Apr
19

The Varsity Collection

College Value Paks for Move In to Campus

Finding items to go away to college is a daunting task. There's so many things you need, and so many things you end up forgetting. You can go to all the big box stores to find what you need, but that leaves little guarantee that you'll find things that match perfectly. And rarely will you find all of the essentials to cover your new college lifestyle from dorm linens, to shower accessories, to alarm clocks and beyond. Wouldn't life be more simple if your college checklist just … [Read more...]

Mar
08

Redecorating Your Residence Hall For Spring: Budget Friendly DIY Crafts

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The chill of winter is starting to wear off and the beautiful colors of Spring are starting to emerge! Spring is all about refreshing your look and space with bright, light colors and hues to match the flowers that will soon be seen everywhere. Whether your style is modern, contemporary, totally one of a kind or sleek and simplistic, there's numerous ways for everyone to freshen up their space . . .and on a budget! Next week we'll discuss products and items you can purchase and place in your … [Read more...]

Mar
01

Your Dream Design Campus

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could design your campus completely the way you wanted it? Despite not being able to change your classes or academics, what would you change or add to your campus? Would you have futuristic technologies or water slides? If I could design my own campus, I'd have Chipotle stations everywhere. I don't care what anyone says, I could never break my relationship with Chipotle. Everyone would have their own rooms, of course, with the ability to … [Read more...]

Feb
15

What’s That Smell?

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College students everywhere are known for their less than spotless dorm rooms, littered with socks, trash and everything in between. It's not usually a problem for them either, until they trip over a hairdryer getting ready for their 8 a.m. lecture or drink a bottle of lotion instead of their Aquafina in the middle of the night. I might be over exaggerating just a tad, but let's be honest: dorm rooms aren't usually known for their grade-A cleanliness rating. Not unless they have a live in … [Read more...]

Sep
12

OCM and Her Campus Offer One Collegiette a Dorm Room Makeover!

Pinterest

OCM (Our Campus Market) and Her Campus.com (An awesome advice and information packed website on the best tips, tricks and style advice for highschool and college girls) have teamed up to give one lucky collegiette the dorm makeover of their dreams! The contest includes  $1000 for OCM swag to completely personalize your space! The rules are simple: If you don't have a Pinterest account,  you can make one quickly to participate! "Pin" 8-12 items from OCM.com as well as the contest graphic from … [Read more...]

Aug
27

Labeling Your Belongings: Rude?

angry_roommates

If you’re an only child, life for you has been easy sailing. You always were assured that the Capri Suns you like in your lunch everyday were in stock and that your Zebra Cakes were always there for a late night snack. You never had to worry about toothpaste running out on you because you were the only one using it and your parents had extras in the closet for when yours was spent. Your video game console was always exactly as you left it, with your memory card and accounts linked just how you … [Read more...]

Aug
24

What Three Celebrities Would YOU Dorm With?

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Here it is, Q- Who would be your top 3 roommates for college if you could pick anyone, even celebrities or product figures? This question for me took a lot of pondering, because there's really just so many amazing celebrities that could double as roommates. After careful consideration, my top three nominees are: 1) Martha Stewart: Why? Because she can cook, craft, sew, bend, glue, create, materialize or fix anything! If I ever needed help sewing a Halloween costume, fixing my ripped dress … [Read more...]