Full Name: Ariana Queenan-Newton
Class Year: Second Semester Freshmen

Major: Broadcast Journalism with a Minor in Spanish and Political Science 

Hometown: Norristown. 30 mins from West Philadelphia. I’m from Pennsylvania! 

Where did you get your:
 

Shirt:  The Jean button up Forever 21. The yellow camisole is from Aeropostale. 

Pants: The leggings are also from Forever 21. 
Shoes: My shoes are from Payless. 

 

What is your secret to pulling off bold trends, like those pants you were wearing?
 
I would say that half of the secret is courage! Anyone can do it, people are just very comfortable with wearing a pair of blue jeans. People have to get out of their comfort zone. The other half of the secret is balance. When you are wearing patterns as bold as my leggings you cannot have too much more going on in your outfit. Allow your patterns to be the center of attention for your outfit. As you can see my shirt simply compliments my leggings. Instead of wearing a black or white shirt. I gave my outfit some color without taking the attention away from my leggings. 

 

What is your go-to store to shop for staples, like basic t-shirts and layering pieces? Why?
 
For basic t-shirt and layering pieces there is no reason to spend a lot of money. I get a lot of my basic t-shirts from H&M, Aeropostale and Khol’s. 

What is your go-to store for shopping for more expensive, timeless pieces, like a great blazer or dress?
 

I am a very frugal person! So I never spend too much on clothes. I also do not believe that you need to spend a lot of money to look good. I believe the true talent is how well you pair pieces together. It’s all about having a million dollar look for less. For very edgy clothes but on the higher end I would  definitely suggest Black Milk and American Apparel. For a more preppy look, i’d choose Banana Republic. For boho and indie, i’d go for Anthropologie and Free People. For men I absolutely love the stores H&M, Zara and Brooks Brothers.   
 
What is your style staple year-round? (Like scarves, dangling earrings, etc.)
 
I never leave my house or dorm without a pair of earrings and a ring on. I also love wearing belts all year-round. I am finally starting to incorporate a watch into my wardrobe! It adds a nice vintage look since people don’t really wear them as much, now that they use their cellphones to check the time.  
 
 
Is their a celebrity’s closet you would love to raid, even if just for their shoe or bag collection? Why?
 
I hate to admit this, but Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. I love how Rihanna and Kim Kardashian both wear clothes that compliment their bodies so well. Rihanna can be super edgy at times, while Kimmy K. is super girly! Kimmy K’s heels are also to die for.  
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