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Keila is a fashion and beauty staff writer for Mochi, and a freshman at Yale University. When she's not sewing, designing, or perusing style.com, you might find her building robots or doing something equally nerdy -- pretty fitting for a future engineer. Her favorite things include picnics, dresses with pockets, and nice pens.
E-mail the author at keila@mochimag.com.

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Featured, Features, Travel, summer »

June 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
Budget Travel: Summer Trip Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

This summer, take a trip with your friends that doesn’t require a lot of planning or extra money. Try some of these ideas for quick and easy excursions.

Beauty, College »

April 4, 2010 | No Comments
Get Ready in Five, 15 or 30 Minutes

We’ve all had one of those mornings—maybe you overslept for an 8 a.m. class, forgot about an important assignment due that day or are rushing to work after a long night. To help you get out the door sooner, we’ve got some easy tips to trim your beauty routine. Whether you’ve got five, 15 or 30 minutes, here are some ways to quickly get yourself ready for the day ahead.
Streamline your routine
Even on more leisurely days, it always helps to choose and set …

College, Fashion »

April 4, 2010 | No Comments
Campus Dress Code: Clothes for Every Occasion

In college, you’re not just a student—you’re a businesswoman, a leader, an academic, a social butterfly. We found appropriate outfits for each occasion, so you can focus on showing off your personality, no matter where you are.
Situation: Meeting with a professor
Hopefully your interaction with instructors won’t be limited to a lecture hall. Maybe you’re meeting up to discuss a research proposal, exam or interesting idea from class, butthey are still your professors outside of class. Show that you respect their time and position by looking put-together.
You don’t need to dress …

College, Fashion »

April 4, 2010 | No Comments
Climate Change: Moving Across the Country for School

Maybe you’ve never seen snow before and will be spending the next four years at a college in the Northeast. Perhaps you expect sub-zero temperatures in December, but are headed to a college in California or Georgia. Before you head off to your new second home, make sure you pack some key items to help you adjust to your new climate.

College, Fashion »

April 4, 2010 | No Comments

Fitting a whole year’s worth of clothes and accessories into a dorm room can be a challenge,especially when you share the space with other people. These tested tips will help you maximize storage space and minimize roommate conflicts.

Minimize clutter with containers

Vertical storage drawers are great for keeping makeup, jewelry and small items organized. Place them on top of dressers or desks to use your space efficiently.
Plastic tubs that fit underneath your bed are perfect for storing seasonal clothes that you don’t need to access often.
Drawer dividers are a great …

Body, Fashion, Winter »

January 11, 2010 | No Comments
Fashion Quick Fixes: Small Chests, Dress Codes and More

How to flatter a petite frame, clothes for a conservative dress code, colors to complement skin tone.

Beauty, Features, Green »

August 25, 2009 | 1 Comment
Are Mineral Makeup Products Worth It?

Mineral makeup is a trend sweeping the beauty industry in natural food stores and drugstores alike. These formulations are marketed as being more “natural” and skin-friendly, but do they live up to the hype?

Fashion, Green »

August 15, 2009 | 1 Comment

Stay fashionable and green this summer by creating new clothes from what you already have!

Fashion, Winter »

January 13, 2009 | No Comments

At vintage stores, the overflowing racks of clothing and the smell of mothballs can be overwhelming. Mochi’s here to help you with the hunt for the hidden deals and vintage styles.

Fashion, Winter »

January 12, 2009 | No Comments

As the weather gets colder, it’s time to toughen up. Make these bad girl accessories yourself to add some kick to your winter wardrobe.