Elizabeth Oyeneyin

24

Bowie, MD Representing Ondo, Nigeria

Student, Director/Dancer/Choreographer @ Light So Shine Dance Ministry, Makeup artist @ Shades of Radiance Makeup Services By Liz

1. How would you describe your style?

I would describe my style as old fashioned. Some of my outfits are modern, but overall I have an attraction for all things vintage or vintage inspired. My favorite fashion eras are the 1940s and 1950s. When I am not dressing old fashioned, I am experimenting with past and present trends that catch my attention. I love dressing up! I personally don’t think I know how to dress casual. It’s just not my niche. Although I love furs, pearls, and cocktail jewelry, I believe that simplicity is timeless.

2. How has your style change once you started pursuing Christ?

Honestly, my style hasn’t changed much after I began pursuing Christ wholeheartedly. I am instinctively old fashioned so my closet has always been appropriate. The one thing that has changed is that I have a renewed confidence in my own fashion sense. Before Christ, I always struggled with confidence in my own style. I knew I had a different sense of style, so sometimes I would attempt to change my style in order to fit in with the crowd. Although, these were failed attempts, I could not get rid of the “otherness” that I continued to feel. Pursuing Jesus has made me feel whole. I now have confidence in Him, confident in whom God has created me to be and confidence in my personal sense of style.

Sunday's Best

3. What is your typical outfit?

My typical outfit would include a pair of high waist trousers or “A” line skirt with high heels.

Typicial Outfit

4. What are some things you take into consideration when shopping for clothes and getting dressed?

When shopping I consider quality, longevity and versatility. I believe that it is better to have a closet filled with basics that you can build on and interchange versus having a closet filled with complicated pieces that you can only wear a few ways. When getting dressed, I usually just ask the Holy Spirit. This may sound insane to some people but it’s true. The Holy Spirit is my bestie, so when I am getting dressed I ask Him for inspiration or to remind about things that recently inspired me. I get a response almost immediately. So rather than going through the grueling process of trying on different options, I end up with a picture of an outfit in my mind. After visualizing this outfit, I wear it. A lot of my “outfit planning” takes place in my head. Best way to avoid a messy room! Haha!