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	Wear it Your Way By Kathryn Sullivan September 11, 2011 - 4:19am Unless you have Kim Kardashian’s shopping budget or the skills and free time to sew your own clothing, you’re always at risk of passing a woman wearing your outfit. We’ve all been there; that horrifying moment when you see a girl in the same Forever 21 skirt you’re wearing or the new Gap top you bought yesterday. Suddenly it turns into “Who wore it best.” Accessorizing is the key to making common pieces your own unique style. Her Campus contributing writer Sophie Jasinki wrote an article in January 2011 describing “20 ways to wear the plain white tee” proving that any article of clothing can be jazzed up. Even the most basic pieces can be layered, belted or accessorized to...
	Campus Kicks - Walk in the favorite shoes of UT collegiettes™ By Kathryn Sullivan September 3, 2011 - 10:53pm The collegiettes™ of UT take full advantage of the power of shoes to spice up an outfit. In UT Fall Fashion, ballet flats were highlighted as a 2011 must have. Let’s look beyond the flats walk in the five favorite shoes of UTK ladies. TOMS READ MORE
	UT Fall Fashion - The must haves for Fall 2011 By Bailey Hudson August 26, 2011 - 5:35pm With fall semester beginning at UT, there are a lot of changes going on. Building renovations, a new freshman class, and a fresh start to our men’s basketball programs are just a few things that are changing around Knoxville. With a change of season comes a change in style. I wanted to address a few of the upcoming fashion trends here for us girls at the University of Tennessee. To a college girl, the perfect outfit combines comfort and style. Here are a few items that fulfill these things. Skinny Jeans- These are the perfect fall item, because they come in all shades and sizes. Though the point of skinny jeans is to be tightly fit, many jeans now come in a stretch form that makes comfort an option while still remaining in style....
	Spice Up Your Summer Vacation - Ideas for what to do in Knoxville this summer By Kathryn Sullivan May 7, 2011 - 9:00pm So not all of us will be going back home for summer vacation. For those collegiettes™ staying in Knoxville, it’s important to know where the fun can be had when there’s not a guaranteed party every weekend. With the majority of students gone for the summer, you have to look beyond the Fort for entertainment. But never fear, there is life in Knoxville beyond the Strip and the pool at your apartment complex. Of course there are all the old faithfuls. Gatlinburg, Market Square, Gay Street, Turkey Creek… you get the idea. But there are plenty of places in close proximity to campus that won’t break your bank (especially with these gas prices). So here are some variations on your favorite leisure time activities. Have a fun summer!...
	The Her Campus Pre-Collegiette Guide: University of Tennessee - Knoxville By The Her Campus Team May 2, 2011 - 3:06pm School: UTK Location: Knoxville, TN Funding: Public Size: 21006 READ MORE
	The Best Free Apps for UT College Life By Cami Webb April 30, 2011 - 11:25pm With thousands of apps to choose from, it can get tricky to separate the handy ones from the waste of gigabytes. Many are offered free, but which tools will benefit you? Here’s the five best apps for a Tennessee collegiette on the go. 1. Blackboard-As much as we hate to admit it, we actually are here for school. The Blackboard app makes it easy to keep up with all of your classes at UT and has nearly all the features as the full version online so you can check your homework on the go and try to stay just a bit more organized. READ MORE
	Celebrity- Style Wedding Without the Hollywood Price Tag By Brette Forgione April 23, 2011 - 1:34pm Something old, something new, something borrowed, something…like a celebrity? Yes, your big day can have all the glitz and glamour of a celebrity wedding without having to empty your pocketbook. Be inspired by your favorite celebs big day while planning the perfect moments of your own wedding on a budget. Typical components of today’s most over-the-top celebrity weddings include the dress, cake, menu, décor and personalization. A-listers dish out millions to make their big day one of the most exclusive events in Hollywood. While your wedding may not be front-page news, you can get the same celebrity-feel for less than half the budget and all the shine. READ MORE
	Best and Worst of Freshman Year at UTK By Bailey Hudson and Rachel Finney April 16, 2011 - 7:45pm Here at UT, another school year is about to come to a close. Being freshmen, we have experienced a lot of new things, both positive and negative (but mostly positive!). We want to take a moment and reflect on the best and worst things at UTK for our freshman year. Negatives: Dorms READ MORE
	The Unofficial Dress Code of UTK Collegiettes™ By Kayla Boyles April 9, 2011 - 2:34pm There’s a dress code for female college students at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. No, it isn’t administered by UTK officials. It seems comfort reigns with the female college student at UTK. Her Campus has the rundown on why we choose leggings over jeans, practical shoes over designer stilettos and comfort over anything else. READ MORE
	Have Your Fairytale Date Right Here on the Strip: The Copper Cellar By Matson Blevins April 2, 2011 - 6:06pm Spring is in the air! And what better way to celebrate the once chilled breezes now turned temperate than by embarking on a well deserved date. A date straight from the pages of a fairy tale, because aren't they all? Well, no, not exactly. However, never fear, your dreams of a Disney date worthy of remembrance is closer than you may think. But what pushes a date from ordinary to extraordinary? And no it is not the cute guy in your chemistry 101 class. The answer is simple and often overlooked; a fantastic and special restaurant to center the soon to be unforgettable date around. READ MORE