STYLE FILES: Style Pick - Leslie Stewart

by Rachel Pugh
Weekender General Manager
Times Leader Director of Community Relations

Leslie Stewart of Wilkes-Barre is a graphic designer at PepperJam Exchange, but the 26 year old’s artistic abilities don’t stop there. Leslie transfers her talent to her wardrobe as well and exemplifies an eclectic look she can call her own. Her unique touches to her feminine punk style provide originality in a fun and expressive way. Get to know this fashionista a little bit more.

Favorite place to shop: Forever 21, Hot Topic

Favorite accessory: My white Nixon Time Teller watch

Favorite brand name: Wildfox Couture, Vera Wang, Iron Fist

WEEKENDER: How would you describe your look?

STEWART: Geek chic and cute spook with a hint of magic.

WEEKENDER: What kind of clothing do you own the most of?

STEWART: Tights. Lots and lots of tights. Oh, and v-neck tees.

WEEKENDER: If you could redo your entire wardrobe, what would you fill your closet with?

STEWART: Wedge booties, jewelry from Shana Logic and 6% DokiDoki and tops from Lauren Moshi and Tokidoki. I’ve noticed lots of gorgeous fairy-esque clothes on Pyramid Collection, too, that I really love.

WEEKENDER: What one item of clothing could you never part with?

STEWART: My Vera Wang gray wedge booties

WEEKENDER: How do you go about choosing your outfit for the day?

STEWART: I try to mix feminine, edgy and comfortable. Think (the character) River Tam from “Firefly:” Flowered dress plus combat boots. If I’m wearing tights and a short skirt, I try to balance it out with a baggy top. If I’m wearing an all black top, I’d try to balance it out with some punchy colorful leggings.

WEEKENDER: Do you have any fashion pet peeves?

STEWART: Juggalos.

WEEKENDER: What do you feel you look best in?

STEWART: Anything black. I love rocking black shorts, black tights and wedge booties! The best combination ever!

WEEKENDER: What’s your favorite comfy outfit?

STEWART: My pink-and-black skull sequined Iron Fist flats, my gray tights with hearts on them, black shorts and my super-comfy Wildfox Love Potion No. 9 white T-shirt. Comfy, but cute.

WEEKENDER: When did you start to develop your own sense of style?

STEWART: In college. I wanted to develop my own style, so I started paying attention to what people were wearing and decided what I liked and didn’t like. Further down the road, I started reading fashion blogs and picking up tips from my favorite celebs and artists. I pick up fashion tips everywhere, from blogs to cartoons to comic strips.

WEEKENDER: If you could shop anywhere in the world, where would it be?

STEWART: Japan or Los Angeles.

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