The fall semester adds a stifling confusion to the campus air. While some of that confusion comes from the novelty of unfamiliar classes, most of it stems from the heat that radiates throughout campus.
We often forget that autumn does not begin with colder weather; the realization hits when we have to make an afternoon trek to class in jeans and a spirit jersey. The chill in the air will appear sooner than expected, so try to appreciate the last signs of summer. Take advantage of the temporary heat and show off the tan that will begin to fade with each passing minute of lecture and library study sessions.
Boast your inner flower child with an outfit that mixes summer senses with the serious feel of the upcoming academic year. This Fashionista found inspiration through daisies; the plain white blouse and black wedges balance out the noise of the colorful shorts. The detail of the shirt makes it so the top half of the outfit does not fall flat. The shoes offer a nice splash of sophistication in an otherwise carefree environment. Find your favorite flower on a pair of summer shorts and treat yourself to the swirls of color that follow the lines of the flowers. Let it remind you of happy summer moments, when the trees glittered with green and beach hair swayed in the warm breeze.
If weekday mornings become cold, add a solid-colored sweater to cut the chill. It will compliment the outfit and you can avoid shivering on the walk to your class. Feeling adventurous? Dull the early sun with these sunglasses; it will definitely make you stand out (but in a good way). Embrace your free spirit and look for an outfit that speaks to your summer side; it might help you get ready for the inevitable exams to come.
