VANESSA :

My friend Jasmine and I have always talked about having a fashion blog for a few years now. I know, I know, Houston is not really what you would exactly think about for fashion, but WE WANT IT TO BE! Why should I have to move to New York/LA/Paris/Tokyo/London/Milan for fashion? I mean I want to, but I've always wanted to appreciate fashion where I'm from. And since I've started college (currently in my third year) my views about my personal fashion have changed. At the University of Houston, there are SO many styles that I see everyday that inspire me and my style! I want to use this site to showcase those unique individuals that have their own style. (how many times can I use the word 'style'?)

Whether it's a bag, pair of shoes, or hair accessories, I think they should be showcased! I love fashion, and even though I always say, "I don't look like it", I'm still evolving into that chic individual! It's going to take some time, and some tailoring, but I hope to get there!

I would say that my personal fashion philosophy is WEAR WHAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR SHAPE! I would say that my style is sort of classic/preppy with a twist. I don't know exactly what that twist is, but I think that it means that I don't STICK to being classic all the time. I am a huuuge fan of jeans and t-shirts, so that's most of what I wear!

Though this blog is targeted specifically to people that go to the University of Houston, I think that if I see a cute outfit and I am just walking down the street or out with my friends, (and have my camera) I am going to try and snap what those people have on.

My friend Jasmine (the other editor of this blog) and I are sort of different yet the same, in our style. I think that she's not afraid to try new things (most of the time) and have unexpected touches. I think that she is a bit more trendy that I am. (but this is not a bad thing!) I just stick to what works, but I do have some trendy things about me. I love polos! But those are kind of classic right? haha

About me:

Age:20

Fall Fashion MUSTHAVES: chunky knits, loose sweaters, trouser jeans (I know... skinny jeans are in... i love that classic look!) platforms (I'm short!) and menswear. I also love the layered look. I really want a black pencil skirt!

Favorite Designer(s): (this changes quite often) CHANEL!, Zac Posen, Ralph Lauren, Armani, Prada, and Marc Jacobs. (this could go ON and on!)

Favorite Color(s): Red, black, white, green

Favorite Outfit/Old Standby: jeans, and a white t-shirt. I love this combo to DEATH. And since white is so hot right now... this is right up my alley!

Style Icons: Jackie O (not the rapper! hahaha), Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Ritchie (most of the time... but she's too skinny!), and Katie Holmes (when she started being brainwashed by Tom Cruise) oh, and Ashley OLSEN! LOVE HERRR!