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Street Style

Start your weekend off with some high-fashion style inspired by street smart women. Get real fashion tips from sisters who rule the streets of New York.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
A for Accessories

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
02
Corporate Cool

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
03
Effortlessly Chic

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.

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
04
Show Off Your Legs

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
05
Gucci Girl

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.

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
06
Gypsy Chic

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
07
Trench Treasure

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
08
The Girlie Girl

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
09
Long & Lean

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
10
Laying Down the Fashion Law

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
11
Corporate Commander

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.

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
12
Belt It Out

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.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
13
Lovely Lady

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.

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
14
British Invasion

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.

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
15
Greek Chic

Name: Titi
Occupation: Corporate Trading
Location: Nigeria
My Style: “I like gladiator-style shoes like the ones I’m wearing.”

Street Style
Jennifer Cooper
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