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Beauty inspiration from Constance Jablonski: weekend watch
Oct 18th
It’s not new, but when it started doing the rounds again online we couldn’t help but be suckered into Constance and the kittens for Vogue Italia all over again.
Directed by Greg Kadel, this short film tells us a story of sumptuous luxury. Soft, operatic music provides the perfect soundtrack to More >
Fashion Inspiration: Cher Lloyd
Oct 16th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photos via Pacific Coast NewsOne of the latest British-pop musicians to make a journey across the pond is former X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd. (Yes, she was on the same season as One Direction – bonus points in my book!)
Other than being fabulously British, Cher More >
Fashion Inspiration: One Direction’s “Live While We’re Young”
Sep 29th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditBy now, you guys probably know (thanks to my posts on fashion inspired by One Direction, fashion inspired by “What Makes You Beautiful,” and fashion inspired by “One Thing”) that I’m a fan of One Direction. And based on the comments those posts More >
Fashion Inspiration: Oscar de la Renta Spring 2013
Sep 19th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Oscar de la Renta Spring/Summer 2013 | Photos via ELLEI know it’s still fall, but I can’t stop thinking about all the wonderful spring looks that graced the runways at New York Fashion Week. And right now, I’m more than a little obsessed More >
Fashion Inspiration: Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2013
Sep 12th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photos: Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2013It’s the most wonderful time of year for fashionistas – New York Fashion Week is here! I’ve been going crazy trying to keep up with all the runway shows. So far, Erin Fetherston’s Spring / Summer 2013 line has been More >
Style Notes: Fashion Inspired by Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer”
Sep 10th
Written by Lara – University of British Columbia
Welcome back to Style Notes, where we take fashion inspiration from our favorite songs. This week, we’ll be giving you a blast from the past with outfits inspired by the song “Tiny Dancer”, penned by the dynamic duo of Bernie Taupin and More >
Fashion Inspiration: Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
Sep 5th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditTaylor Swift’s latest song happens to be yet another catchy tune, titled “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” This song could very well be seen like a case of “Call Me Maybe” gone wrong. Highlighting a toxic break-up/make-up relationship, the song’s lyrics More >
Looks from Books: The Scarlet Letter
Aug 31st
Written by Monica – Harvard University
Welcome to the latest edition of Looks from Books, which aims to prove that you can look smart, while still being book-smart, too. Fashion inspiration can be found between the lines of your favorite stories, well-designed book covers, and awesome characters… if you read closely enough. Classic More >
Fashion Inspiration: Alison DiLaurentis from Pretty Little Liars
Aug 29th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditWhile she may not always appear on the show, Alison Dilaurentis has definitely made an impression on Pretty Little Liars fans like myself – not only for her mysterious disappearance and death, but also for her peculiar personality. On the surface, she might More >
Looks from Books: Matilda
Aug 17th
Written by Monica – Harvard University
Matilda by Roald Dahl — $11.14 at AmazonWelcome to the latest edition of Looks from Books, which aims to prove that you can look smart, while still being book-smart, too.
This week, I’ll be covering a classic children’s story that most of you probably read in elementary More >
Looks From Books: Where the Wild Things Are
Aug 6th
Written by Monica – Harvard University
Looks from Books is a new biweekly column offering solid proof that you can look smart, while still being book-smart as well.
Fashion inspiration can be found between the lines of your favorite stories, well-designed book covers, and awesome characters… if you read closely enough. Classic literature, More >
Fashion Inspiration: Duffy the Disney Bear
Aug 1st
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditDuffy the Disney bear is one of the newer faces at the Disney Parks but is still just as loveable as the rest. And, after reading his cute little back story below from the Disney World site, you’ll fall in love with him, More >
Fashion Inspiration: Duffy the Disney Bear
Aug 1st
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditDuffy the Disney bear is one of the newer faces at the Disney Parks but is still just as loveable as the rest. And, after reading his cute little back story below from the Disney World site, you’ll fall in love with him, More >
Fashion Inspiration: Melody from Disney’s The Little Mermaid II
Aug 1st
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAfter the overwhelming responses to our posts on fashion inspired by The Little Mermaid (and Little Mermaid Fashion, Part 2), we’re back with looks inspired by the 2000 sequel to the original film, titled The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.
This time More >
Fashion Inspiration: Melody from Disney’s The Little Mermaid II
Aug 1st
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAfter the overwhelming responses to our posts on fashion inspired by The Little Mermaid (and Little Mermaid Fashion, Part 2), we’re back with looks inspired by the 2000 sequel to the original film, titled The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.
This More >
Fashion Inspiration: Duffy the Disney Bear
Aug 1st
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditDuffy the Disney bear is one of the newer faces at the Disney Parks but is still just as loveable as the rest. And, after reading his cute little back story below from the Disney World site, you’ll fall in love with More >
Dressing for Your Body, Which Happens to Be Awesome: Big Boobs Edition
Aug 1st
Written by Clara – Brown University
SourceFor every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. That’s Newton’s third law, and incidentally, it is also the guiding principle behind this week’s topic. After reading over the comments on the most recent column, about dressing a small chest, it seems that More >
Fashion Inspiration: Melody from Disney’s The Little Mermaid II
Jul 28th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAfter the overwhelming responses to our posts on fashion inspired by The Little Mermaid (and Little Mermaid Fashion, Part 2), we’re back with looks inspired by the 2000 sequel to the original film, titled The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.
