This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Columbia Barnard chapter.
Name: Leora Herman
School, Year: General Studies/Jewish Theological Seminary, Class of 2017
Major: Psychology at Columbia and Modern Jewish Studies at JTS.
How would you describe your style in three words?
Eccentric, bold, and unexpected.
Who are your style inspirations?
My mom has definitely played a huge part in shaping my style. We have the same taste and are the same size, so it’s basically like having two closets!
Where do you like to shop?
I’ve found some of my most unique pieces at Second Time Around and other second-hand/thrift stores. Other than that, Target and Anthropologie are my go-to spots.
What is a piece of style advice you live by?
To “pull something off,” all you have to do is put it on!
What style tricks have you picked up from living in New York?
Two things:
1) One of the most important things I’ve learned about living stylishly in New York: Layer, layer, layer. I cannot stress enough how in-handy that extra cardigan, scarf, or light jacket can be when the weather is as unpredictable as it is in NYC.
2) When it comes to shoes, comfort always come first. In New York, I’m either constantly running around in between classes or commuting to and from my internship. That means I have to be able to wear my shoes for hours without my feet killing me. I’ve learned that you can be stylish and comfortable at the same time.