It's hot. After seeing these photos, This is what I want to be wearing in this heat. 

1.The first picture is from Parsons 2011 BFA Fashion Show by Shawn Punch photography. If you want to go to the site click here or if you want to view all images click here. 

I love this because it took the maxi dress trend and put huge slices in it so you don't feel like you're actually wearing a maxi dress. Also, the hair is perfect for this weather. It is honestly the first thing I do when I get home from work. I throw it all on top of my head.

2. The second photo is from a man whose streetstyle blog I've been following for years. Of course, it's Mr. Scott Schuman for The Sartorialist. (See his blog here)

I'm in love with this flowy red dress. In this heat, I don't want to wear anything too clingy.

3. Purse n' Boots is the name of this stylist's blog. (found here.) I love the deep racer back dress with the bra hanging out.  If you attempt this at home, make sure it's a cute one. (Cute ones can be found here, and here, and here)

4.  The final look is from Marc Jacobs Resort 2012 collection via style.com. 

Who wouldn't want a huge baroque patterned dress?

Happy shopping and for goodness sake, stay in the AC...or by the pool!

WHAT WOULD MEL & B DO?: Shorts Story

As Mother Nature has been a tad bit moody lately, this post may not be useful until spring has officially arrived; however, with our hopes high, we have decided to show you some of our obsessions for the warmer weather.  

Shorts!!  I’ve been obsessed with Phillip Lim’s cutout shorts for a few months now and finally found some on NastyGal.  Not only do they have cute girly scalloped edges, but I can hone in on my hardcore side with the leather material.  That’s right, I said leather. Don’t be afraid Manhattan, Kansas, this is a trend you can fully embrace. I believe in you.  Try with an oversized tank top and a cute pair of wedge booties from The Purple Pump.

Scalloped leather shorts link: (http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/new/clothing/bottoms/Scalloped-Leather-Shorts.html)

 

TOMMY by Tommy Hilfiger showed some fun graphic shorts for spring. Inspired by the collection, we found a less expensive version from Forever 21. They might look intimidating, but do what TOMMY did and pair with solids or stripes! 

Our Forever 21 Version:

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=whatsnew_app_bottoms&product_id=2000005409&Page=all&pgcount=100

 

Wear them out at night with:

Top: A basic slightly over-sized top tucked into the shorts.  Try off the shoulder if you’re feeling scandalous. Don’t have one? Click this: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Classic-Crop/vpe6b/?iid=1479175&cid=4169&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1DbGFzc2ljLUNyb3AvUHJvZC8.

Socks:  Yup, over the knee socks. They are actually warmer than tights, go figure.  (http://us.asos.com/Gipsy-Gipsy-Over-The-Knee-Socks/vhqjh/?iid=1258399&cid=7657&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black&mporgp=L0dpcHN5L0dpcHN5LU92ZXItVGhlLUtuZWUtU29ja3MvUHJvZC8.)

Shoes: I pick the black shoe booties from The Purple Pump.

Necklace:  http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Extra-Long-Semi-Precious-Spike-Necklace/vy2m4/?iid=1513449&cid=4175&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Gold&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1FeHRyYS1Mb25nLVNlbWktUHJlY2lvdXMtU3Bpa2UtTmVja2xhY2UvUHJvZC8.    
Bracelets: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Wide-Set-Of-Bangles/tn432/?iid=1316573&cid=4175&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Gold&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1XaWRlLVNldC1PZi1CYW5nbGVzL1Byb2Qv

Clutch: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Leather-Waterfall-Clutch/vkdkn/?iid=1338595&cid=8730&sh=0&pge=7&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Grey&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1MZWF0aGVyLVdhdGVyZmFsbC1DbHV0Y2gvUHJvZC8.

Wear them during the day with:

Top: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-The-Crop-Tank/ru8n8/?iid=1069225&cid=4718&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=White&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1UaGUtQ3JvcC1WZXN0L1Byb2Qv

Belt: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Twist-Bow-Waist-Belt/tqidl/?iid=1281012&cid=6448&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=-1&sort=-1&clr=Black&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1Ud2lzdC1Cb3ctV2Fpc3QtQmVsdC9Qcm9kLw..

Sunnies: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Oversized-Red-Cat-Eye-Sunglasses/vrvt6/?iid=1429243&cid=4545&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1PdmVyc2l6ZWQtUmVkLUNhdC1FeWUtU3VuZ2xhc3Nlcy9Qcm9kLw..

Bag: http://us.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Glam-Satchel/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1536211&cid=8730&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Cream

Shoes:  http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Designer-Clothes-Womens-Clothing-Womens-Fashion/vyrq2/?iid=1469456&cid=6459&Rf-200=4&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black&mporgp=L01pc3MtS2cvTWlzcy1LZy1MeWNoZWUtRmxhdC1CYWxsZXQtUHVtcHMvUHJvZC8.

Necklace: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Scrabble-Pieces-Love-Necklace/vra6b/?iid=1470821&cid=4175&sh=0&pge=2&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Cream&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1TY3JhYmJsZS1QaWVjZXMtTG92ZS1OZWNrbGFjZS9Qcm9kLw..

