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Name: Elle Eccles

College: Martel '15

Major: English & Psychology

Describe your style: My color palette typically involves reds and burgundies, corals and pinks, turquoises and dark blues. And purple. Lots of purple. I’m careful to only buy things that go well with my skin tone, although black and white and red is also a great combo that I keep coming back to.


Style Inspiration: I get my ideas from the styles of my peers, TV show characters, strangers on the street—really, keeping a style-inclined eye out helps me get an idea of what looks good on what body type, what colors go well together, etc., and I often end up organizing not just my look but my friends’ looks as well. That being said, I don’t approach style as a way to dress, I approach style as a creative outlet. It’s something I feel. And I’m always looking to change things up, always reinventing old outfits as a way of creating just one more thing that’s nice to look at.



Favorite Clothing Item: Every single A-line dress I…

Name: Belle Douglass

College: Martel ‘16
Major: Psychology
What's your favorite clothing item: I love dresses, but I think my true obsession is with shoes. I own over 30 pairs.

Making my own clothes: I first learned to sew at age 10 when my grandmother taught me to make clothes for my dolls. We cut patterns out of newspaper, and I sewed the clothes by hand. I now have a sewing machine (it used to belong to my great-grandmother) and cut patterns out of pattern paper, but I still love making clothes. I have a very loose process when it comes to designing things: sometimes I have a shape in my head that I really want to try out, and other times I just fall in love with a fabric and spend hours trying to figure out what it should be. There is a very steep learning curve when it comes to making your own clothes; the first time I tried to go off pattern I ended up with a skirt about two sizes too small! That being said, it is an extremely valuable skill because now when I go shopping, if I …

We're back once more with the second part to our Esperanza 2014 style guide -this time we're sparking your imagination with these hot tips!
Follow the Flames If you’re looking for nice detail, the stitching and embellishments on this go well with the orange-red, as if flames have been sewn on.

Catching Fire
For inspiration we turned to the fiery spirit of Katniss from the Hunger Games. 

Embody the brighter flames with this flowy, bright yellow dress – it’ll stand out among the icy dresses and dark suites for sure – or a billowy red one like the one Cinna created.
 ...Or if you're more inspired by Katniss's coal outfit. Melted metallic gold and black make for a sultry combination!
Smoked Out Smokey eyes have always been a great go to for a weekend night out, but sometimes people forget to tone down everything. Keep the blush to a minimum and choose a nude/light pink lip color.

Iconic Reds
From our beloved Princess Mia (Anne Hathaway) to the modern country princess Taylor Swift, t…

Esperanza is less than two weeks away and we hope that dress shopping hasn't been too stressful. With two great themes (Fire & Ice), there's a lot of room for fun and creativity. Here are a few simple tips that will inspire and help you find the perfect icy dress! 

Falling Snow Nothing says ice more than actual ice. Sequins, jewels and crystals are the perfect way to turn a dark colored dress into a snowy night.

Teal, Mint, and Purple Mountain's Majesty
Everyone and their mothers are going to be wearing blue! Mix it up a little by adding in some green and purple hues and you'll be queen of the tundra.



Sleeves of Snow
Esperanza is going to be in a tent outside. You want to look cool but that doesn't mean you have to freeze your butt off. I personally think long sleeved white mini dresses are so so classy.


ICE ICE BABY


If you already have a nice simple dress and just want to add a few more thematic touches, go with a statement necklace! No matter where you shop or what y…

Name: Sarah Percival College: Duncan '14
Major: Math & Statistics 



Describe your personal style: Colorful, simple, modern.
Favorite places to shop: Forever 21, Buffalo Exchange, other thrift and consignment stores.
What is your style journey? Why do you dress the way you dress? I want to be able to express myself visually, but I can't really draw or paint so I use my clothes to make a statement. It's easier to put on a pretty dress in the morning rather than putting on pants and a shirt. I'm pretty lazy in the morning, so I like to do things that are quick.


Any fashion or style tips? Shop at thrift stores, 'cause you can find really interesting things that are really cheap.


Photographer Statement:
"I featured Sarah because she has a unique, colorful style that really stands out." -Nathan Alison