STYLE GURU BIO: Kathleen Combs

Hey there Fashionistas! My name is Kathleen and Iโ€™m a Senior at Florida State University. I am an English, Editing, Writing, and Media major, and I am minoring in Communications and Film Studies. I am from a small beach town in Florida; New Smyrna Beach, the โ€œShark Bite Capitol of the world.โ€ Growing up in a beach town, I never really contributed much thought to fashion; everyone around me spent a majority of the time in flip flops, bathing suits and denim shorts. But when I got to college and began noticing the expert ways in which girls around me were putting together ensembles, I couldnโ€™t help but start planning out my own.

My sophomore and junior years of college I was an Art Director for one of our on campus fashion magazines. The opportunity to work with peers that loved everything about fashion inspired me even further. As a member of the team I attended photo shoots, editors meetings, and casting calls that opened my eyes to the frenzy that occurs in the midst of fashion publications, and I fell in love. From then on, I began to establish my own sense of style.

I am drawn to anything black and white. I have a love for the bold contrast of the two together, especially mixed with another bright color. This is why my grandfatherโ€™s high school varsity football jacket is one of my favorite pieces. My style is minimalist in nature; I think this stems from my Graphic Design background. My design aesthetic tends to be clean and minimal, and this reflects in the pieces I choose. I love classic and timeless looks that can transform for a variety of occasions.

I believe that everyone has a unique style that is in some way a reflection of their personality, even in the slightest way. I hope to provide you with articles that encompass these ideas. I look forward to an exciting semester and canโ€™t wait to bring you my perspective of fashionable college students all around me.

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