A's List Blog

The first day of school is usually a blur of syllabi, seating charts and awkward ice breakers. Fortunately, it never fails to deliver a sartorial sampling of Marquette’s best and worst dressed students. This year, I braved the collegiate runway straight from the office in an olive asymmetrical tank, ruched pencil skirt and embellished peep-toe [...]

Most women fear two things: credit card statements and shopping for swimwear. Finding the right suit can be intimidating, and fluorescent lights in department store dressing rooms only make matters worse. Yet season after season, women show up at the beach wearing skimpy bikinis and Old Navy flip flops.
For well-dressed women of the world, [...]

I’ve been reading up on the relaxed and artsy styles of NYC’s cross-coastal rival, Los Angeles. Filled with underground designers, youthful trends and a booming fashion blogosphere, the city is a perfect source of inspiration for 20-somethings like myself.

I recently received a shocking piece of advice about dressing for interviews. What should you really be wearing? Here’s the A-List of versatile tips for a variety of career paths.

I’m dedicating this A’s List to actual fashion personalities that stand out on campus. Some are inspiring and some are terrifying, but all of them make a statement. You’ve probably seen these head-turners around (or even made the list yourself)!

I just heard birds chirping on my way to coffee shop. Do you know what that means? It’s time to talk spring! While some inevitable March snowfalls are sure to come, it’s time to shift our thoughts from snowflakes to sunshine – and let the weather forecast catch up on it’s own!
Break out the oxford [...]

I am extremely detail oriented. This means that a) I am never bored and b) I can evaluate the personal style (or lack thereof) of passerby in a split second glance. So what is it that stands out?
Many of us are consumed by the big picture when it comes to creating [...]

Do leggings qualify as standalone leg wear? It may sound like a strange question, but the issue is generating buzz across campuses nationwide. In an environment where both comfort and appearance are important, leggings have become a student-friendly compromise between sweatpants and denim. While many of us sport leggings on a regular basis, an increasing [...]

Finals week is full of academic, cosmetic and weather-related stressors. Your hands are dry, your nose is red and you can’t wait to retreat to your parent’s fireplace and watch Elf on repeat with a mug of hot cocoa. It’s a struggle to stay awake past sundown, let alone keep up with your beauty regimen. [...]

The catalogues are piling up in your mailbox. You just thought twice before skipping Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” on your iTunes. And from what you can make out amongst the scribbles in your planner, Black Friday is just around the corner.
Can you believe it, shopaholics? Gift guide season is [...]