By Kristie Bartlett

OK, you’ve been back at school for a month or so and you’ve gotten a handle on your classes, your roommate sitch, etc. Now that you’ve settled into college life, it’s time to turn your attention to looking hot with some of the coolest clothes and accessories around.

WOMEN’S FASHION

DL1961 Colored Denim

Forget the back to school blues, DL1961 will make sure you stand out in style this semester with can’t-be-ignored colored. Offered in a rainbow of hues, DL’s new styles will inject your boring basic blues with bright vibrant colors and pretty pastels.  DL1961 Premium Denim is created with revolutionary XFIT LYCRA®, a four-way stretch fabric with 360 degrees of movement that never sags, bags or stretches out ~ meaning you will look perfect during class and during extracurricular activities!  DL 1961 premium denim ranges in price from $128 – $168 and is available online at www.dl1961.com.

Chelsea Flower

This semester is the perfect time to create your signature look ~ and Chelsea Flower has stylish options that will keep your bffs envious and make it hard for the boys to pay attention to the professor! The collection retails for $150 – $500 and is available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Intermix and Barney’s.

Cult of Individuality

No need to be late looking for something to wear. Turn to classic denim and cords from Cult of Individuality and you will always be on time. With the season’s hottest looks and amazing prices, Cult of Individuality keeps your closet full and your bank account available for something other than ramen noodles. Prices start at $78 and the collection is available at www.cultofindividuality.com.

MEN’S FASHION

DL1961 Premium Denim

A long day running from class to class can really take a toll on your style.  You start off the day looking clean and crisp and by the end of the day, your jeans are sagging so low you look like you might have had an accident.  DL1961 Premium Denim’s premier men’s collection is created with revolutionary XFIT LYRCRA which provides 360 degrees of movement, actually moves and stretches with your body ~ but never loses its shape.  Now that’s jean-ius!  DL1961 Premium Denim men’s collection retails for $168-$178 at high-end denim retailers nationwide including National Jean Company and Post Blue Jeans and online at www.DL1961.com.

UNTUCKit

From study hall to frat house and everything in between, you don’t always have time to go back to your dorm room and change.  Now with UNTUCKit, the first line of button down shirts designed to be worn un-tucked, you have the ultimate go-to shirt that looks cool, casual and comfy for any occasion.  And now that you’re doing your own laundry…who really has time to wash more than one shirt anyway?

The UNTUCKit collection retails from $79 to $129 exclusively at www.Untuckit.com.

Cult of Individuality

You’ve never been much for organized sports and activities ~ you’re way too much of an individual.  Now it’s time to show off your individuality with the Cult…of Individuality denim, that is.  With premium Japanese denim, you can start with a raw style and break it in your own way, or choose the pre-made progression 9 month or 18 month styles (which replicate wear/tear after 9 or 18 months).  Either way, the look is all your own.  Cult of Individuality retails from $135-$185 and is available online at www.CultofIndividuality.com and at denim specialty retailers nationwide including Atrium.

MEN’S/WOMEN’S FASHION

Sportiqe Apparel

Show off your school spirit in sporty collegiate style with Sportiqe Apparel’s collection of vintage-inspired sweaters, zip-ups and jackets, which are all sure to put you in a school daze.  From comfy letterman inspired jackets and sweaters to Tshirts that flaunt your school spirit, Sportiqe Apparel offers the most stylish apparel that will be sure to get your game on this semester.  The Sportiqe Apparel collection starts at $27 and is available for purchase at college book stores, Bloomingdale’s and online at www.SportiqeBoutiqe.com.