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Why Being a Runway Rep Rocks!

Why Being a Runway Rep Rocks!

The summer before my sophomore year at UC Santa Barbara is when I received some of the most exciting news: I was going to be an On Campus Runway Representative for Rent the Runway! I was so thrilled to hear this news because I had rented both of my prom dresses from the online fashion...
All The World's A Stage: Dressing For The Occasion

All The World’s A Stage: Dressing For The Occasion

Let’s face it: if you’re attending a Broadway show or a sold-out arena concert, you are probably not going to be wearing the most casual of clothing. Most recently I attended a showing of Wicked on Broadway when I was in New York over Spring Break and I saw several patrons of multiple ages dressed inappropriately for...
Dress Festive for Music Festivals!

Dress Festive for Music Festivals!

With Spring Break in the past, the only thing we look forward to at this time are the non-academic plans we’ve made for the remainder of the school year. Here at UC Santa Barbara, these plans undoubtedly include some music festival located in Indio, a valley town in the middle of the Southern California desert....
Batter Up for the 2013 Baseball Season!

Batter Up for the 2013 Baseball Season!

With Baseball season right around the corner, it is time to don our team’s favorite colors and indulge in cheering for the so-called ‘All-American’ sport. Whether baseball is huge at your college campus or whether you’re rooting for your hometown team, showing team spirit through your clothes is a must! Like every other girl looking...
Dress like an All-Star!

Dress like an All-Star!

After all of the pressure that Valentine’s Day puts on us ladies to be perfect, the NBA All Star Weekend comes around and tells us it’s okay to be a bit sporty and to cheer loudly for our favorite basketball players! Although I am not the girliest of all girls I know, or the most...

Valentine’s Day wardrobe crises averted!

For those lucky girls who have a Valentine to celebrate the national day of love with, one of the most important questions on their mind is “What do I wear?” What we wear on a first date or on a special occasion with a significant other makes a huge impression and can make or break...
Sparkle in time for the New Year!

Sparkle in time for the New Year!

  It’s that time of year again! The holiday party season is just around the corner and there’s nothing more trendy to wear than a sparkly or sequin-y ensemble! Manage to throw in a splash of red or green and you would be the best dressed woman in the room!   Rent the Runway has...
'To Infinity and Beyond' with this season's trendy scarves!

‘To Infinity and Beyond’ with this season’s trendy scarves!

The major trend going around this winter season is the ever-so-cuddly and warm circle (or infinity) scarf! Christmas is just around the corner, snow is even falling in some places, and what better way to greet the holidays then by being all bundled up in one of these adorable pieces. The accessory is versatile, can...
Fire-roasted Red for this Holiday Season

Fire-roasted Red for this Holiday Season

Holiday season is fast approaching and to welcome it, we deck ourselves out in the typical festive colors of red, green, and hints of silver and gold. However, the trend this year seems to be a deviation from the normal shade of candy cane red to a darker, spicier hue of the festive primary color....
Watch out for Watches!

Watch out for Watches!

These days telling time is as easy as illuminating the screen on your phone and reading the digital numbers that appear. Regardless, the latest trend that has come up is sporting an accessory that is not only fashionable but also entirely functional: a watch! Michael Kors, Burberry, and many other big name brands, have seen...
The Top Trend for Winter: Long-Sleeved Dresses!

The Top Trend for Winter: Long-Sleeved Dresses!

As Fall finally settles in and kicks the summer weather to the curb, the clothes in our closet begin to change to match the chilliness of the outdoors. The perfect addition to any Fall wardrobe is the forever elegant look of a long-sleeved dress. The long sleeves provide a better shield against the cold than...

Peppy for Peplum!

Just because the colder months are right around the corner does not mean that our bodies need to go into hiding, ladies! Draw attention to your figure by donning the most flattering recent trend: the peplum skirt! The peplum skirt and dress style cinches an extra layer of fabric at the waist, allowing otherwise narrow...
Bustin' out the Bustiers!

Bustin’ out the Bustiers!

Even though summer has come to an end, and with all of the skin-baring styles, the 2012 New York Fashion Week displays by several designers have demonstrated that the busty and fitted look of bustiers and corsets is a trend that is here to stay. The bustier look is one that is daring and sexy,...