By Liana Satenstein, Staff Writer
Dressed in cut-off shorts, silver shoes and a sheer navy blouse, Julie Bisceglia resembles Madonna in her torn up, off the shoulder, bra strap showing “Like a Virgin” stage merged with refinement of a Bergdorf Goodman aisle.
“My fashion influences definitely come from the 80s, that ‘downtown village look.’ I also like the 50s style and anything that is high waisted. They flatter my waist!” says Julie. It was her mother, an artist, who influenced Julie’s panache for a sophisticatedly put-together, eclectically colorful and floral wardrobe sans the pretentious seams.
“My mom is an artist so I’ve always been around lots of paintings and museums. She has made me appreciate color, especially in clothing.”
Julie’s creative fashion liberties on otherwise simple outfits have taught her that it is not necessarily the designer that is important, but how the item contributes to the whole outfit. “I shop literally everywhere,” says Julie in her outfit compiled of discount department store oxford shoes, a pair of Zara shorts and a blouse from American Apparel. “I don’t have a favorite store. I’ll buy something if I like it, no matter who the designer is. I mean, I really do think you can find things everywhere. For example, I love the shoes at Target!”
As for her favorite clothing pieces, they range from a summer dress to a large purse. “My bag is huge and I take it almost everywhere. It can fold and become smaller. And its still good after a year, even after it being everywhere with me,” says Julie.
“As for the dress. It was somewhat of a fashion mistake. It was this summer dress my mom bought for me when I was about three. I was obsessed with it. It would be in the middle of February, but I’d throw a temper tantrum just so I could wear it.”
With her flair for finding unique items without the hefty brand names in combination with a basic style that seems to be crafted by top designers, Julie creates a chic look, but as she says, “it’s really bright, with lots and lots of colors.”
Julie Bisceglia sports some serious fashion on campus
