STYLE GURU STYLE: Embracing Fast Fashion

March 11th, 2015 at 2:00am

Before fashion became a subject of study for me, I thought you needed money to look good. Silly me and my virgin years of fast fashion. The second I embraced Zara and Forever 21, to be that specific, my life and sense of style were completely renewed. If you look around, people have been purchasing more and more cheap clothing, be that because of the economy or just a change of course. The bottom line is that fast fashion is here to stay. It is no wonder so many brands and style icons have partnered with H&M, such as Karl Lagerfeld, Robert Cavalli and even Beyoncé.

Did you catch the Topshop Unique fall 2015 runway show? The front row of the audience had as many A-listers as any couture label would. Alexa Chung, Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne were just a few of the celebrities present. Dovetailing off of that, my entire outfit is fast fashion, except for the navy blue J.Crew T-shirt. The jacket is Forever 21 and skirt and sandals are Zara. I was not kidding about my love for those two brands.

You can tell by the lack of pattern and print in the outfit that my style is classic. I also like to prioritize comfort, especially for work, as was the case for this outfit. Low platform sandals are a go-to staple and a long skirt is an overall safe bet. Furthermore, the jacket played a key role in giving some edge to an otherwise very girly look.

Get My Look: 1. A biker jacket. 2. A midi skirt. 3. A pair of comfortable platform sandals.

Author

  • Manuela Almeida

    I am a neutral and minimalist dresser at heart, but I am starting to branch out and wear more risky style outfits, something that CollegeFashionista has inspired me to do. * Two years and eight months is how long I have been a Style Guru for CollegeFashionista. During this time I have written directly from Brazil, from the campus of Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC) in Rio de Janeiro and now from Universidade Anhembi Morumbi in São Paulo. Two years and one month is the time span I have been a fashion reporter for Joyce Pascowitch in São Paulo—a job that I only snagged because I learned I loved fashion through working with CollegeFashionista. Three years and a six months is the total time I have been a college student. Now I face the final step in earning a bachelor’s degree in Journalism—my thesis. This means that in six months I will be an alum and no longer a Style Guru. Wow.