Written by Jessica – UCLA

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) | Photo Credit 

Since I have been studying abroad these past few months, I have been fortunate enough to do some traveling and see some magnificent places. During my travels, I have been inspired not only by the people around me but also by the architecture and surrounding nature.

This got me thinking, there are so many wonderfully beautiful places in our world – why not take some fashion inspiration from them as well? So chose four natural world wonders to use as inspiration for this quiz. Continue on below to find which of the world’s natural wonders best inspires your style.

Just take this fun quiz below to find out what natural world wonder inspires your style! If you take the quiz here on the site, the widget will automatically total up your answers for you. If you print the quiz, total up the letters you got and find which one you selected the most. Once you get your answer, find your letter and corresponding result below for a sample outfit based on your personality type.

Quiz: Which Natural World Wonder Inspires Your Style?

Can’t see the quiz above? Don’t worry, you can also click right here to download/print a copy, then come back here to see your result!

Quiz Results – No peeking!

Below are the results of the quiz. Don’t look if you haven’t taken it yet! I’ve created one outfit for each result to help give you some ideas for what to wear. Enjoy!

Mostly A’s: Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Product Information: Belt, Dress, Bracelet, Braided Bracelet, Bag, Sandals, Earrings

The Aurora Borealis (or the Northern Lights), consists of beautiful colors sweeping across the night sky. To emulate this ethereal phenomenon, I chose this flowy teal maxi dress. Switch out the braided belt it comes with for a navy one to mimic the colors of the night sky. Accessorize with a midnight blue purse, some purple jewelry, and some earrings that are reminiscent of stars. Finally, finish the look with a neutral flat sandal.

Mostly B’s: Grand Canyon

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Product Information: Earrings, Top, Sunglasses, Bracelets, Boots, Shorts, Bracelet

Having been to the Grand Canyon twice, I can attest that the layers of colors that make up the rocks are truly breathtaking. For a look inspired by the Grand Canyon, I wanted to capture the almost tie-dyed, color-blocked look with these shorts. Next, add on a loose-fitting white shirt. Then grab some accessories reminiscent of the Grand Canyon landscape like these ombre earrings, and woven bracelets. Complete the outfit with some classic western boots and aviators.

Mostly C’s: Great Barrier Reef

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Product Information: Shorts, Top, Sandals, Ring, Sunglasses, Earrings

For an outfit inspired by the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef, tuck this coral-colored top into these sea-blue swing shorts. Neutral studded sandals are reminiscent of the sand, while these cute post earrings add a touch of whimsy to the look. Lastly, finish with some round white sunglasses and a pretty turquoise ring.

Mostly D’s: Victoria Falls

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Product Information: Top, Scarf, Pants, Ring, Sandals, Bracelet

To capture the essence of Victoria Falls, I wanted to combine pieces that were serene and soft, but still powerful, like this world wonder. To get this look, start with a white-on-white ensemble made up of a flowy sleeveless tank and some white pants — this combination will give you a long, lean line that is reminiscent of the falls. Next, layer on a scarf that captures water shades. Finally, throw on a bracelet of a similar nature, a silver ring, and some sandals to complete the look.

What do you think?

What was your result? Do you think it matches your personal style well? Which outfit is your favorite? What things inspire your style? Have you ever been to any of these places before? Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!

Posted on on May 6, 2012 / Filed Under: Inspiration / Tags: Clothing, Inspiration, Nature, Outfits, Personality quiz

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Article by Colin P

If you are like many women (and not a few men) in the 21 st century, you regularly are on the hunt for effective antiaging products. Each and every week, there literally are a number of different antiaging products being introduced onto the marketplace. As a result, as you search for antiaging products, it can be a rather confusing and complicated process in many instances.

If you are seeking an effective antiaging product at this point in time, there are a number of factors and pointers that you should keep and bear in mind. First of all, products that contain antioxidants are valuable for their antiaging properties. Therefore as you seek an antiaging product for your own skin care needs, be on the alert for those antiaging products that do contain antioxidants within their makeup.

In addition to looking for antiaging products that contain antioxidants, you need to keep some other facts in mind as you seek antiaging assistance. In this regard, you need to remember that you will need to develop an antiaging regimen if you really want to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. To this end, you will want to obtain a number of different types of effective antiaging products.

You will want to ensure that your regimen includes cleansers that are designed to include antiaging properties. In this regard, you will want to avoid cleansers that dry the skin or that are too harsh.

In addition to cleansers with antiaging properties, obtaining an effective exfoliating product is also in order. If you want to keeps your skin as youthful looking as possible, it is important that you remove accumulated dead skin cells with regularity.

As part of your antiaging, you will want to include a moisturizer. Keeping your skin supple is a vital step in combating the effects of aging. Finally, you can avail yourself of some of the other antiaging products that are available on the market such as toning and firming gels and creams.

