College Fashion Week: Be Iconic Fundraiser

Hi, there. Last weekend I attended College Fashion Week's Be Iconic Fundraiser and had a blast of a night. I've never publicly announced this, but I wanted to let you in on a project I am involved in on campus where we are revolutionizing fashion for the student and by the student. I am so proud to say I was chosen as the Vice President of design and decoration for the first *ever* College Fashion Week! It's happening right here in Illinois. It's truly an honor to work with such amazing women on something that truly inspires us all in our own individual ways. I love coming together over fashion. I've made so many friends and I've become so inspired in the process...

My friend, Jennifer Ruppert is the creator of College Fashion Week and I love her to death. She is a kind hearted motivational person with a unique sense of style that I adore! She has built a whole team of inspiring people to achieve her dream of the first college fashion week ever. We are SO proud of our Vice President, Gordana Rasic who showcased her designs for GOCA at NY Fashion week this year! I can't wait to post more about CFW and let you in on more of our events! I will also be posting my inspiration photos for the design and decoration of the venue where we are having a student fashion show. I am working on some designs now to feature in the show in April. April is going to be such an exciting month!

Here are more photos of our members at the even last weekend.

All photos taken by my beautiful friend, Grace Kelly Jones!

love, polly

fashion review: 1920's metal purses

I took this at Lisa's Antique Mall. This purse was around 180 dollars. It is insane how much these purses go for today. If they are in great condition, depending on the detail they can sell for up to 400 dollars.

This compact is built into the purse! Convenient? YEAH! Why aren't these made any more?

Anyway, I am ogling over this purse.

This is the 1920's purse I bought off ebay for 20 dollars. It's a beautiful example. It said on the description that it had some wear and the sides weren't quite intact all the way, but I am actually quite pleased with it. Keep in mind that the purses are this small because, frankly, what else did a woman in the 20's need besides a lipstick and a little bit of money?