Style File: Alyssa Dryden

• By KAREN MARTIN
• Advocate assistant People editor
• Published: Sep 29, 2009 - Page: 1D

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This week’s “Style File” had us when she couldn’t decide between shoes and handbags.

NAME: Alyssa Dryden,  Prairieville
AGE: 24
OCCUPATION: Student

Tell us about what you’re wearing.
“Karlie dress (Ms. Priss Boutique has tons of cute Karlie), Chanel bag, Jessica Simpson shoes.”

Who or what most influences your style?
“Marilyn Monroe in ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’ Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe.”

What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever gotten?
“‘Before you leave the house, look in the mirror, and take one thing off.’ — Coco Chanel.”

What’s on your must-have list for fall?
“Plaid, Tory Burch tunics, boots (Christian Louboutin) and studded everything.”

Finish this sentence. I splurge on …
“Handbags and jeans.”

I skimp on …
“Socks … who needs them when there are heels to be worn?”

Are you a shoes or handbag kind of woman?
“That’s like choosing your favorite child.”

How many do you own?
“I’d be embarrassed if I told you.”

Name a celebrity whose closet you’d like to raid.
“Rachel Zoe (celebrity stylist).”

What’s the one beauty product you can’t live without?
“Lancome mascara.”

Your house is on fire and you can grab only one thing out of your closet. What would it be?
“My classic quilted Chanel handbag.”