STYLE GURU BIO: Ciara Matos

Hey all! I’m Ciara.  I am in my senior year at the Fashion Institute of Technology majoring in Fashion Business Management and minoring in English. I am a New York native.  It’s amazing to live and thrive in one of the fashion capitals of the world; it is a melting pot of different styles and trends.  After college, I plan to be a full-time fashion model.  I am hoping to incorporate my other interests as well as what I’ve learned throughout my years of studying fashion into a multi-faceted career.

I’ve always had a love for art, fashion, and all of its counterparts; I am deeply interested in photography, trend forecasting, product development, and fashion journalism. I am not a stylist, but I do love to dress myself! I enjoy learning about the science behind fashion and understanding how certain colors, fabrics, and silhouettes blend with each other.  Aside from fashion, I am also interested in natural hair and skincare.  It’s actually become an obsession.

I am a huge wanderer; I love to go thrifting with my friends, explore museums and art galleries, and travel.  There are so many beautiful things to see and experience in the world.  My boyfriend and I have a pretty lengthy bucket list of destinations we want to travel to. When I’m not on the run, I love to kick back at home and read through tons of fashion and beauty blogs or binge-watch Scandal, which is one of my favorite shows.

Although I love to dabble and experiment with different themes and trends, I describe my overall style as minimalistic.  I love to dress in neutral tones, play with a mix of silhouettes and shapes, and give my outfits a kick with one or two eye-catching pieces.  My style is very much influenced by streetwear, and the “model off duty” aesthetic.  My look is very laid-back and effortless.

For this outfit, I put together a monochromatic and simplistic look.  The Levi denim shearling jacket I’m wearing is an awesome thrift find I got from L Train Vintage!  They have a great denim selection and lots of rare items to come across.  Turtlenecks are a staple piece for the fall and winter seasons; I layered mine for some warmth and style detail. To add some sophistication to the look, I wore my joggers!  The ponte material used for the joggers make it a versatile item; they can be dressed up for a formal outfit or thrown into a more casual look.  My scrunched socks give the look a relaxed tone.  Lastly, I tied it all together with my Nike SB Blazer sneakers.  I’ve been on the hunt for these for a few months now; they are a great accessory to boost a simple streetwear look!

I am eagerly entering this internship with an open mind and desire to learn!  I look forward to seeing the different takes on fashion that you all have to share, and I hope to give something to be inspired by!

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