Jewelery designer uses thrift items for vintage look
Laneц╘ Bridewell, 19, is the director of arts for the Boys and Girls Club in Columbia, Mo., and a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She makes jewelry, using dц╘coupage and paint.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT CATCHES YOUR EYE IN A STORE?
Sales signs and earrings! I am very big on bargains. And when you wear your hair as short as mine, you have to have plenty of earrings.
WHO INFLUENCES YOUR STYLE?
blame my big brother. I grew up in a very conservative household, but my brother was the first person interested in the neo soul and urban culture. When he introduced it to me, I fell in love.
COMPARE YOUR STYLE TO A CELEBRITY’S.
For the most part, I do what I feel. I’m kind of a cross between Gwen Stefani and Erykah Badu. You might get Gwen one day, and Erykah the next.
WHAT ARE YOUR THREE FAVORITE WARDROBE ITEMS?
My black sarong, wooden hoops and my flower print sundress.
WHAT ARE YOUR FASHION NO-NO’S?
Bulky is bad, stockings with open toe shoes, deodorant stains on sleeveless shirts.
