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Campus Style: Shanijah Steele

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Hofstra chapter.

Shanijah Steele

Class: ‘17

Major: Japanese and Pre-med

Hometown: Queens, NY

What she’s wearing:

Shirt: Charlotte Russe

Skirt: Charlotte Russe

Bracelet: Rose quartz friendship bracelet that was a gift

Shoes: Famous Footwear

Scarf: Forever 21

 

What are your favorite clothing stores?

My favorite clothing stores are Charlotte Russe and Forever 21. I love them both but mostly Charlotte Russe because I feel that the bright colors are cute and that the clothing designs fit my personality. I get all jumpy when I enter those stores! I don’t know why! When I’m with friends they know that Charlotte Russe is my store!

 

How would you describe your style?

I would say my style is very random. It kind of depends on my mood. If I’m happy I tend to go for a girlier, chill approach. I would wear lots of dresses, circle skirts and very flowy blouses. I also love bows and cute iconic animals like foxes on my shirts. When I want to be taken seriously I tend to go for more neutrals and dark colors. I would go for a more sophisticated look such as a blazer and jeans or a skirt.

 

What influences your style?

Most of my style is influenced by Asian fashion trends, but sometimes I adore the bohemian, vintage styles. I usually wear a lot of high wasted outfits or outfits that are complete with a lace-like sweater or crotchet pullover.

 

What are your favorite Asian fashion trends?

One of my favorite trends would have to be a lot of loose, flowy clothing with a soft color palette.  Also another one would be the nerdy, sweet kind of style. It’s where the fashion consists of a lot of collard shirts underneath sweaters with dresses and circle skirts. They’re both very simple, but look elegant.

 

With finals coming up, do you have a go to outfit that you wear when you’ve overslept?

I usually would wear a dress or a funny graphic tee with leggings or pants. I just accessorize it with accessories and a sweater or jacket. My shoes are always black flats or boots.

MN native navigating NY one selfie at a time. Senior Journalism student at Hofstra University and current HC Chapter Advisor.