Dress Like a Fashionista ~ Bridget

Meet Bridget!
I am a twenty-two year old recent college graduate from southeastern Pennsylvania. I have developed a love for fashion over the years and enjoy blogging about it. I have a degree in Spanish Education and am in the process of receiving a certificate in fashion styling from the American College of Professional Styling. I am also attending the School of Style this July in Manhattan. I do love teaching but I would really love to become a fashion stylist someday. In my free time I like to spend time with my boyfriend and guinea pig, hang out with my friends, read, and of course GO SHOPPING!


Describe your personal style

My personal style is really difficult to describe. I would say the word to describe it would be eclectic and whimsical. I love color and print and like to stand out among the crowd. I am constantly mixing vintage in with new pieces to create a funky look.

Growing up, were you always into fashion & beauty? Also, describe your personal style over the years and how have they changed.

I loved dressing up as a child. I would constantly rummage through my grandmother’s jewelry and scarves and pretend I was a glamour queen. I started wearing make-up very early and was lucky enough to have a mom who let me experiment. When I was in high school I was more into looking like everyone else with a slight twist because we had a dress code. Once I got into college I started reading more fashion forward magazines like Nylon and making trips to the Goodwill. It was a fantastic evolution.

For college fashionistas on a budget, what are some tips and advice that you would suggest?

Well as a recent college grad I can def. feel the pain of fashionistas on a budget. I recommend shopping at stores that you can afford. I always get compliments on my clothes and unless someone asks where it’s from, they don’t need to know. Check out thrift stores! I get tons of compliments on items I pick up at the Goodwill and Salvation Army. Also, treat your clothes with kindness… when I was in college I bought a metal drying rack that saved a lot of clothes from fading and shrinking. If there is one piece you just HAVE to have, use cost per wear. For example… do you want a $100 purse? Think about how much you will use it and your budget. If you can afford it and use it 50 times, that’s $2 per wear…. not too bad! That is if AND ONLY IF you have the money… if you are broke look for a budget version of the bag.

What are your fashionista five must haves?

1. A great watch (I have a large, boyfriend-style Fossil watch that I love)

2. A good and comfortable pair of heels in a neutral color

3. A well made bag that is the perfect size for you (I love my Longchamp Le Pliage bag)

4. A good pair of sunglass (Raybans are awesome)

5. Good mascara (Some of my faves are Lancome, Maybelline, and Dior)



Name two of your favorite fashion designers.

Christopher Kane and Sarah Burton for McQueen

What types of stores do you typically shop at?

H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Asos on-line, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Aldo, TJMaxx, Marshall’s, and DSW.

Who is your fashionista icon and why?

Carrie Bradshaw. I started watching SATC during my style evolution and it was a huge influence on how I dressed. I believe Carrie is the ultimate fashionista because she is not afraid to wear what she wants and is always bold with her style.

What are some makeup tips that you would suggest to college fashionistas?

Invest in good products. When I turned 21, I treated myself to a makeover at MAC. You don’t have to buy everything from the makeover but I would recommend a good concealer and foundation/tinted moisturizer. Mascara is something you don’t need to spend a lot on, especially if you buy a brand like Maybelline. After a night out or of studying, the three things you need are concealer, mascara, and blush. Put on some lip balm and you are good to go.

If you could be a stylist for a day for a celebrity, which celeb would that be and why?

I would have to say Rachel Bilson because she already has such incredible taste. She and I have a similar style and I think we would work well together.

Random This or That Questions

Stiletto's or Flats?

Love them both but I am a comfort girl at heart so flats.

Paris or New York City

Once again love them both but NYC is my city.

Mac or Sephora

In my ideal world MAC would be sold in Sephora, but I love MAC.