By Joy Kraft
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Not many older sisters would consult their 17-year-old sibling on fashion and makeup. But because of Brooke Glassman's "natural fashion sense," says her mom, Charlene, her older sisters - one a student at Ohio State, the other working in Chicago - don't hesitate to seek Brooke's advice on what looks good.

Brooke Glassman wears a Cache top, white XOXO slacks and Chinese Laundry shoes. (Joseph Fuqua II photo) | ZOOM |

"Sometimes my mom does, too," says the senior at Sycamore High School who is headed to Indiana University this fall to study elementary education.

You can be found shopping at: Express, Hollister Co. at Newport on the Levee and American Eagle, because their clothes are up-to-date.

Describe your style: Comfortable but stylish - jeans and T-shirts to school, but sometimes I get dressed up.

Earliest fashion memory: I was in the newspaper when I was about 5 for a story on clothes and I was in a winter fashion show at Lazarus when I was about 6.

You find best bargains at: End-of-season sales.

You can never have enough: Purses and bags.

Favorite designer: I'm not really into designers. They're a little too expensive for me. I just shop at particular stores instead.

You are choosy about: My jeans: the length, the style. I like flares that cover the shoes.

Fashion pet peeve: When people wear socks with sandals or wearing a brown belt with black shoes.

If you had big bucks you'd buy: I'd get a pair of Steve Madden shoes because they're pretty expensive. They're always changing styles and are up-to-date.

Your signature look: Probably sandals and jeans and a cute T-shirt.

Fashion philosophy: Be comfortable, but look good.

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