
Mary Kate Donahue
Feb 12, 20181 min read
Boring Baubles? No Way!
Whether you need new jewels for your hot date on Valentine’s Day or want to treat your girl squad to something shiny, look no further!...
The commentary, inspirations, and obsessions of an aspiring fashion guru, living each day to reach her dream.


Whether you need new jewels for your hot date on Valentine’s Day or want to treat your girl squad to something shiny, look no further!...

…and that’s just what they’ll do! Although it seems that snakeskin print has been in style for quite a few seasons and may be hitting its...

Consumers often look for tags in garments to indicate the size, care instructions and fiber content; however, in November 2017, Turkish...

With only two days until Christmas, holiday festivities are in full swing. And what screams “festive” louder than metallics? Nothing, of...

Slogan tees have certainly been around for a while in the fashion industry. However, more recently, designers have grown more creative...

As my fifth semester at the University of Georgia draws to a close, I am currently finishing up final projects and exams. For my Trend...

Findings, embellishments, trims and finishes, OH MY! For winter 2018, fur is certainly a major trend, but more often than not, it is fur...

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am rarely seen without Sheila Fajl’s Everybody’s Favorite Hoops in Brushed Gold dangling from my ears....

For years, women have been sacrificing either function or fashion when dressing. It seemed impossible for designers to create pieces that...

According to E. Brannon and L. Divita (2015, 91), a fashion count is “a method for researching fashion change that consists of finding a...

Everything old is new again! Whether you are excited for this must-have shoe trend or still experiencing deja vu from 2007, mules have...

Even when the Dawgs are on the road to Knoxville to (hopefully) beat the Tennessee Vols, Saturdays in Athens are still the best. This...

As headlines often mention the “retail apocalypse” in today’s market, it is necessary to argue that retail is not dying—but it certainly...

Wednesday afternoons are more exciting when spent with the team from Curtsy UGA. Curtsy’s Instagram Manager, Kelly, and I had a rad time...

Most college students struggle with getting out of bed each morning to attend class. However, going to class is quite fun when learning...

Designers are often looking for unique details to diversify their garments, as a way to set them selves apart. One detail—ruffles—have...

Having designer taste in clothing and being on a college budget can be a difficult combination. However, the Curtsy app has alleviated...

Do you consider yourself a fashionable individual or can you not even remember the last time you stepped foot in a department store? No...

After spending the summer as the National Retail Federation‘s Communication Intern, I am now officially a retail advocate. I truly...

Although this pattern makes me feel somewhat like the tablecloth at a picnic in the park, I am loving summer’s hottest print— gingham....