As with most creative companies in NYC, we’re not short on employees with an amazing (and sometimes bold) sense of style. To celebrate the fashion-forward among us, we’ve created 375 Style – a feature replete with photos and insights into their style. This week: AAE Courtney Griffin (@courtgriffin)
What are you wearing (brands)?
No particular brands that anyone would recognize. I found all the pieces at various thrift shops around Florida and New Jersey. Oh and then the tights are from Target. They have a fantastic selection of colorful tights.
What’s your favorite piece and is there a story/good deal behind it?
I don’t really have or wear a lot of jewelry, but this necklace is one of my favorite pieces. I found it in one of those small, knick-knack-type shops back in Tallahassee, FL where I went to school (and where there are a lot of small, knick-knack-type shops).
It’s kind of whimsical and different and has a bird– all traits I’m drawn to. It’s much like tiny watering can and pair of glasses necklaces that I own, although those are sadly bird-less. I also think it was around $20 which makes me love it even more.
What/who inspires your style?
I’ve always loved the styles of the 1950s/60s because there was so much color and such interesting design. I guess I try to incorporate the same ideas in much of what I wear; mixing in both older and more modern pieces. A lot of inspiration comes from the things I see, whether it be on the subway, on a store rack or in photos online. Recently, Pinterest has become a wonderful source of clothing inspiration.
How would you describe your style?
I would describe it as somewhat all over the place, but in a way that comes together as just “me.” Many of my things might look questionable on the hanger, but I like to bring them to life with other pieces in a way that makes them great again (or at least great to me).
Floral, lace and obnoxiously patterned dresses are definitely a staple of mine. I am often compared to both a Kindergarten teacher and a Kindergarten student (I believe this is in part due to my overuse of cardigans). My mom doesn’t like a lot of my clothes. She says they’re very “unique.”
Any good deal behind anything you wore in the shoot?
I got these boots for $4 in Asbury Park. My sister calls them my Helen Keller boots. I’m assuming because they are really, really old and Helen Keller was similarly really, really fashionable. Regardless, they were quite a bargain and I wear them a lot. Everything I have on was a good deal though. I believe this dress was only $8.
