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Derek Huff

Occupation: high school student

Age: 17

Hometown: Lawrence

Time in Lawrence: 17 years

What were you doing when scouted? Sitting outside Java Break reading.

Favorite clothing store? Maybe American Eagle or Arizona Trading Company.

How often do you go shopping each month? Not that often. Maybe once or twice a month.

How would you describe your style? I usually dress up, normally collared shirts. And I always wear shorts, even when it's cold out. That's just me. And sandals. So you're one of those always-wears-shorts guys? Yeah, pretty much all the time.

What time do you get up? How long do you take getting ready? Well, I'm still in high school and I have to be at school at 7, so I usually get up at 6. It usually takes me an hour to get ready.

Favorite trend? I like the long hair. For guys or girls? Both. I like glasses too. I like when people wear glasses-I don't know why. But no glasses yourself? I do, but I'm not wearing them right now.

Least favorite? I don't really like the people that wear all the black. I don't really like the gothic style.

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Style Scout: Derek Huff

Tattoos? Piercings? No. I plan to get a tattoo, though. I'm gonna get a pin-up girl right here on my forearm. Why? I like when people have tattoos on the forearm and I think it would be something that I'd be happy with when I got older. I wouldn't regret getting it. Gonna get it right when you turn 18? Yeah.

Favorite coffee shop in Lawrence? Probably Java Break because they have really good coffee-iced coffee too-and it's nice to sit outside here. They have a good seating area.

Favorite place to go out at night? I love the Hookah House. No, I'm not 18 yet, but I have gone there. It's really relaxed and people can just chill out there. They also have really good lemonade and really good coffee too.

Is there anything you'd like to see more of in Lawrence? I'd like to see more theaters. Places to go where you can see shows and bands playing. There aren't enough? I don't think so. Especially for people under 18. Like I'd love to go to the Jazzhaus but they won't let you in if you're not 18.

Less of? Fast food restaurants. More local things, I'd like to see.

Who do you think is stylish? John Lennon. I love the Beatles' style and the style of the '50s and the '60s. Even though I don't dress like it, I still wish I did.

Tell us a secret: I don't know:I smoke cigarettes. That's the only secret of mine.