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Real-Life Style Star: Cassidi Rai Dye

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Real-Life Style Star: Cassidi Rai DyePhoto courtesy of Cassidi Rai Dye.

About Cassidi:

Cassidi Dye has a fabulous fashion sense, and isn't afraid to try new trends. I love the way she mixes layered T-shirts and funky prints for a casual look that's ultra-cool. Here's the scoop on Cassidi's style:

Age:

14

Hometown:

Kansas City, Missouri

What She's Wearing:

Hollister skinny jeans, boots and zebra print shirt from Gordmans, with a chunky black bead necklace from Icing as well as a bracelet from a garage sale.

How Would You Describe Your Style?:

Classy Street Fresh. I prefer a dressy shirt with skinny jeans with either boots, low heels, or Jesus shoes. I always accessorize with big flashy jewelry. Depending on the shirt, my hair goes into a messy bun or scrunchy or straight. If I don't find jewelry to match my clothes or outfit, I will make the jewelry to match using either old jewelry pieces or buying some beads, charms, etc... When I want to be more relaxed with my style, I will wear jeans with layered T-shirts, the top shirt with a print to match my dunks (tennis shoes) - and of course I have a long necklace, looped earrings, and bracelet.

Where are Your Favorite Stores to Shop?:

I shop anywhere and everywhere. If I see something in a high-end store or driving by a garage sale, I will stop and check it out. Although normally, I get my clothes at Gordmans, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and the mall store like Rue 21, Vanity, Charlotte Russe, Hollister and Pac-Sun.

Do You Have any Style Icons?:

I vary with my styles, so I don't have just one person I look up to. I like a lot of the teens' celebrity styles and try to mix it up to make it my own.

What's Your Advice for Other Teens on How to Have Great Style?:

Be your own person and experiment with styles. Mix and match and add unique touches to make it your own. Do not be intimidated by your peers - you may just start a trend.

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