Beauty Chit Chat : Radiant Eyes!

#8

♥How can I stop waking up with puffy eyes every morning?
Raise the level of your head by sleeping with more than one pillow to prevent fluid retention around your eyes.

♥How can I get radiant eyes without using chemicals?
I have read that for centuries, since the Mayan civilization age, people have placed slices of avocado under the yes to reduce puffiness and deliver essential fatty acids to the area.

♥Is there anything in my kitchen that i can use to remove eye makeup?
This is something that I have wanted to know for so long! Whenever I go to a friend's or family member's house I always forget to pack my eye makeup remover serum. However, I have found that using a cotton ball wet from warm water with a few drops of olive oil works fabulously! Just gently wipe your eyes, remember not to tug!

Pinks & Printed!

Hi Beauties!

Happy Friday! This week long separation between us was getting to me! I knew I had to post ASAP to ease my mind. Luckily, I get to talk about one of my favorite summer outfits today!

This outfit truly represents everything I started The College Catwalk for. It embodies a combination of chic, fun, and affordable...a trifecta every college girl dreams of!

When I wore this outfit, I played a little guessing game with my friend and had her guess where I got each piece and how much it cost. Let's just say that she lost...terribly! It's almost like she didn't even know my bargain savvy ways!

Outfit Details: 

Dress: Marshalls ($16)

Shoes: Payless (Brand: Fioni $16 - so comfortable, flat feet approved!)

Clutch: American Eagle Outfitters ($7)

Earrings: Forever 21 ($4)

Sunglasses: Kate Spade

Bracelet: Rocksbox (Brand: Loren Hope)

Use the code "xoxocollegecatwalk" for a free month! It won't charge you a dime! 

The perfect thing about this dress is various ways you can wear it. I can see it paired with a denim jacket, a leather jacket, a bulky off the shoulder sweater or even tucked inside a skirt! The best thing is that it will stand out in every look and make a statement because of the colors and print.

I hope you enjoyed this post! See ya soon! 

Beauty Chit Chat: No More Bad Hair Days!

 

#7

♥Is there a quick fix for lank hair?
Boost your locks by applying a little white wine vinegar while you're in the shower. Leave it in for a couple of minutes and rinse.

♥How do I tame flyaway hair in a hurry?
Pass a dryer sheet or a silk scarf over your hair.

♥How can I cover greasy roots?
Forget the dry shampoo as it is hard to carry it in your handbag. However you can use some loose powder from your make-up bag instead. The powder should be close to the color of your hair, so this may work for the girls with lighter colored hair. For those with dark hair, carry around a matte eyeshadow close to the color of your hair. These powders will help soak up the excess oil.

♥How can I de-frizz my hair when I run out of serum?
Try rubbing some of your usual hand cream or lip balm into your palms, then smooth over your hair to flatten stray ends and banish frizz.

That So '70s!

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you guys are enjoying the summer weather! For most students, we are at that summer vacation's halfway mark before we enter fall semester. Bittersweet!

Today's outfit screams Marshalls and modern '70s! As many of you know, Marshalls is pretty much my favorite place to shop and the colors and prints reminded me of the '70s (mostly of That '70s Show)!

It's always fun to be inspired by the different eras and with a modern twist you won't look like a fool! Pick your favorite fashion era and study the main color palettes and prints to create your modern vintage look!

Outfit Details: 

Shorts: Marshalls ($13)

Top: Marshalls ($10)

Sandals: Forever 21 ($9)

Watch: Kate Spade

Bracelet: J.Crew

Ear Jackets: Nordstrom
Box Clutch: Aldo

Rings: Rocksbox (Brand: Jules Smith) 

Rocksbox code:"collegecatwalkxoxo" for a free month! 

I hope you enjoyed! Who are your favorite characters from That '70s Show? Kelso + Jackie Forever!

Tory Burch GIVEAWAY!

Hi Beautifuls! 

I thought I would keep you in the loop and inform you that I currently have a great loop GIVEAWAY going on on Instagram with 21 other fabulous bloggers and shops! The giveaway ends on Monday (7/13) and you can get up to 2 entries!  The instructions are so easy to follow, go check it out @ www.instagram.com/thecollegecatwalk ! 

Hope you enter! See ya on Instagram! 

