Everyone has problems @Cornell

It was only a matter of time... it started with whitegirlproblems, then sororitygirlproblems, then Cornell welcomed #cornellgirlproblems earlier this semester (see my earlier cic post) to express all the problems us classy sorostitutes face daily in Ithaca.  
Since then, some more Cornell problems have been added.
#CornellGuyProblems (I'm just a typical guy at Cornell...I study in Mann, eat at CTB, and drink at JOs...basically, I'm normal.) 
#CornellSratStar (Because real Cornell Srat Stars can't stand that other bitch's grammar.)
This could get interesting....

Looks like, Cornellguyproblems and Cornellgirlproblems may have hooked up??

Now its sratstar's turn @cornellguyproblems. 

And #dartmouthgirlproblems has started some drama? (please note - created after cornellgirlproblems)

Really? #harshreality

Can't forget #ivygirlproblems or #ivykidproblems, and better yet #postgradproblems.  Another Cornell favorite #Note2Cornell.
It never ends. Is it bad that I can relate to so many of the Cornell tweets? Keep the tweets coming, please keep me occupied when I decide to go to class.  Can't wait to see what crnellgrlprblms I face – Trillium better have egg whites tomorrow. 

Spotted at Cornell - Kaseflex

I am a huge supporter of entrepreneurs and someday hope to take the plunge. I am always hearing about awesome things students are working on and have decided to start sharing them. I mean what's classier than getting rich on a sweet, creative and innovative ideas while having the guts and passion to make it a reality. Pretty hot and classy. Welcome Kaseflex.

http://kaseflex.com/

I heard about the development of this new product a few weeks ago on campus from the elabs. Kaseflex are conductive pads that allow users to type on touchscreen devices while wearing gloves. Attached to the fingertip of a glove, one small KF Tip enables electric charge to flow from one's bare finger to the screen.

"Kaseflex is a company started by Wendy Cai and Mathew Sevin at Cornell University. Our hope is to make everyone's winter seasons a little more enjoyable. With the touchscreen technology becoming immensely popular, it is essential to keep your hands warm while typing on the go. For some of you this means no more having to take off your gloves while on the ski lift. For others it means you can finally throw away that pair of touchscreen-friendly gloves which forgo comfort, style, and warmth. Kaseflex offers the best solution to make your gloves touchscreen friendly. Our signature tips allow you type while wearing your gloves. Enjoy."

Here is a quick video demonstration of the Kaseflex Tips


The tips are only pre-order right now, but will be available in stores soon. The pre-order price is only $7.99 and will sell retail for $9.99. I am excited to see where this product goes and Go Big Red Entrepreneurs! I think this product could be a hit in the colder parts, especially with students, skiers, and snowboarders.

Paper Bag Waist

I love this look and I am seeing more and more girls wearing it on campus. Girls are wearing them casually to class and I have seen some girls rocking it under professional suits.  Very versatile, I am nervous to order a pair, but I think I am going to go for it.  These are by Vila at Asos for  $62.76 (can you say strategic pricing much). 

Spotted at Cornell: Jean Skirts

Summer has finally arrived in Ithaca(or so we think, I mean it is May, you would finally hope so, but it did snow Sunday) and with it has brought summer fashion to campus. Lot's the girls are rocking the J.Crew Chinos, with cute leather belts, t-strap sandals, cardigans; simple, preppy and classic. I resort to this most days, but I love it. So beside the typical shorts and a cute shirt comes the wide variety of sun dresses, beach dresses, rompers, cropped pants, sperry's, etc. You get the picture, but even among all these fashions the worst crime of all is the jean skirt. I do not know what makes girls think that jean skirts still look good when you are 20. Sure, they are adorable and cute when you are 13, but please retire the jean skirts!

Spotted at Cornell: Males and umbrellas

Last night in my anthropology class discussion we were talking about gender roles in the sense of what men expect of women and women of men. Basically things we expect of the other gender. Everyone went around the table and said things like holding the door open, cooking, cleaning, fixing things, etc. You get the point. We were trying to define a "real" man. Well my turn came and my response was "it crosses gender lines when males use umbrellas. It has been raining a lot in Cornell and so there has been a plethora of boys carrying umbrellas while I trek past them in my raincoat and boots. This has been bothering me for awhile now, in my stubborn mind, why do guys need umbrellas? Girls need/use umbrellas. Of course, I was laughed at and ridiculed by giving this answer. There were also umbrella carrying boys in my discussion. I did not care because in the preceding comments I had convinced the class that it is unusual, dainty, childish and feminine to carry an umbrella. I won. I want to see guys hardcore into their boots and rain jackets...not umbrellas.

