Office Hours with College Fashionista

We sat down with Stylist and Costume Designer, Kemal Harris to chat about dressing her character on House of Cards, the difference between costume design and styling and how physical her job truly is. Listen up to this episode of #CFofficehours!

Garance Doré is a jack of all trades if we’ve ever met one. Influenced by her mother’s ‘80s outfits and punk rock, chasing what makes her happy is the secret to her success. Doré started as a freelance fashion illustrator, which led to the creation of her blog when she began adding her own text and growing her community. She continued pursuing her artistic inclinations, thus becoming a pioneer in fashion blogging. Listen up for her sage and inspiring words about finding your true calling on this episode of #CFofficehours.

Danielle Bernstein is the powerhouse behind the popular blog and Instagram account WeWoreWhat, co-founder of Body Bauble and the owner of everyone’s dream wardrobe. We caught up with her for this episode of #CFofficehours to chat college, being a New Yorker and to end the dispute between stilettos and sneakers. From spending her freshman year at the University of Wisconsin Madison to sitting front row at TommyxGigi this past NYFW she is no stranger to success, pressure or being in the limelight - Bernstein shares career advice, Instagram editing tips and memories in this latest episode, listen up!

Katie Sturino is the creator of The 12ish Style, “momager” to @toastmeetsworld and founder of the fashion PR agency, Tinder PR. We caught up with her for this episode of #CFofficehours to chat about the pressures of being an entrepreneur, fashion collaborations with dogs and the trials and tribulations of starting a brand. From interning at Chanel to launching her own company, she is no stranger to starting from the bottom—but, as Sturino says, “It’s all luxury here.” Listen to her secrets to success on this latest episode!

Rebecca Minkoff is the Creative Director and Co-Founder at Rebecca Minkoff, an industry leader and an overall inspiration to all of us at CollegeFashionista. Rebecca Minkoff is a lifestyle brand that is known for their boho-chic handbags, jewelry and dresses. Minkoff took a non-traditional route and entered the work force right after graduating high school. She used knowledge and skills that she acquired while attending a performing arts high school to design her first big hit, the ‘Morning After Bag’ that launched her career as a designer. Catch up with Minkoff as we discuss interning in NYC, sneaking into dorms and helping women become more fearless. Listen to her story on this latest episode of #CFofficehours.

Tyler Haney is the CEO of Outdoor Voices, she holds a spot on the Forbes 2016 30 Under 30 list and she’s an absolute delight! We sat down with Haney to discuss her childhood in Colorado, her career path since graduating high school and what traits make a good leader. Catch up with Haney and her brand by searching the hashtag #DoingThings and find out how you can become apart of the movement! Listen to her story on this latest episode of #CFofficehours!

Aya Kanai is the Executive Fashion Director at Cosmo and Seventeen Magazine, a former puppeteer master and a current judge on Project Runway Junior. She launched her career by starting at the bottom as a closet assistant for the original Teen Vogue crew and has proven to us that hard work really does pay off. Aya is an overall inspiration to the entire CollegeFashionista community and we are thrilled we got to sit down with her and hear her story on #CFofficehours. Listen to her exclusive advice on this latest episode!

Connie Wang is the Fashion Features Director at Refinery29, an avid thrift shopper and a fan-girl when it comes to DIY goo videos on YouTube. Only a few short months ago, Connie was traveling the world for a 4-week long sabbatical throughout Southeast Asia, and of course, she gave us fashion envy every step of the way. Now that her trip is over, Connie is back in the swing of her hectic yet enviable lifestyle, and we got the chance to sit down and chat with her. Listen to her story and exclusive advice on this latest episode of #CFofficehours.

Fashion designer, Misha Noono has won us over with her #DaytoPlay design aesthetic, resulting in looks that are perfect for Fashionistas on the go, much like Nonoo herself. With her innovative designs and use of social media, Nonoo is taking the fashion world by storm. Listen to her story and exclusive advice on this latest episode of #CFofficehours!

What if your day-to-day job was literally to watch (work, coordinate and manage) what happens live with Andy Cohen? Daryn Carp is Andy's assistant and so much more! She chats with Amy this week on #CFofficehours about what it’s like working in entertainment, how best to cement and grow your brand, and the strange fan mail for Andy.

Iskra Lawrence is one model who is definitely a model of class, brains and beauty. One of the most successful models today, Iskra Lawrence joins #CFofficehours this week. We discuss getting let go from her first modeling agency (which turned out to be the best thing to happen to her), her Aerie Role Model position and the importance of self care and self love.

When one of the busiest people out there is talking about the revolutionizing importance of sleep, it's hard not to take note. Among her many accomplishments and roles, Arianna Huffington has penned a new book, The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life One Night at a Time. Listen as we chat about this must-read book, the impact it has had on her successful career and her findings on something we all love – sleep. Check it out on this episode of #CFofficehours.

Calling all aspiring media moguls (and who isn't, right?)! Want to make a name for yourself in the fashion industry and change the media landscape? Then this is a can't miss episode of #CFofficehours. Co-founders of Clique Media Group (WhoWhatWear, My Domaine and Byrdie Beauty and Obsessee, just to name a few of their entities) and pioneers of the digital media world, Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power, join Amy to discuss their careers and new book, "The Career Code." Get inspired to get out there and disrupt (in the best way possible) the media landscape!

Writing, travel and style? Is there any other better trifecta—especially when it comes to a job? Bringing a smart young face to the new role of Style Editor at Condé Nast Traveler, Jayna Maleri joins Amy this week. They cover everything from the next "it" city to what it’s like day in and day out at Condé Nast. #CFofficehours

Not all New York Editors are created the same. Case and point? Elaine Welteroth has a unique point of view that mixes style, beauty, fitness and that "cool" factor that she not only shares in her stories, but also on her enviable personal Instagram account. Teen Vogue’s Beauty and Health editor Elaine Welteroth sits down with Amy on this episode of #CFofficehours to chat about the difference between a Glamour girl and Teen Vogue babe, plus the newest trends from Fashion Month.