A sophomore at Fairfield University, Lyndsey has always had a passion for fashion.
Her everyday style is unique and always inspiring. In her up-and-coming blog she expresses her love for everything fashion; the trends she loves, the ones she thinks should go, and everything in between.
Lyndsey sat down in an interview to discuss her fashion obsessions, inspirations and what really ticks her off.
The Mirror: Take me through your thought process when choosing an outfit.
Lyndsey Sciba: When I choose an outfit I typically start with one piece that I really want to wear. Whether it’s a sweater or a pair of earrings, I’ll build around that. Then I always try to add in what I call a ‘risk piece,’ a wildcard, something unexpected or weird to make the outfit mine and not generic.
TM: What is your number one fashion obsession? What can’t you get enough of, why?
LS: Watches are an absolute obsession of mine. I wear one every day. I am just obsessed with jewelry in general, I have so much. I love it and will always buy it.
TM: Who are some of your favorite designers?
LS: Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and I’d have to say BCBG.
TM: Who is your fashion idol? Where does your inspiration come from?
LS: I usually find inspiration from three different style icons. They are Rachel Zoe, Lauren Conrad and any woman who is obsessed with fashion. You see them on the street and you’re like, “Da*n that girl looks good, I want to try that.” It’s so inspiring.
TM: What is it about fashion that you love so much?
LS: Fashion is something you can personalize. There are rules but you’re always welcome to break them. It’s always changing but still is rooted in original designers and styles. It gives people a chance to reinvent themselves as the industry reinvents itself.
TM: Tell me about your fashion blog.
LS: It’s called Lifestyles of the Young and Chic, and I write with Jenn Martin. We started the blog second semester of freshman year. It started out with wanting to write a fashion book but we realized online was easier and more realistic.
We blog about our obsessions, trends, icons and designers we love. We’re always trying to expand. We’re also on Twitter, Facebook and Independent Fashion Bloggers. We do it because we love it, not because we want recognition, but the recognition is great too (laughs).
TM: Does it bother you that the fashion world can sometimes have a negative stigma attached to it? That people think it can be a shallow place?
LS: Yes, so much! People tend to think that people in the fashion world are shallow shopaholics who bleed their bank accounts dry for that new on trend bag, but fashion is more than just clothes!
Fashion is how you live your life; it’s how you decorate your dorm room. If you didn’t like fashion, you would be naked — even guys! There will always be an everlasting presence of fashion that can’t be denied.
TM: What is your favorite season for fashion? In other words, what season do you love dressing for the most?
LS: Fall. You can do layers and even mix in summer colors.
TM: What is the biggest fashion faux pas a woman can commit?
LS: The worst someone can do is try a trend in the wrong way. Don’t wear a crop top with leggings when your leggings are see-through. If someone is too on trend and mixes too many trends at once they can look like they’re wearing a costume.
And spandex.
TM: Do you prefer to follow the trends or march to the beat of your own drummer, maybe a bit of both?
LS: Definitely both. Trends are helpful when you don’t know what to wear but you can never fully dress in trends. Something has to be yours. I’ve gotten into the habit of always wearing something unexpected with trendy pieces.
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