Ann Foster

Ann Foster

Age: 47.

Sign: Taurus.

Occupation: Chemistry and AP Biology Teacher at Lawrence High School.

Hometown: Chicago.

Time in Lawrence: since 1999.

What were you doing when scouted? Shopping at Borders with my son.

How would you describe your style? Comfortable, flowy and washable — suitable clothing for a science teacher and a mom.

What are your favorite fashion trends? Cool, lightweight fabrics, peasant tops and Birkenstocks.

What are your least favorite fashion trends? Short-shorts — it’s good to leave some things to the imagination.

What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? Clothing that’s not just marketed toward 20-somethings. I’d like to see more clothing options for children and adults. There are lots of stores that provide baby clothing, but kids ages 6 — 14 have limited options.

What would you like to see less of in Lawrence? Backwards baseball caps and baggy pants that make walking a trial.

People say I look like: Someone that I went to high school with or your old neighbor — I always get the don’t-I-know-you-from-somewhere look.

Tell us a secret: All through high school, my hair was styled like Dorothy Hamill — the wedge!

Top/Jacket: Nordstrom’s, 2006, gift.

Skirt: Kohl’s, 2009, $20.

Sandals: Birkenstock, 2007, $30.

Necklace: Grandmother’s ring, 1998.

Earrings: Juli, April 2010, $12.

Claddagh Ring: Ireland, 1980.