It comes across as no surprise to any of us that all English majors tend to have a flair for the dramatic. Likely influenced by the dark tales of Poe or Shakespeareâs tragedies or by the actual drama of essay deadlines and creative writing projects, we English students tend to let what we read seep into our everyday sartorial decisions.
Shanna Merceron, president of the English Society and notable style influencer on campus, is just one example of what an English major can accomplish with their drama-fueled imaginations. Her love of all-black outfits, unique nail creations and mythical role models are not only a part of her identity as a college trend-setter, but also showcases her as one of the unique individuals that Her Campus UFL has the privilege of interviewing. Stick around for a brief and fun fashion talk with the gothic-ly glam Shanna!Name: Shanna Merceron
Age: 20
Year: Senior
Major: English (with a concentration in Creative Writing) and an Educational Studies minor
Her Campus: What are you wearing and where did you buy it?
Shanna Merceron: âIâm wearing a bell sleeve black mini dress from T.J. Maxx, black suede booties from Forever 21, and a bunch of rings from weird shops. I like collecting amber ringsâone of these I got in England. Itâs medieval style, which is really cool, and this other ringâs a real bird skull! Itâs freaky but cool. Oh, and Iâm also wearing holographic nail polish.â
HC: What statement are you trying to make with the all-black ensemble?
SM: âI went for a âWitchy Womanâ look because, you know, the awesome song, but also because Fallâs here and Iâm going to dress like itâs Halloween every day.â
HC: Who are your style influencers?
SM: âMostly mythical creaturesâI like pirates and mermaids and witches. I like to embody them with everything I wear. Iâll wear a puffy sleeve shirt and black ripped jeans one day and be like, âIâm a pirate today,â or a black dress and boots with rings and then Iâm a witch, or Iâll do a floral dress with my makeup all glittery and I feel like a fairy.â
HC: How would you describe your personal style?
SM: âI think itâs very eclectic. I tend to be edgy because I like the color black and studs and leather, so I guess eclectic and edgy.â
HC: Whatâs your favorite wardrobe piece right now?
SM: âI have this suede fringe jacket and itâs way too hot to be wearing it yet, but everyday I look at it longingly and soon Iâll be able to wear it! Once itâs cold enough.â
HC: Where do you like to shop?
SM: âT.J. Maxx is my one true loveâI go in there and fill up the cart and itâs the best because they have no limit on how many things you can bring to the dressing room. So Iâll be like âsixteen today!â And then Iâll text my friend and say, âguess how much I brought into the TJ Maxx dressing room?â I also bought so much at Topshop and Zara while I was abroad, so I always look at them online and then pay the shipping. Itâs just awesome.â
HC: Whatâs your style advice for fellow Gators reading this?
SM: âWhatever you think is weird or donât think will workâgo for it. Be true to yourself and what you like, because you should really be dressing for yourself, not for anyone else.â