Just like that—the first cool morning, a random falling leaf, a sweater at night—summer comes to its inevitable close. The end of August is synonymous with the end of summer vacation. Time to hang up that favorite sundress and trade that overstuffed beach bag for a sturdy backpack. The new school year awaits!
Heading back to campus is exciting! Diving into coursework, decorating your dorm, and reconnecting with friends. College isn’t only about the degree you’re working toward; it’s about making friends. The kind of friends who become your second family. Roommates, suitemates, sorority sisters—no matter who they may be, friends are the heart of the college experience.
Friends are your support system. They’re the ones who empathize with the myriad
demands and pressures of college life. Those of us who made it through know how hard it was—not just deadlines, papers or projects, but worries about the future. College is hard, but you can do it! That’s why friends are critical. Whether a sorority is your jam, or you prefer a smaller circle of tight-knit “sisters,” the point is to find your tribe and love them hard. Loving others begins with loving yourself. Know in your heart that you are smart, beautiful, compassionate and capable of accomplishing your dreams! When you believe this, you can help others believe it, too.
Sorority Inspired Fashion Tips to Start the Semester
Friends are the first item on your back-to-school list of essentials, but now it’s time to talk about campus style. You don’t really have to hang up that perfect sundress! Early autumn is all about layering! Pair it with a classic oversized denim jacket or cardigan. Showing your school spirit is important, so college hoodies with your school or sorority logo are eternally popular on campus, and can be worn with anything.
Campus fashion is a hotbed for fresh styles that resonate globally. We at John Wind embrace sustainability and ethical consumerism when it comes to fashion. Avoid poor quality “fast fashion,” and spend the little time and money you have as a college student mining thrift stores, flea markets or vintage clothing shops. Afterall, our jewelry has its origins in these special places where treasures you never knew you needed or wanted await you. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: nothing is more fashionable than you being you!
Grace Kelly with Edginess
You don’t have to be in a sorority to love the pieces in our Sorority Gal Collection.
Originally inspired by Grace Kelly in Alfred Hitchcock’s, Rear Window, our Sorority Gal Cotton Pearl Initial Bracelet is the perfect example of edgy elegance.
This signature piece, featured on Oprah’s O List, is one of our best-selling designs, and only when you have it on your wrist, can you truly appreciate why. The craftsmanship and weight of the chunky brass chain, combined with the delicate simplicity of the single initial charm and cotton pearl, makes this bracelet the most versatile piece in your campus wardrobe. Wear it with that hoodie or dress it up for the cocktail party fundraiser for your sorority.
The bold, edgy elegance of the Sorority Gal Cotton Pearl Initial Bracelet comes in gold, silver or two-tone. With its nod to the origins of 1950’s sisterhood sorority days, this bracelet is the perfect monogrammed gift to get for yourself, or a symbolic friendship bracelet to seal that special bond between you and your bestie, or better yet—one for everyone in the tribe!
As you peruse the Sorority Gal Collection, you will see that the Sorority Gal Cotton Pearl Initial Necklace is the perfect layering piece and wardrobe staple. Again, the contrast of delicate and durable is at play here with the large initial coin on the fine chain. Wear this piece with multiple necklaces which is currently popular on college campuses, or as a stand-alone compliment to any outfit. The hand-pressed initial coin is the focal point of this classic necklace. Both the necklace and the bracelet can be ordered with or without the statement cotton pearl ball.
Sisterhood, Style and Success
Sororities are rooted in a deep tradition of friendship, philanthropy, and personal growth. They empower women to find their voice, take initiative, and confidently pursue their goals. Taking part in collective action is a great way to realize our individual strength. At John Wind, we create classic, personalized jewelry designed to complement your unique style and beauty. Nothing is more tailored to your style than jewelry you design yourself, so head over to our custom jewelry page to design a Custom Charm Bracelet with everything near and dear to you including a charm stamped with the Greek letters of your sorority. This bracelet can be a bridge between your past and future—the things you’ve always loved (hearts, candy, ballet) and the things that matter more right now (a sneaker for athletics, mountains for your love of hiking, or red lipstick because you are a
Swiftie!). There are more than enough unique charms to choose from to ensure that your personality shines through.
Closing Thoughts
As summer ends, we hope you can embrace the new beginnings of this school year with the same energy and excitement you felt when summer began. College, like summer, goes by in the blink of an eye, but the friends you make will last you a lifetime.
Wishing you a healthy, happy and productive year!
