Style Scout: Shay Hlavaty
Name: Shay Hlavaty
Age: 23
Relationship status: I have a boyfriend.
Hometown: Lubbock, Texas
Time in Lawrence: Just visiting
Occupation: I’m a manager of a coffee shop in Iola called Around the Corner.
Dream job: I want to do something in environment education and working with kids outside.
What were you doing when scouted? I was meandering with my dog, Rosie.
Describe your style: My style is very comfortable. I always want to be ready to go so if somebody asks me to play Frisbee, I want to be ready to play. I’m all about texture, so it has to be comfy and soft.
Fashion trends you love: Scarves, boots and Chacos!
Fashion trends you hate: Neon and skimpy clothes!
Fashion influences: Like I said, it’s more about the texture and if it’s functional.
What would you like to see more of in Lawrence? I’m about to go and check out a bunch of coffee shops, so that’s what I’m all about right now.
Less of? Nothing. I’m pretty happy to be around here.
Tattoos or piercings: Just my ears.
Whom do people say you look like? Shaun White, the flying tomato! Maybe that’s not a compliment.
What type of music do you unwind to? I really like acoustic music like Iron and Wine, Possessed by Paul James (Konrad Wert) or Gregory Alan Isakov.
Tell us a secret: I guess the secret is that I had a really good day here without my boyfriend because he left me for Texas!