It’s easy to see the fashion runways and think, “If I want to be fashionable, I need to have a lot of money.” But I believe that everyday fashionable people exist because they use high fashion as inspiration, not necessity. Designers always say that they create for the common woman, and they do. Without buying expensive clothing, you can take cues from more expensive designs in your daily wear. Money doesn’t determine style, so here are some timeless design houses that may conjure up a little fashion stimulation in your heart.

Have you ever met Nika Meyers? If not, let me tell you a thing or two about one of the most genuinely fashionable and kind girls on campus. You don’t have to go far to find people with individual and inspiring style.

Dear Mount Holyoke, This is my first fashion article for the Mount Holyoke News, ever. Instead of telling you what’s in or out, trashy or classy, I thought maybe I could tell you a little inspirational tale about fashion. I took last semester off on medical leave, staying on bed-rest for several months.