Mélina, student in business law
Can you introduce yourself in a few words?
My name is Mélina, I am 23 years old this year and I am a student in Master 1 Business Law. I live in the Paris area and I would like to work in ethical finance.
Is there a person who symbolizes ambition for you?
For me ambition is two people: my mother and my grandfather. My mother because she is someone who always had crazy dreams like making churros outside at Christmas, why? I have no idea but at least we were happy. She also had other career ambitions like starting her own business with three kids and she succeeded. I see her as a woman who was always beautiful and well dressed.
And my grandfather because he had three careers in his life. He never hesitated to move to another country, to live his dreams and to start a social grocery store during his retirement. It's a very time consuming project but it was something that he did every day of his life and it was his greatest pride. Believe in your dreams, give yourself strength and courage and go every day with a smile on your face and a great outfit!
Do you believe in the power of clothing?
Absolutely. I believe in it 3000%! I think we all have a piece in our wardrobe that makes us invincible the day we need a little confidence, for an important meeting for example.
I think all of the people who inspire us have a look that stands out to us, whether it's just a black t-shirt or sweater like Steve Jobs or super well-cut suits like Michelle Obama.
What clothing gives you confidence?
It's a black jumpsuit with little touches of color, a vertiginous halter top and a deep neckline. I've worn this jumpsuit at different stages of my life, when I was very thin or a little bit stronger, and I always got the same compliments: you look great, you look great. It goes with everything, with a colored jacket to go to a party or with a black jacket to go to the office.
Your powerful look?
