Rachel Zoe once said, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” She was right. How a person dresses says a lot more about them in the first 10 seconds of meeting them than words ever can. With that being said, I try to dress for how I want to be perceived by the world, but that changes daily.
My style shifts depending on how I want to tackle the day. If I want to have a relaxed day, I usually sport an oversized sweater, boyfriend jeans, and a pair of flats with natural make-up. If I want to kick my to-do list’s butt, I wear something a little more sleek: a geometric sweater under a black leather jacket with some black leggings and heeled booties and completed with a bold lip.
However, lately I have been experimenting with textures. I love mixing weird textures to create a bolder look, like the one I am wearing above. I combined a pair of faux leather leggings with a pink, velvet camisole that was a little too long for my stature so I half tucked it into my leggings. I threw a blanket soft, furry knit cardigan over my shoulders and slipped on a pair of reliable black booties. I finished my look by adding a few accessories: a starburst choker necklace and a simple, longer necklace as well.
As I go into my second semester as a Style Guru and my first semester as a member of the editorial society, I encourage other Fashionistas and Fashionistos to look for pieces with textures stands out to you. Play with mixing those textures to create a #RAD outfit and use your clothes to show the world who you are for the day.
