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Why You Shouldn’t Miss DC College Fashion Week 2015

This is a sponsored feature. All opinions are 100% from Her Campus.

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.

Have you been experiencing serious FOMO scrolling through your Instagram feeds full of posts from New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks? It’s a common fashion girl problem. Being in college and not being able to be even remotely near a Fashion Week venue to catch a glimpse of runway show-goers. Look no further, because College Fashion Week is coming to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. This year, DC Fashion Week will be hosted at the W Hotel downtown. Get your outfit ready and sign up to attend!

Fall 2015’s hottest styles, presented by Simon stores, will be featured at a runway show at the W, one of the most prestigious hotels in the District. Her Campus wants to thank the sponsors involved with this event who will make it a memorable one for the DC fashion community.

Here are some of the things you will get to experience at DC College Fashion Week:

Live performances from talented local artists.

 

A Simon “Accessorize-Yourself” photo booth and at-show giveaway.

Simon has 110 Malls, 14 Mills and 68 Premium Outlets in the U.S. alone! It houses some of your favorite stores and is a destination and gathering place for people to relax and shop. You will notice Simon advertisements in your favorite fashion magazines because of the new campaign rolled out thanks to the recent national fashion partnerships and innovative events.

A complimentary brow bar from European Wax Center.

The European Wax center wants to you leave a waxing appointment at their stores with smooth, beautiful skin. Their waxing techniques prepare your skin before and after the treatment so you leave feeling beautiful and confident. Never been before? What are you waiting for? First time customers get a complimentary wax. Yep.

Christina Decker, Associate Editor at StyleWatch as Co-EmCee.

StyleWatch is a magazine that features fashion on women of all sizes, skin tones and personal styles. It celebrates style from all over the world through fun street style photos that reflect any and all fashion. Christina Decker is currently an Assistant Editor at StyleWatch. She contributes content for the magazine and online. Before StyleWatch, she graduated from Syracuse with a degree in magazine journalism and spent her summers interning for Teen Vogue and Allure. She is be a great connection for those interested in going into the fashion or magazine industry! Also, check out TheOutfit for even more style advice and fashion news.

A DIY-nail art bar from Jamberry Nails.

Why not leave with a mani?

Goody bags full of incredible (free!) swag given to each attendee.

Her Campus always brings it with the free swag. See you there!

 

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