The lovely Julia Ringo

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I'm constantly reminded by how lucky I am to get to meet the people that I showcase in this little project, especially when I do a photoshoot with someone as kind as Julia. She was enthusiastic, sweet, and an overall joy to work with despite my not knowing what I'm doing.

Julia says her style draws inspiration from the 50s and 60s - the days of Mad Men-esque classiness and charm. Her dress evokes a silhouette reminiscent of a time when the model American family dominated suburbia, but with a far bolder pattern than typical of that time. The way she presents herself is definitely unconventional in the sense that no one else on campus dresses the same way. But she does so by utilizing shapes and patterns that are a bit different but still quite lovely, not through pure shock value or anything of the sort.

And with that, I conclude the first semester of this project. Now I'm off to finals and all that fun stuff. I truly appreciate the support and kind words said to me over these past few months, and I'll be back first thing next Spring with some more stylish people.

If you really can't live without my updating for the next month or so, feel free to check out my other photoblog.

Cheers.

Becky Yoda and her lovely smile.

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Let me start off by saying that I absolutely adore Becky's hat.

Glad that's out of the way.

Now, I can honestly say that I am lucky to be in Becky's class. That way, I can always see what sort of interesting outfit she decided to put on for the day. Her lovely dresses, jackets, coats, and the like are a nice contrast to the otherwise dreariness of 8 AM Organic Chemistry. What I find incredibly curious about Becky compared to some of the other people that I've showcased so far is that her style is surprisingly unstudied.

I feel as if many well-dressed individuals are incredibly conscious of their projected image and the like (not that there's anything wrong with that). But from what I can tell, Becky simply wears what makes her happy at a fairly instinctual level, and the results are fantastic. Her style has noticeable touches of nostalgia evoking the clothes of decades past, with lots of lace and frills that create a sense of delicate whimsy. The way she wears her wonderful hat gives some sense of a playful personality, further evidenced by the fact that she was smiling wide during the entirety of the shoot.

Oh, and did I mention that I like her hat?

Say hello to Adam Tiouririne

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I saw Adam in a dining hall the other night and was instantly curious as to who he was. This guy was rocking a polka dot bow tie and windowpane-plaid navy suit to a dinner at CMC, after all. Turns out that he's actually a student at NYU and is here visiting a friend, but he's here at the 5Cs so I suppose it's appropriate to put him in this blog anyways.

Now, Mr. Tiouririne here has a well-developed sense of style unlike many of the other stylish people on campus. His propensity towards well-tailored suits, monkstraps, and crisp shirts would seem much more at home on the streets of a bustling metropolis such as NYC rather than sleepy little Claremont. And so it was something of a visual treat to see business apparel executed in such a youthful way. While his job and education may place him in corporate offices and other stodgy environments, he still manages to play within the confines of the suit by playing with the details - colorful socks, silk knots in his lapel, and slim fit clothing that I assume most older businessmen wouldn't dare be seen in.

He does very well in projecting a sense of sophistication and professionalism without seeming forcibly "grown up" or anything as ridiculous as that. He seems very intent on maintaining his little style quirks no matter what, as if they're parts of his very being. How? Adam says he'd be in a pickle if a boss ever told him to tone down his colorful sock collection. That's something I can appreciate.

The Golden Hour with Emily Miner

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Emily Miner draws inspiration for her style from several sources, such as style blogs and old films. Her outfit has a touch of French style, and the feminine sophistication of early cinema clearly shows through in her appearance. Her outfit's clean lines that are made all the more prominent by the absence of color. And even while she's wearing black from the waist down, she employs the use of textures to prevent a look of a jumpsuit. I particularly like how the long vertical line of her necklace breaks up the horizontal stripes of her shirt, so that my eyes don't get trapped following them from left to right, over and over.

With a semester abroad on the horizon, Emily has become painfully aware of the fact that the real world is just around the corner. While she doesn't necessarily know how her style will develop in the coming years, she is determined to inject her personal touches into her appearance no matter where she ends up. As college students, I think it's something that we may want to keep in mind ourselves. In Emily's case, I have no doubt that she will look great regardless of where she ends up.