By adopting a thorough skin care and maintenance program that you utilize on a daily basis, you will have developed a true antiaging routine. Further, you should start such a routine early in life for the maximum benefit. In the long run, your skin will be far healthier. Additionally, you will be able to better control the look and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through such a regular skin care regimen.

Of course, in the end you need to understand that there is no Fountain of Youth. There are no skin care products that have antiaging qualities that will reverse the sands of time. Rather, the best you can hope for when it comes to the antiaging products that are available on the market today is to reduce some of the appearances that are associated with the aging process. Specifically, and has been mentioned, through a comprehensive antiaging regimen, you will be able to reduce the look of some fine lines and wrinkles.

I have come to the conclusion that the designers at Molo have somehow found a way to glimpse inside a small girl’s mind and then transfer what they see directly onto their clothes. What else can explain this Lilac Kittens top?

Truly a direct transcription of my daughter’s thoughts as I ask her to brush her hair/recite her spellings/put her shoes on. I am in (slightly bemused) admiration. I suppose the key point is, she’d love it. It’s basically what she’d design if she knew how. I’ll take it, and the darn matching leggings, onesie, bib and skirt.

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I love to travel, whether it’s to the next state over or across the ocean. One of the best things about going to a new country is experiencing the unique food, fashion, and pastimes of a different culture. Something many overlook, however, is the music of the region. Each part of the world has its own distinctive sound and rhythm.

In this playlist, I tried to pick songs that incorporate ethnic elements from across the globe so you can feel like you’re halfway across the world while sitting in your dorm room!

You can listen to the songs on the popup player, or click the links below to download or listen to for free on YouTube. Enjoy!

This Week’s Playlist Includes:

• Temple Pressure – Alvin Band – Download – YouTube
• Surprise Hotel – Fool’s Gold – Download – YouTube
• Change of Heart – El Perro del Mar – Download – YouTube
• Marcha – The May Fire – Download
• Sun Hands – Local Natives – Download – YouTube
• Lakeside – BLK JKS – Download – YouTube
• Flood Pt. 1 – The Acorn – Download – YouTube
• O.N.E. – Yeasayer – Download – YouTube
• My Girls – Animal Collective – Download – YouTube
• Diplomat’s Son – Vampire Weekend – Download – YouTube
• Gorgeous Behavior – Marching Band – Download – YouTube
• Loxtep – Annuals – Download – YouTube
• Warm Heart of Africa – The Very Best (ft. Ezra Koenig) – Download – YouTube
• Swing Tree – Discovery – Download – YouTube
• O…Saya – M.I.A. & A.R. Rahman – Download – YouTube
• Stay Close – Delorean – Download – YouTube
• Shark’s Tooth – Archie Bronson Outfit – Download – YouTube
• Sabali – Amadou & Mariam – Download – YouTube

Previous Playlists

• CF Weekend Playlist: Sunny Day Songs
• CF Weekend Playlist: Achy Breaky Heart
• CF Weekend Playlist: Retro Remix
• CF Weekend Playlist: Love Story

What do you think?

Do you listen to world music? What other bands would you add to the playlist? Let me know your thoughts with a comment!

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Tomorrow, June 11th, 2010 is the first day of perhaps the most important sporting event in the world: the FIFA World Cup. Every four years, nations from across the globe compete to be named best on Earth at the world’s most popular sport: football (AKA soccer, here in the US).

Over the past few weeks, I’ve received tons of emails from readers requesting World Cup outfits, and for good reason: it’s not always easy to dress to watch a sporting event while still preserving your sense of style! Fortunately, it’s not impossible either – all it takes is some creativity (and maybe a Youth-sized jersey or two).

Although it would be impossible to create outfits for all the teams, I chose the four teams that I thought would have the largest number of CF reader fans: the US, England, Australia, and Brazil. Without further ado, here are some outfit ideas that will have you supporting your favorite team without sacrificing your sense of style!

United States

Since almost 70% of CF readers are American, Team USA is obviously going to be the favorite around here! And as such, I created two outfits to give you ideas for what to wear while supporting the home team.

USA Outfit 1 – Simple and Comfortable

Product Info: Youth Jersey – WorldSoccerShop.com, Headband – Urban Outfitters, US Flag Clutch – Forzieri (just for fun), USA Flip Flops – Havaianas, Jeans – American Eagle, Blue Bracelet – ASOS, Red Bracelet – Amazon

This look is probably the closest to what I’ll be wearing on Saturday to watch the US vs England game at the House of Blues in Boston with my boyfriend and hundreds of other fans. I already have my US Home jersey (youth size medium, since they don’t make women’s jerseys), and am planning to rock it with skinny jeans and plenty of fun accessories.

