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Street Style: Trend Spotting

Stylish ladies we spotted on the streets this summer keeping up with the hottest trends.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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Denim Diva

Broadway performer Afra Hines wears a Mango vest, French Connection dress and Nine West boots.

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Denim Diva

Dean Desiree Lucario wears a J.Crew top, Joe’s jeans, The Row sunglasses, a Givenchy bag and Chloe shoes.

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Denim Diva

Model Titi Mutushi wears a vest by Stolen Girlfriends Club, H&M top, G Star jeans and Steve Madden shoes.

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Denim Diva

Singer Chrisette Michelle wears an Abercrombie & Fitch jacket, Hudson jeans, Alexis Bittar ring and Sperry Topsider shoes.

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Denim Diva

Celebrity makeup artist Shanelle Mays wears an H&M jacket, Forever 21 top and skirt with Steven shoes.

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Jumpsuit Jam

An accountant at Marc Jacobs, LaShanuna Martin wears a Marc Jacobs jumper.

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Jumpsuit Jam

Makeup Forever EA Nicole Creary wears an H&M blazer, French Connection jumper and Vince Camuto shoes.

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Cream of The Crop

Model Tenae A. Simmons wears a boutique top and sheer maxi skirt with a Gucci handbag.

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Cream of The Crop

Makeup artist Biantasia Graham wears a Forever 21 top, Zara skirt and Urban Outfitters hat.

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Cream of The Crop

Swimwear designer and founder of IMH Swim Iris Hopkins wears a Xtaren cardigan, cropped top and pants by IMH Swim, High Design earrings and Jessica Simpson shoes.

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Print Party

Stylist Bilen Gaga wears a Forever 21 dress and Chinese Laundry shoes.

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Print Party

Model Alexandra Mitchell wears a West African top from Pearl of Africa, a Senegalese skirt with a vintage belt and Aldo shoes.

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Print Party

Senior brand manager Tamara Prather wears a Victoria’s Secret dress.

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Pop Colored Pieces

Accountant Janet Mejya wears a Zara top and skirt with Bebe shoes.

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Pop Colored Pieces

Track runner Dominique Dabden wears a boutique tank and shorts with Doc Marten boots.

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Pop Colored Pieces

Graduate student Tiffany-Ann Taylor wears an Old Navy top, Rainbow shorts and Target shoes.

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Summer White

Co-founder of Ken Q Styling Kenya Porter wears a BCBG Generation sweater, H&M jeans and clutch with Sam Edelman sandals.

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Summer White

Founder of Skai Blue Media Rakia Reynolds wears a Zara blazer, Retrospect tank, Mimi Turner shorts, Bus Stop tights, Innervision glasses and Dolce Vita shoes.

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Summer White

Psychologist Karaine Saunders wears a Bebe top and pants with a J.Crew necklace and Roberto Cavalli shoes and handbag.

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Maxi Style

Sundae Sermon sponsor Marsha Burnett wears a vintage dress.

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Maxi Style

Financial reporter Jamila O’Gilvie wears an MCM dress and Aldo shoes.

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Maxi Style

Sales executive Eunice Omore wears a boutique dress and bag.

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Maxi Style

Spoken word artist Rhapsode wears a boutique dress.

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Maxi Style

Sales associate Nicole Lewis wears a boutique dress and costume jewelry.

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High-Low Hem

Student Marylin Zuniga wears a Forever 21 top and high-low skirt with Steve Madden shoes.

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High-Low Hem

National accountant Natasha Saiter wears a high-low Bebe dress, J.Crew necklace and Forever 21 shoes.

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Bright Young Things

Graphic designer Shameka Clarke wears a boutique dress with Nine West shoes.

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Bright Young Things

Philadelphia fashion ambassador Rakia Reynolds wears a vintage dress and belt with shoes from Bus Stop boutique.

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Bright Young Things

Celebrity manicurist and founder of M2M Damourjon Myrdith Leon-McCormack wears a Magasochi dress.

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Bright Young Things

Pricing manager Okhela Bazile wears a Zara dress and Christian Louboutin shoes

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Lovely LBD

Actress Bettina Golsby wears a draped boutique dress.

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Lovely LBD

Editor Ciara Vincent wears a Zara top, BCBG skirt and clutch, and Stewart Weitzman shoes.

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