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Real-Life Style Star: Courtney Marshall

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Real-Life Style Star: Courtney Marshall

Courtney Marshall

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About Courtney:

You have to love a girl who can make a budget-friendly outfit look like a million bucks, and that's what is so great about Courtney Marshall's style. Courtney is a fan of vintage stores and thrift shops, yet she puts her look together in a way that feels very of-the-moment.

Age:

18

Hometown:

White Plains, New York

What She's Wearing:

A sweater and jean skirt from H&M, Charlotte Russe argyle knee socks and Aldo boots.

How She Describes Her Style:

Not afraid to try new trends, Courtney says that her style is "usually influenced by 1980's fashion, but I also enjoy any bohemian outfit that is easy to throw on but looks like it took a lot of time and thought."

Style Icons:

It's no surprise that this mix master loves how Sienna Miller dresses, is it?

How to Get Her Style:

Coming up with your own one-of-a-kind look isn't easy, but Courtney gives this fantastic advice: "Try to find unique items to put in your closet. Shop at cheap vintage boutiques and thrift stores so you can put together an outfit that no one else can copy."

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