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Home • Fashion

Street Style: In Living Color

Street Style: In Living Color
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Pretty Valentine

Director of Human Resources Karen Valentine wears an Oasis cardigan, a jumper purchased at a Brooklyn boutique and Shutz suede pumps. She loves “statement pieces with a pop.”

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Green Wth Envy

Designer Iris Hopkins wears a self-designed dress paired with Dollhouse shoes. “Classic and eclectic” is her style.

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Cute in Coral

“The coral added just enough drama to give this classic look a little twist,” explains Saks Fifth Avenue Buyer Shequeita Orr in a RACHEL Rachel Roy strapless jumpsuit, DVF clutch and Christian Louboutin shoes.

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Blue Away

Founder of Holy Guns+Armour accessories, Javana Mundy wears a Cooperlane Vintage top and skirt with Deena and Ozzy shoes. She describes her style here as “Funky Goth.”

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Contrast Cool

DJ C. DeVone wears a Zara blazer, vintage leather tassel skirt and Steve Madden boots. “This look is my sophisticated edge look, of my two favorite colors! Black with a burst of color.”

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Mini Drama

Beauty Editor Janelle Hickman wears a Justin Wayne colorblock dress and L.A.M.B shoes. She’s “lady-like with a twist.”

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Pretty Woman

Digital Marketing Senior Analyst Afiya Hosten sports a cute hot pink H&M bodycon dress.

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Party Pants

Publicist Aisha Johnson wears an H&M top, American Apparel pants, and Steve Madden shoes. She describes her style as “casual chic.”

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Orange Appeal

Associate Editor Deena Campbell wears an H&M dress, DVF clutch, Vera Wang belt, and Zinc shoes. “My style is classic with a twist.”

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Evolution

Fashion assistant Cayla Hutton wears a neon pink Zara blazer, American Apparel pants and vintage belt. It’s all about her “ever-evolving style.”

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Bold & Blue

Student Grace Rwechungura highlights her cobalt blue Ali Ro mini by wearing a jacket by Kiki Designs, and Dolce Vita pumps.

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So Retro

Makeup artist Kris King wears a cobalt blue Calvin Klein dress with a necklace by Emijaa Jaaemil and bold yellow pumps by Jessica Simpson. “I have a classic, feminine style – sometimes blended with vintage/retro.”

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Fab Fuschia

Writer Tracy Cort wears a fuchsia Bebe dress. “I would describe my style as classic flirty-girl with a kick.”

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