Knee High or Go Home

As a Style Guru writer for College Fashionista you learn to spot fashionable people around campus regardless of the time, weather, place, etc. What I love the most about this job is the fact that I get to approach people who I believe are fashionable and talk to them, ask them questions about their style and where they buy their clothing (I love me some fashion tips from fellow High Point students.)

My most recent article featuring Susana Renfrew features knee-high socks. A very tough trend to wear if you don't know how to do it right. If you wish to see how she did it, click here.

Goodbye 2015 you have been fashionable

Another year has passed with amazing fashion moments that are definitely worth reliving. 2015 has been a year of creativity and expressionism and I am very excited that the fashion world has had such a huge year! Now help me as I count down my top 8 favorite looks of the year.

                                                 

8. Heidi Klum
The never aging Heidi Klum looks absolutely stunning in her Versace dress. Nothing better than a woman that knows how to pull off a red dress on a red carpet.

7. Justin Bieber and Olivier Rousteing
If there is anyone who knows fashion it's Olivier Rousteing, the creative director of Balmain. At only 30 years old he has managed to accomplish so many incredible things in the fashion industry. Not to mention anyone he dresses is on the best dressed list in my book- aka Justin Bieber.

 6. Josephine Skriver
Just the fact that she is a Victoria's Secret model already makes her incredible but this Gabriela Cadena dress fits her impeccably. I cannot even begin to explain how much I have loved Ecuadorian designer Gabriela Cadena's designs this season. Nude is the new black.
         

5. Taylor Swift
I admit, I'm not the biggest fan of her music but damn does this girl know how to dress. This ocean blue Elie Saab dress is god sent. I don't know how this man does it but he is genius. His designs leave me breathless.

4. Chanel Iman
First of all, she is stunning. She could be wearing a trash bag and I would be going out the next day to buy that trash bag. But this dress.... oh my god. Zuhair Murad outdid himself. If only I could afford this dress, I'd wear it 24/7 its a work of art. I could just cry.

2. Gigi Hadid
How is this dress even possible? Again, a piece of art. Gigi Hadid wore this dress like it was made for her. Maybe it was, I don't know. Who has Donatella Versace's number? I'd be glad to call her and ask.

1. Beyonce
Queen B obviously gets the number one spot this year because of her Met Gala dress. I mean look at it. I don't know of anyone else that could pull this Givenchy Haute Couture dress off this well! I could stare at this photo forever. Man, Blue Ivy is one lucky girl.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Some say the best day of the year is Christmas. I on the other hand believe that the best day of the year is December 8th. Why? Because this is the day when angels strut the runway and inspire girls all around to be confident and the best version of themselves. Yes, I am talking about the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

The VS fashion show never disappoints. An hour of the most beautiful women in the world, most beautiful lingerie I have ever seen and the top selling artists of the moment? What more could we ask for? (maybe two hours) Regardless, this year's show was absolute perfection, starting with the most recent angels, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. (fun fact! they have both been named supermodels by Vogue Magazine!) I can without a doubt say I admire Gigi Hadid, her beauty is unreal and her confidence about her body is incredibly inspiring- not to mention I met her last spring break and I've had a girl crush ever since. 

I have met many people that have told me they don't watch the VS fashion show because it causes insecurities and such. I completely disagree with this statement. If anything it causes motivation. These models work hard for the body they have, they work out twice a day and eat healthy foods just to look like they do. It is a tough job to have being that you are always under a microscope being criticized but these women make the best of it and manage to inspire young women like me everyday. There is no such thing as a perfect body, it has all been made up by society, the same society that is now tearing these women down. Lets just all love ourselves as we are instead of criticizing others!!

I mean, how could you want to criticize this spectacular woman?

Candice Swanepoel has been my all time favorite model since she began her career at Victoria's Secret. I have never seen a woman so comfortable in her body like she is. It is practically all I aspire to be (Yes I may stalk her Instagram everyday, and I may want her accent and just her face and body in general) but the way she presents herself is what is most captivating to me. You can tell she loves herself and is content with herself and that is a message that all girls need to hear. 

Now excuse me while I stop sitting behind this computer raving about these women and work out.

xo,

Paula

POSH

Since the day I began attending High Point University I felt like something was missing. Maybe it was my love for fashion but I felt like a fashion club was much needed. Luckily for me, my best friend had the same love for fashion and we came up with the brilliant idea of creating a club called POSH. This club was for all the fashion lovers to come together and share our thoughts on the current trends in the industry. Little by little the club came to life and is now a huge success. With over 50 members, and over 300 Instagram followers, POSH has become something everyone is talking about.

