A Blast From The Past

Greetings Fashionistos/as! I hope everyone is forging ahead and gearing up for finals. The streets of Savannah are filling up with laidback fashion lovers as tourist season arrives. I love sitting in Forsyth park watching all of the different styles pass me by. This week’s Fashionisto is a blast from the past. I couldn’t help but feel as if I was being sucked back into the Boy George era.

This Fashionisto’s look is fun and easy going, perfect for those summer days when listening to great music is your only plan for the day. When craving a vintage look, ASOS is the way to go. You’ll need this Jack & Jones hat to start this outfit off right. One of my favorite things when it comes to wearing vintage styled clothing is the endless selections available to you. Sometimes you can revive an old piece of clothing to fit just what you are looking for. Or if you’re having a hard time reviving a piece to suit your taste, this ’80s inspired button-down will do the trick too.

Skinny jeans for men is a growing trend and if you look back to the ’80s, boys’ jeans were getting tighter and tighter as the time passed. Fashion a cycle, after all, and that’s why this look will have you singing the lyrics to “Karma Chameleon” in no time. For that perfect ’80s vibe, check out the ASOS skinny black jeans here. To complete this look, slip on a pair of black leather boots.

Hint: When looking to the past for inspiration, remember that fashion is always building off of past styles. Add a little spice to the ’80s, not that it needs much more, and pair a vintage hat with a black top, pants and boots. To add a little something extra to the outfit, jewelry is the way to go. Clip this collar pin onto your shirt and the ’80s will be calling you home in no time.

Style On,

Alicia Gonzalez

Please read my original article as posted on CollegeFashionista: http://www.collegefashionista.com/aliciagonzalez/lets-hear-it-for-the-boys-a-blast-from-the-past/

Geek Chic To Beat The Heat

Greetings Fashionistos/as! Here in Savannah the weather has turned into a muggy and sticky mess. I think we skipped right over spring and jumped head first into summer. After all the complaining about cold weather, the famous Georgia heat has arrived. Well Fashionistos, this week I’m going to teach you how to, like we use to say in the Army, “Beat the heat.”

Fashion might not be your forte, but a little effort can go a long way. Winter is officially over and now it’s time to pull out the Justin Bieber surfer hairdo. Boys from all over are sporting this easy and maintainable cut. But first and foremost Fashionistos, keep it clean. Long and shabby can be the utmost sexy when kept squeaky-clean. This Fashionisto knows exactly what I’m talking about and he caught my attention with the flip of his hairdo.

I know your energy is probably winding down as midterms intensely approach and your wardrobe might be right there with it. But with a few simple tricks, your style will be back on track in no time. For those days when hitting the snooze button is just too tempting, lift your spirits with your best tropical graphic T-shirt and a pair of American Apparel jeans. Combine these pieces with a comfy zip-up hoodie and your look is on its way to geek chic. Pair this effortless outfit with a pair of Converse All-Stars.

Whether you realize it or not fellas, girls love boys who wear glasses. So toss out those bifocals and try a pair of black frames from Tom Ford. Don’t be reluctant to show off those baby blues, we want to see them! And lastly, for you Fashionistos out there who are lugging around pounds and pounds of books, slip them into a sleek messenger bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Hint: Remember fellas, just because you’re feeling lackluster this week, doesn’t mean your style has to reflect it. Try wearing a bright tropical T-shirt and a pair of casual jeans to beat the heat and you will have successfully achieved this week’s geek chic look.

Style On,

Alicia Gonzalez

Please read my original article as posted on CollegeFashonista: http://www.collegefashionista.com/aliciagonzalez/lets-hear-it-for-the-boys-geek-chic-to-beat-the-heat/

He Was A Skater Boy!

If you’re one of the many wishing for warm weather don’t fret, because here in Savannah the weather is dreadful. Spring break is over and school has become the usual monotonous routine. Nights are filled with studying to the max and mornings consist of irritating alarm clocks that break our peaceful dreams. Another school quarter, another day and another homework assignment, all of which might have you feeling out of sorts this week. My suggestion: dress like who you want to be. Sometimes it’s fun to dress yourself into a different role, and it helps break up the monotony.

We all remember the overplayed but very catchy song “Sk8er Boi,” by Avril Lavigne, and this week’s Fashionisto had Sk8er Boi written all over him. I spotted him in my early morning art history class; he was the perfect burst of energy to get this week’s column going. His look is fresh with a taste of urban and that’s why I headed over to Urban Outfitters to find you just right the pieces. This gingham shirt is the foolproof way to get this look, and it’s on sale! Pair it with a comfy cardigan like this one here. The skater boy look no longer consists of baggy low-rise jeans; nowadays skaters wear a form-fitting jean like the Levi’s 511 Jean.

Looking for the perfect shoe to perform all of your skater tricks in? The Chuck Taylor Washed Canvas edition will provide you with the comfort and confidence needed to hit your feet every time. They come looking faded and worn, so don’t get caught up in looking too polished. This look is meant to look urban. Finally, no skater would be complete without a beanie. I’m digging this multi-colored one here.

Hint: Dress yourself into a different identity. The great thing about fashion is that we can dress in all sorts of styles one day and completely change it the next. Think outside the box this week and dress like a skater boy. To accomplish this, pair a plaid gingham shirt underneath a comfy cardigan. Put on a pair of dark wash jeans underneath, slip on some Chuck Taylor’s and cover your noggin with a beanie and you’ll have yourself singing the lyrics to “Sk8er Boi” in no time.

Style On,

Alicia Gonzalez

Check out my article as previously published on CollegeFashionista:
http://www.collegefashionista.com/aliciagonzalez/lets-hear-it-for-the-boys-he-was-a-skater-boy/