Monday, September 1, 2008
Age: 23
Sign: Leo
Hometown: Bartlett, Ill.
Time in lawrence: 5 years
Occupation: AmeriCorps professional volunteer, and bartender at the Gaslight Tavern.
What were you doing when scouted? Riding my bike to the post office.
Favorite stores? Social Service League, The Goodwill, Vintage Van, garage sales, The Vagabond Bookstore.
How would you describe your style? Flashy, twirlable, and bright.
Where do you get your hair cut? Cora at Head Rush.
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Style Scout: Paige Blair
Favorite trends? High-waisted pieces, tennis skirts for playing sports, fanny packs, cutoff overalls, and really anything worn with confidence.
Least favorite trends? T-shirts with tacky text or alcohol endorsements, body discomfort, and purchased cool.
Tattoos/piercings? I have a lower back tattoo of a plane with a banner that says "still I rise."
Favorite coffee shop? La Prima Tazza has always been my favorite because it's well lit, it has hanging plants, and you can sit outside.
Favorite bar? I like anywhere that has dancing, like the Tap Room and the Replay. Obviously I like The Gaslight. For after hours, I like the Nargile Lounge by the Merc.
What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? Extreme politeness, recycling, dog friendly places, and a roller skating rink.
What would you like to see less of? Cars honking at bikers, less use of both of the "F" words, less athletic worship, and I'm definitely tired of Mass. St. being treated like a urinal.
Who are your fashion influences? My closest homegirls and well put together women everywhere.
What's in your purse? A journal from India, my planner, a Nalgene bottle with stickers all over it, keys, cell phone, scissors, an oatmeal molasses cookie, my wallet, and flip flops to ride my bike.
Tell us a secret: I don't follow rules I think are silly.
