Style that takes a blast from the past

In a time where names like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors are as well known as the celebrities wearing their clothing lines, personal fashion style can say as much about a person as their actions.

Senior mass communication major Amanda Cepero feels that her fashion style sets her apart as an individual.

“If I had to put a title on my style it’d be Modern Modesty Ownership. I love taking blasts from the past and making them modern. I am incredibly aware of my modesty and take great strides to preserve it,” Cepero said. “I believe that you can wear whatever you want and as long as you own it, it’s yours. I like to think I take full ownership of the things I wear despite what others may say or think.”

Cepero’s unique style was not always her trademark; her personality began to shine through her outfits most after she came to college.

“When I was younger I wasn’t really into clothes that much. It started as I got into college and was really able to afford different avenues and different clothes. I didn’t feel like I was so engrossed in this high school mentality of trying to please other people,” Cepero said. “I finally grew out of that and really started playing with my clothes seeing what I wanted and what I liked to do.”

Fashion really became a passion for Cepero the summer of ’07 when she pursued a study abroad program to England.

“Actually going to London really put everything in overdrive for me, it was a huge inspiration. I went for study abroad in London last summer and took a PR class and a theater class and really had a wild time. I loved it and I’m planning to go back in the summer to do an internship if everything works in my favor,” Cepero said.

Cepero’s style was impacted greatly by her trip to London and she continued to strive for her sense of self through her fashion. Leggings and tights were very popular this winter in the fashion world and Cepero’s took that trend and made it her own.

“Right now my favorite accessory is my pair of black stirrup tights. They carried me through winter with great strength, and despite the holes, have made a place in my heart,” Cepero said. “I plan to keep them around until they’re completely

tattered.”

As it is with any passion, fashion inspiration comes from many different sources. Cepero especially has many things she looks to for ideas and support.

“I draw inspiration from all over the place, but more specifically: London, Atlanta, Milledgeville (believe it or not), style blogs like Glamcanyon.com, my friends, the 80s, Cuba…and the list goes on, but there’s the nutshell version,” Cepero said.

Many times first impressions are very important and things like the clothes on a person’s back can really create that good or bad response to someone. Either way, Cepero believes in freedom of expression through clothing and style and that these can really make a difference on people.

“What a person has on can say a lot about how they feel or what kind of day they may be having,” Cepero said. “Everyone has something different to say with what they wear, but sometimes messages get muddled and confused, so jumping to conclusions is never wise when it comes to clothes. You know what they say about assuming…”

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