beacon's shopping budget challenge with raisin saini
we teamed up with Raisin Saini this month for our shopping budget challenge. Raisin's style is sleek with an edge, shaped by the grit and polish of new york city streets. with just under $100, raisin was able to build a look that moves effortlessly from model-off-duty days to late-night nyfw parties.
Describe your style to us.
My style is sleek with a bit of an edge. I love clean silhouettes mixed with something unexpected like a snake-print boot or a pop of animal print against neutral tones. It’s minimal, but it always has bite.
What inspires your style?
The city. New York is all about contrast: gritty and polished, industrial and elegant. I try to reflect that tension and energy in the way I dress.
What’s your shopping strategy at Beacon’s Closet?
I scan the racks for bold statement pieces that are still versatile. I’m drawn to unique textures and cuts to something that stands out but can be styled in different ways. I don’t shop too literally; I let each piece speak to me and show me how it fits into my world.
What was the inspiration behind this look?
I wanted to explore the balance between strength and sensuality. The cut-out top brings a softness and reveals some skin, while the tailored pants and bold belt add structure. The snake-print boots bring attitude. It’s a look that easily transitions from fashion week to a late-night street scene.
What or who is currently influencing your style?
People I see walking around downtown at night. There's something magnetic about the layers, the textures, and the effortless confidence that comes alive under city lights. That energy feels more inspiring than anything on the runway right now.
Clothes are both my armor and my form of expression. They let me choose how I want to be seen: softer, edgier, louder, mysterious. It’s a way of communicating without saying a word.
I’ve always been drawn to the idea of transformation and how clothes can shift your entire energy. I used to recreate magazine looks using whatever I had at home, and that sparked my love for experimenting with style.
Wearing my mom’s gold jewelry with jeans as a kid. It was the first time I realized that mixing unexpected pieces could create something new and personal. That’s when I understood style had no rules.
I’m excited that personal style is finally taking the spotlight over chasing trends. It feels more about authenticity now, and that freedom is what makes fashion feel alive again.
Free people top $12.95, STAUD pants $59.95, Belt $10.95
total $83.85
you can find more from Raisin on instagram at @raisinsaini and at Fenton Model Management