Tag: couture buys for the college budget

Designer Spotlight: Dana-Bands Hair Accessories

Ah, 2012, the epitome of “New Year, New You!” As we step into the early stages of spring semester, I’d like to ring in the New Year with a new column, Designer Spotlight. This is all about up & coming designers that create incredible products 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012

As you finalize your New Year’s resolutions (Stop biting nails, lay-off the Dairy Queen blizzards, etc.) it’s time to make way for the oh-so cliché “New Year, New You.” As you fashion forward Carbonites know, the fashion industry is always ten steps ahead of whatever trends we’re currently rocking. 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: New Year’s Eve Ensemble

  (Axparis Dress $64, Nelly Heels $24, Nordstrom Clutch $41, Dorothy Perkins Earrings $14) Time for music, dancing, and popping bottles! The event that every Fashionista has been awaiting is just days away. This year, stand out from the crowd in an ensemble worth remembering; Dolce and 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Cheap Gifts for Your Girlfriends!

Girly Gifts for under $50: Amazon.com Hobo Tote $26, Jane Norman Slippers $19, Wet Seal Booties $30, Betsey Johnson Ring $45, Wet Seal Necklace $8.50, Juicy Couture Studs $48, Monsoon Gloves $22, Crate & Barrel Shot Glass $1.95, Armani Gold Eye Shadow $32, Kiehl’s Mascara 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Winter Weather Got You Down?

Winter Looks for Less: Dorothy Perkins Dress $50, Dorothy Perkins Faux Fur Coat $39, DSW Boots $33, Debenhams Clutch $28, John Lewis Jewelry $47 Though winter weather is right around the corner, the freezing temperatures and chilling winds are no match for your pea coats, UGG boots, 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Recap

It happened. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2011 hit CBS on November 30th. You watched the Victoria’s Secret Angels grace the runway with their seven foot legs, chiseled abdominals, and cascading hair falling over the shimmering feathers of their wings. While our boyfriends drooled over Alessandra’s flirtatious winks and 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Making the Most of the Minimalist Look

Minimalist Looks for less than $40: H&M Blouse $23, H&M Denim $39, H&M Wedges $39, Vernon Clutch $28, JC Penny Bangles $13, Wetseal Necklace $9.50, Urban Excess Frames $15 As winter slowly creeps up on us, the puffy coats, snow pants and layers of warmth 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Black Friday Finds!

Fall fashion under $45- Romwe.com Cardigan $42, Old Navy Tank $6, H&M Denim $32, Aldo Boots $40, Amazon.com Hobo Tote $26, Glam Ring $11 Fall is rushing by (Hello Christmas music in every department store!) and this season’s most popular trends need some refreshing! With 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Fabulously Cheap Finds for Fall!

All items under $70: H&M Blouse $40, ModaXpress Skinny Jeans $17, Dorothy Perkins $67, Devika Crossbody Bag $48, Forever21 Ring $1.50, Forever21 Necklace $6.80 As October comes to an end, we are given new opportunities and the new styles of November! As opposed to summer, 

Couture Buys for the College Budget: Gray Tones for Great Prices

All items under $50 : Tilly’s Thermal Top – $13, H&M Faux Fur Waistcoat- $48, H&M Denim- $48, Classic Cut Sequin UGGS – $170, Kelly & Katie Barton Bag- $50, Guess Logo Ring – $22 The best way to standout during this season of over-done