I love Eleanore's eclectic style mix of tailored, indie-bohemian, and rocker. I've known her for years, and have been inspired by her fashion sense, her unconventional but artistic outfits, and her fearlessness when it comes to going a little edgy. You can tell this girl loves clothes!
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The Twenty Ninth: Tell us a little bit about what you're currently doing.
Eleanore: Currently finishing up my bachelors degree at
Johns Hopkins University. Still deciding on a med school for next year.
Kickin' it with my dog... Yeah, I really don't have much more extra
time for a real life.
TN: Describe your style in a few words or a phrase:
A: Menswear that’s often infused with western and
Native American pieces. Occasionally I’ll go girly and
incorporate lacy dresses and pastel colors. I like my style to be
slightly androgynous.
TN: How has your style evolved over the years?
A: In the last few years I think my style has become much
more personal and I've started to focus more on building a wardrobe with
staple pieces I really love as opposed to changing it up every season
and letting fashion trends dictate what I wear. My closet is also very
much a collection of pieces that reflect my taste in other things I'm
passionate about, like music and art. My favorite pieces are the ones
that I have history with and I repeatedly go to year after year. 
TN: Any fun/embarrassing clothing mishaps or stories you want to share?
A: Because I love more over-sized tom-boyish
things, one of my best shopping secrets is to shop in the men’s section at
select stores (Gap, Target, J.crew). Often their sale section is better too. But I
have definitely run into a few guys on campus wearing the same plaid button
down or jacket.
TN: Who are your style influences?
A: Hands down, Erin Wasson
is my main style icon. She really embodies a
woman who plays by her own rules when it comes to fashion but still
maintains her femininity despite her often rough-looking getup. I also
love pretty much everything Kate Bosworth and
Miley Cyrus wear.
TN: Where's your favorite place to shop?
A: I’m a big online
shopper simply because it is more convenient. I love Free People, ASOS, and
Urban Outfitters. Anytime I am up in NYC, I try to hit up as many
vintage-urban
consignment stores as I can. Some of my favorite pieces are secondhand.
TN: How do you pick out an outfit?
A: I usually start by picking one component of my outfit that I really want
to wear and build the rest of the look around that. For every season I
also have go-to outfits for those times when I can't decide.
TN: Which part of your look have you experimented with recently?
A: I have never been a big fan of animal prints, but this year Steve Madden
came out with a pair of leopard print loafers that I can't stop wearing.
TN: What's your favorite thing in your closet to wear, and why?
A: Ankle boots always seem to be my shoe of choice;
they are super comfortable and they work with both dresses and pants.
TN: Is there an article of clothing or type of shoes you wouldn't be caught dead in?
A: Anything with polka dots, anything neon, and absolutely no pearls.
TN: Do you have a favorite skincare or makeup product, or a favorite perfume?
A: I've been wearing Marc Jacobs Daisy
perfume since high school. I can't get enough of that scent.
TN: Any shopping tips or fashion advice you'd like to share?
A: Spend the extra money and buy quality staples that
are classic and timeless. I'm all for a good deal, but I just think there
are some things that aren't worth skimping on. I bought my first pair
of Frye boots this winter and not only are they the most comfortable
things I have ever worn, they come with a two year warranty (regardless
of where you buy them). If the soles need replacing or there are any
major scuffs, Frye will restore them to an almost new condition free of
charge.
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Love it. Thanks, Eleanore!
Know someone who should be featured on The 29th? Interested in being interviewed yourself? Drop me a line: casey [at] thetwentyninth [dot] com.
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