Clothing Details: Boots: December 2010, gift. Dress: Wildman Vintage, February 2011, . Sweater: 2010, gift. Necklace: Eccentricity, 2008, 5. Silver Ring: Denver, 2008, 0. Stone Ring: South Dakota, 2010, 0. Blue Ring: Vintage, 2000, gift. Purse: Thrifted, 2005, . Glasses: Dior, January 2011, 50.

Name: Laura Asmussen

Age: 22

Sign: Gemini

Occupation: Student and server at Maceli’s

Relationship status: Twitterpated.

Clothing Details: Boots: December 2010, gift. Dress: Wildman Vintage, February 2011, . Sweater: 2010, gift. Necklace: Eccentricity, 2008, 5. Silver Ring: Denver, 2008, 0. Stone Ring: South Dakota, 2010, 0. Blue Ring: Vintage, 2000, gift. Purse: Thrifted, 2005, . Glasses: Dior, January 2011, 50.

Hometown: Agar, S.D.

Time in Lawrence: 3 years

What were you doing when you were scouted? Walking to the public library.

How would you describe your style? I tend to wear feminine pieces and unique accessories, and I often mix vintage clothing with new apparel.

What are your favorite fashion trends? I believe in the importance of pockets and I dig neckties, probably because I recently learned how to tie them.

What are your least favorite fashion trends? I live in pajamas when I’m at home and I love them — who doesn’t? But I don’t think they should leave the house. Also, you should not wear things with pom-poms unless you are a Popple.

What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? Dog-friendly businesses and downtown grocers.

What would you like to see less of in Lawrence? Big box stores.

Do you have any piercings/tattoos? Yes.

Do you have any fashion influences? My grandma. She was a sassy lady with a great taste for costume jewelry.

People say I look like… My momma.

Tell us a secret: I’m a nerd for trivia.