Warren J. Maxwell
wmaxwell@foghornnews.com
From vampy goth dresses to rock T-shirts and galaxy skirts, cosmetology student Danielle Garza has a style that’s in a league of its own.
Taking on concepts such as glam punk and gothic chic, Garza has incorporated various elements into her style. Her abstract and unique fashion sense is equally matched by her even more flamboyant makeup skills that really make people wonder who she is.
Q: What are some of your favorite brands to wear?
A: Fashion Nova, Hot Topic and Forever 21 — they all tend to have eccentric parts that play into my style.
Q: What are three of your favorite wardrobe items that contribute to your style?
A: My shinny black boots and my oversized denim jacket from Fashion Nova, and my septum piercing.
Q: How do you define your style?
A: I define my style as abstract. Most of the time I usually wear stuff that doesn’t match, but I make it match.
Q: What are some of your favorite accessories to wear?
A: Body jewelry such as my septum and gauges; I also like headbands and multi-colored suspenders.
Q: What advice would you give someone who has a hard time figuring out his or her style?
A: It wasn’t until I started being myself that I started considering myself fashionable. My advice is to be you and don’t care what anyone thinks.
Q: How do you try to synchronize your makeup with your outfits?
A: Actually I don’t try to synchronize my makeup; the same way I pick out my clothes is how I pick out my makeup look for the day.
Q: Who is your favorite makeup artist who inspires your style?
A: Nikkie Tutorials she’s so eccentric, colorful, loud and super fierce.
Q: What’s your favorite color to wear?
A: Black because I tend to have colorful makeup and hair and black tends to contrast with everything.
