Personal Style
ATTACK OF THE FANNY PACK: It’s Back, Y’all!
April 22, 2013 | Sara Luckey | 16 CommentsSup, players? I’m a skirt wearin’ kinda person. Most days when you see me, my ample hips are swathed in swirls of fabric. Well, not always swirls, I’m a big fan of the pencil skirt. But the problem with a … Read More
Smells Like Tomboy Spirit
March 19, 2013 | Nicole Woszczyna | 6 CommentsFrench designer and queen of cool, tomboy chic Isabel Marant, was recently featured on Vogue UK’s website, and shared a simple yet insightful thought. She stated: “It’s so ugly when I see beautiful girls wearing these dresses because they have … Read More
Is Fashion Frivolous?
March 7, 2013 | Amanda Travers | 35 CommentsFashion sometimes dictates how others initially perceive us. To some, our fashion sense is relaxed, exciting or funny. As a result, these people peg us as lovers of folk or punk rock music, as world travelers or sports enthusiasts. Others … Read More
Shorts With Tights: Cool College Style From a Real College Kid
January 17, 2013 | Alicia Perez | 39 CommentsOne of the biggest fashion trends among college kids this season has been wearing tights with shorts. The average price for a good pair of jeans can run from $80-$150, and let’s be real, in this post-recession recession, $80 can … Read More
Who is Beth? An Introduction to Feminspire’s New Fashion & Beauty Writer!
November 26, 2012 | Beth Musni | 61 CommentsHiya readers! I thought it would be a good idea to introduce myself and my background since I’m one of the new fashion and beauty writers here at Feminspire. Plus, I’m sure everyone is thinking, “Why the heck should we … Read More
How I’m Recovering From Fashion Exhaustion
November 15, 2012 | Phoebe Eccles | 44 CommentsI first noticed that something was wrong when I checked my bank balance. For the first time in four months, I wasn’t in my overdraft. Cheery about my financial state, I skipped home only to find that … Read More
Girly or Goth – Which Winter Trend Suits You?
October 25, 2012 | Phoebe Eccles | 47 CommentsTransform your handbag into a weapon; the fashion world is suddenly at war. Listen closely enough and you should be able to hear the sound of Vogue editors tearing out their hair in desperation. But why such … Read More
The Fashion of British Politics
October 14, 2012 | Phoebe Eccles | 66 CommentsNew exciting developments in technology mean that I now have eyeballs in all the laptops in the world, and I can currently see what you’re wearing. You may not know this but one of my nicknames is … Read More
To Pierce Or Not To Pierce?
October 4, 2012 | Marlena Carcone | 363 CommentsWhen I get a new piercing, my family usually responds to it with mild to extreme distaste. After my latest, my grandmother sadly said, “You have a new…thing in your face.” Sorry to bring shame upon the family, Oma, but … Read More
The Scam Of The “Classic” Fashion Item
September 25, 2012 | Phoebe Eccles | 314 CommentsThe time has come for me to reveal a little secret. This is important, so switch off the telly and lean in closely so I can whisper. If Anna Wintour knew I was about to reveal this, she would stab … Read More
Finding The Perfect Autumn Boot
September 17, 2012 | Phoebe Eccles | 255 CommentsThe sun has despondently kissed us goodbye and now we are forced to work like minions yet again. Stationary must be purchased and freedom must be mourned. Our little feet must run as fast as they possibly … Read More
How To Make Your Class Outfits Classier
September 4, 2012 | Caroline Slavin | 30 CommentsWith autumn approaching, a lot of women are headed back to school. It’s time to leave the lazy days of summer behind and hit the books. Personally, I’ve always been one of those people who are more focused … Read More