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Chloe Immonen: Expert Thrift Shopper

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Vic chapter.

 

Meet Chloe! She is a second year Earth and Ocean Science major from Calgary with a fantastic sense of style! If you see her around campus this week, be sure to say hi!

 

HC: What is your favourite part about your major?

It’s cool because it gives me answers to many questions I had about nature and life. I’m able to explain phenomenons to myself in new ways.

 

HC: What is your study snack of choice?

Girl, I have so many. Top three would be nachos, hot chocolate and candy.

 

HC: What is your favourite place to hang out on campus?

The benches in ECS… is that weird?

 

HC: Where is your favourite place to go for food in Victoria?

Tacofino for sure.

 

 

HC: What is your favourite cocktail?

Mojitos, Pina Coladas or Gin and Tonics. The classics.

 

HC: Who is your favourite Disney princess?

Rapunzel – especially in Tangled.

 

HC: Who is your celebrity crush?

Zac Efron or Rhianna.

 

HC: What is your favourite emoji?

Upside-down happy face.

 

HC: If you could throw the world’s biggest party, what would the party theme be?

It would be Denim themed and the Facebook group would be called “Denim Dreamz.”

 

HC: What songs would be on the playlist?

Backstreet Boys “I Want it That Way,” Ke$ha “Hot and Dangerous” and something by Rae Sremmurd.

 

HC: What are your hobbies?

Playing the uke, casual arts and crafts, watching Gilmore Girls or The Bachelor and thrift shopping. I am actually known for being really good at thrift shopping.

 

HC: What is your favourite thrift shop in Victoria?

I have the best success at the Value Village downtown and at the Salvation Army on Cedar Hill Cross Road.

 

HC: What is the best thing that you have ever found at at thrift shop?

Matching sombreros for me and my dog.

 

HC: What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever found at a thrift shop?

Probably a pillow with a close-up picture of Zac Efron’s face printed on it. I still have it.

 

HC: Describe your style.

People have described my style as “Dirty Chique” and I really like that.

 

HC: Who is your style icon?

Rhianna or Vanessa Hudgens.

 

HC: Do you have any tips for how to actually find good stuff in thrift stores?

Be dedicated. I go down every single aisle, even the men’s section. You never know what will pop out at you!

 

Jess is from Calgary, Alberta, but studies English literature and business at UVic. After her degree, she hopes to pursue a career in the Entertainment Industry. Some of her favourite things are Wes Anderson films, cute coffee mugs and costume parties. When she's not studying or writing for HC, she is usually watching movies, playing soccer or exploring Victoria! 
Ellen is a fourth year student at the University of Victoria, completing a major in Writing and a minor in Professional Writing: Editing and Publishing. She is currently a Campus Correspondent for the UVic chapter, and spends most of her free time playing Wii Sports and going out for breakfast. She hopes to continue her career in magazine editing after graduation, and finally travel somewhere farther than Disneyworld. You can follow her adventures @ellen.harrison