The Fashion Files: Taraji in Silver and White, Designer Jewelry for Less and More!

A CURIOUS CASE: Taraji P. Henson, who usually kills on the red carpet, was busting out of this minidress last week. Sexy and sassy or a fashion sin? [Go Fug Yourself]

OH NO 'SHE' DIDN'T: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast member Sheree Whitfield -- the one fans love to hate -- debuted her new fashion line, She by Sheree, in her hometown recently. It's not bad... if chinchilla-trimmed bikinis are your thing. [The Fashion Bomb]

JUICY DEAL: If you bought one too many JLo-style Juicy Couture jumpsuits back in the day, here's your chance to set fashion wrongs right. Until May 19, select Juicy Couture stores will give you 20 percent off when you trade in your out-of-style Juicy duds. [StyleHive]

DODGING BULLETS: For those of you who didn't like Rihanna's re-imagined tuxedo getup at the Costume Institute Gala, consider this: She could have been wearing what Madonna wore. [The Cut]

SHOULDER STORY: Michelle Obama laughs in the faces of the conservative "shoulder and arm" police. And we love it! [Red Carpet Fashion Awards]

NEXT: Tyra's Dress, Monica vs. Rihanna and More!

The College Survival Guide

A Fridge
Regardless of whether you have a wonderful sized meal plan, your fridge may come in handy with leftovers or when you feel like stocking it with bottled drinks.

Computer
The convenience of a computer is essential when sending your kids off to college. Forget the hike to the computer lab across campus students need a computer in the comfort of their room. A printer comes in handy as well. Depending on whether your child plans to carry his laptop around campus, you might opt for a desk top since they're lighter on the pockets.

Snacks
You will surely survive with off of a meal plan but it doesn't hurt to stock up on snacks when you don't feel like leaving your dorm room. Bottled water, pop corn, cereal and Ramen noodles are all low budget snacks to stock up on. Just be weary of the freshman 15.

Things from home
Some college students suffer from homesickness the first year. It's best to surround yourself with things like photos of the family, pillows or even stuffed animals. Anything that reminds your child of home.

MP3 Player
With all the stress that comes from school and exams, sometimes it's nice to block out the chaos in your life and even your roommate with music. It's nearly impossible to find students walking to class who aren't jamming to tunes.

Budget
Students who enter college often come in at the ripening age of 18. A great time for credit cards. Parents beware, your child may end up ruining their credit at a young age

Alarm Clock
When you're in college you don't have the luxury of getting awaken by your parents. It's now your responsibility to get to class on time so alarm clocks are a must. But keep your roommate in mind. You shouldn't wake him up ever morning with a blow horn alarm.

Cleaning supplies
Now you don't necessarily need to bring in the rubber gloves, mop and gas mask but it doesn't hurt to bring along Clorox all purpose wipes for spills or dust. Vacuums and brooms come in handy too depending if you have a carpeted dorm.

Bedding
What most parents aren't aware of is that most college beds are twin sized but extra long and require special sheets. When shopping keep your eye open for sheets that clearly state 'extra long' or else your child may come up short.

Shower shoes
You really don't know what some people do in the shower these days. College showers are known to be creeping with germs so spare yourself the fungus and purchase flip flops for the shower. You'll thank us later!

BUDGET BRIDESMAIDS: In honor of wedding season, here are some tips to make sure your wedding doesn't put your bridesmaids in the poorhouse. [Budget Fashionista]

COMPUTER RED: Vivienne Tam's designer HP laptop is no ordinary computer -- it is a must for the connected fashionista. Enter to win one! [Styleist]

LOW COST AND HIGH END: Clothing designers aren't the only ones in the fashion world releasing budget lines these days. High-end jewelry designers are in the mix now, too. Hallelujah! [StyleChile]

THROWIN' SHADE: Celebs like Gabrielle Union are feeling the new Carrera Vintage sunglasses. [Fashion Week Daily]

ZOE OVERLOAD: Red-carpet winner Zoe Saldana is making the magazine cover rounds to promote 'Star Trek.' [Make Fetch Happen]

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