“[Style is] a series of both conscious and unconscious choices that writers make about everything from the words we use (diction) and their arrangement in sentences (syntax) to the tone with which we express our point of view (e.g. ironic, formal, or colloquial) and the way we achieve emphasis in a sentence (e.g., by placing […]

“People ask me where I got my singing style. I didn’t copy my style from anybody.” –Elvis Presley Elvis Presley’s iconic blusey country voice is still famous today, years after he came on the music scene in Memphis, TN. This quote articulates simply what personal style should be—personal and original. Though Elvis Presley has major […]

What is style? In the fashion world, style means the preference of a person in the way they choose and put together clothing, shoes, and accessories. They pair pieces together in a way that reveals their personality and highlights their preferences and tastes. Putting together an outfit is much like putting together a sentence. A […]