Start your weekend off with some high-fashion style inspired by street-smart women of New York.
Name: Ebony
Occupation: Sales
Location: The Bronx, New York
My Style: “The way I dress is a mixture of chic and New York street. From my Christian Louboutin booties to my Marc Jacobs sunglasses and, of course, the jewelry.”
Name: Martine
Occupation: Finance
Location: Brooklyn
My Style: “I recently took a style quiz, and you know what? I’m a Chanel type of girl.”
Name: Vanessa
Occupation: Footwear designer
Location: White Plains, New York
My Style: “I’m kind of casual,” says Vanessa, who looks like she is inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama with her purple cardigan and ballerina flats.
Name: Khalilah
Occupation: Director of Special Events
Location: New York
My Style: “I consider myself to go for classy and chic pieces. My dress is from Fatu boutique and I paired it with this Kenneth Cole belt and Fendi bag.”
Name: Rashida
Occupation: Stylist
Location: The Bronx, New York
My Style: “During the spring and summer I like to wear cutouts and lots of color and studded embellishments,” says Rashida, who was rocking Seven Jeans, Tom Ford sunglasses and a Gucci bag.
Name: Sasha
Occupation: Personal Assistant
Location: Brooklyn
My Style: “I’m very Bohemian, but for spring you’ll catch me wearing lots of silks and floral.”
Name: Kim
Occupation: Executive Recruiter
Location: Queens, New York
My Style: “I like classic, but chic styles. I’m all about the skinny jean right now.”
Name: Onika
Occupation: Associate Designer, Hampshire Brands
Location: The Bronx, New York
My Style: “I’m a total girlie girl. I love floral dresses like the one I’m wearing.”
Name: Leah
Occupation: Graphic Designer
Location: Long Island, New York
My Style: “I’m trying to get more color in my wardrobe for spring and summer.”
Name: Lillian
Occupation: Attorney
Location: Edison, New Jersey
My Style: “I shop at Marshall’s, DSW and sometimes Forever 21, believe it or not. My fashion choices are very classy.”
Name: Andrea
Occupation: Internal Auditor
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
My Style: “Spring is great for the many colors and light fabrics,” says Andrea, who is wearing a suit from French Connection and carrying the Louis Vuitton sac ellipse bag.
Name: Jenisha
Occupation: Freelance Writer
Location: Harlem, New York
My Style: “I’m a magazine type of girl, so I get stylish ideas from the editors that I work with.”
Name: Janelle
Occupation: Executive Receptionist
Location: Brooklyn, New York
My Style: “I love floral prints and fitted pencil skirts for spring,” says Janelle, who sports a Michael Kors bag, Express wrap dress and Banana Republic leather jacket.
Name: Olu
Occupation: Project Manager
Location: London
My Style: “I like stores like Macy’s that offer a woman so many options,” says Olu, who’s toting a Russell & Bromley shoulder bag.
Name: Titi
Occupation: Corporate Trading
Location: Nigeria
My Style: “I like gladiator-style shoes like the ones I’m wearing.”
