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Fashion on the Hilltop

Jose De Luna, Staff Writer • April 25, 2024
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Christine Stewart is an RA, and her outfit is a promotion for her fellow RA Jessica. Her top was made by Jessica which was on display at the St. Andre Market on April 16. She paired the new top with blue jeans. Stewart’s style is a mix of masculine and feminine depending on the day. “My older and younger sister for sure helped me evolve my style to what it is today,” Stewart said. She hopes that her outfit is perceived as someone who is inviting and wants to make friends. “I typically shop at Goodwill or other thrift stores, or even stores like Ross,” she said. “I like to save money.” Her favorite piece is for sure the shirt she bought from RA Jessica. (Jose De Luna / Hilltop Views)

This is Colby Fountain, and he is seen wearing a women’s dress-made shirt and some summer shorts. His style comes from his own passion and self expression. “I am not afraid to go against society and make a fashion statement,” Fountain said. “I view my body as real estate, and I’m going to decorate it well.” He doesn’t really look to other people for style inspiration but rather the clothes themselves. “I shop mostly online or on South Congress Ave(nue),” he said. His favorite items in his closet will always be his accessories and his shoes. He is also obsessed with Christian Louboutin and A-morir. (Jose De Luna / Hilltop Views)
This is Kayla Etienne, and she is seen wearing a green jacket on a green crop top with black leggings. Although she claims that she doesn’t really have any particular style, she would still categorize her style as comfy and cute. When shopping, she will pick items that look trendy. “I wouldn’t say I get my style inspiration from a specific person or anything,” Etienne said. She tends to shop at Old Navy, Ross and outlet stores going out of business. Currently, because it’s hot and humid, her favorite pieces of clothing are her dresses and skirts. (Jose De Luna / Hilltop Views)
Resident Assistance (RA) Santiago Leon is seen wearing a black graphic t-shirt with black jeans. His fashion inspirations come from TikTok and Pinterest. He said he loves scrolling through every week to get new ideas and new color combinations. “I don’t have a defined style because sometimes I like to wear neutrals, while other days I might try rocking shorts with polos to more put together, or baggy clothes,” Leon said. He buys his clothes from Zara, H&M, Bershka, Legacy and Banana Republic. He loves his pants and his Adidas Sambas equally when it comes to choosing his favorite piece of clothing. (Jose De Luna / Hilltop Views)
Jennie Pham is pictured wearing a very comfortable and cute outfit, styling a tank top striped shirt with a white skirt. The cherry on top is the red shoes that make her outfit really come together. Her fashion style is influenced by a little bit of everything from Asian, European and American. “I like a mix of where I’m from and from things that I like and where I live now,” Jennie said. She claims to not have a specific style. “I just want people to recognize me as Jennie,” she said. This is one of the reasons why she tends to wear colorful clothing. She also states that what she wears depends on her mood that day. She does her shopping in Vietnamese local brands and tailor shops, but also name brands like H&M, Uniqlo and sometimes Target. Her favorite item is her red shoes because she says that it can elevate any basic outfit. (Jose De Luna / Hilltop Views)
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