Malinda loves adding pearls to every ensemble, and we love the way she layers skirts and dresses over jeans -- but she may love answering these questions best of all!

CELEB STYLE INSPIRATION: I don't really follow a person, just a certain mixture of trends like boho and punk.

MOST STYLISH SONG: My music taste is odd. "Walking with a Ghost" by Tegan and Sara or "The Writing Writer" by Coheed and Cambria (favorite band EVER).

PERSONAL FASHION PHILOSOPHY: "Make your own trends and statements. If people don't like it, then forget them. If you love it, then wear it! If people never took a chance, then we would still be wearing leaves! Eww! I look bad half-naked, so thank goodness!"

QUOTE TO LIVE BY: "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain." --Emily Dickinson

MUST-HAVE BEAUTY ITEM: Well, if I don't have makeup, I work it! Though if I could only take one thing with me, I would say mascara. It makes my eyes look so pretty!

MUST-HAVE FASHION ITEM: Ballet flats, converse, and pearls (but don't wear both shoes at the same time -- whoa!)

AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES TO GET READY: Maybe 15 minutes for school wear, and if I have a date with my "hubby" maybe 45 minutes. I need to make it look perfect -- and you know how that goes!