Oversized glasses anyone?

Is this trend here to stay? Are people wearing real or fake glasses? I personally have not decided how I feel about the over-sized glasses trend. Everyday I am seeing more and more people at Cornell with over-seized glasses, when I visited Yale in the beginning of February everyone had over-sized glasses. I always want to ask them if they are wearing glasses because they need glasses or if they are doing it because of this trend. Some people are really able to pull this look off and others not so much. It really depends on the structure of your face and also your overall style. It is too trendy to wear them just with certain outfits to look fashion forward. I think if you are looking for a pair of over-sized glasses you need to go in the middle ground, avoid the super over-sized most people just look silly in these. Keep in mind some boys mentions to me that they are unflattering because it makes it harder to see a girls face. Basically, my advice is have fun with this, look super cute nerdy for a day or two. Find a cute pair at the right price, and try it out! Plus, if it doesn't work out, you always have a staple item for a nerdy Halloween or mixer outfit!

April showers bring Burberry Taffeta.

Let's face it, it rains a lot during April and especially in Ithaca because there is a permanent gray sky majority of the time. So to prepare for this spring, I have made the executive decision a new raincoat is needed. A cute one, my Marmot is very functional, but lacks in the cute category. It is good for a run or spring hike, not going to class. I am looking for a fun, cute, good price and functional raincoat for this spring.

My friend M was talking about the Burberry raincoat her mom is getting her in NYC this week, basically my dream raincoat. I am not sure what one she is getting, but I can't wait to see it. I found this taffeta one that I fell in love with; so gorgeous and Burberry! Plus most girls on campus seem to go for the longer or quilted Burberry so M's will be different. I love the taffeta raincoats! Can't wait to see hers.


$695.00....hmmm someday?


More realistic is this American Apparel take on a Burberry's Taffeta raincoat. I love the green and the drawstring.


$85.00


Ahhh the joys of living in Ithaca, at least I can get a new raincoat out of it
-- "Ithaca is Gorges!"

Sorry, I'm a Fashionista

This article appeared in the Cornell Daily Sun today. I loved it, I could not stop laughing. The best part was about the spandex and Uggs. For a guy, I was impressed with his point of view of girls in spandex and Uggs. We are all guilty of this, but who cares, we are still all classy colleges girls anyways, right?

"You know what I really hate though are leggings. Leggings are the worst. Because girls just go out to class in leggings. What’s up with that? And Uggs? Seriously, you’re going to wear Uggs? More like, “Ughs.” Man, have you even opened a copy of Vogue in the past 10 years? I mean come on, do you think us dudes really appreciate seeing at least 50 percent of your body in tight fitting clothes first thing in the morning on our walk to class? Seriously? You think any man would appreciate having to see that in the harshness of winter in the most boring place in the world on the way to a class that he cares nothing about? Do you think that any man in the world actually wants to see that? Yeah, we’re thinking, “Damn!” But more like, “Damn! That girl has no fashion sense,” which is of course the number one thing I look for in a girl. The last thing I want to see when I’m walking up the steps from the Ivy Room is your butt hanging out. Seriously, that’s just aw ... some."

He made my day, hopefully he reached come of the spandex and ugg faithfuls out there.

Spotted at Cornell: Timberland

Welcome to Timberland, the land of the classic male work boot. The classic male work boot.

Who wears these boots? The obvious stereotypes: construction workers, carpenters, heavy equipment operators, garbage men, lumber jacks oh and Cornell boys. Yes, Cornell boys. These are the boys who walk around thinking they own the big red, frat bros, trust fund babies etc.

Why do they feel the need to wear the most horrendous boots? Especially, since work boots are meant to be worn when you are working. Spoken by a true farmer, "those boots have never seen a day of work in their life." After class, do these boys work on building more pong tables for their frat's party that weekend? Is that why they need construction boots? Why do they wear the laces all undone and scuff their feet as they go to class (when they do)...does it make them unique/cool/attractive? Do they think they actually look cool? Do they think it's in style? I ponder these questions everyday on my way to class. Ahhh someone needs to help theses boys out

Boys, make me a happy sport and let Biggie rock the Timberlands; get your mommy's credit card, order some real boots and stop pretending to be something you are not.