Photograph by Devyn Glista
DRESS: Taylor Dorry
PANTS: MEALS
SHOES: Melissa
BARRETTES: Chunks
EARRINGS: Buffalo Exchange
Occuption: UC DAAP student studying fashion design
Style: Colorful, kitschy, eclectic
How has your style evolved over time?
It will always be evolving. I think it’s just a means of getting older, because there have been times in my life where I look back and think to myself, That was an interesting choice. But at the end of the day, my style is so emotional for me—I almost don’t have control over it. I’m 30 now and I know who I am, and my style reflects that.
What influences you?
I’m truly inspired by color and patterns. Any person who loves fashion is going to say they’re inspired by vintage, and I would fall into that.
When shopping for clothes, what are you looking for?
I go heavily off of a reaction from myself. If it catches my eye, I know what I’m looking for. Anything that’s quirky enough that it’s like, Oh, this is ridiculous, I need to have it.
What’s your biggest fashion tip?
Stop looking at the internet so much for inspiration, because it tends to pigeonhole people. Someone’s going to get the best experience out of dressing themselves when they know their style and not this regurgitation of Pinterest trends.
Speaking of trends, do you ever find yourself following them?
I’m more interested in the overarching trends of silhouettes or colors and how that fits in the context of our culture. If a trend is right for me, then I’ll find a way to adopt it. But at the end of the day, trends are always passing.
So how do you put outfits together?
I document what I wear every day. That’s kind of how I like to try to keep my closet feeling fresh and good, by making sure I’m rotating things.
What are your favorite brands?
Big Bud Press, Fashion Brand Company, Lazy Oaf, Meals, Berriez, Boyko, Nooworks, Batsheva, and designers Taylor Dorry, Ashley Williams, and Samantha Pleet.
Photograph by Devyn Glista
DRESS: Batsheva
SHOES: Free People
BARRETTES: Chunks
EARRINGS: Urban Outfitters
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