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Style: Clarissa in New York

Avatar • Jan 16, 2014

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Introduce yourself!
C:
My name is Clarissa Forde and I am an 18 year old stylist and blogger from New York!

What is your style philosophy?
C:
I know this is pretty cheesy, but it would be just be yourself! Itโ€™s easier to be yourself than it is to be anyone else.

How would you describe your sense of style?
C:
This is always a hard question for me. I just dress based on how I feel while still keeping a mix between โ€œgirlyโ€ and โ€œboyishโ€. Honestly I donโ€™t like using those two terms because I feel like when it comes to fashion, there are no boundaries for girls and boys. But thatโ€™s just an easier way to explain my style.

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What is the process of deciding what to wear in the morning?
C:
Honestly, I canโ€™t say that Iโ€™m not inspired by street style. Sometimes I like trying out new trends that I see with my own little twist! So every morning I try to include some new element that I was inspired by.

What are the three favorite things in your closet?
C:
My favorite three items would have to be my leather jacket, my fire red 3s (Jordanโ€™s), and my new black satchel that I bought from Forever 21. Those three things can go with any outfit I wear.

What are some of your favorite shops/websites for clothes, shoes and accessories?
C:
Some of the sites I love to shop on are Forever 21, Karmaloop, Nasty Gal, and Zara! As far as in-store, I love the small boutiques in Soho!

How long have you been natural?
C:
Iโ€™ve been natural all my life. My hair texture wasnโ€™t always this way though. It used to be SUPER long and wavy. After dying my bangs and ends when I was a Freshman (ahhhhh!) and chopping many times, it changed. It became thicker and curlier and now it requires so much attention. Itโ€™s been this way for probably 5 years now and I really do love it!

What is your signature hairstyle?
C:
My signature hairstyle used to be my infamous big and curly wash & go. Now I would say itโ€™s my curly up-do!

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
C:
I wear my curly up-do almost everyday. I wash with Organix shampoos and conditioners and I co-wash once a week or whenever I want to renew my curls. I use Carolโ€™s Daughter Monoi Repairing Anti-Breakage Spray when I detangle, and then apply Carolโ€™s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey and a little bit of organic virgin coconut oil from Trader Joes. I let my hair air dry for a few minutes, then put my hair up. I wrap the longest pieces of my hair around the rubber band, which is why it looks small. I use the same products when I do braid outs. I used to straighten my hair once or twice a month, but now I donโ€™t do it as often.

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
C:
My blog is TheMixedMannequin.com and Iโ€™m also on Instagram: @TheMixedMannequin!

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teetee
7 years ago

she is too cute. Love her style. pretty girl cool style.

Jacqueline
Jacqueline
7 years ago

I love the black maxi dress with the slit and black sneakers! Tough and sexy at the same time.

Nkem
Nkem
7 years ago

so inspired by her style.

Caramelcurls
Caramelcurls
7 years ago

When you have it, you have it! I LOVE this girlโ€™s sense of style and her hair is gorgeous!

Shanice
Shanice
7 years ago

This girl is SO my style. I love every single look! Definitely inspired.

youngin girl
youngin girl
7 years ago

Pretty tight;Street style is the way to go. Leather jackets go well with leather black pants.

Britt @ One&20
7 years ago

I love her style!

A
A
7 years ago

One of the few style icons feature on BGLH that I actually like! I took inspiration away from these pics. Thank you!

MJay
MJay
7 years ago

Lovely! Age appropriate and cute.

Faida
Faida
7 years ago

Love everything and would definitely rock some of her looks. Get it girl!

Love JAH
Love JAH
7 years ago

Too darn adorable!!!!

Tyler
7 years ago

You will never know how much I want the blue circle skirt. NEVER. <3
http://onelittleblackdress.com

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