STYLE GURU BIO: Jazmyne Jackson

May 27th, 2015 at 2:10am

Hey Fashionista/os! I am so exited to share my passion for fashion with you all this summer. I am a rising sophomore and currently study Journalism and Marketing at Boston University. The East Coast is the perfect fashion scene because it is so sophisticated and put together. I love it because I am from the Midwest and the style is definitely different between these two places.

Anyway, I am notorious for my bold styles and risks I take with clothes. I will be that girl who wears the bird print patterned pants with a neon yellow shirt. I always get told, “I would never wear that, but it looks great on you!” I stay up to date on trends and follow styles throughout the seasons.

I get eight magazine subscriptions to see an array of different outfits and looks. My fashion role models are the Kardashians/Jenners as cliché as it may sound. I combine looks from Kylie, Kim and Kendall. I check their Instagram accounts every morning before I get ready for the day to get some fashion inspiration. One of my new favorite looks is inspired by Kylie and it is a Form-fitting crop top or tank with a Mid-calf pencil skirt and heels.  The pencil skirt is not just worn for interviews or business casual attire anymore.

To foster my love for fashion, I joined the staff of Off the Cuff, which is the fashion magazine at my university. We release a magazine that features timeless looks and articles that describes them. I wrote a post for the blog which you can check out here!

My style is so diverse that it can be hard to define. If I had to put it in words, I would describe it as bohemian chic with a dab of red carpet flare. I like classic looks, but I like to add something that will make it more mature, sophisticated or unique. Like in a photo shoot I did, I wore a plaid shirt which is a classic look, but I spiced it up with a fur vest. Lately, I have toned down my crazy, Over-the-top looks and have taken a less dramatic approach. I will say, I want to start accessorizing more to make up for my calmer outfits. I decided to combine two trends in my outfit- Denin-on-denim and stripes which are this summer’s trends to look out for.

There was not a particular moment when I got into fashion or started dressing up, but I have always believed that if you look better, you feel better. I believe how you present yourself with your style, whether it is simple or complex, is a reflection of who you are. As fashion lovers say, “Fashion is just another accessory for someone with great style.”

I’m all about trying new looks and stepping outside of the box, so I hope to give you some fashion inspiration and inspire you to try something new with my posts!

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