STYLE GURU BIO: Leila Ostria

Hello my lovely Fashionistas, welcome to my profile! I am beyond excited to be a Style Guru for this summer, and show you various bold and classic looks that you can recreate and rock throughout the summertime. I am originally from Potomac, Maryland and attending James Madison University. I will be entering my junior year this upcoming fall with a major in communication studies with a concentration in public relations and a minor in Spanish.

Before we get into the fun and exciting stuff, I will introduce myself a little more so that you all can get to know me. The area where I grew up in can be very fashion-forward. Mostly everybody looks put together, and going out in sweatpants is a no-go. I went to a small all-girls private Catholic high school, which I loved, but we had uniforms. This meant that on a daily basis I could not express myself through fashion. Also, I went straight to dance practice everyday after school. Regardless of having to wear uniforms, I would always try to incorporate something different and unique into my look for school that represents me. For example, I would curl my hair and apply some light makeup along with my favorite jewelry. By doing so, it allowed me to show my very girly style while still wearing a uniform.

Now in college, I love being able to dress up for class and play around with different looks, so this is the perfect internship for me because it allows me to do what I love!

Since I grew up dancing competitively, I refused to start my college experience without dance as a part of my daily routine, so I joined the Madison Dance team, which I adore. I am also the director of media relations for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Overall, my style could be classified as girly, trendy and sophisticated. Most of the time I tend to dress a little over the top for several occasions, due to my love for heels and glamour. However, I obviously have my days that a simple T-shirt and a pair of classic jeans with good sandals will do.

I get tons of my inspiration from celebrities. So I try to recreate their looks while adding my own taste, which is one of my favorite ways to explore new looks and styles.

I think now you all have a better idea of who I am. Hopefully throughout my time at CollegeFashionista, you will be able to get outfit inspiration ranging from everyday looks to what to wear for a night out. I look forward to starting this journey with you all!

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