The Ultimate College Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2020

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With a horrible shopping habit comes excessive (but sometimes necessary) spending. I have been constantly looking for back to school clothes, even though I know this is not the normal back to school we are all used to. In order to avoid over-stuffing my closet I thought about purchasing items to begin a capsule wardrobe – but college edition.

If you are unfamiliar with a capsule wardrobe, it is essentially a closet that consist of roughly 37 pieces. Eighty percent basics, twenty percent seasonal. Many people with a sustainable lifestyle follow this wardrobe and spending technique.

Yes, I have more than 37 pieces in my wardrobe; but I am trying to cut down and reduce by getting rid of things I don’t wear that often. A rule of thumb to use is get rid of something if you haven’t worn it in three months. If you really liked it, you’d wear it by now.

Have I considered excessive back to school shopping? Yes. Have I acted on it? Not quite. I have created the ultimate capsule wardrobe specifically for college students, because our closet looks different than someone working in the workforce or someone in high school. If you are looking to build your back to school wardrobe look no further.

BASICS

White Cropped T-shirt

Top one is from Princess Polly, top two is from Aritzia

White Oversized Button Down

Top one is from ASOS, top two is from Princess Polly

Oversized Leather Jacket

Jacket one is from Zara, Jacket two is from Blank NYC

Boyfriend Jeans

Bottom one is from Agolde, Bottom two is from Free People

LBD

Dress one is from Storets, Dress two is from Lovers + Friends

Sweat Set (Top)

Top one is from Boys Lie, Top two is from Aritzia

Sweat Set (Bottom)

Bottom one is from Boys Lie, Bottom two is from Aritzia

Black Tank Top

Top one is from Aritzia, Top two is from Zara

Bike Shorts

Bottom one is from Aritzia, Bottom two is from Free People

Going Out Top

Top one is from Superdown, Top two is from Verge Girl

Puffer Jacket

Jacket one is from Aritzia, Jacket two is from Revolve

Denim Shorts

Bottom one is from Agolde, Bottom two is from Storets

Oversized Blazer

Jacket one is from Loft, Jacket two is from ASOS

Trousers

Bottom one is from Reformation, Bottom two is from Mango

Turtleneck

Top one is from Aritzia, Top two is from Revolve

Workout Set (Top)

Top one is from Set Active, Top two is from Morgan Stewart Sport

Workout Set (Bottom)

Bottom one is from Set Active, Bottom two is from Morgan Stewart Sport

Brunch Blouse

Top one is from Revolve, Top two is from Revolve

Crewneck

Top one is from Madhappy, Top two is from Aritzia

Oversized Tee

Top one is from Urban Outfitters, Top two is from Amazon

Bikini

Bikini one is from Love & Bikinis, Bikini two is from Trinagl

Lounge Shorts

Bottom one is from Sporty & Rich, Bottom two is from Alo Yoga

Rubber Sole Boots

Shoe one is from ASOS, Shoe two is from Revolve

Slippers

Shoe one is from Ugg, Shoe two is from Anthropologie

Shoulder/ Crossbody Bag

Bag one is from JW Pei, Bag two is from Rebecca Minkoff

White Sneakers

Shoe one is from Nike, Shoe two is from Stadium Goods

Sandals

Shoe one is from Urban Outfitters, Shoe two is from TKEES

Gold Hoops

Pair one is from Amazon, Pair two is from The M Jewelers

Baseball Cap

Hat one is from Shop Aviate, Hat two is from Lululemon

Sunglasses

Pair one is from Urban Outfitters, Pair two is from Ray-Ban

SEASONAL

Unique Denim Skirt

Skirt one is from Revolve, Skirt two is from Zara

Flowy Mini Skirt

Skirt one is from Shopbop, Skirt two is from Shopbop

Printed Mini Dress

Dress one is from Revolve, Dress two is from Zara

Tube Top

Top one is from Aritzia, Top two is from Zara

Bucket Hat

Hat one is from Nike, Hat two is from Fiorucci

Tailgate Clothes

Top one is from LF, Top two is from LF

10 TikTok Fashion Accounts I Will Never Unfollow

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Like many others, I have spent an embarrassing amount of time on TikTok since we began quarantine in March. I love the idea that everyone’s for you page is tailored to their liking as it works similarly to a live Instagram explore page. Very much like my explore page, most of the TikToks that come up are retail related. Whether that be a styling video, a haul or even a small business, fashion TikToks are what I love to consume and what many others love as well. Here are my top twelve fashion-related accounts I think you should follow right now.