With out Instagram page, posh_hpu, we wanted to show the High Point University community how fashion forward our students are. With a "look of the day" posted daily, we show off the brands and trends that the students believe are "in". As my friend and I, founders of the club, got more involved, we decided that the perfect event to bring more exposure to the club would be a fashion show. 

Working day and night, emailing and calling brands, designers and boutiques we found people that were willing to work with us and sponsor our show. We now have a charity involved as well.

This goes to show that you can do anything you set your mind to, even if you have zero experience organizing events (like me).

Stay tuned for part two of this- when the show actually comes to life.

XO

Make America Great Again

What do you get when you combine politics, Donald Trump and fashion? You get the most (cotizado) hat of all time. The Make America Great Again hat is probably the most popular garment in contemporary fashion. (I alone have already seen it on so many people around campus)

Credits: The Daily Mail

It has become an iconic look for the hipsters of our world probably because of the retro feel they have to them. In an interview this summer, Donald Trump showed his surprise over how fast his hat caught on."It has become the hottest fashion item there is".

If Donald Trump wins president, I definitely think it'll be because of his hats.

Balmain x H&M

As some of you may know, H&M has paired up with various designers to create a haute couture yet affordable line of clothing. Versace, Isabel Marant and Alexander Wang have all been a part of these historic collaborations. 

This year, we are lucky to witness Balmain x H&M and I could not be more excited. Oliver Rousteing, creative director of Balmain has given us sneak peaks of the designs that will be offered and today all our suspicions came true when H&M released the faces of the campaign. 

Balmain x H&M Campaign
Credits: The Telegraph

Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Jourdan Dunn are the three leading ladies in this campaign. At first you may be thinking "where have I seen these designs before?" Let me jog your memory. Kendall Jenner wore the blazer Gigi Hadid is wearing in the campaign during the 2015 Billboard awards. The dress Jourdan Dunn is wearing was worn by Gigi Hadid at a Harpers Bazaar party. I think they did an amazing job choosing three top super models to represent their brand! I mean just looking at Gigi Hadid makes me want to buy whatever she's wearing. What makes this all so much more exciting is that the designs look exactly like the Balmain main line!! Thank you fashion God who ever you may be for making this possible for all the broke fashion loving college girls out there.

Now, I know what you may be thinking next "I want Jourdan's dress! How much is it??" Well I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news but allegedly, the dress will be priced at $399 (dang H&M, why are you getting so overpriced on me?) 

Anyways, regardless of the prices I will be at H&m November 5th bright and early. Keep you posted!

XO,

  P

Falling into Autum

September 23, is more than just the date, it marks the beginning of pumpkin spice lattes, sweaters and cool temperatures. It's the first day of Fall and in High Point, N.C. it's the chilliest morning we have had since the beginning of the school year. 
I know, we are all sad because bikini weather is behind us but lets get excited for sweater weather! There are so many trends this Fall that I am super excited about, starting with suede. 

Miranda Kerr in a Yves Saint Laurent jacket
Credits: Who What Wear

High- end designers such as Moschino and Chloe have been a huge influence in society when it comes to incorporating suede back into our lives. This season it's all about being retro. Suede jackets are retro but they also have a cowboy feel to it (especially if it has fringe on it!)  
Paula Pointers: Want a suede jacket but are a broke college student? Thrift stores are the perfect place to find retro suede jackets for a really low price!

Taylor Swift in a Brandy Melville skirt
Credits: Who What Wear

The next fall trend I am obsessed with is corduroy skirts. I have always been an enemy of corduroy pants. I think that they are very heavy and unflattering but who knew skirts would be a whole different world!! They bring a flavor of fall while not completely detaching from the summer. Again, this trend is very 70s, continuing to show us that retro is very new school this season.
Paula Pointers: Always check your mom's closet before going out to buy any of these retro trends. Who knows, she may have something saved from back in the day!

Credits: Her Campus

The last fall trend I am going to talk about is over-sized, men inspired blazers (or boyfriend blazers). I cannot wait for it to be in the low 60s so I can wear my oversized blazer. Its very classy yet edgy since its not fitted, and it will look great with almost anything! So when you're too lazy to get dressed for your 8 am class, just throw on some yoga pants, a t-shirt and your over-sized blazer and you will be the most stylish girl in your class without a doubt.