Be a college campus fashionista.

Whether you're in college or in high school, your daily campus wardrobe doesn't have to be a drag.  I've been graduated from Penn State (WE ARE!) for exactly a year now, & I didn't let my fashion forward edge go down the drain during those 4 years. 

I get it.  You don't want to wake up early for that dreaded 8 am class, so you throw on some leggings, an over-sized shirt, & some Ugg boots...you know who you are!  Guess what ladies, in the time it took you to throw on that fashion faux pas, you could have easily grabbed a pair of jeans, a cute top, thrown a cardigan over top, & added some riding boots to that outfit without having to sacrifice your sleep time.

With school approaching, I thought it'd be a great idea to post some items that you should consider having in your wardrobe for the upcoming school year.  They are easy, breezy, & affordable since we all know the "I'm a poor college student" line everyone pulls.  ;)

My suggestions for fall:

A great pair of black skinny jeans is a must.  They go with everything & can be put on in half the time it takes to shimmy into a pair of leggings.

Via J. Crew

These great black matchstick jeans are available at J. Crew & won't break the bank.  Find them here: Must Have Black Skinnies

Next I would suggest an over-sized cardigan.  This is essential on those chilly walks to campus or to the bus stop.  Face it, it's pretty, feminine, & goes with basically everything with ease.

Via Nordstrom.com

I must admit, I am obsessed with this cardigan sweater.  Dress it up or down & you can easily throw it into your tote for class without a worry.  Find it here & it's even on sale: Robe Cardigan Sweater

Moving on, the perfect shoes for fall are chic flats & sporty riding boots.  I accumulated an abundance of riding boots in my 4 years at Penn State & I honestly cannot live without them.  Tuck them into skinny jeans, throw them on with a cute dress, or even rock them with a tunic & tights!  You can never have too many.

Via zappos.com

I enjoy some hardware on my boots to spice them up a bit.  These boots are chic & functional.  Find them here & they are on sale for my budget fashion gals! Riding Boots with Hardware

Via anntaylor.com

Every girl needs a cute pair of flats & may I suggest leopard?  I know what you are thinking, what am I going to wear those with...UMMM EVERYTHING!  You'd be surprised what leopard goes with!  They are so versatile & can be paired with majority of colors & even patterns as long as you don't go overboard. You can find these flats here in an array of colors: Leopard Ballet Flats


Next, the infamous bag to lug all those heavy books & binders to class in.  I was a Louis Vuitton Neverfull kinda gal in my college days, but if you're ballin' on a budget, then let me suggest some cute totes for you! P.S. Please, Please, I beg of you...ditch the Vera Bradley quilted totes for the love of couture!

Via zappos.com

This chic white tote has the capacity to hold all your heavy books & whatever you might throw in your daily campus tote with the support of handles & a cross body strap.  It's chic & affordable.  Find it here: Perfect Tote

via nastygal.com

This fun tote is super sassy without being over the top.  Add this to a laid back outfit & you've got yourself a statement piece. Find it here: Sassy Foil Tote

Lastly, scarves.  Scarves can take any outfit from drab to fab in .5 seconds.  Every girl needs to have at least a few lying around her closet...or in my case, about 130 in my closet!

via revolveclothing.com

This fun scarf from revolve clothing is a fall must!  It has the dark hues & the color combination within the scarf can be paired with virtually any color!  Get yours here: Fall Scarf Must Have


I hope I helped you all put together some fun outfits & ideas for your school year.  Remember, you don't have to spend a million bucks to look like a million. 

Any questions? Email me: lburket12@gmail.com

Hugs!

Lars