Category Archives: College And Internships

10 Things To Do Besides Partying In College

10 Things To Do Besides Partying In College // eyelinerwings&prettythings

Okay, sure, going out is fun. Who doesn’t like getting all dressed up and dancing and all that? No one. But, truthfully, sometimes you need those low-key and laidback weekends. I promise there are lots of things to do besides partying in college!

Here are some ideas of things to do in college for when you don’t feel like going out. For when sweatpants are more appealing than stilettos and Netflix is more appealing than a night out, here are 10 things to do with friends instead of going out on the weekends…

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12 Things Having A NYC Fashion Internship Taught Me

12 Things Having A NYC Fashion Internship Taught Me // Eyeliner Wings & Pretty Things

I am incredibly sad that my first real NYC internship has come to an end. I interned at HauteSpotter (previously known as HauteTalk) and I absolutely loved it. NYC fashion internships seem super glamorous but tough, but let me give you some ~real insight~on them.

Here’s a little bit more about my NYC fashion internship experience and the things I learned!

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College 101: How to Choose A Major

How To Choose A Major // eyelinerwingsandprettythings

Let me start with this: I’m not you, I’m not a counselor, I’m not some sort of godly figure (although I like to pretend to be), but I am a girl who was lost about choosing a major but now has chosen one she loves and will be happily graduating with it. I’m a girl who found her major through some kind of internal revelation and a lot of thought.

You know those people who just know what they want to be from the time they’re a kid? Or have their entire career planned out already? Yeah, I wasn’t always one of those people. Most of us aren’t. It took some serious changes and deliberation to get to the point I’m at today.

Choosing a major isn’t easy. In a way, you’re deciding on the path your life will be taking. You’re picking a category or vague outline of potential careers. It’s scary. It’s okay to be Undecided, most people are, but once you reach the end of Sophomore year it’s time to choose or risk being behind.

Here’s some advice on how to choose a major and how I chose my major. I hope it helps you decide!

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12 Things You’ll Forget to Pack For College

12 Things You'll Forget to Pack For College // eyelinerwingsandprettythings #CollegeChecklist
As if there’s not enough lists of things to pack for college, am I right? This list is a unique one. There’s no shower caddy or Twin XL sheets common sense business on here–no, these are the weird things you’ll forget to pack for college. These are things you haven’t even thought of (probably).

These are mostly things that I did not realize I needed until the second half of freshman year–hopefully this list can help you get these key items beforehand. Don’t forget to back these things you’ll forget to pack for college!

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