10 Things I Learned My First Year in College
Ten things college has taught me thus far, ranging from random to inconsequential to actually very important.
Ava Ferry (Columbia Barnard ‘22)
Ava Ferry (Columbia Barnard ‘22)
A Los Angeles transplant living in New York City, Ava is a freshman at Barnard College of Columbia University (the best college in the world), and she has no idea what she's studying. In her free time, you can find her watching Netflix, wandering around the city with her headphones in, reading Vogue, scream-laughing, and offending old conservatives with her uncouth language.
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5 Beauty Products I Finished This School Year
Finishing a product is the one true testament to its quality. Here were some I kept reaching for.
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I Bleached My Hair In My Dorm Bathroom. Here Are My Tips.
A novice’s best tips for avoiding catastrophe.
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3 Categories of Affordable Lip Balm Everyone Should Own
I love lip balm. I have big lip insecurities that prevent me from wearing lip color or even gloss on a regular basis. However, I never...
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Honoring The True Gossip Girl Fashionista: Blair Waldorf's Best Looks
This is my third article on Gossip Girl style. While I know it is somewhat overkill, I have good reasons for doing so: this show had looks...
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A Love Letter to Los Angeles
I spent so many years hating Los Angeles. The sweltering days, blending together in a colorless haze much like the smog that always...
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10 More Times Gossip Girl Characters Slayed Me With Their Looks
Not to be dramatic, but Gossip Girl changed my life. Stumbling upon it in my early adolescence, I was instantly captivated by its cast of...
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I Narrowed My Makeup Collection Down to 6 Products For A Week
Is creativity still possible with only six products?
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'Killing Eve': An Incredible Portrayal of Queerness
A new dimension to the portrayal of queer female love.
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Making College Casual-Wear Fashion Forward
I came to college with an inflated sense of optimism about my fashion game. New city, new school, new me, right? Not quite. Despite my best...
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3 Books To Read For Pleasure, Part II
These books will take reading from being a burden to your favorite pastime.
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How To Incorporate Hygge into Finals Week
By now, I’m sure everyone is at least familiar with the concept of hygge, but here is a quick refresher: Pronounced "hoo-ga,” this Danish...
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Meet the Team: Writer Ava Ferry
School & Class: Barnard College, class of 2022 Hometown: Los Angeles, California 1. Tell me a little about yourself. Are you involved...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Asymmetrical Earring Trend
Who said your earrings had to be the same length?
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3 Exquisite Dorm Recipes to Try
Good eats without even leaving your dorm.
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10 'Gossip Girl' Lewks That Made My Little Fashionista Heart Sing
The impeccable duo strikes again.
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These Hairbands Are Really Cute, IDK What Else to Tell You
There’s never a day when I don’t have a hairband on my wrist, and I know I’m not alone in this. It’s one of those automatic things I do. It...
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4 Books To Read For Pleasure
For every kind of mood.
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5 Cool Girl Nail Designs that are (Actually) Attainable
With these tutorials in hand, nail art will cease to be the forgotten fashion accessory of years past.
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How to Safely Pierce Your Own Ears
It's easy and affordable!