Bracelets: http://us.asos.com/ASOS-ASOS-Wide-Set-Of-Bangles/tn432/?iid=1316573&cid=4175&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Gold&mporgp=L0Fzb3MvQXNvcy1XaWRlLVNldC1PZi1CYW5nbGVzL1Byb2Qv

Runway images via style.com

If you have any questions or comments please send them to 785collection@gmail.com.

IF YOU MISSED IT: Static hair

Are you tired of hair static? We have a couple solutions for you:

Solution 1: Quick fix! If your hair is looking a tad bit like Einstein's, put some lotion on your hands and rub your fingers through your hair. Depending on how thin your hair is, a dime size amount goes a long way. Too much lotion can make your hair oily.

Solution 2: Quick fix! Take a dryer sheet to your hair. While holding portions of your hair, rub the dryer sheet from scalp to end along the strands. Because dryer sheets work best when damp, if it doesn't work while dry, add some water to it!

Solution 3: To keep your hair from drying out in the winter, try using a silk pillow case. A cotton pillow case may be easier to find; however, it tends to soak up any moisture in your hair while you're sleeping. Silk allows your hair to breath and in my opinion, is ten times more comfortable.

Lastly, if your hair will not cooperate, try controlling it with a fashionable fish-tail. Just in-case you missed it in the magazines recently, we have posted a TRESemme ad featuring The City's, Whitney Port. Step-by-step directions are given and the braid can be done within minutes. It is easy for campus and will keep your hair controlled in this winter weather.

Tip: If your hair is thin, try making the braid messier than usual to make it look thicker than it truly is.

SALES PROMOTION: New Store in Aggieville

 

The Purple Pump is located at 1203 Moro street in Aggieville.  One of the great things about this new shoe store is that they only order one of each size (5.5-11) for each particular style.  This way there is only a handful of people in town that have the same shoes.  The price for your new foot candy will cost you less than $50 (for most styles). Happy shopping! 

Thank you Erica for all of your wonderful help!

Links!

shop@thepurplepump.com

http://www.aggieville.org/redirect/click.aspx?url=www.thepurplepump.com&bid=93

HOW TO: Accessorize your campus look!

 Manhattan's newest fashion retailer, Bling, has great accessories to easily dress up your campus look! Haven't gone to visit their store yet?--no worries, we have posted their address and facebook page link below. The employees are extremely nice, fashionable, and more than helpful!

 

312 Poyntz

Manhattan, KS, 66502

http://ja-jp.facebook.com/pages/Bling-Manhattan/158805827476318

SALES PROMOTION: Zotcis Final Sale TODAY

Looking to find great deals? This is your last opportunity to shop at ZOTCIS. The Final Sale is going on today and with 75% off the entire store, you don't want to miss this.

Women's Clothing & Accessory Store

"A one of a kind boutique that caters to all women. Sizes Small - 3XL. All the merchandise is ordered by students from Kansas State University that work at Zotcis."-Sara Meyer 

Location: 1203 Moro St. Aggieville

HOW TO: Care for your boots

Winter Wonderland ruining your shoes?

Leather Boots?
While most of the students around K-State's campus have seen snow, rarely are we equipped for the amount that has been dumped on us recently. We have come across many people worried about ruining their new leather boots in the snow. If this is you, we have a solution!

Aggieville's Olson Shoe Repair is located at 1214 Moro St Apt B, Manhattan, KS, 66502. Not only do they offer Water Protectant spray for $10, but they also sell a 4oz. Salt Stain Remover spray for $8. Don't want to do it yourself? They'll do it for you!

Save money by having all of your roommates go in on the purchase.

Their services also provide heel repairs, shoe cleaning, and even re-lacing your baseball glove.

Check out their facebook page and website to find out more!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Aggievilles-Olson-Shoe-Repair/100310466695063
http://olsonsshoes.com/


UGG Boots?
Did you know you can send your UGG boots to the dry cleaners? Bailey Borck, a life-time citizen of Manhattan, Kansas, sends her boots to:
Dry Clean City
427 East Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-776-1515
"Cleaning doesn't take too long and it's definitely worth taking care of your UGG investment."-Bailey Borck

Welcome!

To begin, this blog was created with the intent to help college students stay trendy and improve their everyday lifestyle around Manhattan, Kansas. Read our "About us" to learn more about us, Bailey and Melissa!

This blog will have many subheadings, including:

• HOW TO
• Everything from how to "Keep your New Year's resolution" to "How to wear your favorite scarf"
• DIY PROJECTS
• Do It Yourself projects
• EVENTS AROUND MANHATTAN
• Posts to inform readers of fashion events occuring in our area
• IF YOU MISSED IT
• Need-to-know information from outside media outlets
• QUOTE OF THE WEEK
• Inspirational quotes
• SALES PROMOTIONS
• We are in contact with Manhattan clothing retailers and intend to post any promotions going on throughout the semester
• SIDEWALK STYLE
• Images of students on campus sporting trendy looks--this could be you!
• WHAT WOULD MEL & B DO?
• Responses to bloggers questions, tips from us, and a look at our current obsessions

 Stay tuned for weekly blogs throughout the semester!