It dawned on me the other day that our readers probably can’t put a face to our writing unless they actually know us! I mean, we have events and constantly try to pick your brains, so now the tables are turned and I asked my team the same questions we ask you all every week!
So without further adeiu, the ladies of Her Campus UAB…
Name: Jaime
Nicknames: James, JR
Majors/Minors: Journalism, English Literature
Year: Junior
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hobbies/interests: Golf, SCUBA diving, cooking, traveling, instagramming, beaching, and throwing themed parties!
Lipgloss or Lipstick?
Neither. I’m a chapstick hoarder. My newest favorite is Kiss My Face sliced peach, it’s fantastic.
Favorite blog?
PS I Made This
Website/blog/tumblr you could spend hours on?
What Should We Call Me
Proudest moment to date?
It’s a 3-way golf tie between qualifying for the US Open Sectionals, my college signing day, and winning my first college golf tournament as an individual.
Dream vacation spot?
Thailand.
Favorite store for clothes?
JCrew.
Favorite store for accessories?
Forever 21 and Goodwill.
Most embarrassing song on your iPod?
Thank God I’m a Country Boy-John Denver. My friends from back home would never stop giving me crap for that one. If you all are reading this, I still listen to Daddy Yankee! (laughs).
If you had all of the time & money, how would you spend your dream day?
Going to Thailand to dive, ride elephants, explore ancient temples and eat some kick-ass Thai food!
What’s your everyday “uniform”
A sundress, sandals, and some cute jewelry!
If you could buy any one item right now, what would it be?
Either a Michael Kors rose gold watch or a pair of patent black leather Louboutins.
What’s your favorite part about writing for Her Campus?
Well, my dedicated team of ladies are fabulous, and of course the amazing opportunities I’ve experienced, like covering Birmingham Fashion Week!
What are your goals within the next year? five years?
I see myself in either New York City or Miami writing for a major women’s magazine, ideally in the editorial, beauty, or fashion departments! I also want to get my advanced diving license so I can do wreck diving. If that doesn’t work out, I’ll just find a man on sugardaddyforme.com and live off of him. (Totally kidding, by the way).
Fun Fact: I LOATHE feet!
Name: Kelly
Majors/Minors: Medical Technology
Year: 2014
Hometown: Memphis, TN/Helena, AL
Hobbies/interests: Dancing, exercising, rock climbing, traveling.
Lipgloss or Lipstick?
Depends on the occassion. Flirty, adventurous, and spontaneous= lipstick. Bit more casual and cute= lipgloss.
Favorite blog?
Her Campus UAB!
Website/blog/tumblr you could spend hours on?
Apartment Therapy.
Proudest moment to date?
I’m proud of many things, but they are just the things that help me discover life and tell me I’m on the right track. I’m looking forward to what is to come in the future.
Dream vacation spot?
I’ve always wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and then travel around Africa, go on Safaris, etc.
Favorite store for clothes?
Joyce Leslie, Know Style
Favorite store for accessories?
Forever 21
Most embarrassing song on your iPod?
Big Girl You Are Beautiful- Mika
If you had all of the time & money, how would you spend your dream day?
Private jetting it to the Caribbean or South America and stay somewhere tropical and get an all day pampering session in a luxurious spa.
What’s your everyday “uniform”:
Jeans, flats, chunky earrings, and cute top.
If you could buy any one item right now, what would it be?
Sexy ballroom dance dress for competition.
What’s your favorite part about writing for Her Campus?
The wonderful and talented ladies I write with, and a bit of self-discovery.
What are your goals within the next year? five years?
Within the next year: continue to do well in college, win ballroom competition, continue to grow in the Zumba industry, smile everyday, etc. Next five years: graduate, possibly get a masters, move to NYC or out of the country, and enjoy life and see where it takes me.
Fun fact: I secretly hate when guys open door/car doors for me.
Name: Kaylyn Alexander
Major(s): English Literature / Public Relations
Year: Junior
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Hobbies/interests: Pinteresting, Looking at kitties for sale on Craigslist, Living a modern Martha Stewart lifestyle.
Lipgloss or Lipstick?
Why not both? MAC Lipstick – Preferably Russian Red. Tarte Lip Gloss.
Favorite blog?
I really love my fellow HerCampus lady’s blog, Casual Bedlam. Check it out!
Website/blog/tumblr you could spend hours on?
Pintrest! My entire to-do list is on there.
Proudest moment to date?
Is it bad if I say throwing everybody’s favorite sex-themed parties? No orgies. Just free condoms and some penis-shaped cupcakes.
Dream vacation spot?
Thailand, where half my family is! I am planning a trip there (hopefully next year) to battle human trafficking.
Favorite store for clothes?
Locally, I really love Alter’d State.
Favorite store for accessories?
Charmed in Northside.
Most embarrassing song on your iPod?
Well, I don’t get embarrassed easily, but I always get odd looks when an audiobook starts playing at one of my parties…
If you had all of the time & money, how would you spend your dream day?
It’s blowing my mind to think of the possibilities…
What’s your everyday “uniform”:
I go through phases. I guess the constants are tinted moisturizer + blush (typically Bare Mineral’s Secret or NARS’ Orgasm).
