By Hannah Katinsky
California is full of wonder, so when Hannah Katinsky was asked to create three photo series of young women to capture their inner and outer beauty, it wasn’t hard for her to find a group of brilliant girls to make this project possible.
This installation features, Cienna Ajir, an introspective California native who spills her thoughts on style, body positivity, and influence. Check it out!
Hannah Katinsky: Do you have any fashion inspirations?
Cienna Ajir: My biggest fashion inspirations are my friends and peers. Sometimes I see an outfit of someone in my class and I love it and try to recreate it with my wardrobe.
Katinsky: What’s your favorite fall trend that you hope never dies?
Ajir: My favorite fall trend is definitely sweater and jean combos. Whether its skinny jeans and loose sweaters or baggy jeans and tight sweaters I think it is super adorable.
Katinsky: Do you have any jobs or hobbies that influence what you pick out of your closet in the morning?
Ajir: One of the biggest factors I look for in outfits is comfort. When I took a fitness class during winter quarter I wore a lot of yoga pants because I didn't want to have to deal with changing in and out of clothes. Since its summer right now and [San Jose, California] gets super hot, I have been wearing a lot of summer dresses and shorts. I like to look nice, but I always enjoy the day more if I am actually comfortable.
Katinsky: How has your personal style changed over the years?
Ajir: My personal style has changed because I think I started to stop caring so much about dressing for my body type. At some point I just started wearing clothes I wanted to and wearing more dramatic pieces simply because I felt like it.
Katinsky: Have you ever let the people around you tell you or influence your fashion choices in any way?
Ajir: I think my style has changed a bit by the people I'm around simply because when I see an article of clothing I really like I will usually buy something similar.
Katinsky: Do you have a favorite body positive quote? If not, what is the best piece of advice you have received about loving yourself?
Ajir: The best advice I heard about body positivity is that your body is an amazing and beautiful thing. Every scar, stretch mark, and mark is your body fighting to keep you healthy. Hard to dislike something that works that hard!
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