photo and words_kate pryslak.

January 24, 2012.

Nathalie Rosenfeld, a public relations and psychology major, gives a preppy campus ensemble a shock of red accents. There’s a fine line of being too matchy-matchy, but Natahlie pulls it off with her bold belt and shoe combo paired with neutral staples.

Spring 2012 fashion is flooded with bright colors–I mean, check out Manolo Blahnik’s new collection–and flats lovers can sing to the heavens because loafers are your ticket to looking effortlessly pulled together this season. In fact, our heads are spinning from all the renditions of this classic-cut shoe; there is simply a look for everyone. Nathalie, who was born and raised in Miami, goes beyond the local scene for style inspiration and hits up some of UMiamiMode’s fave shopping sites–think NET-A-PORTER and Shopbop–to feed those fashion cravings.

While she may use the web to spark her creativity, we’re dealing with the real world now girls and boys. Her look reassures us that timeless pieces like trousers and aviators can still be on trend when paired with the right accessories. Let Nathalie’s classy, campus look inspire you to try something new with your old favorites.