If you could buy any one item right now, what would it be?
My next price-hefty purchase will be a Michael Kors Rose Gold or Tortoise Shell Watch. I’ve been eye ballin’ these suckers for as long as I can remember.
What’s your favorite part about writing for Her Campus?
Having an excuse to go up to someone on campus and really show them how much I appreciate their fashion sense. It really excites me when collegiettes take their time to look as good as they feel!
What are your goals within the next year? five years?
I just applied for a position on our new USGA President’s Executive Board. I’m hoping to make a change at UAB, in short. In five years, I need to decide whether I’m an East or West-Coaster and start living the dream life.
Name: Reilly Johnson
Majors/Minors: Journalism; (minor) Business Mgmt
Year: Junior
Hometown: Anniston, AL
Hobbies/interests: reading, tweeting, exploring, floating, tanning, loving, laughing, driving, procrastinating, writing, event planning, knitting, eating.
Lipgloss or Lipstick?
Chapstick, but if I’m feeling fancy, lipstick
Favorite blog?
Good Women Project
Website/blog/tumblr you could spend hours on?
Suri’s Burn Book
Proudest moment to date?
Being named UPC’s 2012-2013 Homecoming Chair!
Dream vacation spot?
A small cafe in France with live music, an endless supply of French bread, and a bottomless bottle of fabulous French wine
Favorite store for clothes?
Anywhere I can find a good sale!
Favorite store for accessories?
My grandmother’s jewelry box; I love the vintage statement pieces
Most embarrassing song on your iPod?
Damaged by Danity Kane (laughs)
If you had all of the time & money, how would you spend your dream day?
Eating delicious food, shopping at little vintage shops, and exploring a new city.
What’s your everyday “uniform”:
The days I don’t work, I stick pretty closely to jeans/shorts, a t-shirt, and a cardigan, paired with either mocassins or my trusty chacos. The days I do work, I favor a classic high-waisted pencil skirt or cropped dress pants (for the warmer weather), with a printed blouse of some kind, again with a cardigan.
If you could buy any one item right now, what would it be?
A TB crossbody bag; I’m waayyyy to frugal to ever buy one, but they are just so precious!
What’s your favorite part about writing for Her Campus?
The opportunity to be part of such a sweet online mag!
What are your goals within the next year? five years?
1 year: not to have a stress-induced mental breakdown; 5 years: be living in a new city, working for a quaint, little local magazine
Fun fact: My secret ambition is to be a motivational speaker, and later a school bus driver (but not until I retire from the speech circuit)
Name: Karla Khodanian
Majors/Minors: Public Relations Major/Sociology & Marketing Minors
Year: Junior
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
Hobbies/interests: watching too much TV, blogging, resume building, spending too much time checking my calendar, reading tech news, listening to good tunes, knitting, crocheting, all things Bill Cosby, watching odd indie movies, hanging out with my family, lol’ing with my friends, tweeting, procrastinating, etc etc etc.
Lipgloss or Lipstick?
Lipstick
Favorite blog?
I’m a pretty big fan of The College Prepster.
Website/blog/tumblr you could spend hours on?
Netflix…yea, definitely Netflix.
Proudest moment to date?
Probably when PR goddess Kelly Cutrone tweeted back to me about her distaste for sweatpants. That might not be my proudest, but it’s definitely a good one to mention.
Dream vacation spot?
Italy. Paris. Basically a place where men wear tailored suits and every pant in a girl’s closet is cropped.
Favorite store for clothes?
J.Crew
Favorite store for accessories?
My parent’s jewelry store.
Most embarrassing song on your iPod?
I’ve really been into a lot of ABBA lately…
If you had all of the time & money, how would you spend your dream day?
Surrounded by my favorite books (Macbook, sketchbook, reading book) at a coffee shop that serves an endless supply of the best cupcakes and lattes. I would also rent Ryan Gosling for the day to whisper sweet nothings in my ear.
What’s your everyday “uniform”:
Definitely my Warby Parker Glasses and some bold red lipstick. It’s my favorite go to look.
If you could buy any one item right now, what would it be?
The world’s biggest Reese’s Egg.
What’s your favorite part about writing for Her Campus?
Getting to know the lovely ladies I get to write with every week, and being able to call them some of my best gal pals :)
What are your goals within the next year? five years?
I’d love to nab a super fantastic internship for the next year, and become super consistent with my blogging. Within the next five years, I would love to be working my tail off at a PR firm in a city I love. I also would like to have a solid collection of short stories compiled for the book I plan on publishing about my many life blunders. Oh, and I’d also like to begin prepping myself to be the youngest Real Housewife on Bravo without ever having to be an actual housewife.
Fun Fact?
I still don’t know how to ride a bike….
(We are waiting on Clara’s interview because she’s on Spanish time and is super busy being fabulous).
But, I digress…
Aren’t these Her Campus ladies awesome? Are you interested in joining our team next year? We’re looking for writers, photographers, graphic designers, publicists, event planners, and Greek liaisons. If you’re interested in any (or multiple!) positions, let me know at jaimeritter@hercampus.com. HCXO <3