This is a list of curated pieces that you should definitely bring with you to university:

1. Jeans

In at least two different colored washes.

2. Casual Trousers

Somewhat loose. Somewhat with a stretchy waistband. The key is cute plus comfort.

3. Graphic or Band Tees

4. Comfortable Shoes

Sneakers. Combat boots. The occasional sandal.

5. All of The Sweats

You’re gonna need hoodies, crew necks, sweatpants, leggings, etc.

6. Business Casual Outfits

1-3 business casual outfits for the occasional presentation or networking event.

7. Oversized Jacket

Oversized jean or leather jacket. All this depends on is which member of one direction you’re trying to look like.

So, here are some tips to help you organize your college closet:

• No, you don’t need all that jewellery.
• Same goes for shoes
• Undergarment comfort matters tremendously
• You will be sitting in each class for at least 1.5 hours. Remember that next time you want to wear skinny jeans and/or crop tops

Try to remember that you’re going away to university and it’s not a fashion show. I personally try to aim between a cozy and chic sense of style, but midterms always get the best of me and I end up living in leggings and sneakers. 

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What’s interesting is that like most fashion pieces, these items have been on trend before, but it’s now time for their resurrection.

Barrettes.

We wore butterfly clips when we were kids and somehow forgot how adorable they were for the past ten years. The current butterfly clips of our generation are decorated barrettes – and they come in many glorious forms. Our favourites include the tortoise shell pattern, pearls, and gold shapes.

Hair scarf.

The hair scarf is so damn versatile. You can wear it as a low ponytail, incorporate it into your braid, tight it as a bow, use it for a bun… and the colours and patterns are endless.

Headbands.

Our team at Nuage and I thought this trend died a decade ago, and it was to my pure bliss to find that it came back to the surface. The gorgeous preppy style of a headband-wearer is every college girl’s dream aesthetic, and we can all finally realize our Blair Waldorf headband dreams.

The best part about these 3 trending hair accessories is the fun that we can all have with them – because that’s the entire point of a trend. It’s just another way for self-expression that manages to unite us all, so embrace your creativity and enjoy these accessories.

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Don’t get me wrong, I agree that there is a time and place for certain articles of clothing. I don’t think it’s socially acceptable to wear a backless top or sweatpants to a work meeting.
However, it still bothers me that this fashion item is portrayed as not being socially acceptable for a general public place.

For those of you, who have been criticized for wearing leggings and *shock* not covering your butt with a long sweater, we can all relate. So, to celebrate our ability to wear whatever we please –

Here are some fabulous ways to style your biker shorts.

The Blazer Combo

I love this because it’s an effortless way to combine a trend (which happens to be extremely comfortable) and a piece that makes you look more put-together. It balances out the casualness of the outfit, distracting from the fact that she’s essentially wearing cropped leggings.

The Blouse Combo

Like the blazer option, a blouse enables you to look slightly more dazzling, while maintaining total comfort with the short. I love how clean and crisp her blouse looks (with matching tennis shoes) in contrast to the darker, bolder pieces. Her cherry purse is a sweet touch to accessorize.

The Sporty Combo

This is the obvious pairing – a hoodie to equally match the comfort levels of the short. It’s a sporty, yet trendy look. This goes perfectly with a chunky sneaker and some accessories, like sunnies or a cross-body purse.

The Street-Style Combo

The ultimate *it-girl* outfit: street-style! This combo embodies all that is cool and trending, so it’s perpetually changing. Fashion week always has some incredible street-style outfits for inspiration.

As you can see, the biker short has a lot of style potential. In this mini lookbook, I tried to show some great ways to style your biker shorts. So, embrace your style of choice and rock those shorts.

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Something really important to consider, is acquiring pieces that don’t age you in a totally weird way. There is such a thing as timeless beauty, and vintage shopping doesn’t have to mean looking like you travelled back in time to wear your grandmothers curtains as a dress (that have a weird smell, by the way). 

Here are 3 tips to help you successfully shop, that’s also sustainable.

Find shops slightly outside of the city.

Trendy, urban fashionistas are always scoping out the best finds at thrift shops downtown, so there’s not a great chance you’ll get there to find the good stuff. Go to a shop either in a suburb or in another city farther away from trendy neighbourhoods because those will be less busy.

Look for the best quality.

Especially in the outerwear section, look for real over synthetic materials. The best quality leather and jean jackets are always a few decades old.

Don’t be afraid to mix up your decades.

Trends sink and resurface every few years – if you see something that captures your eye or that fits you beautifully, don’t shy away from a look that isn’t 21st century trending. There is something beautiful about fashion from each time period, so be open to a new look.

There you have it, the best tips to help you find pieces that you’ll treasure in your closet, until it’s someone else’s turn to find it in a vintage shop.

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