Casually classy: a fashion round-up

black and white dress girl3Name: Sydnee Green Major: Fashion Merchandise

Hometown: Ocean Side, Calif.

What are you wearing:

Dress from H&M, shoes by Timberland and bag by Louis Vuitton.

How would you describe your style?

Very urban and chic. I usually dress very casual. I like to dress up but I always dress it down with something like casual shoes. I like the mix of casual and dressy.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I read a lot of blogs. My favorite it fashionbombdaily.com. I also look at what people around me are wearing. I feel like everything around me inspires me.

What is your favorite store?

My favorite store is Zara simply because they have basic clothes that work in many situations.

Why did you choose fashion merchandising?

I wanted to do some thing I'm passionate about and that is why I chose fashion. When I'm done studying I wish to work in the fashion industry as a wardrobe stylist.

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Name: Naoemei Castillo

Major: Science

Hometown: Arlington, Calif.

What are you wearing?

Pants and top I don't remember, shoes from Footlocker, shirt from Calvin Klein and headphones by Beats.

How would you describe your style?

My style changes a lot. Sometimes I dress girly, sometimes like a boy, one day I'm hippie and the next casual. I don't like to stick with just one style so it varies a lot.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I don't really get inspiration from anywhere, I just wear what I feel like wearing.

What is your favorite store?

It's a small boutique called G-stage which is located on Pico Boulevard. The have really cute and cheap clothes.

Why did you choose science?

I was actually inspired my CSI Miami. I want to become a science technician so that's why I chose this major.

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Name: Nicole Harrell

Major: Political Science

Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.

What are you wearing?

Top from Nasty Gal, skirt from American Apparel and shoes from Seychelles.

How would you describe your style?

It varies a lot. I kind of have, like, a grunge style with a witchy touch. I like to dress up but still be a little bit casual. In one word I would probably refer to my style as “girly grunge.”

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I get inspiration from Nylon, Nasty Gal and by reading different blogs. I also get a lot of inspiration from American horror story. I really like the way they dress in the show.

What is your favorite store?

Favorite store has to be Nasty Gal because I like the style of their clothes and it is really easy to go to.

Why did you choose Political Science?

I chose it basically because I'm very interested in that field. When I'm done with my education I most likely want to work with something in the fashion industry, maybe a fashion buyer.