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Home · Street Style

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters

This week’s traffic-stopping trendsetters bring the heat to the streets. Check out how these real women keep car horns blowing for more!
By · Updated October 29, 2020
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Make A Statement

This week’s traffic-stopping trendsetters bring the heat to the streets. Check out how these real women keep car horns blowing for more!

“I like to wear clothing that may seem outrageous to some. Mixing and matching styles is kind of punky. To sum it all up, I like to stand out. I hate to blend in,” says Apolonia, 21, who is a cashier from Mt. Vernon, New York.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
Karl-Edwin Guerre
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Get Funky

Apolonia is wearing Topman accessories and we are feelin’ her layered-necklace look that adds some character to her bold Antik blouse.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
Karl-Edwin Guerre
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Active Wear Style

“Comfortable, easy street wear pieces work for me,” shares Gloria, 23, who is a student.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
Karl-Edwin Guerre
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Naughty Neons

Bright neon anything is hot right now. Be bold and sport an eye-catching clutch like the one Gloria is carrying from H&M.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
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Minimalist

“Less is more,” confirms Tolikana, 32, who is a student from Jamaica, New York.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
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Pump It Up

Peep-toe pumps look great at the office, just make sure you have your pretty pointers polished.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
Karl-Edwin Guerre
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Effortless Style

“I’m very comfy and classy,” says Michelle, who works as an actress in New York City.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
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Color On Everything

Keep your look pulled together with a short-sleeved blazer this summer. Michelle gives her all-white ensemble a summery pop of color with this H&M slim blazer.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
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Tribal Instincts

“My style is ever-changing. I’m not limited because of my free spirit,” dishes Zewiditv, who is a student from Harlem, New York.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
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Oldie But Goodie

Zewiditv keeps her look electric by pulling vintage finds from her mother and aunt’s closet and shopping at flea markets.

Street Style: Traffic-Stopping Trendsetters
Karl-Edwin Guerre
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