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Age: 21.

Sign: Libra.

Time in Lawrence: Going on 16 years.

Hometown: I was born in the Bronx.

Occupation: Textile design student at KU and seamstress for the costume shop at Kansas University.

What were you doing when scouted: Picking up some groceries at The Casbah.

How would you describe your style: A little bit fem.

Who are your fashion influences: The fashion house Chloe, various Chomp Wompers and my mom.

What are your favorite fashion trends: Booties, over-sized tops, huge necklaces, ’90s florals and acid wash.

What are your least favorite fashion trends: Padded bras.

What would you like to see more of in Lawrence: Black people and community spirit.

What would you like to see less of in Lawrence: Mean people and cigarette butts.

People say I look like: Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst.

Tell us a secret: Batman has been my biggest inspiration of late.

Why do you like shopping at The Casbah: The employees are nice and know me, their products are excellent and I’m supporting the local economy.

What are your plans after graduation: The only thing I’m sure of is I won’t be living in Lawrence next year. I’ll probably end up moving to Oregon, New York or California.

What is your dream job: I want to be part of a team that makes things that are beautiful and functional.

Sweater: Lautrel, purchased at Social Service League last Saturday for $1.

Pants: St. John’s Bay, altered by me, purchased at a thrift store in Dallas a year and a half ago for $3.

Shoes: Capezio, purchased at Wild Man Vintage two weeks ago for $14.

Fanny pack: Vintage, purchased two months ago at Wild Man Vintage for $6.

Whistle necklace: Gift from my dad when I was a kid.

YSL necklace: Self-made three months ago.