@issymayes

for comfy streetwear

@camilacoelho

also has a bomb Revolve collection

@k2sneaks

for the sneaker heads

@alysilverio

for a little bit of everything

@inthesejeans

the queen of minimalistic chic

@wisdm8

insane men’s fashion (Vogue thinks so too)

@lilysteigleman

creator of the infamous One Twelves

@delaneychilds

you know her from YouTube and Instagram

@briknopf

my ultimate style Inso

@revolve

for obvious reasons. And they are always doing giveaways

June Favorites

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Every month I recap things I have been loving from food to podcast. All links will be down below, and similar items will be linked if the original is not available.

01

Aritzia TNA Perfect Slides

They are called the perfect slides for a reason. Shop them here.

02

Drunk Elephant Sunshine Serum

I have a difficult time tanning my face, so this serum adds a little life back into me each morning. Highly recommend mixing this with Drunk Elephant’s Vitamin C Serum.

03

Rectangle Sunglasses

Easy, super wearable shape to wear on your face or head. I have a Quay pair that is no longer sold, but these Free People sunglasses are very comparable.

04

Trader Joe’s Individual Matcha Packets

I don’t really drink coffee due to its high acid content, so tea is a much better option. These matcha packets are from Trader Joe’s but can also be purchased on Amazon.

05

ILYSM Podcast with Kenzie Elizabeth

This podcast has been what I listen to while working every day! Kenzie is amazing, the guest hosts are so inspiring, really good entrepreneur/ motivational/ self love podcast. Listen to it here.

06

Daily Harvest Ice Cream

Being dairy free and gluten free can suck so badly sometimes, but THIS makes it not so bad. I have been purchasing Daily Harvest since January, and they just came out with ice cream and I am obsessed with it. All clean ingredients and taste just like the real stuff.

07

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lip Gloss

All I have to say is I put this on before I went to bed, woke up in the morning and it was still on. Buy it off here.

08

Claw Clips

These have been a go to because they are so easy on my hair, and don’t pull like a ponytail holder does. Shop here on Amazon.

Sustainable Fashion: What to Know

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As a college student I often look for the the cheaper alternative when it comes to purchasing clothes. I used to turn to brand that are know as part of the “fast-fashion” industry due to their convenient price and accessibility. These clothing items always seem to do the job but in a few months they are torn, worn or ready to be given away. This made me want to steer clear of these companies, as I knew there was a better alternative for the items I was purchasing. This is where researching and investing in sustainable pieces became part of my purchasing routine.

I have been conscious about what my clothes materials and ecological footprint they leave on the environment for about a year now. I have done so much research about sustainable materials, environmentally friendly brands, etc. and have found that most of my favorite places to get clothes from already have products that fit this sustainable mold. I have listed my favorite places/ items to shop down below, as well as brands I would like to try. If you would like to read more about sustainable fashion, you can click here.

