By: Meredith Bahuriak, Barbizon International
Ever dreamed of being featured in a magazine? What would it be like and who would be the first person you would tell? We’ve teamed up with Girls’ Life Magazine to prove there are great girls everywhere—and in the new “Great Girls” series, together we shine a light on remarkable young women with incredible stories. Barbizon graduate, Taylor Mezzacappa, and her sister, Alexa, also a Barbizon grad, are featured in the new series: These girls are goals: Taylor and Alexa on why having a sister is the *best*. We sat down with Taylor to catch up and see what makes her a Great Girl.
What’s it like to get featured in Girls’ Life Magazine?
I was overwhelmed with joy when I found out I was going to be featured in Girls’ Life. It was even more exciting that my younger sister, Alexa, was also going to be interviewed with me.
How did you find out you were going to be featured in the new Girls’ Life “Great Girls” series?
Over the summer, we found out that we were both going to be featured. I remember reading the email and being shocked to see that both of our names were on it!
Who is the first person you told about getting featured in GL magazine?
The first people I told about the feature are my mom, dad and older sister, Jenna. They were in the room when we received the wonderful news!
Congratulations on nearing graduation from the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC. We heard you already have a job lined up as a handbag designer! What’s your favorite handbag?
Thank you so much! It’s hard to believe that four years of school came to an end so quickly. My favorite bag is the Logan satchel by Violet Ray. I love it because it’s very functional and has three compartments. It keeps me organized when I’m commuting to school and work. It comes in all different colors. I always carry it with me wherever I go!
Any advice for Barbizon students and graduates pursuing a career in the fashion industry?
If anyone is interested in pursuing a career in the fashion industry I think you should go for it! Follow your dreams and never give up. My Grandma always tells me, “If you love the work you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”. I think it’s important for everyone to be true to themselves and live the life they have always imagined. I also recommend if you’re really interested in the industry to take some fashion courses and learn more about your options. That’s what I did and it really helped me decide what major to declare before college started!
For more on Taylor, follow her on:
Instagram: @taylormezz
Twitter: @taylormezz
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