With the spring season just around the corner, students of Moorpark College had a lot to say about the latest trends, individual styles, and essential spring pieces.
California mild-winter is slowly winding down, and it is clear that things like coats, beanies and scarves are getting stashed away for next season. Now, with the sun shining almost everyday, students can bring back their spring/summer favorites.
In the anticipation of the upcoming months, some of the most noticeable spring trends were included but not limited to: floral prints, light and pastel colors, simple accessories, and bold prints.
When asked her favorite spring essential pieces, Lindsay Schwartz, a second semester freshman from Newbury Park had particular Spring favorites in mind.
“Rompers, strappy sandals, and cute dresses are a must,” said Schwartz.
Karli LaPercat, also a second semester freshman from Newbury Park, had similar ideas regarding favorite spring-time outfits.
“I love light pink, orangey colors, and light pastels,” said LaPercat.
When talking with Paul Varblow, a fourth semester kinesiology major, and Jordan Klarenbeck, a 20-year-old nursing major, they both agreed that having a simple style was the key to spring.
“Shorts and a t-shirt or something simple like that is my go to combination,” said Varblow. “I sometimes wear some camo [print], but mostly solid colors, like blue.”
Klarenbeck said that this time of year definitely gets him prepared for summer vibes.
“If it’s hot out, I’ll wear board shorts and maybe a tank top,” said Klarenbeck.
However, sticking with common, ordinary spring traditions like the notable flower-power theme of light florals could be quite unappealing to some.
“I’m way more attracted to unique pieces, not the typical basic stuff,” said Joe Rizzi, a second semester freshman from Simi Valley.
While talking with Rizzi, he mentioned that he tends to think he paves the way in the fashion industry for upcoming trends. With his love for Hawaiian shirts, graphic tee’s, and vintage accessories, he has the perfect pieces for a fun, quirky spring outfit.
“Today I am sporting some adidas shoes Santa gave me,” said Rizzi. “And some nice jeans, a comfortable white shirt, underneath a very tasteful wool sweater paired nicely with a very hip and stylish five panel hat along with my designer glasses.”
Bold prints like check, plaid, houndstooth, and paisley are some of 18-year-old graphic design major Forrest Holt’s favorites for spring time.
“I like to think of my style as very eclectic, sometimes bohemian, other times more street style with a hip hop influence, said Holt.
Holt is very into fashion and even works in downtown Los Angeles with a fashion agency. Holt wanted to share some advice with our readers that he established through his professional background.
“When buying clothes, always start with the basics,” said Holt. “Because if you buy nice basics, you’ll always have a great outfit and you can always add more statement pieces, like a great jacket or a nice pop of color.”
Even though fashion has guidelines for every season, individual style is relevant to all. Things like trends and fads are created by society, but in the end, inspirations and outfits choices represent the individual.
Tegan Morley, an 18-year-old theater major, had a great thought about the whole idea of fashion.
“To me, I think there is no such thing as [trends being] in or out, I don’t consciously think about the latest trends and what’s currently popular. I think fashion is fluid,” said Morely.
The textures, colors, patterns, and accessories people choose to pair together and put on their bodies is a beautiful description of individuality, creativity, and style. When walking around Moorpark College, there is a sample of every kind of outfit and it is very apparent students are ready for spring.
