Looks on Campus: Nora – Binghamton University
After a year apart, I have finally reunited with my twin sister in Taiwan, our home country! I’m not trying to be biased, but I just feel that I have to feature her on College Fashion for her cute and unique sense of style – I swear I’d still feature her if she wasn’t my sister! With her polka dot shirt and simple shorts, Nora effortlessly stood out in a crowd of floral dresses and T-shirts on the busy streets in Taipei.
Nora 101
Name: Nora
School: Binghamton University
Class Standing: Freshman
Major: Accounting, French Lit and Language
Originally from: Taiwan
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, visiting museums & galleries, shopping, swimming
Let’s Talk Fashion
What inspires you in terms of fashion? Fashion magazines and runway models
Who are your fashion idols? Jun Hasegawa, Blake Lively
Where do you like to shop? “The little vintage stores and night markets in Taipei. I can always find fashionable items seen on magazines, and the friendly prices are definitely a plus!”
What motivates you to dress up? “It makes me feel happier and more confident.”
Any fashion tips? Or Fashion Do’s and Don’ts? “Don’t just follow the ‘trends’; be yourself and wear what’s comfortable for you. Also, hats are must-haves for me. They always make the outfits stand out more. For example, berets give you a chic look while caps make you look casual and sporty. And of course, they are great for bad hair days!”
What is the next item you want? “A pair of cute rain boots and a bandage skirt.”
What are some trends you love right now? “I am loving the jumpsuits! Can’t wait to get a pair in the summer!”
Elements of Nora’s Outfit
1. Polka Dots
I have always thought that polka dots immediately bring out an optimistic and feminine look. And if you love the French retro style like Nora, a polka-dotted piece will easily help you to achieve the look. For those of you who are fashion-forward and want to try something new for summer, I encourage you to be the first one in your circle to sport these fashionable circles!
2. Waist Belt
Waist belts have been my absolute favorite accessory ever since high school, and I know that there’s no way for me to live without them. They create an hour glass figure (even if you don’t have a curvy body!) and can easily transform your old, simple clothes into a new, trendy look.
3. Short Shorts
Get ready to show some leg this summer! Not only are they adorable, but hot pants have been all over the runway shows, so they are definitely a safe bet, if you have the confidence to rock them!
Not enough of Nora?
I’m always so proud to have a beautiful twin like her, and since sharing is caring, I thought I’d end this post with some more outfit pictures of Nora’s. Hope you guys enjoyed reading this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. :)
Share Your Thoughts!
What do you think about polka dots? Do you ever get fashion inspiration from your own childhood pictures? And have you ever shopped in the night markets in Taiwan or other countries? Let us know with a comment!
Posted on on June 26, 2010 / Filed Under: Looks on Campus / Tags: Binghamton University, Featured, Looks on Campus, Polka Dots, Short Shorts, Street Style, Twins, Waist Belt
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Yvena
Oh! Her look is so cool! It’s pretty!
Jennifer
I love her look, so feminine and adorable
Am
Coincidentally, I’m going Taipei with my friends next week!! (yeah, I’m Asian too) After browsing Taiwan magazines and as evident from this post, I must admit the girls there are fashionistas in their own sense.
Hopefully I’ll be able to find some of treasure coves your post mentioned and be charged graciously. (Heard that the people over there may raise prices if they know you’re the tourist. No offense, since this is common in many other countries)
Milana
Love the polka dots – very hot atm!!
I actually wrote about how to wear polka dots a few days ago
http://fashionstyleadvice.com/how-to-wear-polka-dots/
Xx Milana
Cari
I go to nightmarkets in TAIWAN.
They are AWESOME.
no JOKES. Such good prices….
Hong Kong’s little boutiques are awesome as well. Good prices.
YEP, i’m ASIAN. :D
heheh.
Amber
very adorable!
Rachel
Her second two outfits at the end are much cuter then the main featured one. I really like her look!
LoLo
PLEASE give us more of this girl
her style is fab :D
Amanda
I’m a first gen Taiwanese American. I looveee the Taiwanese night markets (stinky tofu there is goooood too). The prices are so good and you can always haggle there! Love Nora’s outfits
Suburban Sweetheart
Don’t worry about nepotism – Nora looks great! A perfect choice for the blog. Her shorts are a liiiittle too short for her, but I love the belt & shoes!
Em
So glad to see a fashionista from BINGHAMTON!
Ali
I’m not asian but I lived in Hong Kong and I always get super good deals. Just say your a local and bargain hard and you’ll get a good price. Cute outfits btw :)
"Michelle"
Oh wow you finally interviewed Nora and wrote about her fashion :)
I like Nora’s hair on the picture on the left at the bottom!
Her dress in the picture next to it makes her look like she’s ready for summer haha (though I don’t know much about fashion :p)
Great post, once again!
Erin
Your sister definitely has an amazing style.
Shannon
Yeah Taiwan!! Oh how I miss the night markets….and your sister looks awesome! =]
P.S. Glad to see some Taiwanese photo studio glamour shots =]
alice
again asian.. i live in Shanghai. they ALL wear like this (japanese & korean a little bit better than taiwan & chinese) But still the base is the same. No individuality at all gosh..
Sharon
Am-
I’m glad you’re coming to Taiwan! Hope you will enjoy your trip ;)
Yea, it’s unfortunately common in many countries that people raise prices for foreigners, but if you speak the language or have a local friend, it’d definitely help! Many times you’ll realize there are same/similar pieces within a few stores, so always try to bargain! . Sometimes it might not work but it doesn’t hurt to try right :)?
Alice-
I don’t believe ALL asians dress the same. In Taiwan alone there are quite many different styles, but of course there would be mainstream (in Taiwan, Japanese style is more popular) but I think it’s inevitable because they’d like to follow the trend. But I guess it’s true that in Asia people may look more similar because it’s part of the culture- it is more of a “collective culture,” so people tend to follow the group more.
Hope this helps! It’s just my two cents :)
And thanks for everyone else’s comments! :D
alice
actually I like harajuku fashion, this is quite unique & wild.
Kathy
is this the nora&shannon who use to go to SAS?
Sharon
Kathy- Yup :) are you too?
Sharon
ps. it’s Sharon :P
Kathy
ahh so sorry i got your name wrong!
yea im going to be a senior in the fall but i dont go to SAS anymore.
crazy that you’re writing on this site now! respect haha.
stephanie
nora is cute cute cute!!! there’s a taiwanese girl on campus who is probably the most fashionable person i know, it really kills me how cute and put-together she always looks. i’ve definitely stolen some ideas from her–and now from nora too :)
Maxine
Wow, I can not believe that you are a twin! And her look is so feminine and adorable. It is perfect for her age and she has a youthful appearance. What a lucky girl! You should post your style on here so we know what you look like and also how you dress.