By Megan QuistYou know the old tanks with lace on the top of them that were all the rage with a matching sweater from Abercrombie when we were younger? Well now there is a fashionable twist to them! Adding a few more inches of lace, and a plain white tee, and you’ve got a whole new look. From celebrities such as Kendall Jenner to the clothing section of Target, this trend has blown up. The best part? You do not need to go out and buy a new shirt! I'm sure everyone has a white tee in their closet, and or some sort of lace tank. Mix and match! Another switch up on this trend is making it into a crop top. If you have a looser bralette that can also be paired with a tee. Mainly I have seen black and white combos of this, but any color scheme is plausible. Mine outfit is made up of a white tee that actually has lettering on it, but the tank covers it up. The lace dress/shirt is actually a night gown from Victoria's Secret. Lol. But it still works! I would recommend more cotton based lace items during the day as I felt a little awkward in this silky one. (And the fact that we shot this in 20 degree weather). But either way just own your look! I paired it off with thigh high suede grey boots. They are from the Ivanka Trump line. People have also been pairing velvet dresses with tees as well as turtlenecks. Check out the insta below. Fashion cycles so hold on to your old stuff! Have fun styling Fashionistas.
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By Megan QuistSydnee is casual but chic at the same time. The ripped denim (From Gap) adds a touch of personality to the outfit, and doesn't take much more effort than putting on a pair of leggings. Paired with an H&M sweater, that is a mock turtleneck. Paired with a longer solid jacket is perfect for Minnesota Fall which has been fabulously warm lately. Booties are all the rage and range from black, brown, grey, blue, any color out there! They are comfortable and add a little height. To add some flare get some with fringe! Add a few accessories to jazz up the solid color pallets. Quote from Sydnee: "I am loving mock turtlenecks, fringed hems, and oversized bombers." Check out her blog as well! https://sydneesimon.com/2016/11/13/11-12-16/ By Megan QuistMore of the Urban Outfitters style of casual chic has been catching on to all aspects of fast fashion. This outfit stood out to me because it is comfortable yet still looks put together. The shirt says "phone, keys, wallet, coffee" and she even had a coffee in her hand! It is paired with a 2 part jacket that is a cotton sweater with some leather elements added. Some black ripped jeans are a staple item that every girl needs in her closet! From going out to casual walks to class these are perfect for any occasion. Then as for the accessories, baseball caps are very much in! Usually you see Pinterest girls wearing Yankees, but the Cubs was very appropriate for the World Series game! Lastly converse. No questions asked, always put on some converse. By Megan QuistWant a slimming shoe that also doubles for warmth this fall? The tall boots trend is on fire, and better than ever! Varying lengths go from the knee all the way to up your thigh. I love the look of the suede, and you can choose between heeled or flat boots. The kardashian's have also blown up this look, wearing the boots with oversized t-shirt dresses and or super tight dresses. Although the college budget does not typically include the Yeezy line, Steve Madden makes a great shoe! I work at Saks Fifth Ave OFF 5th, and they sell both the grey and the black thigh high boot for $90.00. If you've got a higher budget Stuart Weitzman has some really great boots with genuine quality. As for my boots, these grey ones are part of Ivanka Trumps line, and were $55.00. Advice: Do not buy these boots online! Every brand fits differently, and everyone has different sized legs, therefore fit is key to both be comfortable, and to not have your boot falling down. I would also recommend not getting the ones the tie at the top unless they fit your leg pretty snuggly, otherwise all that extra material will cause the boots to continuously fall down and you will spend your day just re-tying the boots. As for other retailers, Marshalls, and Charolette Russe are also great for lower price points. I have paired these boots with a trendy poncho and leather leggings. By Megan QuistAs we all know the 90s is coming back. Lena is showcasing some retro denim that she actually made from a much longer denim coat by Guess. This adds the perfect amount of detail to go along with the rest of the all black ensemble. It's subtly sexy with the deep V black shirt, and tight jeans. The accessories are killer with a thick black Choker (P.S. never buy a full price Choker!) there are countless ways to make your own. Lena mentioned also making a Choker from the denim left over from her jacket. It looks really cute when you add fringe to it. THE SHOES are doing the most. These platforms are everything. Although they may look high, she quotes herself “sprinting” to class in them. Don't ever underestimate a good heel. Overall, this look really does not take a long time to piece together, so why not add one new element to your campus look when going to class? By Megan QuistWith all of the current trends out there it’s hard to stay unique at times. As what we all might want is already on 500 other bodies out there on campus. Adidas tennis shoes fall into this category (but hey claps for all of those who customized theirs). Strolling outside over by the light rail, one particular outfit caught my eye. It was not just your average sweat suit, it had so much going on that I didn’t even know where to look at first. The main color was black with different car logos in white as well as some Japanese writing. Red accent details in red were also plastered all over. Accessories consisted of Jordan high top sneakers, a gold watch, and a bucket hat that was black and white tie-dye and the words “nope.” What stood out to me the most about this campus style was the effortless confidence that it evoked. Some may want to call this ensemble flashy, but I would categorize it as cute comfort. Matching sweat suits have come and gone in the fashion world, #tbt to Juicy Couture sweat suits. Many celebrities have been seen in similar styles and are bringing back sweats in a new light. From Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner, Victoria Justice, and Zendaya, have made sweats on the go looking cute. If this style is too “rugged or street” for you, put on some joggers with a crop top, matching sweatshirt top, and some fun sneakers. Throw on a baseball cap with your favorite sports team, or just a plain one with some statement earrings and you are comfy and glam on the go. Style on with Sweats! By Megan QuistWhen the alarm clock goes off at 7:00am it is never easy to jump out of bed knowing you need this crucial time to stop you from throwing on some leggings and a baggy T. Roaming around campus on a Monday afternoon, it was evident that many students hit the snooze button this morning. But a select few caught my eye. From across the sidewalk I spotted a girl strutting down in dark brown wedges, a black sheer dress, and a tan accent sweater. Her hair was also done in a half up, half down ponytail. The sun was starting to shine mid-afternoon, making the ensemble without a jacket appropriate. What stood out to me the most was the fact that she had her backpack, but also her Chanel purse with her as an added accessory. All of the neutrals together were simple yet sophisticated, and can be found at almost any retailer! What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “What draws me to this style is that no one else will have the chance to ever have the exact same ensemble. Finding unique or DIY pieces brings a sense of creativity and empowerment to my looks. Maybe even add in an old sweater you have not worn in awhile.” Men, come on now. Jeans and a button up isn’t all you can wear to be considered “dressed up.” A tailored and timeless male spotted my eye. Black skinny jeans, a tan fitted jacket, Adidas, a billowing scarf with fringe, and a European hair cut with a set of sunglasses, stopped me for a second. I thought to myself, wow he looks more put together than I do today! Adidas are huge right now, and his vintage ones put together the outfit perfectly. To Get This Look:
Shoes: adidas x neighborhood Jeans: Natural Selection T-Shirt: NSF Shirt: Creep by Hiroshi Awai Jacket: Club Monaco Scarf: Altea Glasses: OAK Bracelet: Giles & Brother Bag: Jack Spade Is there ever a fashion trend you’ve been dying to try, but you know that it would be too out of your comfort zone to pull it off? Stay fabulous on campus, and maybe you too can be featured in the next week! |
Meet Megan!Hello! I'm Megan a Senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying Retail and Management. I'm really excited to be working with Twin as I had the opportunity to blog for the last FAB blog Campus Ala Mode, and College Fashionista as a style Guru Intern. My passion is keeping up with the millennial generation when it comes to changing trends through high-end labels and instagram. (This may or may not lead to an overflowing closet and shopping problem). Read Twin, and style on! Categories
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