Happy 2nd Blog Birthday!

Happy 2nd Birthday to The College Catwalk!

Wow! Has it already been 2 years?!

My love for The College Catwalk has grown incredibly and to be sitting here on its second birthday is honestly unimaginable. I have so many things I want to write and a trillion of moments I want to reflect on, but first and foremost, I would like to thank you. Thank you for reading this crazy spontaneous creation of mine. Thank you for encouraging me to keep posting and expressing myself these past two years. And thank you, for providing an opportunity for me to build on something that I will forever cherish!

Two years ago, I feel like I was on a whole other planet. I was in undergrad, having just received my acceptance into graduate school. My love for fashion and beauty was just as intense back then as it is now. I followed all the fashion trends and wanted everything in Sephora, but I was still clueless on the concept of blogging. No one I knew at that time was a blogger, so I tackled the subject of blogging just as I would tackle an exam, by researching and studying--and boy am I glad I did!

The College Catwalk has given me confidence, new friends, awesome opportunities and of course, sanity away from the crazy school work! Looking back at this past year, this blog has done and been through so much! We learned to host a loop giveaway, reached our Instagram family to 5000, collaborated with many awesome brands such as BEARPAW, Rocksbox, Triple Thread, and UniversiTee, but most importantly I have been able to interact with all of you!

This past year there were times when I felt overwhelmed with commitments, times when I lost followers, and times when I simply could not find inspiration to post---but one thing that those moments taught me was to never give up because it is all part of one happy ride.

Believe in yourself, always. If someone can do it, so can you. March 22nd is a good day for sure! It will show me every year that the hard-work, effort, and sacrifices I make are completely worth it and plus I always wanted a spring birthday so I could dress like a big ole flower...like today! :)

OOTD:

Dress: Forever 21 ($25)

Heels: Nine West (Marshalls $40)

Purse: Aldo

Again, thank you very much for being readers of The College Catwalk. I really appreciate it! Love you all! 

UniversiTee Box Review!

Hi Fashionistas!

Whoever came up with the idea of subscription box services is a genius! I love how I can receive monthly gifts without leaving the house! With an intense love for beauty and fashion subscription boxes, I was super stoked when I heard about UniversiTee Box!

UniversiTee Box is a monthly subscription service curated specially for women in college! I immediately respected this company when I heard what they stand for because I mean c'mon, they encompass everything I started the blog for - empowerment through fashion and education!

Okay, so let us get into the details of service before I begin to gush about the February box that I received...

Each month, UniversiTee Box sends a beautifully decorated and packaged box with a bunch of goodies! You have the option to subscribe for one of the three options (each option encompasses the same theme but has a different number of goodies in them) :
- The Bauble Box - $16.95/month
- The Duo Box - $28.95/month
- The Alumna Box - $34.95/month

I went for the Alumna Box! 

Each box, regardless of the size, contains a shirt (duh, its in the name), an affirmation card, jewelry pieces, and lifestyle items. The larger the box, the more items you recieve. The shirts are different and super chic each month and have an empowering message on them! The affirmation card has to be my one of my favorite items in the box though as it is frame-ready which makes it the best morning inspiration and decor!

An awesome feature about this company is that they will let you subscribe month to month so you don't have to dedicate yourself or your wallet to a long subscription. This makes it super convenient to give as a gift to your favorite college girl, or actually any girl - my sister thought it was the cutest box and she has been out of college for eons (lol jk, sista)!

My Box:

The month of February was all about loving yourself. I received an awesome shirt that said "Love Thy Selfie", affirmation card that read "Fall In Love With Your Selfie First", a bold statement necklace, two rings, two bracelets, a bath balm, and the cutest note from the creator of UniversiTee Box. I was overwhelmed with all of the items I received and you will be too considering the low price you pay for it!

If you are looking for a new subscription service, definitely check them out on their website! You will not be disappointed! 

Lace Up Tops!

Hi Fashionistas!

We have a new trend taking over the stores right now. A few months ago, the buttoned-up corduroy skirts were taking over and today it is the lace up or tie up tops! I will bet you your college tuition that there are at least 30 fashion bloggers styling them on Instagram everyday!

Side thought: Truthfully, there are probably more but since this is a pretty big bet so I'm just going to say 30 lol!

These tops look super delicate and classy! The detailing with the strings are enough to make a fashion statement and take over the entire look. As per usual, just like all new trendy items, these shirts are being sold at an array of prices at various stores. To help you find a cute yet affordable one, I have complied a list with few of my favorites!

ONE - $39 | TWO - $29 | THREE - $20 | FOUR - $39 | FIVE - $20 | SIX - $16 | SEVEN - $25

I have the prices listed out for you so you can efficiently shop based on your budget. My personal favorites are THREE and FOUR. The light colors scream spring and with a pair of high waisted jeans - the look would be complete! Which ones are your favorites?