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

It is the most wonderful time of the year! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of my favorite sales of the entire year! It graces us with it's presence every July! I love to mark it's start date so I can stalk it as soon as it is posted at midnight.

Here is why it is so amazing:

Nordstrom puts the new upcoming fall merchandise on sale, right away! You will bring brands on sale that never usually go on sale! When the sale is over, the prices go back to their full price for a very long time, until they hit clearance. Another great feature of the sale are the Nordstrom exclusive, special edition beauty items!

Before a big sale like this, you should know the details! But worry not, for I have researched everything for you!

First off, all stores will open earlier on the first day of the sale! Check out the hours of your local Nordstrom, you may be able to get there early and beat the crowd.

July 9th-16 Early Access for Nordstrom Reward Members. A "Reward Member" means that you have a Nordstrom credit card that you will have to use at the time of your purchase during these dates. Nordstrom will also have "Members Only Exclusives" sale from the 9th to the 16th for those that are members. You can open a Nordstrom debit or credit at Nordstrombank.com

July 9th-19th Double points for card holders

July 17-August 2nd Sale is open to the public, like me!

How I shop the sale:

1. I always go online to Nordstrom.com before going to the store. Stores do not carry everything that they do online and it is faster to browse on the computer, without a crowd of people.

2. If there is something that I have wanted, I order it right away before I continue to browse. I seen my desired items sell out right in front of my very eyes before, so NEVER AGAIN!

3. I think about my wardrobe essentials? Do I need anything? New boots? A tote bag?

4. To find my essentials, I use filters and only shop the sale, first. There is no need to waste time looking at a pair of $500 boots when you can't afford it, ya know?

5. When I have found everything that I "need", it is time to relax and look at the new trends for all. If I fall in love with something super trendy, I buy it right at that moment! Nordstrom always has free shipping and returns, so I can return it later if I decide not to keep it.

6. After putting a dent in my wallet from this crazy online shopping, I go to the stores when I have time. It is nice to browse and try things on which I cannot do online.

Oh, wait! Did you know there is a sneak peek catalog? View it HERE. It is just a preview but still something to get you excited in the meantime!

I will post my sale favorites next week! <3 

Beauty Chit Chat: Emergency Stain Removers!

#6

♥How can I remove deodorant marks from my clothes?
This has happened to every girl, at least once or 5 billion times! Do not splash yourself with water because it will only create enormous sweat-like patches. Use a facial cleaning wipe instead to remove them instantly.

♥How can I remove the stains from my white jeans or shorts in a hurry?
Don't even think about using a wet toilet tissue! Have a small piece of white chalk in your handbag whenever you are wearing them for emergency touch-ups until you have time to wash them.

♥How can I remove old armpit stains from my tops?
This can be super stressful but if done correctly, you won't even need to go to the dry cleaners. Rub a paste of baking soda and water onto the stain before washing the top as directed. Just make sure to wipe the paste off before throwing the top into the wash.

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend with your loved ones! I am spending the weekend at my cousin's house in North Carolina. As everyone is playing Clue right now, I thought I would take a break and put up a post for you.

As promised in my last post, I wanted to share this year's outfit for the fourth! Be sure to check out my last post where I shared four different styling ideas for today's festivities.

My favorite part of this outfit are the shorts! I bought these high waisted shorts from J.Crew and they seriously fit as if they were made for me! I am obsessed with the white and blue stripes, could not be more perfect for this holiday! With the shorts, I paired a simple white tube top and accessorized with my Dooney & Bourke crossbody and a red gem Alex and Ani for that perfect pop of red.

Keeping everything else neutral, I slipped on a white Kate Spade watch and my new pair of BEARPAW Cindy sandals |HERE|. Comfort, ease, and light was the goal of the outfit and I think it was achieved!

Four The Fourth!

Hi Girls!

Can you believe we are already in the month of July?!

I will be posting my 4th of July outfit tomorrow, but in all reality there are so many ways to style a fabulous outfit for America's birthday! The 4th of July is a holiday that does not restrict us to dress a certain way. You can be as classy, creative, or crazy as you want to be! It is not like St. Patty's day where college towns are covered in green Mardi Gras beads, green shirts, and stickers!

With the celebration only a couple days away, I thought I would share 4 SIMPLE outfit ideas that you can use when you are styling your outfit!

I hope you enjoyed my outfit creations! I had so much fun doing this post! Have a great and safe fourth!