I ran into Aimi Ghani outside of Starbucks in Wilson Commons. I loved her tailored jacket and metallic flats. What makes this this fashionable, international girl tick when it comes to clothes?
Aimi Ghani
Class of 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Majors in: Economics/Business Strategies and Math
Jacket: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Necklace: Soixante Neuf
Skirt: Boutique in the Le Marais District, Paris
Flats: Dorothy Perkins
NG:What inspires you when you get ready in the morning?
AG: I read a lot of fashion magazines in my free time like Vogue and InStyle, so that’s definitely one source of inspiration. My mother and older sisters are also really into fashion, so growing up I have always looked up to them and tried to mimic their style. As I grew up I started to incorporate my own fashion sense. But at the end of the day I always fall back to the classics; neutral tones, little black dresses and classic jewelry. You can never go wrong!
NG:Where is your favorite place to shop?
AG: For day to day clothes I love Zara, TopShop and H&M. You can can also find really great deals there! For bags I love Balenciaga and Miu Miu. When I shop online I go to sites like Shopplanetblue.com and neimanmarcus.com, and for jewelry I love Soixante Neuf. If I really want to splurge I absolutely love dresses by Zuhair Murad and Jenny Packham. At home in Malaysia there is a whole area called Bangsar filled with strips of boutiques that have the cutest clothes!
NG: So, just for fun. What’s playing on your iPod right now?
AG:On the Floor by JLo featuring Pitbull. It’s so great for the gym.
NG: If you could choose, what would you say is your favorite piece of clothing?
AG:I have so many! But, if I absolutely had to choose it would probably be my black Balenciaga bag with gold studs. I also cannot go anywhere without accessories: rings, earrings and bracelets. Oh, especially my watch! I can’t live without it!