Week 7: *Virtually* Campus Style

So, as you could probably tell from current events, it’s not physically possible to find cool outfits on campus these days. At first, I wasn’t exactly sure how to upkeep this blog with the whole international health crisis thing, since I don’t have any style superstars on reserve in my arsenal.

But then I realized, just like your favorite influencers, it’s time to modify my content to be more applicable to all of our new work-from-home lifestyles. So I figured I would highlight some of my friends who are doing some fun, easy fashion-related crafts! Shoutout to them and anyone else for using this weird social-distance time warp to give their wardrobes a little upgrade. Here are some ideas for your boredom if you’re looking for a creative outlet.

Tie Dye – Back in Style

By now, you may have seen girls on Instagram posting pictures in their tie-dye sweatsuits or even noticed this trend in your classes (haha, back when we had classes). Whether you like this look or not, I’ll let that be your call, but one thing’s for sure — it is trendy.

One of my best friends, Sydney, who has an affinity for crafts, was excited by the idea of embellishing her normal clothes and using her free time for a style overhaul. She has a small, Instagram-based denim company, @hellodenimusa, so she knows what she’s doing. Her latest project is tie-dying and bleaching different lounge wear. To me, this is the perfect Zoom outfit because it’s put-together yet super comfy. If you’re not trying to drop bills on Aviator Nation or some other overpriced sweatpants, just decorate your own!

Not Your Grandma’s Embroidery

If you’re more detail-oriented or you want to practice your fine motor skills, try out some embroidery for a fun pop of color on your clothes! My sweet friend Sammy has been sewing some summer camp string to her cotton t-shirts to add cute little sayings and designs. Now, her tops look like something you would probably spend way too much money on, but she actually just made them on her couch! Genius.

Try it yourself, but if you don’t want to, no worries. Just comment below if you want Sammy to decorate a shirt and she’ll donate all the money to No Kid Hungry! So if you’re looking for a reason to treat yourself to some new clothes, you’ve never had a better reason.

So although you might be bored and anxious just sitting in the isolation of our off-campus housing or your parents’ basement, there are some crafty, fashion-forward ways to take your mind off things! If you want to talk to any of my friends that I mentioned about their projects, let me know in the comments and I’d be so happy to connect you.

And in the spirit of keeping up with normal routines, as every blogger and news outlet has recommended, I asked my friends the usual lightning round questions.

quick questions

sydney
who is your style inspiration?
nitsan raiter

what’s one article of clothing you can’t live without?
my thrifted long sleeve basic-yet-perfect white tee.

heels or flats?
heels!

if you could only shop at one store for the rest of your life, where would it be?
for love and lemons.

quick questions

sammy
who is your style inspiration?
arielle charnas and danielle bernstein.

what’s one article of clothing you can’t live without?
my Levi’s 501 cropped & ripped jeans.

heels or flats?
flats.

if you could only shop at one store for the rest of your life, where would it be?
zara!