Profile on Style is a weekly post that explores the motivations behind GW’s fashion trends. We’ll show you the most interesting aspects of GW style, and then try to make some sense of it all. Keep your eyes open for a reporter and photographer walking around because you might become the latest trendsetter…or trendkiller.

This post was written by Hatchet reporter Reginia Fong. Photos by Contributing Photo Editor Francis Rivera.

Name: Isabella Mroczkowski
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Major: International affairs
Style influence: Blake Lively
Clothes: Shirt: Banana Republic, Flats: BCBG, Earrings: Nordstrom Rack

Looking professional but staying trendy can be tricky, but Isabella Mroczkowski shows how to add some style to the office. Here she deviates from the usual black and white or neutral top by wearing a bright aqua shirt with vertical ruffles, which add a touch of femininity to the look. Her blouse is tucked into a simple pencil skirt creating a classic silhouette. She completes her outfit with sheer nude tights and patent leather heels, both of which are office appropriate. Her turquoise earrings add another subtle pop of color to the outfit.

Name: Anna Benson
Hometown: Cairo
Major: Economics
Style Influence: Blake Lively
Clothes: Shoes: Tod’s, Sweater; BCBG, Leggings; Topshop.

Anna Benson is wearing a simple long sleeved white sweater paired with a pair of black fold-over leggings. Fold-over leggings are an excellent alternative to the normal leggings used as jeans (an all-too-common sight here at GWU) as it can give the illusion of a black mini skirt as well some added style. Her bright orange loafers from Tod’s, also, are sure to turn heads. Brightly colored shoes are a great way to cheat and add some color to an otherwise very casual outfit. Simple and casual with an intense splash of color? Hello, summer.

Name: Bokum Lee
Major: International Affairs
Hometown: Sudan
Style influence: Paris Hilton
Clothes: Blazer; Forever 21, Shirt; Singapore, Pants; Armani Exchange, Flats; Aldo, Shades; Dior

Finally the glooms of winter disappear and our favorite seasonal accessory can reemerge: sunglasses. Bokum Lee was spotted relaxing in Kogan Plaza in her effortlessly put together outfit. A slightly sheer white v-neck shirt tucked into well fitted dark-wash jeans matched with a dark gray blazer with button details. The blazer and loose shirt combine a touch of masculinity with otherwise very feminine details to create a truly stylish look. Lee does a good job of not over-accessorizing as she simply has a pair of plum shades from Dior hanging from her shirt.