Marissa
Marissa is a junior at Brown University, concentrating in Environmental Studies and History. She is Director of Svelte and Editor-in-Chief of Unhemmed, Brown’s style, art, and culture magazine. In her free time, when she isn’t writing or editing, she likes to listen to hipster music, reread every Jane Austen novel, and eat cupcakes.
Marissa's Latest Posts
Sunshine Ladies: The Winter Pastels Trend
Everybody knows that it’s a total fashion faux-pas to wear white after Labor Day, right? False. This is a complete fashion myth, just like the belief that pastels are limited to spring and summer attire. The past few years have seen a rise in winter pastels, and this year, more than ever, they’re an absolute [...]
Red Carpet Inspiration: The Cowl Back Trend
Let’s be honest, in the midst of winter, any mention of cowl brings to mind the sweater’s vaguely more flattering sister of the turtleneck. Now it’s a new year, and 2013 is bringing the cowl to high fashion. How, you ask? Not with the classic cowl neck, but with the new and improved cowl back trend. So, get ready to say goodbye to revealing cleavage and try this classy, subtly sexy alternative.
5 New Year’s Fashion Resolutions
Everyone has heard the old adage “New Year, New You.” With 2013 only a few days away, it’s time to take this New Year’s resolution to heart – with a perfect twist for you fashionistas. How about: New Year, New Wardrobe? You’re already fabulous, it’s just the perfect time to update your wardrobe to reflect some exciting new traits. Accessories, outerwear, shoes, clothing – everything. So, get a little out of your comfort zone and push your style this year. In the process, you’ll discover more about yourself, sides you never knew existed. Just simply follow these 5 New Year’s fashion resolutions and you’ll begin to better develop and understand yourself through fashion.
5 Fashionable Gifts on a College Budget
One of the best parts of the holidays is giving gifts – don’t you love when you find that simply perfect something for your best friends? Everyone knows that it’s the thought that matters – not the cost, but on a college budget it can be hard to afford that fabulous gift you want to [...]
Here I Bloom: The Winter Floral Trend
Your favorite flowers may be long gone, but summer’s floral trend is still going strong. This season, replace the neon color schemes and sheer fabrics with dark, dramatic colors and oversized prints. The trend still retains its feminine roots, but is now matched by an equal amount of edge. Winter florals do away with looking [...]
Buy THIS, Not That: Winter Wardrobe Essentials
New England just faced their first snow – so there’s no more denying it, fall is quickly transitioning into winter. No need to fear this bitterly cold season; instead, you should embrace the plethora of new fashion possibilities winter brings. So, get ready to stock up your wardrobe with these 5 winter essentials straight off [...]
Buy THIS, Not That: Sweater Weather Edition
Halloween is over, November’s just started, and we all know what that means, what time of year is here. It’s officially the season of sweater weather. Autumn is crisp and winter is coming, so it’s time to stock up on this year’s hottest sweaters – because it’s only going to get colder. This season, sweaters [...]
Scottish Inspiration: The Houndstooth Trend
Everybone has worn houndstooth at least once in their life. You know, the two-tone textile design of broken checks that form a four-pointed star, most commonly seen in black and white? Also known as dogstooth, this checkered pattern originated from the Scottish Lowlands in the 1800s, worn as outerwear by shepherds. Soon after, it was [...]
Haunted House: Halloween Decorations for Your Dorm
Remember that old, decrepit scarecrow your parents hauled out of the basement every year to sit embarrassingly on your porch for the entire month of October? Now, aren’t you missing it a little as the first weekend of Halloween is fast approaching? Just because you’re living in a cramped, dreary dorm room doesn’t mean that [...]
Buy THIS, Not THAT: Fall Accessories Edition
Fall accessories this year are all about making a statement, adding a polished finish and spark to your outfit. Some accessories are so intricate and extravagant that they demand more attention than the clothes you’re wearing. Now, all of this opulence doesn’t have to come at a high price. Check out these five fall accessory [...]