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This weekend had to have been one of the most stressful weekends since I began college four years ago. Not only did I have the usual, huge load of homework to do, I also had to write a review for a bar, work extra hours and interview two people for a story.
I began my monstrous work-load on Thursday and by Saturday morning I was ready for a break down. After working eight hours, I called a timeout. What was I doing? I had been so obsessed with doing schoolwork and with my job that my weekend was almost over.
I don’t know how much everyone else enjoys their weekends, but let me put it to you this way: if it wasn’t for Saturday and Sunday, I would be in a mental institution.
After visiting a bar Saturday night to write a review, I decided that after my last interview on Sunday, I was going shopping. Now, I am not the type of person that shops at malls or outlet centers. I prefer a smaller, more personal type of atmosphere. I guess you can call me a boutique shopper. Because of my extravagant shopping habits, Sunday is really not the best day to go—most of the smaller places are closed—yet I managed to hit a few places.
If you are sick of crowded malls and tired or unattractive outlet styles, I strongly urge boutique shopping. I conclude this week’s issue with the Top 5 boutiques to make the best fashion statement.
Flirt- This European-inspired boutique is located right near Quinnipiac’s campus and is sure to offer fashion trends for any fashion foreword female. http://www.flirtboutiquect.com
3551 Whitney Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
203-287-0092
Brick Alley Boutique- This trendy shop located in Wallingford presents fresh style with great prices. http://www.brickalleyboutique.com
62 Center St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-294-1110
Fresh on Five- This super stylish boutique is exploding with the latest trends and boasts a pleasant staff to boot. You will be sure to leave with more than one bag.
85 North Colony St.
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-5350
Swish- Located on the beautiful shoreline in Branford, this higher-end clothing store is stylish, yet simple and sure to please the fashion sense of anyone.
1044 Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
203-488-9515
Wishlist- Located in trendy downtown New Haven, Wishlist offers a great selection of designer names. Although a bit expensive for a college student’s budget, these styles are surely worth every penny. Sporting designers such as Juicy, Black Orchid, BCBG and many more, Wishlist will have any fashion-foreword woman leaving with a smile. www.shopwishlist.com
With all that said I challenge you to live it up and go shopping!
My college weekend is a weekly column written by Jessica Lynn Grubb a senior Print Journalism Major at QU. This column is intended to provide fellow students with ideas for things to do on the weekends that Jessica herself has done.
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