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Name:   Brittney Xu College:  Brown '14 Major:  English & Economics Describe your style in three words. Evolving, Vibrant/Colorful What was your style journey? The way you dress shapes how others see you--it's always an experiment for me. It's fascinating that people react differently when I dress up and each outfit feels like a different costume or personality. That's why I can't quite pin down my personal style, because it's dependent on who I want to be that day. I believe in fashion's power to challenge people's expectations and speak against authority. You say you experiment--what do you look for in people's expectations? What's a "successful experiment"? If I'm trying to look good, I could try to get compliments, of course. If I'm feeling cynical, maybe I'll subvert how you're "supposed to dress". Any reaction is successful, because what I'm inter

Name:  Ashley Ugarte College: Martel Major: Health Sciences and Environmental Policy Studies Describe your style: Sexy, Confident, Eclectic, with a touch of vintage What inspires your style?:  My mom, she was and still is a fashion icon in my eyes. Always starting trends and would rock MC Hammer pants back in the 80's. Gotta love her. Favorite Place to Shop: Definitely secondhand clothing stores, thrift shops, and vintage boutiques. You run into lots of gems there. Then there's always Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, and Anthropologie, a few of my faves for when I decide against being entirely eco-friendly.    Favorite clothing item: High-waisted anything. I seriously can't wear normal pants, shorts, or skirts anymore.  #1 Accessory:     Earrings. Only studs. Otherwise I feel naked or look like a chola... no hoop earrings for me thank you very much!  Tips, yo?:  Don't be afraid to be yourself, as much of a clic

Name:  Nathan Alison College: Brown College '14 Major: Computer Science Describe your style: Classy-ish, geek-chic. What motivates you to dress up everyday? It's a cascading feedback loop---people liked it when I dressed up so I started experimenting more until I dress like this everyday. People actually get mad when I don't dress up. It makes me more confident and helps me stand out---plus it's fun. Any fashion faux pas? Senior year of high school, I wore exclusively pastel polo shirts. How do you feel about fashion trends? I believe in them so much as they are something to subvert. They exist but you can work around them. What inspires your style of dressing? I try to be as unbound by time period as possible. My bow tie/suit combo has been around since the 1800's. I purposefully fit different decades into my aesthetic. Any fashion advice?  Maybe a lot of people have the mindset that "You don't h