[While everyone is fabulous in their own right, we thought we should celebrate the campus fashionistas of the world for their continued excellence in not looking like a hot mess for class. So, we started stalking those girls on campus (like Taylor at Ryerson!) to get a few pics and get some tips on their personal style.
And maybe a restraining order or two.
But it’s worth it to highlight fresh, unique wardrobe choices that show personality and the courage to wear what you believe in.]
I actually met Kayla when we were about 8 years old in ballet class. We became fast friends and continued to be so through high school and now university. Kayla and I also happen to work together on campus, share an office and work side-by-side for 35 hours every week in the summer months. We see A LOT of each other, which is great, because I love her. It also means I am constantly a witness of her wicked style.
I consider myself to be somewhat of a fashionista (as voted in my high school yearbook – fist pump!), and let me tell you, Kayla is one of the most fashion-conscious girls on Lakehead’s campus. My favorite thing about her style is her willingness to take risks:
White jeans in the winter? Yup, Kayla does it.
Super high, super bright heels to work? Mmmmhmmm, she works it.
Kayla wears clothing and accessories that I could never dream of and she pulls them off with confidence! She also has a knack for pulling random things together, like active wear and casual wear. Somehow Kayla manages to pull off pairing Lululemon athletic tops with designer accessories. It is truly mind-blowing.
I totally admire her style and have to admit, it’s nice to have such a stylish co-worker and friend. I can say that, without a doubt, the Orientation Office is the most stylish on campus.
Name: Kayla
Year: 3rd
Major: Molecular Biology
1) Describe your personal style.
Preppy meets Southern cowgirl. I try to ensure that my day-to-day clothing choice is flexible for my active lifestyle, yet presents itself in a unique way. Similar to my music choice, I like all colors and pretty much all fashion styles. One secret, though: sometimes I dress for the day based on my hair. Bad hair day = try-hard fashion!
2) You can’t leave your house without….
My brown leather boots from New Zealand.
3) What is your favorite store to shop at?
Probably American Eagle.
4) Who or what is the biggest influence on your style?
Myself. I don’t really try to follow what is “in style.” I like looking at some store websites to see how the models wear the clothes and mix and match, but for the most part, I’m the fashionista.
5) What is your favorite trend, past or present
[This is] obviously from the past: Bright stretchy clothes!
On Kayla:
Necklace: American Eagle
Dark blue sweater: American Eagle
Plaid long shirt: Just Jeans (NZ)
White Jeans: American Eagle
White tanktop: Lululemon
Belt: Jacob
Boots: Aldo
[You know someone who’s got great style? Think the world needs to see what she can do? Send us an email with some photos and she could be the next fashionista celebrated right here.]
