get ready for some quality stuff on fashion, internship search and interview tips.

I know here at MU we're on midterm week and the last thing you want to think about is trying to polish up that resume (again). So on a lighter note some CUTE fashion finds.

As mentioned in my previous post, one of the IN colors for this summer is Oxblood, or as most people call it burgundy. It's not too late to wear dresses on the warmer days. One of this week's picks come from etsy user SophiaClothing. I definitely recommend you check out ALL of her products. They're all beautifully handmade!

Accentuate your waste with a belt like shown in the picture, although I would choose more of a neutral or pale belt to highlight the depth and richness of the red. This belt set from Style & Co (available at Macy's) includes both the pewter and crocodile belt for under $25! Although I would definitely save the crocodile one for a different day.

Moving into your more wintery weather, it's time to snuggle up with sweaters, leggings and boots! I must admit though that there aren't too many stores out with their GREAT sweaters yet. One of my favorite mall stores, NY & Co, is one having a great sale and two is always looking classy.

To the right is their Chiffon Trim Open Cardigan, which is currently on sale. Just because it's after labor day does not mean the stark white sweaters need to go out. Pair it with the stone bib electric
coral necklace from ShopGlobalThreads.Com. For just under $40 you can be ready to take on the winter season with some warmth and versatile pieces.

Anyways, I hope you all have a had a great start to fall and keep reading as I ACTUALLY post more.



HAPPY SHOPPING!

Euro Fashion Commentary #1

In America, we love our JEANS. Yes we have wrangler's and levis. We probably could argue that we invented them. But aside from the US, Europeans have also taken a special liking to this material we call denim. The denim is always tight and fades on the front and back of the thighs are very important and essential to style. We may think that we splurge on a pair of jeans here, but some of the price tickets here for jeans are pushing towards outrageous.

I will NOT be posting such blasphemy on my blog. We will be going with some middle of the line prices :).

The first store I'd like to take a look at is Gina Tricot. The store is mostly in Northern Europe, although it does have some locations here in Germany.

The fading on the back of the jeans is a true indicator of Euro style. 

Now leggings have been a staple in European fashion. This next pair are in fact jeans but still resemble the dear safety net of leggings. These are just 60 Euro and are offered in black and white. I picked the white, since white pants are IN this summer. 

Neutrals are also very important to the fashion here. You won't see too many people walking around in retro 80's Gaper jackets that were purchased at goodwill in an attempt to be non-conformist. ANYWAYS, these colored jeans I believe reflect that aspect of their fashion. They have color but aren't too over the top.

The next store i would like to pay tribute to is Vero Moda. Vero Moda is a sister brand to other Euro favorites like Jack and Jones, Only and pieces. While these jeans are pastels, they also show another popular trend that I've noticed here....ankle zip jeans. Granted not revolutionary, but cute none the less!

I tried to find a picture that highlights the zipper more, but unfortunately this was the best that I could come up with. You can see the one for the left leg if you look carefully! What I also liked about these jeans was that they were a little more high waisted. It also reflects how the fashion in general here is more on the conservative side. 

More fashion commentaries coming soon!

XOXO

P.S. I would appreciate it if you all stopped by my friend Gianni Blu's Music page! His brand new EP single just dropped last week on iTunes. https://www.facebook.com/GianniBluMusic