Pearls With a Modern Twist

I love pearls, especially layering pearl necklaces. However, when searching for a cool Fashionista to write my article about, I found a student who took a twist with her button-down and pearls. In my article for CollegeFashionista I chose to focus on her collar which has different shades of pearls sewn on to the tips. To me it's a neat extra touch of pizzazz to her ensemble. You can check out my full article "All Pearled Up" which went live today, August 15th. In  my article there are a few links to similar tops that take pearls to the next level. With these you can skip figuring out what necklace to wear and just rock a cool top.

My First Fashionisto

I was very excited for my article, "All in The Details: Striped And Ready For Fall," because it featured my first Fashionisto article. I wrote about his sweatshirt and for how fellow Fashionistos and Fashionistas could incorporate a similar type into their closets for fall or for a few other type of sweatshirts for those who don't particularly like stripes. 

Back to School Backpacks

For August 1st my article, "All In The Details: Backpack to Basics," featured a bright red Lacoste backpack. A lot of people have their backpacks for a long time, especially if you purchase a quality brand. If you're on the market for a new backpack, or even just interested in looking at lots of options, then check out my article. 

Fashionista Shoe Choice: Converse

I know I've been a little behind with my posting about my CollegeFashionista articles so I'm going to try and catch up!

My article that went online July 25th is titled "All in the Details: Kicking It Old School Converse Style." It features a fellow Boilermaker showing her style with the classic black and white converse. I personally love converse, they're comfy and allow you to showcase your own sense of style. They have a huge selection with not only different styles of shoes but different colors and fabrics and more! 

While everyone loves a good print or color selection, there's something refreshing about the classic black and white converse. Check out the neat section that Converse has where you can design your own custom converse.

New Hairstyles

Emily looking super stylish.

This week's article for CollegeFashionista features a friend of mine that I ran into, Emily. Instead of going with a clothing route or even a makeup trick, I decided to write about her short hairstyle. I think it's really cute and stylish. I like that it's not the typical pixie cut nor is it a bob. It also looks really good with her facial features. While she has a great ensemble, I liked the idea of branching out and not just writing about clothing. Last week's article was on a way to do your nails, so I figured doing a piece on a hairstyle would add more variety to my work. I also just think her hair is cute and simple, thus the title of my article "Short and Simple." If you're interested in reading my entire article then check it out here. If you've missed any of my articles and want to read them, go here. If you want to read a little more about me personally, then check out my Style Guru Bio.

Beauty Report

So far all of my articles have been about apparel or accessories. First I wrote my Style Guru Bio and since then I've written about smoking flats, boleros, and bows. This week my article features a beauty trend- nail art! I'm the kind of girl who likes to paint her nails but I usually just stick to solid colors and maybe some sparkle every now and then. For my article I found a Fashionista who has gone a different route with her nail polish decisions. If this little post has sparked your interest, well then go check out my article on CollegeFashionista "Get Nailed!." And if you've missed any of my articles and want to catch up, then go here.

New Do, New You....Right?

My new do!

Today, after about a week of talking, I got my haircut. It was definitely needed with my split ends and grown out layers. I decided I like my bangs and my part so I really just needed some inches cut off and new layers cut. After talking to the stylist I decided on this length (see picture to the left) and she asked me about my layers and she chose to cut choppy layers so I could have more volume to my hair. My hair is typically really flat so any volume I can get without product and styling is great!

I went with my friend Hale and she got her hair cut super short, though she already has a short hairstyle. Before my hair was cut she said I should get it cut above my shoulders, but I wanted to be able to put it in a ponytail for working out and such and the stylist said a little below the shoulders would let me do that to my hair. I think this is a great length and it feels so healthy and makes me feel very stylish. It's light and fluffy and I love it! I'm excited for my first full day tomorrow and for trying new do's with it and all of my outfits.

Along with my new hairdo I cleaned out my closet (well my closet at Purdue haha). I filled a whole tote with all the clothes I don't really wear that I have here with me at college. It feels great to just have a more organized little slice of life. Although my friend Hale gave me a lot of clothes I am ecstatic to wear! Thankfully my closet is more empty and I have the room for the new pieces. I'm on the road to finding my style, which right now is just a lot of chaos of patterns and colors and a lot of black. Stay tuned for more about me finding my style, it might take a while though, and of course it'll develop over time too as I get older.

Beautiful Bows

Katie, the Fashionista
featured in my article.

My most current article on CollegeFashionista is on the topic of bows and how to find the right way to incorporate them into your wardrobe and ensemble. Published on July 4th, my article "Beautiful From Head to Bow" showcases my friend Katie and how she takes a busy printed dress and accessorizes it with bow themed jewelry and accessories. It's great how Fashionistas can create such wonderful outfits and how others can interpret their choices as inspiration for their own fabulous ensembles! Be sure to check out the rest of my articles here.

Country Chic

Not a lot of people can pull off a country inspired look, but for Hale, who can pull anything off, she rocked it! For last week's CollegeFashionista article I wrote my piece around Hale's bolero and how she managed to pull the outfit together. To read my full article you can check it out here: "Cowgirl Chic Bolero Style."

New Article Published And More

The Fashionista showing
 off her earrings.

Hello All! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. I've just finished up with my Personal Finance class, I've sewn a shirt (expect a post soon), and I've been trying to not be overwhelmed with writing for CollegeFashionista and working for Charming Charlie. 

