Allison's Early Summer Outfit

Recent UO graduate Allison’s take on summer style includes comfortable separates in classic colors with the addition of punchy accessories.

What She’s Wearing:
Top: Target
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind
Shoes: J.Crew

By combining high-end pieces (her jeans) with affordable pieces, Allison is able to keep up with the trends without breaking the bank. 

 

In the summer Allison loves to have more fun with fashion by playing with color. Purchased during a recent J. Crew sale, these neon pink ballet flats are the perfect way to add fun to fashion because they can be paired with anything!

Allison paired her teal and pink outfit with simple white and silver accessories. Like her ensemble, her accessories combine both high-end (Invicta watch) and affordable pieces (family and purchased rings).

Allison not only wore bright pink on her feet, but on her lips too! A recent lipstick addict, Allison enjoys wearing lipstick because it makes her feel more complete and “ready for the day.” For this look Allison wears Eternal by COVERGIRL (her favorite drug store lipstick brand).

Beyond Jansport

 

My stylish friend Allison.

Oh, the backpack. While at times I cringe when I slip my Dakine straps over my shoulders, once again ruining a perfectly cute outfit, I cannot disagree with the practicality of the backpack. Even though my backpack is no fashion statement, I have noticed that more and more students are carrying stylish options. From floral prints to leather trim, the backpack has gotten a facelift and moved beyond the black Jansport.

One of the most stylish and popular backpacks I've seen on campus is the Herschel. Started in 2009 in Canada, The Herschel Supply Co. is creating canvas backpacks that come in a variety of styles and colors that can be seen on male and female shoulders alike. Though the company is quite new, its backpacks are as a prevalent as any North Face or Jansport backpack.

Whether a Herschel backpack has a punchy red or leather bottom, I'm just glad that backpacks are making a stylish comeback!

Here are some other Herschel options (I love the polka dot one):

1. Polka dot - here
2. Teal - here
3. Black - here