Ashley Garner/Columnist
Cramming for tests, pulling all-nighters and getting swarmed with multiple assignments are all symptoms of a stressful “I-need-a-break-already” semester. Luckily for students, our longawaited spring break is just a few days away. Even luckier for us, the place people from all over the country come to for vacation is the place we call home: Miami.
For locals, it’s less about vacationing and more about relaxing. Dressing for school can become lazy and second priority as classes overload you with too much work to even give your brain a chance to create a creative outfit. That’s why today I want to give you a few tips on how to revive your stylish spirit this spring break.
Miami may be known for Art Deco buildings and topless beaches, but what truly makes this city unique is its use of color. The Wynwood Walls are overwhelmingly saturated and if you’re not wearing white, you’re probably wearing a vibrant color of some shade. Bright colors are a great way to get into the spirit of spring break as seen by education major Brittany Davis.
Her rainbow head-wrap caught my eye immediately and changed my bad attitude into a light-hearted one. If you enjoy color but not to the point that you want to scream about it, try a pale pink outfit like Emily Adams; she giddily stated that her choice of clothes that day was “to feel float-y and positive before a test today.”
Spring break is also about indulging in comfort, so her long un-fitted layers are perfect choices for a day spent shopping on Lincoln Road or curling up with a book and cup of tea. Another item that is absolutely essential for a successful spring break is a hat. Whether it is straw, a snap back, fedora or bowler, without a hat there is a good chance a sunburn will be prevail.
Senior Heidi Bryce was seen wearing her boater’s hat outside of the Green Library. This style is great for areas like Miami because its wicker material allows airflow to your scalp and its khaki color is versatile enough to be paired with almost anything. Another great option is the classic snapback.
With their huge rise in popularity it’s easy to find one that is customized to your liking such as art history major Renier Casanova’s “BOY” hat. “My friend was trying to butch me up so she got this hat for me,” remarked Casanova on the significance of his hat, also making a very good point about the visual symbolism of snapbacks.
They may have their origins leaning towards the male gender, but are just as good for any female. These are just a few ideas and inspirations to ignite your creative spirit this upcoming break. In the meantime, relax, enjoy times with friends and family, and get yourself a nice golden tan to get ready for summer bikini weather.
Ashley Garner is a junior editor, fashion merchandiser for Fashify.com and currently has an internship with College Fashionista. She was a fashion-based writer for Wasabi Fashion Kult, the fashion editor for RAUKUS Magazine and has worked for Miami Swim Fashion Week, Art Basel, Project Runway Latin America and has been published in several magazines. She also runs a personal art/fashion blog called Elegant Idiosyncrasy.
