Back to School Fashion: I heart Ronson & JC Penny

Summer is almost over and Fashionwithfifi.com has the latest scoop on affordable fashions that'll have both your dormmates and classmates green with envy this Fall semester. With that said, I introduce to you "I heart Ronson's" new fall collection at JC Penny. This collection consists of several pieces, fitting for every style, that can easily be mixed and matched. And did we mention that they're all affordable, so you won't have to worry about breaking into your back to school bank just yet!

5 Tips on How to Save Money on College Textbooks

They say a mind is a terrible thing to waste and so is money. Don't get suckered into purchasing textbooks at your school's bookstore. You'll find that they're usually more expensive. Here are my tips to saving chunk change this semester:

1. Think Smarter Not Harder
You've heard of Half.com and amazon, but I've found the absolute CHEAPEST PLACE ON EARTH TO PURCHASE YOUR TEXTBOOK; CourseSmart.com! Most professors use CourseSmart. CourseSmart offers all type of textbooks - even older editions. Their prices are lower than Half.com, Ebay, Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. Right now, you'll save 50% on your class textbooks at coursesmart.com. And did I mention that you'll have your book faster than you can blink?! Here's how; you're actually purchasing an ebook (online PDF file). You can log on to your account and read your book. That means you can use your phone to read your textbook which makes life soo convenient! Who wants to carry around 5 lbs of Statistics? You can opt to print out a physical copy or view your textbook online. CourseSmart offers a 14 day return policy - how great is that for an online textbook?! Other features includes educational tools that'll help you understand the context and study better. You can print out copies of the chapters or chapter reviews for your friends and classmates as well (to help save them money).

2. Borrow a Book From the Professor
At most major universities, professors are given spare copies of the assigned textbook (usually to hand out to their TA's or students). If your textbook won't be delivered in time for your first test or if you just don't have money to purchase one, ask your professor if he/ she has a spare textbook that you can borrow for this semester.

3. Borrow a Book From the College
Just like what was mentioned above, most major universities offer books on standby to individual colleges so that students can borrow for the semester. Oftentimes, books are limited and given on a first come first serve bases and must be returned back to the college prior to taking your finals. Another option the school may offer is having a textbook on standby, available for you to read only at your school's library for a specified period of time. Contact your school's Student Activity Office to inquire if they offer either program.

4. Go Half & Half
Simply put; find a study partner and split the cost of the textbook half and half. The only down side to this is sharing a book but you two can work out the scheduling.

5. Shop Around the Local Schools' or Community College's Bookstore
Go to a local school's bookstore and compare prices. Usually schools that are closer in proximity offer similar textbooks at competitive prices which will work out for you most times.


Remember to use your school's bookstore as your last resort and make CourseSmart your first. Good luck this semester!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"
Suzanna

Shoe Of The Week- Michael Antonio: Maiya Bootie

Michael Antonio Maiya is a bootie of a different stripe. Its toe-to-shaft cutouts create a fierce effect, and its slim heel adds to the allure. Slipping into this style is easy thanks to its rear zipper. The Michael Antonio Maiya is a very confident shoe that boasts a six inch shaft height from the arch. The top opening is an amazing 10 inches in circumference so it is a really comfortable shoe. The 4 1/2 ' heel works well with the 1/2 inch platform to complete the confident approach angle. This shoe is super fierce, but it is also super affordable. It's a reasonable $55.95 at Endless.com. Free over night shipping is available on for this item at Endless. Take advantage of their "Back To School" offer and receive a $20 Markdown if you add $100 to your cart, just search Offer Code: BTS2009. There are 4 other colors to choose from. They are: Grey, Red, Cognac, and Navy.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Willie D

Beauty Solutions: Back To School Beauty

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Willie D

Cheap Chica's Back to School Looks

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Willie D

Beauty Solutions: Urban Decay's Blow Lip Plumper

With today said to be the hottest day of the year, it's only right to keep your lips as cool, protected and full as possible. Ice cream, lemonade, and treatment may do tricks for your lips. However, if you want the appearance of fuller lips and prefer a cool numbing sensation rather than the biting burn of most plumpers, you've gotta try Urban Decay's Blow Lip Plumper.


Grab your mirrors, ladies. Blow's high-tech formula works beneath the skin to plump lips. Urban Decay will do anything to keep you away from a nasty injection! The pretty, glossy shine gives an extra kick to your plumping, while the deliciously masochistic numbing sensation lets you know it’s working.

How’s Blow different than other plumpers out there? Most lip plumpers work on the surface of the skin to irritate lips, causing swelling and a burning sensation. Blow works below the surface, and gives you a numbing sensation. Take that stingy lip plumpers!

Speaking of Urban Decay, from now on to August 20, 2009 you'll get to enjoy 30% off at Urbandecay.com. Enter FNFF1 at checkout to redeem the coupon code. This will be a great time to stock up on your back to school cosmetics!

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

- Suzanna