Finally some warm weather has (somewhat) come around, and with it comes shorter hems, brighter colors and other exciting new spring trends. These two students at AU caught my eye while walking down the Main Quad with their stylish ensembles. They make it apparent that some winter trends are here to stay while they both show off their combat boots. Here we get a taste of everything, from tights with shorts and boots, to white skirts with tucked in denim, to turban head ties. The transition from winter and spring can cause some chaos in our closets, but both these students show us how to do it right.
Freshman Phoebe Bradford, in SOC (pictured right), explained the inspiration behind her outfit.
“I saw it was going to be 70 degrees, and I always use that as an excuse to throw on a skirt. It makes those rainy cold days that keep popping up a little bit more bearable,” Bradford said. “I also love neutrals and then one big pop of color — it’s springy and puts me in great mood. Also, this is something I would have worn on a beautiful day back home in Brooklyn; I was feeling a bit nostalgic.”
As far as high-end designers that inspire her, Bradford has plenty.
“Anything Marc Jacobs touches is gold,” Bradford said. “I fantasize about owning everything by Alice + Olivia. Chanel is great for referencing classic/timeless style. And — just because he’s awesome — Alexander Wang.”
And though she’s exemplifying her unique spring style now, there are many retro trends she’s itching to bring back.
“For sure this ’70s throwback to the turban styled headbands. It reminds me of photos I have seen of Sophia Lauren from the ’70s, and I’m loving the return,” Bradford said.
In three simple words, Bradford describes her style as “eclectic, bright and vintage.”
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Yet when it comes to freshman Cristina Keane, in CAS (pictured left), her style is a bit more relaxed than fashion forward. When asked what inspired her wardrobe, Keane said:
“I never know how to answer this question. Nothing ever really inspires my outfits, unless you catch me on a day when I’m channelling Topanga Lawrence circa 1993 (which happens more often than you’d think).”
And as far as her naming her favorite designers, Keane keeps the same lax approach.
“I have to admit I know very little about who designs my clothing, usually because I buy them secondhand,” Keane said. “You’d be surprised at how much Ann Taylor ends up in my wardrobe because of that. If I had to pick one, I’d probably say Jean Paul Gaultier. His collections often feature really bold colors and takes a lot of risks in his design.”
In keeping with that trend, for Keane, color is probably the thing she’s looking forward to incorporating into her spring style.
“I somehow acquired like, 5 pairs of really loud, vibrant pants. Most of them come above my ankles so I couldn’t wear them in the winter,” Keane said. “I don’t know if that counts as a trend, but I’m excited to show off my loud ankle-bearing pants.”
In three simple words, she described her style as “fun, relaxed and anachronistic.”
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