ASOS

ASOS is a company that many people are familiar with, but falls under the category of people thinking it is another “fast fashion” website. I have many clothes, swimsuits and accessories from here that are all made from sustainable or recycled materials! ASOS actually has a feature where you can sort by responsibility, so you can only see items that are eco friendly. I have linked some of my favorite items in the list below:

Morgan Stewart Sport

I cannot say enough good things about this line. For starters, I love Morgan Stewart as a person. Her whole lounge and active wear line is chic and high quality. All cotton-based products such as sweatshirts, sweatpants, polos, etc. are 100% organic cotton, which is very biodegradable. While stretchy materials such as sports bras and leggings are made of nylons, the quality makes up for having to buy bras again and again. Along with majority eco-friendly materials, products are made in the USA. My all-time favorite products from here are:

Agolde

Agolde, the sister company of Citizens of Humanity, is another high quality brand based out of LA. This brand of jeans has grown immensely in popularity in 2019 and 2020 but all for good reasons. They are dedicated to eco-friendly materials, as their denim is made from 100% non GMO organic cotton. While Agolde is priced decently high, it is for very valid reasons in materials and production.

Curtsy

When talking about sustainable fashion, it is almost impossible to forget to mention Curtsy . Curtsy is a stoppable resell app targeted towards girls who are in high school, college, the workforce; a go-getter individual. I have worked for Curtsy at Michigan State and have fallen in love with the app. I HIGHLY recommend buying/ selling clothes on Curtsy! (If you want $10 off your first purchase use the code GGUC ☺)

Sporty & Rich

Sporty & Rich is a brand that I just purchased something from. I have heard so many great things about the brand and the founder Emily Oberg which is what drew me to the company. The name Sporty & Rich is not meant to be taken literally but that if you live an active lifestyle, you will get the most out of your life; which is something I heavily believe and live by. All products are environmentally friendly and made in the USA.

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Here are other brands that I would like to try and have heard great things about:

VOGUE 73 QUESTIONS

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I constantly watch these Vogue 73 Questions on Youtube and thought it would be a good “get to know me” as a first blog post. Just 73 random (ish) questions about me, for you.

Here is the Youtube playlist of the Vogue 73 questions, which range from interviews of Michael B. Jordan to Hailey Bieber.

