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Margie Cadet
Interviewed by: Chelsea Cardell
Junior (Domestic Exchange student from
Banard College)
Psychology Major
FAB: How would you describe your fash
ion sense?
MC: “Laid back and eclectic. I get ran-
Step iato the Jungle
Aaliyah Nurideen
Fashion and Beauty Writer
am shopping.
I think of myself as budget trendy. Sometimes I am afro
centric; I just like to switch it up.”
FAB: What inspires you?
MC: “I am a domestic exchange student from New York
City, New York. I draw a lot of my inspiration from what I
see people wearing in the city. I am inspired by the whole
atmosphere of New York.”
FAB: Who is your favorite fashion designer and why?
MC: “Alexander McQueen. His clothing is innovative and
dgy. Every piece is unique and stylish; everything has flair.
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It is no secret that animal print is on the prowl
: right now. From the looks of Beyonce rocking a cheetah
| print scarf with a vibrant red blazer or Kim Kardashian’s
: signature leopard print ensembles; celebrities are influenc-
| ing animal print closets everywhere. Be cautious of the
! overdone animal print violators like Jersey Shore’s Snooki.
Snooki gets animal print crazy and should be fined by the
: fashion police. It is important to know that animal print is
: not as hard to wear as one might assume. It can be very flir-
| tatious and fun if worn the right way. Stray away from the
i traditional ways of matching, with just browns and blacks
I and use animal print to bring some flair into your outfits,
i Here are some tips that can help you step into the jungle.
Because of the orange and maroon undertones in
: cheetah and leopard print, it is always fun to pair them
I with red and maroon jeans or cardigans. Don’t be afraid of
: wearing two items that are of the same or different print.
: Just don’t go overboard and be careful with the spacing of
| the items.
Adrienne Porter Fashion and Beauty Writer
As spring suddenly approaches, we academic scholars must continue to
expect the flowers to bloom, the birds hold true when we are choosing what
to chirp, and the temperature to rapidly to formally wear to the interview of our
increase; however, along with the change dream job!
in season come career fairs, deadlines In my opinion, there are some
for scholarships, and interviews for in- essential pieces that every woman
ternships and jobs. The fashion-forward should have in her wardrobe in regards
college student must present herself in a to business attire. These items of cloth-
sophisticated, refined, and chic manner. ing are very simple: a button down,
Not only does one need to have a proper white/cream/light blue collared shirt, a
formatted resume, but it is pertinent
that one’s business attire is up to par.
First impressions are lasting and we
are judged off of what we wear, so one
cannot only be business savvy, one has
to be fashion savvy as well. As Spelman
women, our legacy of being pristine
pair of black slacks, and an appropriate
length dress skirt.
When it comes to shoes, be sure
to wear shoes that are COMFORTABLE
for you. Whether they are dress flats
or high heels, it is imperative that you
look and feel comfortable. Ladies, there
is such a thing as an appropriate heel
height in the workplace. The heel should
be no more than two inches. Remember
to always dress in a respectable manner.
After you get the job: Although
there are some vital articles of clothing
that every woman should have in her
business-clothing repertoire, one should
feel free to have several bold statement
garments that give career ensembles
a dash of color and a unique fashion
sense. Try adding a cream or pastel
colored blazer to your button down top
or select a vibrant color skirt that will
give your professional wardrobe a pop of
color!
Business
Attire
Zebra print is a little more difficult to match taste
fully, but it can be done. Since zebra print is black and
white, pairing it with a black and white outfit is expected.
Try pairing zebra heels or zebra accessories with black and
yellow to add a bit of color to the look. A chic yellow skater
dress makes for a great look with zebra heels.
» Giraffe
print is very
similar to cheetah
print. With this
print, try accent
ing red and green
for color, and then
tie it all together
with a giraffe
print heel. This
ensemble works
really well to
gether. It will look
effortless! Giraffe
print is easily
paired with earth
tone colors.