Name: Ruby Hodges
Age: 18
Hometown: London, Switzerland, and New Jersey
School: Chapman University
Major: Undeclared
How has your background influenced your style?
“I have traveled to a lot of places around the world, and my family is from Europe so I often travel there. I’ve lived in Switzerland and London, both have really influenced my style. It’s very different than American style, and everyone tries to look their best all the time. Just walking around in London everyone always looks put together, no one really wears sweatshirts or leggings. My family moved to New Jersey where I lived for the majority of my life and the style there is completely different than it is in Europe. How I dressed changed when I moved to the United States because of those around me. Most of my peers chose comfortability over trendiness, so I also did this as well. However, when I moved to California my style changed again as people are more trendy here than in NJ. I started to look cute for class and started putting more effort into my appearance.”
Who influences your style?
“Definitely Zendaya! I have always admired her and followed her on social media. I sometimes find myself looking at her Instagram to find inspiration for my outfits. I also watch Emma Chamberlain and Summer Mckeen on YouTube for outfit ideas and often purchase clothes that they talk about in their videos. I think my style is pretty similar to theirs and I usually love their outfits.”
What’s your staple item in your closet? Why?
“My black belt with stars on it from Brandy Melville! I wear it every time I go out and it matches with most of my outfits. I also love the rings that I’ve worn since the start of high school, I never take them off and when I do I feel like I’m missing something.”
Do you like to share your clothes?
“I surprisingly do like to share clothes! I love to wear my friend’s clothes, so it would be hypocritical for me not to share mine. Most of my friends have a similar style to me, so it’s nice to mix it up sometimes with their pieces. I make sure they eventually return my stuff to me though…as long as they’re respectful about it I don’t care at all!”
What has been your favorite trend?
“I like color blocking because I think it’s really trendy and I like to wear a lot of colors. I don’t like to have boring outfits, so I like to spice them up with cool patterns like stripes and checkered pieces.”
What’s your favorite store?
“Urban Outfitters! They have pieces for everyone and every event. Whether it is a school dance or just an everyday outfit they have an option. I always find what I’m looking for when I’m there. I love their jewelry as well! They always change their inventory, and their sale section is always changing. It might be a little bit more pricey than similar stores but the quality is so much better.
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