Fall Fever

Fall Fever by lashai13 featuring a quilted faux leather jacket

Hey undergrads and fashionable people! I've been gone from the blog for awhile but I
promise it's because I have fierce, fashionable projects in the works. In the mean time...
 here's my top three picks of what I'm craving for fall. Leather, leather, leather!
 In boots, jackets, cuffs, and on bags, I love anything leather ( or a good faux),
 it's such a tough accent and can make you instantly feel more sleek.
I've been wary of cheetah/leopard print for years but now I'm ready to
 face my wild side, so to speak. I'm taking it in small doses, with accessories,
 a great leopard print shoe or infinity scarf is perfect for fall.
 I love ankle booties, fringe is a fresh update on a classic silhouette, and
 adds a bit of boho to any look.
 What are your top picks for fall?

A Sartorial Hiatus

Hey undergrads, I've been taking a sort of sartorial hiatus. I've been readjusting to campus life and adjusting to all my classes. Junior year! Woo!. Okay enough of that. Between program planning as a resident assistant and mentally filing away the latest fall trends, I have done a survey of my closet. I have a few pieces that will be up on my profile on Threadflip ( seen here). Think of it as an extension of my blog and personal style, just passing fierce fashion along. There are also several exciting projects coming up here at The Undergrad Style File. Such as a my dorm room re-do, fall haul, and special guest feature ;). In the meantime, here's what I have been wearing...

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Decor

It's been awhile since my last "Favorite Things" post.  In light of my pending return to campus and a new series of blog posts; where I will show you my RA dorm room's transformation from eek to chic, I'd thought I show you some of my favorite decoration inspiration. Pictured here is my décor display on this fabulous metal, vintage postcard printed side table that I found for a steal at eight bucks at Burlington Coat Factory. On it I have my recent birthday cards from turning the big 20. Décor should always reflect your personal style and little mementos make it cozy...especially if you live in tiny dorm rooms like most of us undergrads. The biggest piece is my fashion vision board that I made from a recycled cork board, construction paper and magazine clippings. It features all the colors, cuts, and categories that influence my personal style, and it will be prominently displayed in my dorm. Finally, there is the vase of fresh flowers and my vintage-inspired bodice jewelry holder. Just a small sample of the vintage-modern-retro Hollywood-fashion boutique/romantic vibe I'm going for in my new dorm room. Girly touches, simple chic, and fashion-influenced touches are what I love to have when decorating...stay tuned for my dorm room re-do!

 

Stay stylish,

Tiff

 

Outfitting the Occasion: Weddings

Pearl Necklace: Old Navy and White-enamel post earrings: Charlotte Russe

Denim Low-Wedges: Payless

Floral Cut-out Dress: Charlotte Russe
Hey undergrads, and stylish young people! I'll keep this one short and sweet, as we're all trying not to evaporate from this summer heat. Welcome to a new feature here at The Undergrad Style File, called Outfitting the Occasion. Where I will show you what to wear for specific occasions; including everything from interviews to internships. On this week's post, the Summer wedding. I performed an original poem at my uncle's wedding this past weekend and thought I would step up my ensemble a little since I had to speak at a podium. I opted for this fabulously retro dress, the neckline is reminiscent of the 1940's, all I needed were white gloves and a little hat. Very Rachel McAdams in The Notebook. But anyway I kept the rest of the look simple with white-enamel earrings and classic pearls. The wedges added a bit of height and the bow detail kept the look feminine.

 

When outfitting for a summer wedding think semi-formal, always check to see if the bride and groom have a dress code. If not then think about dressing in your Sunday best or just your best. A simple dress, or skirt and blouse with classic jewelry is always a good choice.

 

Stay stylish,

Tiff

 

Polka dots + Chambray OOTD

It's My Party...

Structured Bow Satchel ( Charlotte Russe, seen here )

Charm Bracelet (Charlotte Russe, similar here)

Polka-dot +Chambray Dress (Charlotte Russe, sold out)

Rose Gold+ White Link (Macy's, seen here )

DIY Pedicure + JCP Thong Sandals (similar here )

As per my birthday tradition, I like to plan several events leading up to my birthday. Since I'm turning 20 soon, I wanted to kick off the festivities by playing with a girlier style. I snatched up this vintage-feeling polka dot and chambray 2fer-dress at Charlotte Russe for twelve dollars. I added classically chic elements with a two-tone rose gold link watch. P.S. I'm watch obsessed now, it just feels classier than pulling out a phone to check the time. I kept the rest of the look simple with white thong sandals and cream-colored square frame sunglasses. The bow-detail satchel made me feel very NYC chic, bonus points for it being a cross-body bag. The final outfit was perfect for a summer-time cookout. Stay tuned for the next birthday outfit!

 

Stay stylish,

Tiff

Keeping It Classy: Leggings As Pants

On this week's post I'm tackling the trend that plagues undergrads and young fashion-lovers alike.  The dreaded "leggings-as-pants" hysteria, we've all seen it, and probably don't want to admit that we've done it. Fine, I admit it! When you have 6 classes a week, a job, and a life, fashion tends to fall by the wayside in college. So you roll out from under your mattress, throw on a hoodie and your comfy cotton leggings, in black of course. Meanwhile, these leggings tend to leave little to the imagination. Leggings are meant to complement a longer shirt, tunic, or dress. If you wouldn't wear pantyhose with just a t-shirt, think about that when you reach for the trusty black leggings. Ready to class it up? Opt for a longer shirt, like the hi-low hem t-shirt featured above. Riding boots elongate the leg-line and add a chic element. A boyfriend cardigan adds extra back-coverage. Belt the cardigan to polish the look, add pearl studs and a turquoise bubble necklace for some punch. The final look is perfect for a "lazy day" of classes in the Fall.

xoxo, Tiff

Keeping It Classy: Leggings As Pants by lashai13 featuring a white cardigan