Runway Boulevard is our social media series highlighting stylish Mustangs across the boulevard. We stop students to talk about their outfits, inspirations and favorite places to shop. Follow along on our Instagram @smudailycampus to stay up to date with the latest campus looks.
Taylor Good
Major:
Journalism, minor in English
Year:
Junior
How would you describe your fashion style:
I love going for more super-classy yet comfortable. I love looking my best every day, putting my best self forth, but I also don’t want to feel uncomfortable either. That’s kind of my thing, just classy, modest, elegant, but also super comfortable.
What are you wearing? Any particular brands that you want to shout out?:
I’m not a huge brand girl. This sweater is from Kohl’s; these boots were a gift from either JCPenney or Dillard’s; and these jeans are from years ago. For me, I like to mix and match different brands. I’m not a huge, “it has to be luxury.” For me, it just has to look cute. It can be from Kohl’s, it can be from Versace. It doesn’t matter.
Where is your favorite place to shop?:
In terms of easier, more affordable, cute stuff, Kohl’s. Kohl’s has some great stuff. I also really love JCPenney, Forever 21 when it was out, but not anymore. In terms of more luxury, I love Chanel. I love their tailor-fits. Those are my low-end and my high-end.
What would you never be caught wearing?:
I usually avoid ruffles and feathers. I do not like Golden Goose. I don’t like the dirty shoe look because you can dirty your own shoes for free. You don’t have to pay so much money for it. Another one I wouldn’t be caught wearing is a bonnet out in public. Some girls do, and more power to you, but I’ve been taught don’t go out in public wearing bonnets or sleepwear.
Who is your fashion inspiration?:
It’s got to be Jackie Kennedy. I also love Dorothy Dandridge, Taylor Fitz and Diane Carroll. If you watch Dynasty — just kind of super black female elegance. Now, for me, it’s Jordan Woods. I love her more classy, cute, but still edgy look. And of course, Michelle Obama, love Michelle Obama. Then, in terms of the eclectic look, I love Bella Hadid’s ethereal look.
What is a dominant color that you wear?:
I love super bright colors. I love wearing pinks, lavenders, blues and yellows. I’m starting to wear a bit more orangey palette. I also love the basics, but I have to wear some colors that pop.
Cai Aberle
Major:
Human Rights and Psychology
Year:
Junior
How would you describe your fashion style?:
I feel like it can be a little bit all over the place, but I definitely do wear darker colors and 90s-type style. Though I can go into preppy sometimes as well.
What are you wearing? Any particular brands that you want to shout out?:
I’m wearing my Doc Martens right now, which are my go-to. I feel they match most outfits.
Where is your favorite place to shop?:
I usually thrift most of my clothing. I’ll go to Buffalo Exchange, Uptown Cheapskate or Goodwill and find stuff there.
What would you never be caught wearing?:
Crocs. I really don’t like Crocs.
Who is your fashion inspiration?:
I love 90s-style Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and those kinds of witchy TV shows.
What is a dominant color that you wear?:
It definitely used to be black, but I feel like I’m opening up to more blues, whites or jewel tones.
