Nikki Erdmann, a sophomore majoring in psychology, is now well into her first semester as a Style Guru with CollegeFashionista. This semester, Nikki writes the weekly Accesories Report, where she provides readers with some of the trendiest accessories and how they can be adapted into your own wardrobe. Be sure to check out her posts every Friday. To learn more about Nikki, her fashion favorites and what trends she’s ready to rock this spring, read my Q&A with her.
Courtney Pelot: What is your favorite part about being a Style Guru for CollegeFashionista?
Nikki Erdmann: I love seeing the style on campus and how people can take certain pieces and totally reinvent them.
CP: How would you describe your personal style?
NE: I’m more adventurous than I was in high school. My style is very eclectic. I love riding boots—they’re my favorite. I also am obsessed with sunglasses.
CP: How has this internship influenced your personal style so far?
NE: I definitely have started to up my game. I try a little harder when I get dressed and go for different styles rather than just leaning toward the same pieces.
CP: What’s your go-to outfit?
NE: At the moment, it’s dark wash skinny jeans, my riding boots, some kind of jacket or blazer, a plain white T-shirt and then my winter coat.
CP: At this point in winter, many are becoming tired of their cold weather wardrobe. Do you have any ideas of how to spice things up for the rest of February’s chilly weather?
NE: Try mixing it up with accessories. I switch my scarves and hats every once in a while to make things interesting.
CP: Which trends are you looking forward to sporting the most in spring?
NE: I’m looking forward to wearing more colors and high-waist shorts.
CP: What are you favorite places to shop for pieces in your wardrobe?
NE: Urban Outfitters, Free People and Bloomingdales.
CP: Where do you get your fashion and style inspiration?
NE: I’m inspired by my mom. She’s really fashionable. Also, I just look through magazines and observe what other people are wearing in every day life.
CP: Do you have a style icon that you look to for inspiration?
NE: Jessica Alba. I like that she mixes boyfriend jeans with really cute high heels, which is unexpected. I also love her bags and purses.
CP: What’s your biggest splurge?
NE: I got a bag from Henry Bendel. It’s special because I paid for it myself.
