Olandria Carthen Mixes Y2K Preppy Style With Classic Corpcore for Visit to ‘Cosmopolitan’

All we’re saying is Elle Woods would also absolutely love this cute coordinating set.

Olandria Carthen | Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images

If Olandria Carthen is photographed in a new outfit, you better believe we’re going to immediately obsess over it.

The breakout Love Island USA star stole our hearts last summer, and in exchange, we’ve been dying to steal her style. Crowned by W Magazine as Paris Couture Week’s “New Sweetheart,” Carthen’s daring designer fashion has run the gamut over the last year, comprising everything from fresh-off-the-runway radiance to sculptural couture to casual cool.

And this week, the model continued her reign over the fashion world while visiting a few publications, including Cosmopolitan, Glamour and PEOPLE. Of course, she was also dressed in a cute, coordinating ensemble we’re already adding to our corpcore chic moodboard.

Carthen’s preppy twist on classic corpcore

On Friday, March 6, the official Instagram account for Cosmopolitan shared a carousel of snapshots featuring Carthen with the caption teasing, “Look who stopped by the office today FRESH off of a flight from Paris... watch this space for some fun stuff we have coming up with the queen [Olandria]. 💋.” Carthen then responded in the comment section, writing, “Cosmolandriaaaa❤️.”

In the cover snapshot, the model wore a black and white tweed ensemble. The fabric had a unique texture, and the crop top channeled serious Y2K vibes, with sparkling buttons lining the front and a chic white collar peeking out. Meanwhile, the matching mini skirt hugged Carthen’s hips, and the hemline featured a strip of crisp white fabric around her legs for a stylish finish. Overall, it was easily the type of look one could imagine Elle Woods might be eager to add to her wardrobe (if it came in pink, of course).

And Carthen knew precisely how to accessorize, pairing the pieces with semi-sheer black tights and shiny silver jewelry on her hands and ears. She opted for a deep side part with her hair, which only added to the on-trend Y2K vibes. Her spring-ready glam and glossy black manicure were the metaphorical cherries on top, tying the professional-yet-playful look together.

Dating advice from the Love Island USA star

Still, Carthen didn’t simply stop by the outlet’s offices to show off her style!

She also sat down for a chat with Cosmopolitan, wherein she shared a quick piece of her go-to first date advice, telling fans, “Girl, just pack that lip gloss. That’s all you need,” before winking at the camera.

“She’s so real 😭,” one fan wrote in the comment section. Another concurred, adding, “I know that’s right Queen! 😂❤️.”

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