![diptych taylor jenée in camo pants and 'nike' t-shirt sitting on cement stairs and taylor jenée walking next to brick building.](http://beaconscloset.com/cdn/shop/articles/Untitled-1_a75bd7a6-6f25-4778-b822-eb5a81669516_1366x1024_crop_center.jpg?v=1691690017)
c-note style with taylor
![taylor jenée walking next to brick building in camo pants and 'nike' t-shirt.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0017/7502/files/image00004_1024x1024.jpg?v=1562776962)
second hand fashion enthusiast taylor jenée opts for a bright and colorful look in this summertime shopping budget challenge.
what inspires your style?
i draw inspiration from a number of random sources. i love the structure and comfort that men’s fashion offers so it’s not uncommon to find me dressing like a tomboy on most days. i’m also a huge fan of fashion from the 80s and 90s so a lot of my looks mirror those decades.
![taylor jenée sitting on cement stairs of brick building.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0017/7502/files/image00001_1024x1024.jpg?v=1562777130)
what or who is currently influencing your style?
right now teyana taylor is influencing my style. i love that she wears androgynous looks while still showing her femininity. she’s always unapologetic in her style and looks comfortable while doing it.
![taylor jenée sitting on cement stairs of brick building.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0017/7502/files/image00002_1024x1024.jpg?v=1562777177)
how did you first get interested in clothes?
i can’t pinpoint exactly when the light bulb went off in my head, but i do know that i became heavily interested in high school. i took 3 years of fashion design classes during my high school career and this is when i gained a greater appreciation for clothes.
![taylor jenée with hand in pocket in front of brick wall.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0017/7502/files/image00005_1024x1024.jpg?v=1562777207)
what's your strategy when shopping at beacons?
my strategy for shopping at beacon’s began with searching for something bright. it’s summer so i like to opt for brighter, more colorful clothing. and i don’t leave any rack or section unturned. i also try everything on and i don’t let the sizing on the tag intimidate me. if it looks like it’ll fit, i try it on. for example, the red camouflage pants that i found, they’re a small. i’m typically a m/l. i would’ve missed out had i not tried them on!
![taylor jenée with hands in pockets walking in front of brick wall.](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0017/7502/files/image00003_1024x1024.jpg?v=1562777228)
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