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	Shopping with Samantha Faye Jewelry By Alex Goolsby April 29, 2013 - 5:30pm Shopping for a last minute graduation for your best friend, sorority sister, or mom? Or just want a fun new piece for summer? Look no further than Samantha Faye, a fabulous new jewelry boutique! READ MORE
	The Art of "Procraftinating" By rahenson April 17, 2013 - 3:45pm It's quite obvious Pinterest in the best "procraftinating" site. There are very few people out there that don't know about Pinterest these days. I tried out a couple of crafts from Pinterest and let's just say they were great distractions from all the hum-drum of daily tasks. READ MORE
	Room Redo: Turning Your Room From Drab to Fab By Lauren Ferguson April 12, 2013 - 9:45am Whether you're wanting to add a fresh spring look to your dorm room or you're already planning out your new apartment space for fall, many collegiettes are looking to get the most bang for their buck—all without sacrificing style. For those hoping to spice up their interiors quickly and on a budget, here are five great ways to turn drab to fab! READ MORE
	How-To: Dress for Date Night By Cassandra Kaplan April 4, 2013 - 1:00am With spring just around the corner, love in the air! Soon collegiettes will be enjoying the warm Alabama weather and a semester packed with day parties…and maybe a few dates! As always, Her Campus Alabama has you covered with these fun date night outfit ideas, perfect for spring! READ MORE
	Are You There God? It's Me, UA By Rachel Wilson March 21, 2013 - 12:59am The state of Alabama has always had a reputation for being a part of the Bible Belt. Anywhere you go in the state, you see churches predominantly of Protestant (in most cases Southern Baptist), evangelical or nondenominational origin. On The University of Alabama campus, there are popular religious groups such as Unashamed and The Well. But what about other faiths in our state and on campus that we don't hear about as much? Here, four UA women, of four different faiths (Protestantism, Catholicism, Judaism and Islam) share about their viewpoint of spirituality in order to explore the diversity of spirituality and faith life at The University of Alabama. READ MORE
	Beauty Blog: The Safety And Beauty Rules of SB13 By Katherine Owen March 18, 2013 - 2:17am Right before spring break each year, collegiettes are inundated with safety reminders, tips and tricks. Don't drink something a stranger gave you. Use the buddy system. Don't dehydrate yourself with binge drinking. Use protection. You get the idea. But often overlooked are the beauty tips that are actually health rules. Before you head off to the sun and sand, let's review a few things to keep you looking and feeling healthy this spring break. READ MORE
	A Very Pinterest Spring Break By Carly Sorensen March 14, 2013 - 1:00am Spring Break is quickly approaching so make sure you have everything you need to make it your best (and most chic) break yet! We've all been there—wishing we had everything we've ever pinned on Pinterest magically transported into our closet. Well, in order to achieve that Pinterest put-togetherness all the models seem to have I've compiled a list of collegiette must-haves for your spring break. READ MORE
	A Downton Addiction By Lauren Carlton March 12, 2013 - 5:00pm In the age of the Harlem Shake, Carly Rae Jepson and wedge sneakers on the runways, fads are something we see come and go practically daily. I was weary when "Downton Abbey" started being shown in the U.S. on PBS. I heard the murmurings of a cultural fad sweep. "Lauren, it's the best thing ever. There are British people." "I swear, I look just like Lavinia. It's the hair." "You have to watch it!" READ MORE
	The Craziest Thing I Ever Did to Save Money By Katherine Owen March 6, 2013 - 11:15am In college, collegiettes become pretty clever, pretty quickly when it comes to saving money. For example maybe you split your lunch at Bento with a friend to save several dollars. Or maybe you share a room in an apartment or house to cut your rent in half. Or maybe you sneak a few extra snacks from your sorority house every time you go. Or maybe you've done something really crazy. READ MORE
	How-To: Dress For Valentine’s Day By Cassandra Kaplan February 12, 2013 - 2:48am With Valentine's Day around the corner, there are many things a collegiette could be thinking about: what am I going to get my significant other? How are we going to celebrate? Where are we going to celebrate? Is that cute boy in my English class going to ask me out? Should I just stay in and watch chick flicks? Whatever your Valentine's Day plans, there should be one more thing on your mind—what am I going to wear? As usual, Her Campus Alabama has you covered for all your sartorial needs! READ MORE