{"id":7540,"date":"2026-03-09T23:40:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/?p=7540"},"modified":"2026-03-09T23:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:40:36","slug":"how-my-style-evolved-over-the-past-few-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chandraalilijah.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/09\/how-my-style-evolved-over-the-past-few-years\/","title":{"rendered":"How my style evolved over the past few years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You truly never lose the core, you evolve from it – C.Alilijah<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve always enjoyed fashion since I was a little girl. Vintage Nike windbreakers, oversized jackets, mom jeans, red berets, Vans or combat boots. Fashion has always been something I’ve enjoyed and dabbled in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSU Era<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It wasn’t until my time at MSU that I truly embraced style by dressing up for class. Back in high school, I was used to wearing only a uniform, burgundy and khaki. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At MSU, my style was truly collegiate, but also that of a fashionista journalist. I was inspired to look great going to work and class in my sophomore year, and I did just that before COVID-19 took over and we went home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was always thrifting, looking for cool pieces, and getting into platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We all know, I LOVE the movie Clueless, and I found myself becoming obsessed with knee socks and loafers, just like Cher and Dionne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen of berets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I thrifted my first wool beret and never looked back. Berets, just like those inspired by Clueless, became one of my favorite accessories. It’s my staple accessory and while I haven’t worn it in a minute to give it a break, I AM FOREVER THE BERET QUEEN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did I mention I have over 20 styles and colors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In all of my fashion eras, I embraced dressing like a doll, not a literal doll, but reflecting my style from my childhood, honestly. I grew up on Fran Fine, Bratz, Clueless, Mean Girls, and baby, you already know the CHEETAH GIRLS were my people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, a lot of my styles reflect what I grew up watching and embracing vintage styles into modern flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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