Street fashion: USC back-to-school 2010

Eli Joteva, 20, is “wearing tights I made myself and clothes that were free and old things that are reintegrated into new.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

MacKenzie Edwards, 20, is wearing a vintage dress from Etsy and carrying a parasol from the L.A. Toy District. Her advice: “Don’t wear anything you don’t like.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Julia Laine, 19, is wearing Lulu Lemon shorts and a Nike top and shoes. She describes her style as pretty classic. “Today I have dance and am headed to the gym, so athletic. A little more sporty.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Jiselle Bziuk, 21, describes her style as “fashion-forward and edgy.” Her advice: “Still keep your fashion. Don’t get caught up in the USC paraphernalia or school sweats.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Neesin Williams, 24, is wearing G-Star jeans, PF Flyers and a shirt from H&M. He says his style is classy but urban, and sleek. His advice? “Dress yourself, be yourself, love yourself.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Rosemary Bang, 20 says her style is “just basic, really comfortable classic look. I take casual style and change it up.” Her fashion advice: “Never wear heels.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Nolan Pack, 23, is wearing a cardigan and Diesel Jeans. “Somewhere between preppy and rock star,” is how he describes his style. “I really only wear black, white and shades of gray. Its functional, everything matches.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Elise Smith, 22, is wearing polka-dot button-down pants from Express and a Coach watch. She describes her style as classy and elegant.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Niko Malek, 20, leans on a downhill board that he has taken up to 50 miles per hour. He is wearing Levi’s corduroys and glasses he got at the Outside Lands music festival. His fashion advice: “Don’t spend too much on clothes, it’s not worth it. And find your own style.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Nicole Sideropoulos, 21, is wearing a romper from Forever 21 and Steve Madden sandals. She describes her style as “laid-back, comfortable, cute.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Dana Green, 17, left, seen with Jordan Raice, 18, describes her style as “laid-back, comfortable but fashionable.” She is wearing an Old Navy tank top and shorts from Abercrombie & Fitch. Fashion advice: “Wear something comfortable.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Clem Langled, 21, is wearing a dress from Forever 21. She says her style is “cool and sexy.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Rachel Hodges, 20, is wearing an H&M dress, Dior sunglasses, Rainbow sandals and bracelets from SoHo. She describes her style as “trendy and hip.” She likes to shop at Urban Outfitters and H&M.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Ross Wyngaarden, 22, is wearing Urban Outfitters pants and roller blades. His fashion advice: “Dress however you want. Don’t let other people influence you.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Kiah Carr is wearing an H&M shirt and pants, Steve Madden shoes and carrying a Louis Vuitton bag. Carr says her style is “urban with a little girliness as well. Lots of black and pink.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Sequoia Kaul Berry, 21, says she has “Trojan” style. She is wearing a cardinal red cotton T-shirt dress and is carrying a Betsy Johnson bag.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Anna Birkstedt, 22, says her style is “street-smart, mixing vintage and modern.” She is wearing boots from Santee Alley, denim shorts from Urban Outfitters and a top from Forever 21.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Shannon Roddy, 28, is wearing a Victoria’s Secret dress and knee-high boots. Her fashion advice is to “hide your underwear.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

From left are Kelly Patane, 22, in a BCBG dress; Emily Farr, 21, wearing H&M; and Matisse Williams, 22, in a Gap shirt and Banana Republic shorts.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Alan Shen, 20 says he usually puts on “whatever I find first in my closet.” He is wearing a striped cardigan from H&M, Marc Echo jeans, Creative Recreation shoes and holding a board from Loaded.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Sade Ojuola, 18, is wearing a dress from Melrose, a vintage belt and Steve Madden flats. She describes her style as “urban but girly. Lots of skirts. I love patterns, bright colors.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Samantha Coxe, 18, is wearing an Urban Outfitters shirt, her roommate’s skirt, Gucci glasses, a Juicy watch and Steve Madden sandals. “I think I’m urban-slash-indie, I guess,” she said.  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)

Lera Tencelute, 17, is wearing a C&C tank top, J Brand Jeans and Armani glasses. She describes her style as “casual, comfortable but classy.”  (Colin Young-Wolff / For The Times)