Month: December 2014

I Decided to Leave the House Today, Here’s What I Wore

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I can’t even remember the last time I left the house. This makes me sound like I am depressed. I am not depressed. These past few days have been filled with holiday cheer, unhealthy amounts of time watching TV, and cleaning the house to prepare for guests. Who needs to leave the house for those things?? I realized I was missing the act of getting dressed up. By the third day of wearing the same pajamas, I was ready for real clothes, especially some of the new pieces I got for Christmas! It was time to leave the nest. I really wanted to wear my new boots from my parents, so I paired them with over-the-knee socks and a cozy scarf my brother bought me. This cross body bag from my dad accented the outfit perfectly. I finished the look off with a silver watch I stole from my dad years ago, and a bracelet my aunt gave me (the bracelet came with interchangeable wrist bands). And… Wa la! My first real outfit in days! What do …

Hazy Daze

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Every Friday my best friend Alex and I hang out and we usually end up having a photo shoot. He loves the act of dressing as much as I do, and we both have a knack for photography. i love juxtaposition. So for this shoot we decided to find locations that are dingy and under appreciated, and contrast that with a well put together look. The weather that day was foggy and dreary– perfect for our concept. Alex chose to go monochromatic with different shades of cream. He layered his outfit in such a way that he actually created a two-in-one look. I chose to dress up all fancy, with a floaty white dress, embellished blazer, and heels. I even arranged my hair in such a way that was reminiscent of the 1960’s. These photos were taken at a construction site right off campus. Alex took a few more of me at a church across the street, and in a dilapidated alleyway near my apartment building. Stay tuned for more of our #FridayPhotoshoots! And let …

An Inexpensive Way to Recreate Casino Chic

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An Inexpensive Way to Recreate Casino Chic Be dressed to the nines without spending big money When we think of casino fashion, our minds immediately float back to James Bond in Casino Royale. Tailor-fitted suits, gorgeous long gowns, and extravagant jewelry seemed to be the staples of the time, and obviously, these are items that would never fit into the thrifty fashionista’s budget. So how do you go about pulling off a stellar casino look without blowing your budget? First, the good news: Casinos don’t really require that their guests dress to the nines anymore. In fact, many casinos have all but completely done away with their dress codes in an effort to get more people to visit their gaming halls. It’s no secret that we are living in an extremely technological age, and we see more and more people begin to prefer online gambling for the comforts it gives. Intercasino, the world’s first online casino, has even introduced a “Live Casino” feature that makes it feel as though you’re playing at the gaming tables …

Inexpensive Chic’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

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The holiday season is finally here, and if you’re like me it kind of snuck up on you! If you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for the special men and women in your life, look no further! I’ve curated a compilation of tech savvy, fashion forward, and unique presents everyone on your list is sure to love. You may even want to ask Santa for a few of these items yourself…

How to Make Your College Room Feel Like Home During the Holidays

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The holidays are coming and for those who love bling and glitter in their decor, it’s a happy time of year. Tis the season to be sparkly and even if you aren’t going home for the Christmas break, there are ways to pretty-up your college room so you don’t feel you’re missing out on any homespun holiday fun. So how do you jolly-up a drab college room? For an instant brightening of mood, string fairy lights around the place. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors these days, so decide on a theme then follow it through with lights that sparkle and shimmer. Twinkling lights suspended from the ceiling, trailing down walls like waterfalls, wrapped around bedposts, framing windows, mirrors and pictures, coiled around pillars or simply glowing through sheer muslin drapes, will introduce instant magic into any room. In small rooms, themes limited to one or two colors work best. Silver and white schemes give a winter wonderland atmosphere and you will find plenty of lights, tinsels and Christmas trees in these shades …

Enter to Win $200 Worth of Designer Jewelry!

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At the beginning of September, I wrote a review on the blog about jewelry brand Cate & Chloe’s new VIP subscription box. With their VIP subscription, Cate & Chloe ship $200 worth of fabulous, designer jewelry right to your door for only $39.99 a month. Now, Her Campus Cincinnati has been provided the opportunity to give away one of Cate & Chloe’s very own VIP boxes! By entering this giveaway, you’ll have the chance to win this month’s box for FREE. Click here to enter!