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I am a 22 year old recent college graduate from upstate NY. I received my bachelor's in Spanish with a minor in Studio Art and will be attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in the fall. During my undergrad, I had a chance to live in Barcelona, Spain

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Style & Beauty > Accessories Coach handbags are worth the money: 1 of 47
I find Coach bags are not worth the money, but for a different reason than most. Being a long-time devotee to high street fashion, I am no stranger to astronomical price tags. For people like me, fashion is a hobby and owning a piece like a beautiful pair of shoes or a bag gives a rush equivalent to an art collector hanging a... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fall 2007: Fashion highlights from the runway: 1 of 6
Though summer 2007 is still here, the world's top designers already have their eye on what seems like the distant future. In February, New York, London, Milan and Paris hosted their respective fashion weeks. Each week showcased the newest designs from fashion's most prominent houses for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2007 season. H... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Fashionable winter boots for women: 1 of 3
A smart-looking pair of boots is the best investment you can make for fall and winter. While there is an endless variety of colors and styles to choose from (and every new fall season, this list grows), it is best to settle on one good classic pair instead of a few cheap, trendy versions. A few points to consider:1. If you're... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) Foreign labels: Metrosexual?: 1 of 2
Men's fashion in Europe is undeniably distinct from the American aesthetic, but in recent years, there has been a movement toward acceptance of American fashion ideals.In Spain, for example, walk into any of the leading men's clothing stores like Zara or Pull and Bear, and you are unlikely to find any graphic t-shirt stamped ... More..
Travel > Europe The chameleon's guide to Barcelona: 1 of 1
As one of the most youthful and provocative cities in Europe, Barcelona is a must on the itinerary of any wise traveler. Situated on the Mediterranean coast of Spain in a location that couldn't possibly yield a better climate, the city is the embodiment of many cultures and influences. There is a strong sense of regionalism,... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Should you buy second-hand clothing?: 6 of 9
Consignment store shopping tends to reward those with a sharp eye. Since the womb, I have dressed almost exclusively in second-hand clothing but, over the years, I have become a discerning customer. As a fashion student, I look for things I could not find anywhere else, and try not to get caught up in nickel diming my wallet ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Teen fashion: How to get Ashlee Simpson's style for less: 7 of 7
After pulling through a rough patch in her career a few years back, Ashlee Simpson has unexpectedly risen to celebrity trendsetter status. Her sense of style has matured with her, but she has maintained the edginess of her younger self by offsetting it with smart-looking, high-end fashion. Part of the originality of her look ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles The leader in the great denim war: Chip & Pepper or Citizens of Humanity: 2 of 2
While personally, I prefer a number of other labels before Citizens of Humanity and Chip and Pepper, it seems that Citizens have the leg up. It is a sister company to Seven for all Mankind, a label that has dominated the pages of mid-range fashion rags for the last several years. The vast majority of my experience with Chip a... More..