(Photos and Video by Cliff Jette)

Lindsay Siefken, 27, Cedar Rapids
Manager @ J&A Promotions 

What are you wearing?
A black and white painted print 3/4-sleeve banded top I got from Kohls. I love this shirt because of the cool circle embellishment near the neck. It is like a built in necklace. I paired it with black dress pants from CATO (3005 Wiley Blvd. SW # 110, Cedar Rapids) and a shiny red purse for a pop of color.

Where do you get your style inspiration from?
Convenience and comfort. I look for items that are fashionable and easy. Something that is not going to need to go to the dry cleaners or be ironed every time they are worn.

Who are your style icons? Why?
I’m a big fan of Reese Witherspoon. She always dresses for the occasion. For her Avon events she wears like a cute red dress, something very girlie, then at the opening of “Monster’s vs. Aliens” she wore a metallic silver and green dress. I think it is fun that she gets into character in a way.

What is your favorite local place to find amazing pieces?
CATO ladies clothing store on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids. They have new stuff every time you go in and items are unique and super affordable. Plus their costume jewelry selection is awesome. Great to add a little pizazz to an outfit.

What is your staple go-to store for fashion finds?
Kohls and JCPenney. I am short and have to shop in petites for jeans and pants JCPenney has a good petites section, and I just like all of the fun prints that Kohls comes out with. Both have great brands and good deals.

What is the one fashion item you can’t live without?
A purse. I love my new Miche bag (seen in the photo) that I used in the shoot. It is great that I don’t have to dig everything out of one bag to put into another, I just simply change the shell right before I leave the house.

What do you want to splurge on?
I love jewelry. I have been to a few Lia Sophia and Cookie Lee parties and picked up some great pieces, but I think jewelry is like Jell-O. There is always room for more.

What are you willing to skimp on?
Nail polish and bracelets. Nail polish chips so fast. I always feel like I am touching it up just as soon as it is on. And I have super little wrists so bracelets just slip right off me.

What kind of fashionista are you?
Definitely a department store diva. I love being able to go in one place and find an entire outfit.

What fashion genre would you put yourself in?
Sophisticated but fun.

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