It's not the destination that's important; it's how you choose to travel. And no, that's not a line from The Matrix - but it does seem to be a philosophy shared by many USC students this season. Go anywhere you like, as long as you go in style: the hottest mode of transportation at our sunny school this fall is the designer bicycle. Most popular in bubble-gum pink, powder blue, and lavender, these bikes have taken over the campus like a swarm of candy-colored locusts.

Since USC's campus is so small, I can only assume that these post-modern buggies are more of a style statement than a matter of convenience. One perky cyclist informed me that this particular super model is called a "Cruiser," and is so popular because it has no gears, which makes riding across the beach a whole lot easier. Welcome to L.A.!

On his first day of college at Texas A&M University, this freshman opted to wear a t-shirt that reflected his appreciation for his family, specifically his older sister.

He wore a shirt that read, "I Heart My Sister."

T-shirts are a staple in the typical college student wardrobe because of their comfort, price and simplicity. While a plethora of t-shirts are emblazoned with quotations from movies such as "Napoleon Dynamite," this student said he likes this shirt - which his sister made for him and gave him as a Christmas present - because it stands out. He's even had a few offers from people who wanted to buy the shirt for him.

Do it yourself (DIY) t-shirts have taken off for college students, who rarely have to worry about meeting dress codes and can express themselves freely and humorously while attracting attention.

Grab your Minnetonkas. The souvenir-shop shoe-staples have gone mainstream again. And this time, the look is less Pocahontas and more Sarah-Jessica.

From gem adorned suede slippers, to velvet-and-tweed flat moccasins, these shoes are nothing but current - and the look makes for a surprisingly refreshing blend of casual and trendy.

Flat moccasins make for great get-to-class-quick duds, while heeled shoes let wearers take a night out on the town without being over-the top. Perfect with jeans and sweater, a skirt or a dress, these shoes should be a standard addition to any fall wardrobe.

Before you venture to Emerson's campus, a look at the unofficial dress code might you do you some good. Let's start with the basics. Emo mop-top haircut: check. Buddy Holly horned rimmed glasses: check. Favorite vintage, band T-shirt: check. Beat-up pair of Chucks: uh-oh.

Converse All Stars have been around for almost one hundred years and you are just finding out about them now? Hey, it's cool, don't worry I won't tell anyone. Just walk yourself and your uncool feet down to the nearest sneaker store and pick up a pair.

Now, Chucks (as we've lovingly come to call them) have teamed up with new designers offering shoes in every color of the rainbow, including brown suede or even camouflage, like ones featured above. All you need to do now is tie up those retro shoelaces, strut across the Boston Common and strike-up a conversation about obscure indie-music. No one will ever know you aren't an Emerson student.

At the University of Florida students are seeing a return of the movie-inspired "Flashdance" T-shirt.

This sexy off-the-shoulder look is homemade style when girls take their scissors to what was once an ordinary tee to make it extra-ordinary.

A re-invention of the classic staple, it's homage to Hollywood, doing for T-shirts what "Dirty Dancing" did for Keds.

Girls are wearing them everywhere: to school, to the gym, and out on the town for an easy night out with the gals.

Hmmm...do I hear the song "Maniac" playing in the background?

Fantastic! Let's just hope that legwarmers don't follow...

Cameos, once a piece of jewelry only worn by wealthy older women to hold up the high collars of their dresses, are now this season's hottest accessories on college women.

The cameo is sported either singly or in a group on jacket lapels or worn as necklaces.

Authentic cameos are created out of conch shells and come in as many colors as a seashell. Find them in all the trendiest stores or just raid your grandmother's jewelry box.

Everyone is a lover of music and lately at USC students are showing their love with t-shirts of their favorite bands. Already a part of the vintage-tee trend, band shirts are making its rounds on campus this fall. These shirts can reveal a lot about a person's personality and who doesn't love giving props to their favorite artists?