My 73 Questions

  1. On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you about life right now?
    • Eight
  2. Describe yourself in hashtag?
    • #basic
  3. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
    • I only wear one contact
  4. What is your wakeup routine?
    • Answer to notifications, write in my gratitude journal, get myself ready for the day and do a workout.
  5. What is your go to bed ritual?
    • Skincare routine, brush teeth, put in night guard (very important lol), go on TikTok, pray and then hopefully fall asleep.
  6. Dream country to visit?
    • France; I’ve been before but I cannot wait to go again.
  7. What’s your favorite time during the day?
    • The morning; how you spend your morning really sets the tone for the rest of the day.
  8. What’s the biggest surprise you’ve had?
    • Not really a fan of surprises, but I like to surprise people. I loved surprising my siblings on a weekend coming home from college.
  9. Heels or flats/sneakers?
    • Sneakers. Slowly turning into a sneaker head haha
  10. Vintage or new?
    • I hate to say it… new. But I am all about sustainable fashion.
  11. Style icon?
    • Maggie Macdonald, Sofia Coelho, Danielle Bernstein.
  12. What are three things you can’t live without?
  13. What’s one ingredient you put in everything?
    • Cinnamon
  14. What three people living or dead would you like to make dinner for?
    • Phil Knight, John Mulaney, Harry Styles
  15. What’s your biggest fear in life?
    • Not using my full potential.
  16. Window of aisle seat?
    • Aisle, I drink too much water to take the window.
  17. What’s your current TV Obsession?
    • Arrested Development. I swear everyone needs to watch this show Jason Bateman can do no wrong haha
  18. Favorite app?
    • Instagram
  19. Secret talent?
    • I am super good at the limbo, it’s a great party trick.
  20. Most adventurous thing you’ve done in your life?
    • Going abroad at 19 knowing no one and not having family go with me.
  21. How would you define yourself in three words?
    • Determined, Compassionate, Independent
  22. Favorite piece of clothing you own?
  23. Must have clothing item everyone should own?
  24. Superpower you want?
    • Teleportation. I would save sooo much money.
  25. What’s inspiring in your life right now?
  26. Best piece of advice you’ve received?
    • Stay single in college. LOL
  27. Best advice you’d give your teenage self?
    • Speak up more. You can still have your own feelings while taking others into consideration.
  28. A book everyone should read?
  29. What would you want to be remembered for?
    • Treating everyone with respect and making people feel their best.
  30. How do you define beauty?
    • It is in the eye of the beholder.
  31. What do you love most about your body?
    • My height (I’m 5’9)
  32. Best way to take a rest/decompress?
    • Read! Reading is such an escape.
  33. If your life were a song, what would the title be?
    • Work Hard Play Hard
  34. If you could master one instrument, what would it be?
    • Guitar
  35. What is your spirit animal?
    • A frenchie
  36. Best gift you’ve ever received?
    • Handwritten letters; they are above any dollar value gift.
  37. What’s your favorite board game?
  38. What is your favorite color?
    • Blue
  39. Least favorite color?
    • Purple
  40. Diamonds or pearls?
    • Diamonds
  41. Drugstore makeup or designer?
    • Whichever one is made from clean products.
  42. Blow-dry or air-dry your hair?
    • Air dry always.
  43. Pilates or yoga?
    • Yoga
  44. Coffee or tea?
    • Tea
  45. Dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
    • Dark Chocolate
  46. Summer or winter?
    • Summer… going to school in Michigan has made me appreciate the heat.
  47. You are stuck on an island, you can pick one food to eat forever without getting tired of it, what would you eat?
    • Fresh spring rolls
  48. A dessert you don’t like?
    • I am the world’s least pickiest eater, I will eat anything I can! (But nothing with gluten or dairy, major stomach issues)
  49. Best thing to happen to you today?
  50. Worst thing to happen to you today?
    • Didn’t have avocados to put in my lettuce wrap for lunch… lol
  51. Best compliment you’ve ever received?
    • I inspire someone.
  52. Favorite smell?
  53. Last piece of content you consumed that made you cry?
    • The Morning Show on Apple TV; such an amazing show but definitely an emotional investment.
  54. Lipstick or lip gloss?
    • Lip gloss
  55. Sweet of savory?
    • Sweet, I have the worst sweet tooth.
  56. How you know you’re in love?
    • I’m not sure… haven’t had that happen enough times to pinpoint what it feels like.
  57. Song you can listen to on repeat?
    • What More Can I Say by NxWorries
  58. If you could switch lives with someone for the day who would it be?
    • North West. I am dying to know what it is like to have Kim Kardashian as a mom and Kanye West as a dad haha.
  59. What are you most excited about at this time in your life?
    • Opportunity. Being home for a long time has made me realize so much of what life has to offer and I am so excited to see where I go.
  60. Your go to for having a good laugh?
    • Talking to my sister.
  61. Who would you say your role model was growing up?
    • My mom.
  62. What would you consider to be your uniform?
    • My everyday jewelry, bike shorts, tshirt/hoodie, and TNA slides
  63. What’s your guilty pleasure?
    • Queso. It’s the only thing I’ll take a Lactaid pill for haha.
  64. What is something you really want to try but haven’t yet?
    • Run a marathon
  65. What motivates you everyday?
    • My family
  66. What negative experience has made you come out for the better?
    • Going to college far from home really pushed me out of my shell. And I think that was a big jump but has made me a better person.
  67. What is your current obsession?
  68. Who makes you laugh the hardest?
    • My sister, you never know what is going to come out of that girls mouth.
  69. What makes you feel the most beautiful?
    • When I feel refreshed and healthy.
  70. Favorite place to visit that is not home?
    • France. Like I have said, I am dying to go back.
  71. If you could raid one person’s closet, who would it be?
    • Hailey Bieber. Her wedding dress still has me in awe.
  72. What will you miss most about college?
    • Being a two minute walk down the street from some of my best friends.
  73. Where do you see yourself in ten years from now?
    • At 30 I want to look back on my 20’s and see the progress I have made on my career and how I have identified myself as a brand. I hope to have worked in my desired field in some aspect, and hopefully be in a relationship or married? Too far in advance for that haha but who knows!