A Vogue Trump Card →  May 24, 2013

Ivanka Trump is arguably the most successful woman to have ever graduated from the Wharton School. Graduating Cum Laude in 2004, this 31-year-old does it all as an international businesswoman (Executive VP of Development and Acquisitions at The Trump Organization), book author (check out her autobiography, The Trump Card, Playing to Win in Work and [...]

Style Crush: Kerry Washington →  May 22, 2013

On ABC’s hit primetime drama “Scandal“, Kerry Washington plays Olivia Pope, a crisis manager within her own consulting firm. While Olivia often fixes many of the messy political problems in the White House, there is one thing she doesn’t need to fix: her personal style. For her great outfits both on screen and off, this [...]

New Music: The Great Gatsby Soundtrack →  May 20, 2013

We are so impressed by what is sure to be the movie event of the summer: Baz Luhrman’s star studded adaption of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic The Great Gatsby. Even more exciting, though, is the movie’s soundtrack. With a wide variety of musicians from Florence + the Machine, Fergie, Lana Del Rey and the Queen Bee herself, Beyonce [...]

Makeup That Makes You Shine: Aura by Swarovski →  May 17, 2013

We all know and love Swarovski Crystal as the go-to designer of beautifully adorned jewelry and fashion. But now, with a premiere exclusive to HSN, Swarvoski is debuting Aura by Swarovski, a limited edition make-up and fragrance collection.  With prices ranging from $25 for most lipsticks to a steeper $90 for fragrances, the collection is a [...]

IOTW: The Studded Clutch →  May 15, 2013

It’s your long awaited date night and everything is planned to a T: the perfect dress, perfect shoes, perfect hair, perfect (well..pretty perfect) date. What could possibly be missing? The perfect clutch! Summer nights are perfect for that date you’ve been putting off due to exams and moving out. The item of this week is [...]

The TALK: To Fur or Not to Fur? →  May 13, 2013

In the early twentieth century, owning and wearing fur was a clear sign of status. However, the politics of the 1960’s brought a changed perspective, and by the 80’s, people around the world had become concerned with the ethical treatment of animals. PETA was founded in 1980, organized around protecting animals and making statements against [...]

Choosing The Right Gym Shoe (It’s WAY More Important Than You Think!) →  May 10, 2013

Summertime is upon us. Those of you who have hibernated all semester (i.e. have neglected Pottruck in favor of just about every other activity, and maybe stopped in once or twice to get a smoothie) have some catching up to do. While you may be scrambling to pick up the hottest new pair of Nikes [...]

Indochino’s Philly Adventure: A Fashion Event for the Well-Dressed, Price-Savvy Men of Penn →  May 8, 2013

It’s been said you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have. Indochino, a menswear e-retailer founded in 2007, takes that to the next level.  They take it upon themselves to ensure that every male is dressed the best he can be, for whatever job or occasion he may have…that means [...]

“You are What You Wear”: The Psychology of Fashion →  May 7, 2013

It’s safe to say that most people disregarded the cliché “you are what you eat” once they realized they weren’t actually turning into french fries or Caesar salads. While this saying is true in a broader sense (you’re healthier when you eat healthy foods, etc.), clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner has a new slogan for the [...]

Neckwear: Collar Pins, Ties, and Cravats →  May 5, 2013

The classic suit and tie look has been ubiquitous for decades upon decades in the world of men’s fashion. However, the cravat historically precedes the necktie but has not enjoyed the same popularity the necktie has recently. In fact, it’s more likely to find someone wearing a more modern interpretation of neckwear: the collar pin. [...]