Fashionista of the Month: Ruby Ellerin

Welcome back to school! This September I was delighted to interview a member of this year’s senior class… Ruby Ellerin! Ruby’s style is fun, imaginative, and reflective of her personality. I loved getting to know her.

What are your favorite types of jewelry/accessories?

I love necklaces and earrings… I try to wear some everyday. I love funky bags. I wear a necklace made of watches almost every day and I also made a necklace with a little teapot charm that I’ve been wearing a lot. I prefer chunky jewelry and silver/colorful [jewelry].

Ruby in her necklace made of watches

What kinds of silhouettes do you like?

I like to mix up silhouettes but I usually go for baggy pants in the winter.

Pattern mixing (ex. polka dots and stripes): yes or no?

I love pattern mixing but I don’t own many patterned clothes.

What is one thing you think you would win a prestigious award for? Describe your dream red carpet/award-accepting outfit.

I have watched the Lorax movie more than anyone else on the planet so I’d probably win an award for that. I would definitely go for some Miu Miu or jpg [Jean Paul Gaultier].

Who is your favorite fashionista/fashion inspo?

I look to lots of celebrities: FKA Twigs, Hunter Schafer, Bella Hadid.

(from left to right): FKA Twigs (courtesy of Wikipedia), Hunter Schafer (courtesy of Teen Vogue), and Bella Hadid (courtesy of Elle)

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever worn in public/to school?

I used to dress up like Miranda Sings in public.

Miranda Sings (courtesy of Miranda Sings)

Are hair and makeup ever major factors in your outfits?

Hair and makeup usually come last and I opt for a natural makeup look, but I love a cranberry lip.

What is your favorite color palette for an outfit?

According to seasonal color theory I’m a winter, so I usually go for jewel tones.

Describe an outfit you’re proud of/one of your favorite outfits you’ve worn.

I have a few cool Custo Barcelona shirts that I pair with a long cargo skirt and that always works. I also love dresses.

Some Custo Barcelona tops (courtesy of Poshmark)

What is your favorite social media app? Why?

My fave social media is def Pinterest and BeReal! I organize my life on Pinterest and I’m always ready for the BeReal!

If you could invite any three celebrities, dead or alive, to a dinner party, who would you pick?

I would invite Eva Hesse, Patti Smith, and Maggie Rogers

(top left): Eva Hesse (courtesy of PBS)

(top right): Patti Smith (courtesy of Wikipedia)

(bottom) Maggie Rogers (courtesy of GQ).

What are your go-to pizza toppings?

On pizza: mushrooms.

Thank you so much, Ruby! Stay tuned for more fashionistas this school year, and DM @hilltoppernhs on Instagram to nominate yourself or a friend as a future fashionista!