My new article is published on CollegeFashionista today! It's titled "Rainy Day Grays" and you can check it out by clicking here. It's all about how to pair a great pair of statement earrings with an ensemble for a chilly, and potentially rainy, day. In my article I wrote about how pairing a solid color knit dress and statement earrings is a great choice because it'll draw the focus of the eye to the earrings. So, if you're interested in a little how to then check out my article.

Stay tuned for a new post on my article every Friday and also a few this weekend as I try and catch up on my writing. My life is about to get a little more hectic since I'll be starting 2 new classes on Monday the 16th.

STYLE GURU BIO: ME

My feature picture on my article.
It's me trying to be stylish and not
goofy in a picture.

Hello Everybody! It's official, my first post is now published on CollegeFashionista! It's just my Style Guru Bio, so not an All in the Details report, but it's still worth reading. For the full article and pictures check it out here: Style Guru Bio: Brianna Malotke.

It's a great start to this whole internship. I submitted my second post, but first All in the Details report, today and it will be published next Friday. I like that they have us submit them a week early and then go over them for errors and message us about things we should fix or tweak. I only had a couple of problems, such as I forgot to change the sizing of my photos and I formatted a few words incorrectly. I triple checked my second article though so hopefully there are no errors. 

I am really glad for this opportunity. I am able to work on my writing and I get to work on how to put things all together, which is great practice for working on my portfolio in the future. I think when I go to work on my portfolio, for job interviews and such, I will definitely include a few of my favorite articles that I've written. It's a way to show that I am a diverse designer and that I am able to do more than just the basics.

Well, every Friday I will be posting a link, or even my entire article, on here so stay tuned!

Quick Update: CF Posting

Just a few updates about College Fashionista:

• I am writing for All in the Details.
• I will post my URL for CF after my first post.
• My posts will be published every Friday on the website.
• My first post goes live next Friday, June 6th.
• I will be posting my articles on here when they go live, not when I'm done with them.
• The first post is the BIO so on June 6th I will post the BIO and pictures that will be on CF onto Bri Vision.

I am just so excited, I am thinking of having my friends over and doing sort of a fancy dinner. Mainly because we love any reason for getting dressed up. But also because this is in a way being "published" and why not celebrate being published?

My Mock Article for College Fashionista

Hale Henderson

Style Advice of the Week: Legs for Days

            It’s that time of year when you walk to class in the morning and it’s barely above freezing but when you go to lunch it’s suddenly 60 degrees and sunny. To be prepared for these crazy weather changes it’s important to have layers but to make sure your main layer is comfortable and keeps you cool. But sometimes it’s easy to appear bulky when trying to layer. This fashionista knows how to rock the layered look and manage to stay comfortable and chic. She picked a t-shirt dress with a high slit but modest neckline and hemline. The slit shows off her amazing legs and hwen it gets warm out in the afternoon will keep her cool. She paired it with a leather jacket, black pumps, a black bowler hat and a cute Betsey Johnson clutch.

            Her t-shirt dress is able to keep her cool and comfortable while running around all day and her motorcycle jacket can keep her warm during the morning. And whenever she may need it. When rushing to classes it’s important to stay comfortable, so her heels are low and they aren’t brand new never been worn before, they’re worn in. This fashionista told me she was on her way to a coffee date after her next class, taking this t-shirt dress from a cozy class choice, to a chic casual date ensemble. It’s simple, yet looks great and effortless. Her accessories keep it interesting and let her stand out in the crowd.

            One way to make this style your own would be to pair a t-shirt dress with a light cardigan or a fitted blazer, it would add structure and interest with mixing fabric choices. The t-shirt dress is a comfy go to look for the spring and can be worn with a variety of shoe choices. So if you’re really busy, instead of wearing heels try ankle boots or a fun printed pair of flats or sandals in a bright, contrasting color. For me it’s all about the shoes, if I feel comfortable I know I can rock any outfit and feel great all day long. This is a great look that can be taken from classes to coffee dates and allows you to stay cool and comfortable all day long. So what are you waiting for? My style advice for this week is to try and rock that casual t-shirt dress in your own way for this new spring season by adding colorful shoes and structured jackets.

Style on,

Brianna Malotke

Update: Writing Internship

So this past Tuesday I have gotten some excellent news...I was selected to be a student writer for College Fashionista! I am ecstatic! 

I applied a few weeks ago with my resume and answered some short questions. Then I received an email asking for me to move on to the next stage and fill out a questionnaire and write a mock article with a picture. I chose to write about my friend Hale, whose style is amazing and a great inspiration for my writing project. I had accidentally sent my article without my picture and felt miserable because I thought "Who would want an intern who can't even double check to make sure they attached the picture in the their article?" I couldn't believe I had done that and waited days and days to see my outcome. Then, after having 2 exams in one day and trying to relax a little bit by watching Archer with my friend Hale, I got the email saying I could be a Style Guru for College Fashionista!

I have filled out some paperwork, signed up for a training time, and am eagerly awaiting my social media packet and assignment. I am unsure of what category I will be writing for the website. Some examples are What to Wear, Style Advice of the Week, Accessories Report, and Fashionista/o Spotlight. My mock article was a Style Advice of the Week, I will post my article soon with my picture of Hale. I am very happy with this opportunity to write for College Fashionista. Sure I'll be doing my retail internship with Charming Charlie and I'll be taking 3 classes over the summer, but this opportunity to write for an official company is amazing and I can't believe I am able to pursue my dreams for being a great writer. I am unable to take writing and journalism classes because of scheduling, but keeping my blog, writing poetry and stories in my spare time, and now this chance to have a writing internship, its just wonderful!