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Student makeup artist a fan of vintage stores
Melonee Rembert Fashion Faceoff
Rembert spoke with one student about her vintage-inspired look.
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audi Arabian freelance makeup artist and junior business management and public relations major Zaineb Ahmed doesn’t shy away from her love of old-fashioned style. Her unusual style is enabled by a passion for fashion and beauty. THE TEMPLE NEWS: How would you describe your style? ZAINEB AHMED: I would say that it’s vintage and eclectic. TTN: What stores do you shop at? ZA: I love thrift stores and vintage stores. I get most of my stuff from Goodwill. One of my favorite stores is called Udelco. That’s actually where I got the outfit I’m wearing now.
TTN: Do you have any style icons or inspirations? ZA: I really like Janelle Monae. I don’t really look up to anyone in particular. My style isn’t really like one type of thing. I really just wear what I like. TTN: What styles are you looking forward to this fall? ZA: I really like the bodysuits and jumpsuits like the one I’m wearing. I like the vintage ones. I know the high-knee socks are really last year, but I still like those. I love Dr. Martens. I love fall because you can wear blazers and stuff like that. TTN: Do you have any fashion advice for students? ZA: It doesn’t matter what other people think. Wear what you like. If you think it’s beautiful and you think it flatters your body, that’s all that matters. TTN: Do you have any favorite items of clothing or beauty products? ZA: I’m actually a freelance makeup artist. I was really into art in high school and when I graduated I just did it in my free time. Makeup is like my art. I love making women feel beautiful – that’s my passion. I want to start my own makeup business eventually.
Maura Lieberman Fashion Faceoff
Lieberman reflects on recycling fashion trends and where to find them.
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hopping for vintage clothing is like treasure hunting – it’s hard to know what you’ll get. From bomber jackets to graphic T-shirts, vintage shopping is great for college students looking to add a little flare to their wardrobe. Fashion tends to take pieces from different eras and recycle them. After seeing the recent resurgence of overalls, it’s hard to say what will recycle back into stores next. If you’re like me, your style is constantly changing. Luckily for us, vintage store shopping offers great items for typically affordable prices. Zaineb Ahmed attributed her trendy style to shopping at vintage clothing stores. One of her favorites is Udelco, Inc., located in Hawthorne, N.J. You don’t have to travel to Jersey to achieve her look –
Melonee Rembert can be reached at melonee.rembert@temple.edu.
As a makeup artist, Ahmed embraces her unique, old-fashioned style. | LUIS FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ TTN
Zaineb Ahmed said it doesn’t matter what people think about personal style. | LUIS FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ TTN
there are some excellent vintage stores located in Philadelphia. A great vintage clothing store is Retrospect on 5th and South streets. The store is spacious and offers innumerable racks of clothing, ranging from dresses and sweaters to stylish winter coats. Spending more than a few minutes there can unveil some fantastic hidden gems. Retrospect offers not only clothing, but shoes for $12, sunglasses, records, CDs and housewares. I actually found nearly half my kitchen supplies there as well. Wilbur: Vintage & Designer Clothing, located on 716 S. 4th St, is another worthwhile place. Jewelry and clothing prices allow customers to justify a shopping spree after a hardearned paycheck. An assortment of vintage finds are lined up in an organized manner, which can satisfy an easily overwhelmed shopper. Shopping is stressful enough, so I love when I can think straight while perusing a store. You can find items from the ‘70s to present day that are one-of-a-kind and uniquely chic. Vintage items are great artifacts to purchase if you want to accentuate your style. To make style more eclectic and unique, they are an invaluable asset. Maura Lieberman can be reached at maura.lieberman@temple.edu.
Although she thinks knee high socks are ‘really last year,” Ahmed likes them. | LUIS FERNANDO RODRIGUEZ TTN
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