Monday, April 23, 2012

Mermaid in Polk-a-dots


One of the first things Sarah told me when we were about to go downstairs from my dorm room to meet Melissa Fitrro was that she was tall, thin and looked like a mermaid.

I thought, “Alright, mermaids are cool, as far as folk tales tell me.”

As soon as we stepped out into the warm, yet windy day in downtown Phoenix, fiery red-orange hair and a black and white polk-a-dot skirt caught my attention.

She looks like a mermaid. That was my thought.

Beautiful Melissa Fittro came outside of Starbucks, and as we made our way to find random spots that would make for great settings, I couldn't help think how her resemblance to what I think mermaids look like was perfectly complemented by her style because it was so thoroughly dangerous! 

Her suave and cool personality also just added to her fierce vogue that belonged in an issue of NYLON Mag. 

Her style is raw and simple.

The girl with bold style who makes everyone look her way with her natural and humble nature answered a few questions for us, Chatoyant Diary, via Facebook. Read more to get a look into her wardrobe and how you can go about emulating it.

Where do you shop?

Forever 21, H&M, Nordstrom Rack, and Sunset Exchange. I get most of my designer clothes for cheap from Sunset Exchange. It’s on University Drive in Tempe next to Oreganos. 



Do you consider yourself a savvy shopper? Why?
Yes, not all the time, but most of the time, I do. I tend to only buy 1 or 2 things at a time and usually only if I find things for cheap. I’m a pretty cheap person, hahaha!

What is your typical budget for when you go shopping?
It depends on what I’m shopping for… I usually won’t buy a shirt that’s more than $30. And I mostly buy shirts. I only have a couple pairs of jeans and a couple pairs of shorts. My shorts and jeans, also, mostly come from Forever21, as well. 



Where did you get each piece that makes up your attire (ex., shirt, skirt shoes)? And what was the pricing for each? Which item was your biggest bargain? Why?
I was wearing a skirt from Forever21 ($17ish, I think), a shirt from Nordstrom (My boyfriend bought it for me, but it was like $35, I think.) And my flats were from H&M ($12). I would say the flats were my biggest bargain because they’re super comfy and were only $12!



What about your makeup (brands, colors, etc.)?

The foundation I wear is Maybelline; I use a liquid foundation, and then, a little bit of a powder foundation. The blush I wear is by E.L.F. from Target. E.L.F. make up is all like $3 or less, and it’s super good. That’s the type of eyeliner I wear too, if I’m wearing any. This day I was wearing London whatever it’s called. I don’t have a specific type I go by, just whatever is on sale. 


Who inspires your style? Who do you look up to because of their style? Or, how do you go about pairing up your clothes to create an outfit?

I really love Whitney Port, the most. I’ve been told I look like her like when my hair is pulled back. I also really love Mary-Kate and Ashley, but more Ashley because she’s clean and sophisticated looking. I like Mary-Kate more for winter style, with the big sweaters and scarves and type of thing. 



When pairing my clothes, I guess I just kinda’ go with what I feel like for that day. I usually try to mix and match a lot to try and not repeat outfits. 


Define your style in 3 words:
Matchy, sophisticated, hippy. 



What school do you attend? What's your major? What are your future aspirations?
ASU—Walter Cronkite School; I’m an online media major, and I want to work as a social media person who works on websites or blogs.














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