This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chapel Hill chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and a week of nothing but dreary skies would make most people want to slap on the Nike sweats early on in the semester. Even the biggest fashionistas have no choice but to swap the Loubous for clunky rain boots. Still, these savvy ladies have shown that sometimes the best way to dress for any weather is to pick a fun accessory that can be used every day.
When wearing dresses with bold colors or mixed prints, a simple belt with a unique buckle can be used to tie together your outfit and create a more polished look. Junior business major, Kristen Brews, rocked her belt last Wednesday, which tied in the brown key on her dress. She described her style as “vintage eclectic,” and mostly shops in thrift stores and on Etsy. This belt is perfect for mixing prints and works in every season.
Scarves are fantastic for the changing seasons because not only do they keep you warm, but they also let you dress up almost any outfit. Senior, Annie Josey, wore this colorful scarf to her morning classes last week. Josey is an English and creative writing major, inspired by 1940’s fashion. When shopping for a scarf, try and pick one that has colors similar to your wardrobe; thisway, it will look great with whatever you wear.
You’ll see a lot of backpacks on a walk around campus, but good luck finding another one like Grace Farson’s! Farson is a first year photojournalism major from Charlotte, NC. Her mother owns a store called The Beehive, which is where she found her backpack. Because you carry a bag to class every day, it’s a good idea to find one that shows off your personality and that you will truly love.
Most ignore or avoid the onslaught of speeding bikes on the way to class, but Ana Maria Reichenbach’s is hard to miss. With a rainbow parrot on the handlebars and a bubblegum-pink frame, this bike takes us back to our childhood when we thought it was actually fun to ride over big puddles and get soaked. Even though a bike may not seem like a fashion accessory, an especially colorful one will draw lots attention to whatever you wear.  Reichenbach is an international studies major and a self-proclaimed activist who loves anything colorful.
Photos by Laura Vivian Carroll