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CITIZEN OF STYLE
PEACE, LOVE AND FLOW Valerie Scoon prefers clothing that adapts to her by RAEMI CRETEUR
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Documentary filmmaker and FSU professor Valerie Scoon likes to go with the flow with her wardrobe. Here, she wears a blouse by Analili purchased at Narcissus; pants by Max Studio; and shoes by Cole Haan. Her hair was styled by Nicole at Altovise.
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alerie Scoon is not one for frequent shopping trips. She cares about her wardrobe, sure, but believes she may lack a knack that others possess. “I’m not really a super-avid shopper,” Scoon said, “but when I do go, I take a friend who is skilled at shopping, and I buy a lot at once.” Scoon, a filmmaker and owner of True Visions Film, struggled to find the right words to describe her style. “My sister would tend to say it has a bit of elegance to it but is understated,” Scoon said before adding, “Elegant isn’t really the right word.” Comfort would appear to be an important aspect of Scoon’s clothing. She worked for a time in Hollywood where casual outfits weren’t always appropriate. “My clothing style remains relaxed and not overly busy,” Scoon said. She likes to reflect the environment she’s in while being true to herself. “In Hollywood, sometimes you may have to dress up for the premiere of a film, which is fun, but I still keep with my core style of flowy dresses and things that suit me.” Having grown up in the Caribbean where her father served as a director with the Peace Corps, Scoon favors clothing consistent with an island lifestyle. “Peace, love and free-flowing outfits,” Scoon said of her preferences. “Not being determined by what we wear. I think that relaxed cultural comfort describes my style.” Scoon’s husband, Keith Bowers, the director of the Tallahassee Office of
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photography by ALICIA OSBORNE