What’s up Fashionistas/os? My name is Meghan and I am so stoked to be writing for CollegeFashionista for my third semester as a Style Guru! As a senior majoring in Apparel Merchandising with a minor in Marketing at Indiana University, I am always looking for new ways to stay updated on styles and trends in the fashion world. This site does such a fabulous job of that. I love this job not only because I get to write about fashion, but because I get to showcase all the RAD style my fellow Hoosiers show off on the daily. I know when you think about fashion, your mind might not automatically associate the word with Indiana (okay, it’s usually pretty far off), but don’t totally loose faith in us. Just because we’re a big school in a tiny town surrounded by cornfields, that doesn’t mean we don’t have some killer style up our sleeves!
As far as my own personal style goes, I’m all across the grid. I don’t exactly dress with a set genre of style because I love experimenting and trying different looks from day to day. Most often, however, I like taking classic pieces and mixing them with bohemian accents like tons of jewelry and my never-ending collection of hats! Take my outfit pictured above for example: I took a classic white button-down, but in a loose, flowy silhouette and paired it with my trusty distressed denim shorts. This look would have worked equally as well with a cool pair of distressed boyfriend jeans, just swap out the booties with some classic strappy heels for an effortlessly chic going out look.
I am currently obsessed with all things fringe and suede and these booties satisfy both of those trends. Try a similar pair; the mix of rich suede with a sleek wooden heel balances the playful fringe. I kept my outfit pretty neutral so I decided to brighten up the look with a swipe of red lipstick and my favorite beaded drop-chain necklace.
Speaking of jewelry, that’s another thing I’m head over heels for. You’ll never see me without a collection of rings, bracelets and necklaces on. I am a firm believer that jewelry can make or break an outfit, I mean, it can take any look from zero to 60 in no time at all, and who doesn’t love that perfect finishing touch?
That all being said, I am so so excited to start serving up some serious hometown Hoosier street style. Follow me to stay updated on articles, fashion advice and lots of RAD stuff this semester!
