Fashion Styles

Lorraine Nicholson

The frat boys were in for a surprise when sophomore Lorraine Nicholson moved into their house on the Brown University campus. The self-described “supernerd,” and daughter of Jack Nicholson and Rebecca Broussard, admits that her initial interaction with her housemates—a circumstance arising from Nicholson’s poor draw in the university housing lottery—consisted of her “waving my fist out my window like a granny, telling them to shut up, and they’re asking me, quite honestly, why I live in a fraternity.” But just as Nicholson’s collegiate living situation eventually found a happy medium, her burgeoning acting career forced her to take a semester sabbatical. Earlier this year, she headed to Hawaii to film Steve McNamara’s Soul Surfer, a film about how pro surfer Bethany Hamilton (played in the movie by AnnaSophia Robb) returned to the water after losing her left arm in a shark attack. Nicholson plays Hamilton’s best friend, Alana Blanchard, which required her to take an on-set crash course in wave riding. “The first lesson is impossible,” Nicholson admits. “You’re wondering how people do this all the time.” Nicholson grew up in L.A. but shied away from typical California beach activities, instead burying her head in books. Whether she returns to Brown next semester depends on whether the 1960s-era road movie Prettyface finally goes into production. If not, Nicholson will no doubt be found in the library. She has a particular fondness for Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead: “It’s amazing and full of sexiness, but also it’s philosophical and extremely smart,” says Nicholson. “The best combination of things.”

Models off duty: 3 generic looks

Not all models have natural good taste and fashion sense, but, I guess, spending so much time among designers and stylists has a certain impact on the way they dress, plus beginner models are actually tutored by the agency on what to wear. Regardless, I've often admired the "off-duty" looks of the models - their outfits often appear so effortlessly chic, even if completely casual and unpretentious. A simple pair of jeans/leggings, a loose top, cool boots/converse + an It Bag - and you're ready to go. So, inspired by some of my favorite street style photos featuring models, I've put together those few generic "model off-duty" looks. Add pair of sunglasses and ... leave people wondering if you aren't one of them, models, yourself!

Model of duty 3 by AlexMatoshko featuring round toe shoes

Model Off Duty (Natasha Poly) by AlexMatoshko featuring gold jewelry

Model off Duty (Julia Dunstall) by AlexMatoshko featuring vintage style shoes

Model Saskia de Brauw

Saskia de Brauw

Saskia de Brauw in cover of Vogue

Jessica Alba

LATEST CRAVINGS: Wallets

Even though I decided to start my new "Latest Cravings" post series with wallets, they don't quite suit the main idea, since I don't CRAVE a wallet - I actually NEED one. The reason for it being that my last wallet was unfortunately stolen just last week... Luckily it had very little cash in it, and I quickly blocked my visa card. So while I wait now for my card to be reissued and sent to me, I'm picking my next wallet - cause' you've gotta have one! My previous wallet was from Accessorize, looking a bit like the red one from Aldo below, and it seems like I might go with Accessorize once again - their wallet designs appeal to me most. My top choice so far is mustard-colored wallet. I never liked that color much before, but, I guess, there is a first time for everything.

ACCESSORIZE