I couldn’t help but notice Katie’s ability to add polish to casual basics. This girl is not afraid of denim; she daringly paired her chambray shirt with her skinny jeans and bold leopard ballet flats for a look that works. I love the unexpected pop of leopard!
Read on to learn more about Katie!
Hometown: Carrboro, NC
Age: 19
Year: Sophomore
Major: Art History and Journalism – Photojournalism
What are your hobbies & interests? “Ballet, photography, and reading.”
Describe your style in three words. “Twist on traditional.”
Who or what inspires your style? “People watching, blogs like The Sartorialist and Mr. Newton, movies.”
Where do you like to shop? “J.Crew, Anthropologie, online, and window shopping.”
Who is your favorite designer? “Rodarte – The Mulleavy sisters”
What are your favorite trends right now? “Riding boots, layering, menswear inspired clothing.”
Is there a specific article of clothing that you can’t wait to buy? “New boots – particularly J.Crew’s Booker boots.”
What fashion advice would you give to other students looking to improve their style? “Although I love magazines, save your money and look for inspiration on the Internet and to girls on campus whom you admire. Don’t be afraid though to stand out from the crowd.”
Why did you choose this particular outfit? “I needed to take a break from wearing striped shirts or t-shirts. All of the pieces that I’m wearing I’ve had for a while and know I’ll wear for many years to come.”
Here’s how to get Katie’s look…
Factory two-pocket chambray shirt, $54, jcrew.com
Black and white vintage ikat scarf, $215, http://www.shoplatitude.com
J Brand super skinny jean, $190, farfetch.com
Kelsi Dagger Jordi – leopard black, $81, heels.com
