Hey guys we’re back this week to bring you some funky fashion from across the campus. This week we’re highlighting head proctor of West, Nylea Bivens ’12.
George: Nylea’s style is so personal. No one could ever say she mirrors the typical Bowdoin student, that’s why I felt she was perfect for the catch of the week. She always takes risk by mixing textures and patterns that normally wouldn’t work and combines them in a way that is fresh and funky. I love the color palate in Nylea’s outfit. I adore the combination of the peach blouse with the army green cardigan. I’m a sucker for baggy cardigans, but it’s her flowery bohemian skirt that’s selling it for me. It brings texture to the outfit, but doesn’t burn my eyes while looking at it. Although I’ll have to admit, the best part of the outfit is the accents. Her necklace, satchel, and skinny belt all highlight the red that’s in her skirt as well as gives a pop of color to the entire outfit.
Suggestion: The only note I have is about Nylea’s beloved accessories. The necklace is such a beautiful, and distinctive piece that the rest of the accessories should compliment the necklace, not distract from it. Although I love the choice of bracelets, I would have lost the black ring. For me it doesn’t accent or compliment the rest of the outfit however I understand the direction Nylea was going. Personally, I find accessorizing difficult at times. That’s why Coco Chanel suggested, “When accessorizing always take off the last thing you put on.” Coco’s method works. When I’m piecing together outfits, I always take one thing off because less is more. Accessories are your friends not your enemies. Good job Nylea.
Tasha: I would have to deem Nylea, Queen of the Earth tones. I love her style! She looks so stylish, yet it looks effortless. As George mentioned, I LOVE the peach top. It really brings outs the tiny flowers in her floral skirt. From my knowledge, the shirt has small specs of peach, but the peach top really highlights the hidden colors within the floral. The cut out sandals are super cute and really helps to deliver the earthy tone Nylea is going for. I’m in love with his outfit, and I think Nylea does a fantastic job.
Suggestions: I love the different textures of the outfit . I think they work perfectly. However, I’m a little distracted with all the accessories. I agree with George, but I would have traded in the necklace and black ring, and opt for the two bracelets she’s wearing, and maybe a chunky wooden bangle. I love Nylea’s cut out sandals, but I think a brighter chestnut shoes could have really sold the outfit. I’m a heels girl, so I would suggest a T Bar platform sandal , but a flat would do just fine.
Nylea’s style is so wonderful, because you can take some many different ideas from it. Two components you might want to keep in mind when working the Bowdoin quad, are texture and color palates. Earth tones may not be your thing, but here are some other ways you could make it work.
Texture:
Color Palate: