Hello my beautiful Fashionistas and Fashionistos! My name is Danielle and I currently attend Kent State University as a Fashion Merchandising major. I am extremely excited to be apart of the CollegeFashionista team as a Style Guru for my first time this summer.
It feels nice having just completed my first two semesters at college, but it is finally summer and I cannot wait to soak up the sun! I do attend college in Ohio, but I am from central New Jersey. Being that I am a summer baby and love the heat, you can find me at the beach whenever I have the chance to go.
Living so close to the beach and growing up there in the summer on the weekends as a kid has brought the more laid back style that I have. In the summer I find comfort in dresses, shorts, and skirts that have a nice flow to them because they give you the ease you need when temperature is at its highest. New York City is another place that has given me part of my personality when it comes to dressing up. The city gives me inspiration to dress up chic with a little bit of an edge. My personality is very feminine and girly, but my various styles change depending on my mood.
My love for fashion was inspired by many of my peers in middle school. I was always interested how everyone would follow the latest trends and once a few people started to wear certain styles everyone would follow. As I reached high school I branched off into developing my own personal style and expressing myself the way I wanted to be perceived. Dressing up always makes me feel good as it gives me a sense of confidence.
My must haves that you will always find in my wardrobe are florals and pastels. As much as I love classic styles and colors, I like my outfits to always have a pop of color. Before I went to college I worked for ALDO Group as a sales associate which created my insane and undeniable love for shoes. There is just something so special and superb about how shoes and accessories can completely change the feel of an outfit.
Not only do I love to guide people and inspire them to enhance their individual style, but also I love to learn from all of you wonderful Fashionistas/os around me. It is a great feeling to look at someone’s outfit and absolutely love it, but to know that you can still take certain elements of that outfit and make it the way that fits your personality. I cannot wait to see what game changing styles you fashion lovers will bring this summer, so check back every Friday for updates!
