photos_kate pryslak.

words_alex goldklang and kate pryslak.

November 8, 2011.

It was a true accessories discovery when we found freshman Emily Soni wearing a funky tribal print woven knapsack and slouchy ankle booties. Carrying a Native American-inspired backpack from Urban Outfitters, this UM newbie from The Windy City looked anything but chilly in her black burnout tank, denim shorts and neutral leather booties. Due to our obsession of everything backpack, we found another tribal style knapsack on Urban Outfitters so you can have your very own.

While Emily may be insecure regarding her undeclared major, she certainly shows her confidence when it comes to style. Balancing her love for both bohemian and preppy looks, this trendsetter typically pulls a last-minute outfit together by combining a basic skirt with a feminine detailed top. Here’s to 3 more years of representing Chi-town style in Miami, let’s hear it for the freshie, woo! (sigh). The seniors here on the UMiamiMode staff aren’t wildly jealous or anything…