Gee uses classic fashion staples like scarves and hats to combat Colorado’s finicky spring weather. Ruth Hollenback | Clarion

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Stephanie Papadopoulos

Year: Freshman

Studying: Biology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience, Spanish and pre-med

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

“90’s trash aesthetic” sums up Papadopoulos’ style. Ruth Hollenback | Clarion
“90’s trash aesthetic” sums up Papadopoulos’ style. Ruth Hollenback | Clarion

Layers of yellows and blues brightly contrast with the wet, green colors coating Colorado’s spring. Stephanie Papadopoulos explains that, while her inventive style has been stagnant since her senior year of high school, college has made her explore new possibilities of finding cheap clothes at thrift stores. She would describe her style as “’90s trash aesthetic,” inspired by places like American Apparel and natural fashion icons like Frankie Cosmos. Finally, Papadopoulos comments on Colorado’s weather and how it affects her ability to put together an outfit. “I have to change a lot throughout the day. My dependence on outerwear and layers has transformed and I have learned that checking my weather app before I leave my dorm is essential.”

Doc Martens: Journey’s

High-waisted jeans: Urban Outfitters

Jacket: PacSun

Sweater: Savers Thrift Store

Collared blouse: Forever 21, purchased at a thrift store

Watch: Walmart

Lipstick: NARS, purchased at Sephora

Papadopoulos, whose style is inspried by Frankie Cosmos, snagged her Doc Martens from Journey’s.  Ruth Hollenback | Clarion
Papadopoulos, whose style is inspried by Frankie Cosmos, snagged her Doc Martens from Journey’s. Ruth Hollenback | Clarion

Meredith Gee

Year: Freshman

Studying: Emergent digital practices, sustainability and entrepreneurship

Hometown: Boise, Idaho

Meredith Gee is the epitome of successful layering for Colorado’s finicky spring weather.

“I’m obsessed with scarves and hats. I love kimonos and black and white… I think that mismatching with flannels and jackets and other layers is what makes a great outfit.”

While Gee struggles to put a name to her eclectic style, she says she is inspired by fashion icons in the Pacific Northwest and she tries with each outfit to be an even mix of “boho, hipster and classy.”

“Her fashion style is she always looks put together,” commented Avia Cohen, freshman international studies major from Los Angeles.

Shoes: REI Bogs

Pants: GAP jeans

White blouse: Hollister, purchased at TJ Maxx

Rain jacket: Target

Long pendant necklace: Anthropologie

Watch: Swatch

Hat: Ecote, purchased at Urban Outfitters

Necklace: hand-me-down from mother

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