The key to making a piece of guy’s clothing (or a young boy’s, in the case of this jersey) work is to pair it with feminine accessories – like some standout bracelets, a fun headband, and/or an interesting clutch. You could also pair it with a feminine piece of clothing – in this case, I went with skinny jeans, but you could just as easily tuck the jersey into a high-waisted skirt or wear it over a mini as well. Finally, I finished this look off with a special edition pair of World Cup Havaianas – too cute to resist.

Outfit 2 – Stylish and Fun

Product Info: Tank – Forever 21, Skirt – Delia’s, USA World Cup Necklace – WorldSoccerShop.com, Cardigan – Debenhams, Chain Purse – Dorothy Perkins, Sandals – Gap, Watch – Toy Watch USA

This look is a little bit less traditional, and a whole lot more fun than the first; it’s perfect for the soccer fan that wouldn’t be caught dead in the same exact jersey as everyone else. It’s also a great look for causal fans that want to create a look from items they already own. (If you’re a fan of the nautical trend, you can probably already create this look from pieces in your closet!)

For this look, I paired a fun lacy skirt from Delia’s with a simple striped tank for a look that screams USA. Next, I added a white cardigan in case it gets chilly, and some nautical chic sandals with a red strap to echo the red in the tank. Finally, I finished this look off with a few choice accessories: a special World Cup watch and necklace and a classic chain strap bag, for a fun outfit that will set you apart from all the other fans.

England

Since England is the third most popular home country among CF readers, it was only fair to make an outfit for our many amazing English readers as well (even though you guys are going down on Saturday… just sayin’).

Product Info: T-Shirt – French Connection, Shorts – Tilly’s, Motorcycle Boots – LorisShoes.com, England Lunch Bag – Debenhams, England World Cup Necklace – Monsoon.co.uk, Earrings – ASOS

This outfit is all about dressing to support your home team without looking like you just walked into a sports shop and bought up whatever t-shirt and scarf they happened to carry. We can do better than that! After all, England is one of the most stylish countries in the world, and a boring outfit would not do it justice.

For this look, I started with a special World Cup tee from French Connection, featuring three lions, a symbol of English soccer. Since the tee is a men’s shirt, it will be a little loose and drapey – perfect for wearing over a cute pair of denim cutoffs. Next, I added motorcycle boots to channel the summer boots trend and keep your feet dry in case of rain. Finally, I tossed in some special accessories: an “England” lunch bag (okay, fine: it’s not a functional purse, but it’s SO cute), a special World Cup necklace complete with football and whistle, and some red flower studs. Just throw this look on and you’ll be ready to hit the pub, or just your friends house, to watch a few games!

Australia

According to our traffic stats, the fourth most popular country for CF readers is, of course, Australia! Although there seems to be less World Cup-specific soccer gear out there for the Socceroos in comparison to the other countries featured here, it’s still possible to dress well AND  look like an Australia supporter with a little effort!

Product Info: Dress – Debenhams, Cardigan – Debenhams, Flats – Payless, “A” Ring – GirlProps, Coin Bracelet – Birdsnest.com.au, I Heart Australia Sack Pack – WorldSoccerShop.com

For the Australian look, I had fewer World Cup-specific accessories to use, so I decided to create a look around the main colors of Australia’s national team: green and gold. A pretty gold dress with a floral print is offset by a kelly green cardigan (if you want to get fancy, you could belt the cardigan over the dress) and a simple pair of woven flats. An adorable I Heart Aussie Soccer backpack matches the cardigan and adds more green to the look, while a charm bracelet featuring Australian coins and an “A” ring will show everyone where your allegiance lies – even if you’re watching the game from your study abroad location in Paris.

Brazil

For the final World Cup outfit, I had to make one for Brazil, one of the most football-crazy countries in the world! In addition, there are tons of Brazilian soccer fans living in the U.S., so this look will work for those fans as well. (But let’s be real – who here isn’t just a little bit of a Brazil fan?)

Product Info: Scarf – WorldSoccerShop.com, Dress – Arden B, Belt – ASOS, Flip Flops – Havaianas, Bracelet – WorldSoccerShop.com, Brazil Messenger Bag – WorldSoccerShop.com, Wedges – Nordstrom

For this look, I wanted to create something fun and outside the norm, so I again focused on the main team colors: for Brazil, it’s all about green, yellow, and blue. A blue body-con dress is flirty and fun; layer a Brazil soccer scarf over it to add interest and keep warm in case the A/C is blasting. Next, add a few unique accessories: I love this Brazil soccer cuff for its fun aesthetic, while the Adidas bag is a soccer classic. Finally, if you’re daring, slip on a pair of comfy (and cute) wedges to add height and make your legs look mile-long. Not a heels girl? Rock the official footwear choice of Brazil: Havaianas, of course!

What do you think?

Are you going to be watching the FIFA World Cup this year? Who’s your favorite team? And what will you be wearing while you cheer your team on? Tell me all about it by leaving a comment below!

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