This week I had the pleasure to interview my good friend and resident VSCO girl, Julianna Carey. She, like many other college-aged women, has been dubbed āVSCO girlsā by the media in a frenzy to describe the sudden phenomena of women walking around in large tees and Birkenstocks (or Crocs, depending on who you ask) while carrying their all-important hydro flask water bottles.Ā
HerCampus: Hello, can you tell me your name and major?
Julianna Carey: Iām Julianna Carey and my major is Elementary Education.
HC: In your own words, how would you describe a VSCO girl?
JC: So, when I learned about VSCO girls, itās someone who wears big t-shirts, likes scrunchies, says āskskskskā *laughs*, wears puka shell necklaces, says āsave the turtlesā
HC: Any other things?
JC: There are a lot of Tik-Toks about them- itās a thing and they’re mostly about freshmen in high school
HC: Okay cool. When did you find out you were a VSCO girl?
JC: I think it was my roommate Reagen and she-I donāt know how this happened- but she said youāre a VSCO girl and she showed me Tik-Toks and said āthis is literally youā and I was like ānoā *laughs*.
HC: Are there any celebrities that you think fit the typical VSCO girl?
JC: I feel like Hannah Meloche is a VSCO girl.
HC: How long have you been using items associated with VSCO girls?
JC: A long time! For a few years.
HC: Do you have a VSCO?
JC: I do have a VSCO. I used to use it all the time. Now I feel like I donāt really use it anymore. I used to just use it to post all of the pictures that didnāt make my Instagram that I still want people to see.Ā
HC: So like a more casual version of Instagram?
JC: Yes!
HC: Why do you think all of these items together- the Burts Bees, long t-shirts- have formed the VSCO girl image?
JC: I feel like because theyāre trendy and VSCO is all about those cute posts about making things like friendship bracelets.
HC: How do you feel about the negative stereotyping of VSCO girls?
JC: I mean, itās kind of funny. If Iām wearing a VSCO girl outfit and my friends make fun of it, itās funny.
HC: How do you think the internet has changed trends and fashion?
JC: Well it kind of reminds me of how everyone wanted to be a Tumblr girl in middle school. Itās like that but [VSCO] is what’s happening now.
HC: What do you think is the next trend?
JC: I donāt know honestly. You canāt predict what the next thing is going to be, you know. No one ever thought VSCO girls were going to be a thing and here we are. Apparently Iām a VSCO girl *laughs*
HC: Well I think you should wear it with pride. Youāre just a girl who likes to be comfortable!
JC: Thatās true!
So there you go. I hope this interview can help those out there who were wondering what a VSCO girl is like and has helped you form an opinion on what is a harmless trend. Save the turtles!