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Street Style: ESSENCE.com Fashion Look Book

This week ESSENCE.com ventures through the concrete jungle of New York City on the hunt for women, who make the streets of this metropolis fashionable. The question we posed to each street chic diva: How do you maintain your style during cost conscience times?
By · May 8, 2009October 29, 2020
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Pretty & Polished

This week ESSENCE.com ventures through the concrete jungle of New York City on the hunt for women who make the streets of this metropolis fashionable. The question we posed to each street chic diva: How do you maintain your style during cost-conscience times?

Name: Jamila
Age: 24
Occupation: Law Student
Location: New York City
Diva on the Dime Style: “I go for tailored looks, which never goes out of style,” says Jamila, who is wearing Chanel glasses, Joes Jeans, TopShop shoes and Louis Vuitton handbag.

Jennifer Cooper
02
Chanel Chic

Name: Dionne
Age: 28
Occupation: Marketing Specialist
Location: New York City
Diva on the Dime Style: “Keep your eye for good deals. If you have a pretty face and stylish basics you can’t go wrong.”

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
03
Beauty & Brains

Name: Eni
Age: 28
Occupation: Civil Servant
Location: Toronto, Canada
Diva on the Dime Style: “Finding the right casual style will keep your look smart.”

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Jennifer Cooper
04
True to Herself

Name: Kim
Age: Ageless
Occupation: Makeup Artist
Location: New Jersey
Diva on the Dime Style: “I just do me.”

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Jennifer Cooper
05
Quirky QT

Name: Amma
Age: 40
Occupation: Executive Assistant
Location: New York City
Diva on Dime Style Tips: “I like to keep it whimsical.”

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Jennifer Cooper
06
Sale Seeker

Name: Christina
Age: 23
Occupation: Model
Location: Westchester, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “Look for sales, ladies.”

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Jennifer Cooper
07
Relaxed Fit

Name: Aileen
Age: 22
Occupation: Burberry Sales Associate
Location: New York City
Diva on the Dime Style: “I shop for budget buys and recycle the clothes in my closet. Shoes complete the look so having a nice pair is a must,” says Aileen, who is wearing Club Monaco jeans, H&M blazer, American Apparel T-shirt that is accented with a Tiffany & Co linked silver bracelet.

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
08
Making the Old New

Name: Nerissa
Age: 22
Occupation: Accountant
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “Shop in your closet.”

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Jennifer Cooper
09
Lusting for Labels

Name: Tasja
Age: 29
Occupation: Research Manager
Location: San Jose, California
Diva on the Dime Style: “Go for the knockoffs!”

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Jennifer Cooper
10
Makeup Maven

Name: Staci
Age: 34
Occupation: Makeup Artist
Location: Queens, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “I’m accessorizing more now than ever and really pulling things out of the closet that I’ve not worn in awhile. I would advise to make sure your makeup is together.”

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
11
Shoe Shopaholic

Name: Yolanda
Age: Ageless
Occupation: Model/actress
Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Diva on the Dime Style: “Only buy shoes. It’s the shoes that make the outfit.”

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
12
Epoch Style

Name: Tanya
Age: 29
Occupation: Product Development
Location: Harlem, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “Shop vintage and mix the old with the new,” says Tanya, who is wearing her mother’s jewelry and Karl Lagerfeld sunglasses.

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
13
Pretty in Pants

Name: Tiffany
Age: 26
Occupation: Public Relations Specialist
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Diva on the Dime Style: “Buy inexpensive tops and quality bottoms.”

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
14
Cutback Cutie

Name: Amy
Age: 23
Occupation: Elementary School Teacher
Location: Bronx, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “Only shop during sales. I’m definitely not shopping as often as I use to.”

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

Jennifer Cooper
15
Super Saver

Name: Chloe
Age: 20
Occupation: Model
Location: San Diego, California
Diva on the Dime Style: “I never pay full price for anything and I shop sales,” says Chloe, who is wearing a vintage scarf from her mother and boots she picked up in Cape Town, South Africa, on modeling assignment.

Need another fashion fix? Check out part one of our Street Style weekly look book »

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