Students began the semester sporting solid colored cotton skirts, but now a new trend is taking over. Patterned skirts are catching on at the University of Missouri. Detailed skirts allow for expression of individuality and a personal touch of style. These Mizzou students are sporting the newest trend with their own unique touch.

If you've ever had problems with wisps of your own hair flying into your mouth mid-conversation on windy days, then cloth headbands are for you. Students are wrapping their heads in whatever cloth they can find to keep their hair back or covered, or just to protect it from the sun. Scarves that can be tied around your waist can also double as a headband. Have fun picking the patterns of your headbands. Sometimes they work best when they have a pattern completely different from the other elements of your ensemble.Another added perk for the college student with too much to study and too little time to shower daily: If your hair is greasy, the wider the cloth you use, the more of your hair it hides.

From bags to belts, it seems gold and silver sequins adorn most clothing and accessories these days. They key: Choose one item, especially if the sequins cover the entire item. Don't go overboard and wear sequins on everything. You don't want to shine too much...

When it comes to fashion trends, one of the best parts of returning to school every fall is scoping out new twists on old favorites. This year, a snazzy combo I like to call "Skirts n' Sneaks" is all the rage.

Getting the maximum mileage out of warm weather wear is a must, but just because AU gals are wearing skirts doesn't mean they'll neglect their favorite pair of Chuck Taylors. Just as these black (very) hi-tops aren't your average gym shoe, the ensemble they complete is not your average forgettable outfit. A plain hoodie offsets the wearer's showing of a little leg, making this Skirts n' Sneaks combo both sophisiticated and original.

Of course low-tops work just as well. Although both approaches to the Skirts n' Sneaks look are entirely individual - with each wearer's own choice pair of kicks - each works beautifully in its own way. This student's bohemian miniskirt and bold green hoodie are complemented perfectly by her comfy sneaks. It's a quirky statement that says a ton without much primping or effort.

The moral of this campus fashion story? Unexpected pairings are a low-maintenance way to make your outfit look genius, unique and well-planned... without having to think much, at all.

Tired of warding off the last days of the summer heat by wearing cropped shorts that show off all the wrong places and leave nothing to the imagination? Emerson students instead chose to keep cool on campus this week with Bermuda shorts that come in fabrics and patterns ranging from denim to camouflage to bold, colorful prints. Pair these knee-level shorts with matching flip-flops and a lightweight wife beater t-shirt. For some extra flair, students adorned their t-shirts and shorts with flower pins, broaches and patches.

It's Texas and it's hot. So what female college students do in triple-digit weather when they can't fight off their natural inclination to wear jeans? They roll them up.

Jean rolling has seen various stages, not only throughout seasons, but also throughout fashion eras. Jean rolling has become pronounced enough to warrant rolling up jeans just above the knee to mock Bermuda shorts, and has also encompassed the "single fold" where too-long jeans were folded up one level to prevent floor sweepage.

But this fall, Texas A&M students are catching on and rolling their jeans mid-calf. It lets their legs get enough of a breeze, but still keeps them covered in the freezing classrooms.

For those on campus with the legs for it, jean skirts are everywhere, and getting shorter and shorter by the year. In high school, long jean skirts were suddenly hip, but now it's hard to find anything worth wearing that isn't above the knee. As always, jean is versatile, and these skirts come in all colors and styles. Paired with traditional tank tops, cowboy boots, and/or any number of other fashion forward accents, jean skirts are the perfect fall item: they're cool, help keep you cool, and can make an outfit, but because of their versatility, can rarely break one.

Disco isn't dead... it's alive and kicking with these dainty flats that work for night and day, warm and cold. These groovy glam shoes have made an impact on Emerson students who are sporting the metallic sheen of the 1970s on their feet. With beads, rhinestones, solids and multicolors these flats work with jeans, gouchos, or your favorite cotton, BoHo skirt. Comfort, color and charisma, this trend will add a kick to any ho-hum wardrobe.

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