Hi everyone! This week I asked Corena Hasselle (’17) to be my style icon. I’ve always admired her sense of style and her ability to combine different items of clothing in ways I never thought possible and make it look amazing! I asked her some questions about how her style has evolved over time and what inspires her to put together such unique outfits.
Her Campus Rhodes (HCR): When did you feel yourself starting to develop a personal style as opposed to following trends or dressing how others wanted you to dress?
Corena Hasselle (CH): My junior year of high school. I started dating this guy and he made me feel more comfortable being myself, so I started dressing in what I felt comfortable in and what made me feel good. I stopped caring about what a lot of people thought in general, not just when it came to fashion but everything.
HCR: How has your style evolved since then?
CH: I think I’m a little bolder sometimes. I’m even more comfortable now wearing whatever I want. College does make that hard sometimes though when all you want to do is wear sweatpants.
HCR: Can you describe your style to me?
CH: Thrift store chic. I wear a lot of flower prints, but I also wear a lot of black in winter. I like to wear knitted stuff like scarves and sweaters.
OUTFIT #1
Dress – Urban Outfitters.
Scarf – Urban Outfitters.
Shoes – Aldo.
HCR: What/who are your style inspirations or icons?
CH: Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie are my main favorite stores, as well as some Tumblr influences.
HCR: What is your go-to outfit for if you’re running late and rushing out the door?
CH: My velvet leggings and a Goodwill sweater.
OUTFIT #2
Sweater – a thrift store.
Skirt – delia’s.
Shoes – Magnolia Market Place in Dyersburg, TN.
HCR: What are your must-have fashion items?
CH: Frilly socks in the springtime, lots of skirts and dresses, and Vans.
HCR: What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who is trying to find their personal style?
CH: Don’t care what other people think! Do and wear what you want, and you’ll be happier in general. It kind of follows from there.
OUTFIT #3
Shrit – Urban Outfitters.
Skirt – City Thrift.
Socks – American Apparel.
Shoes – Vans.
Jacket – City Thrift.
HCR: And finally, what is the worst fashion mistake you’ve made?
CH: In 5th grade I would wear really baggy t-shirts every day to class for an entire year. I never wore anything else.
Thank you so much for being my style icon this week Corena!
Remember to always be cute, friends!