This time More >
Fashion Inspiration: Melody from Disney’s The Little Mermaid II
Jul 27th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAfter the overwhelming responses to our posts on fashion inspired by The Little Mermaid (and Little Mermaid Fashion, Part 2), we’re back with looks inspired by the 2000 sequel to the original film, titled The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.
This time More >
Fashion Inspiration: Jessie from Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story”
Jul 22nd
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAfter last week’s super girly post on fashion inspired by Bo Peep from Disney Pixar’s Toy Story, I thought it would be fun to mix things up with another “Toy Story” set, this time, featuring everyone’s favorite cowgirl, Jessie.
Although she wasn’t a part of More >
Fashion Inspiration: Disney’s Alice In Wonderland – Mad Tea Party
Jul 4th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditOf all the wonderfully detailed scenes from the classic Disney film, Alice In Wonderland, the Mad Tea Party scene has always been the one that I remembered most. It may be because both Disneyland and Walt Disney World feature rides inspired by the spinning tea More >
Fashion Inspiration: Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Part Two
Jun 30th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditOne of my favorite Disney movies of all time is The Little Mermaid, and after our super popular post on fashion inspired by Ariel and the one we did on outfits inspired by Ursula, I thought it was time to go back and draw More >
Fashion Inspiration: Disney/Pixar’s “Brave”
Jun 19th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Images c/o Disney/PixarDisney/Pixar’s highly anticipated new movie “Brave” (in theaters this Friday, June 22nd) is a “princess film” that’s truly unlike any other. This time around, Disney/Pixar takes viewers into a world full of magic and wonder in the Scottish highlands… with a decidedly More >
Fashion Inspiration: American Idol Season 11 (Part 2)
May 20th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
Photo Credit: Pacific Coast NewsAmerican Idol has been one of the most popular shows on television for over ten years now. After several judging panel shake ups, a few rule changes, countless Grammy and Tony awards, and even an Oscar win, the show More >
Fashion Inspiration: Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center
May 17th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAfter such a positive response to our post on fashion inspired by Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, we’re back this week, bringing you more ideas for your wardrobe inspired by Walt Disney World’s popular Epcot Center.
One of the larger Disney parks, Epcot is enjoyed More >
Fashion Inspiration: American Idol Season 11 (Part 1)
May 12th
Written by Chelsea – University of Oklahoma
Photo Credit: Pacific Coast NewsConfession: I’m one of those girls who absolutely adores American Idol. I plan my week around watching the show. I follow all the contestants on Twitter, and vote religiously every Wednesday night. I scour Youtube for obscure videos of my More >
Fashion Inspiration: One Direction’s “One Thing”
May 11th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditContinuing with our series of 3 posts inspired by the massively popular British boy band, One Direction’s music video for “One Thing” is one you cannot miss! (In case you missed them, see past posts Fashion Inspired by One Direction and Fashion Inspired by More >
Fashion Inspiration: Carrie Underwood’s “Good Girl”
Apr 7th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditAmerican Idol winner Carrie Underwood constantly tops the charts with her country-influenced hits, and her latest single “Good Girl” is no exception. If you haven’t heard it, “Good Girl” has Carrie belting out lyrics warning a ‘good girl’ to stay away from a not-so-good guy. More >
Fashion Inspiration: Vintage Pin-Up Girl Style
Apr 7th
Written by Paige – Oregon State University
{Photo Credit}As every CF girl knows, fashion is cyclical – everything old will someday become new again. So the recent resurgence of vintage pin up-inspired fashion should come as no surprise. Aided by throwback TV shows like Mad Men and Pan Am and recent movies like My Week More >
Fashion Inspiration: Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Mar 28th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditThe Happiest Place On Earth, otherwise known as Walt Disney World, has been one of the most popular US vacation spots for about forty years. And Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom may not be the original, but it certainly is a favorite among young More >
Fashion Inspiration: Blair Waldorf’s Spring/Summer Looks
Mar 24th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditNo one does spring and summer fashion better than Manhattan’s elite, AKA the ladies of Gossip Girl. Everyone’s favorite headband-adorned fashion queen Blair Waldorf looks exceptionally put-together at all times, even while relaxing on her chaise by the pool. With the spring and summer seasons soon More >
Fashion Inspiration: Lilly Pulitzer Spring 2012
Mar 18th
Written by Paige – Oregon State University
{Photo Credit}Lilly Pulitzer, known for her poppy prints and vibrant shift dresses, and her Spring 2012 collection does not disappoint.
Slowly but surely, I have become more and more addicted to Lilly’s captivating printed dresses, and the preppy spring vibe they give off. I know More >
Fashion Inspiration: The Great Gatsby
Feb 26th
Written by Paige – Oregon State University
Photo CreditThe 1920s gave way to flapper dresses, dapper men, and of course the quintessential “roaring ’20s” novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. If you haven’t read this classic already, we highly recommend it: Grab a copy, curl up by the fire More >
Fashion Inspiration: Lilo from Walt Disney’s Lilo & Stitch
Feb 25th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditWe continue our Disney fashion series with one of their most unique (and most CF reader-requested) tales, Lilo & Stitch.
The story follows a little blue alien named Experiment 626, otherwise known as Stitch. After being detained for wreaking havoc, Stitch manages to escape More >
Fashion Inspiration: Vera Wang Lovestruck
Feb 16th
Written by Shelby – Rollins College
Photo CreditTo continue with our fragrance inspiration series (in case you missed them, see the past posts on Miss Dior Cherie, Coach Poppy, and Taylor Swift’s Wonderstruck) I’ve chosen Vera Wang’s newest perfume, Lovestruck.
This floral fragrance is exceptionally feminine and romantic, making it the More >
