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Home · Street Style

Street Style: Wishing for Summer in NYC

We traveled to Paris last week and now we are back in the Big Apple of New York City, serving up the latest fashions from the sisters that rule the streets of this concrete jungle. This week we want to know what’s your summer wardrobe staple?
By · June 17, 2009October 29, 2020
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Get Gorgeous

After jet-setting to Paris last week, we’re back home in New York City. Although we love the Big Apple, we’re wishing summer would hurry up and get here. Despite the unseasonable weather, we want to know all about your must-have summer staples. Do share!

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Fierce Fashionista

Edina
Age: 21
Occupation: Model/student
From: Upper West Side, New York
Summer Staple: “Anything fun and flirty is a staple, especially dresses, leggings and neons.”

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Sexy Chic

Alex
Age: 22
Occupation: Model
From: Upper West Side, New York
Summer Staple: “I’m all about high heels. You either go big or go home!”

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Nautical Style

Dawn
Age: 31
Occupation: Marketing
From: Upper West Side, New York
Summer Staple: “Long flowy dresses are a summer must-have.”

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Workin’ Girl

Angela
Age: 30
Occupation: Human resources analyst
From: New Jersey
Summer Staple: “I head to Forever 21 for my summer business attire. Their career separates are great! The fabrication is heat-friendly.”

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Boho Beauty

Christina
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
From: Bronx, New York
Summer Staple: “Sandals are a must, sweaty feet in the heat is no good.”

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Kickin’ It

Aneshka
Age: 27
Occupation: Nurse
From: Queens, New York
Summer Staple: “You’ll see me in summer dresses and sandals.”

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All Dressed Up

Carmen
Age: 36
Occupation: Bergdorf Goodman distribution manager
From: Queens, New York
Summer Staple: “Summer dresses are a necessity. I really like colors, patterns and bold prints.”

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Mackin’

Porsche
Age: 25
Occupation: M.A.C. makeup artist
From: Washington Heights, New York
Summer Staple: “I need lots of jewelry, especially gold.”

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Woman to Watch

Yolanda
Age: 36
Occupation: Costumer for “Ugly Betty”
From: Harlem, New York
Summer Staple: “Gladiator sandals like the ones I’m wearing are a fashion staple.”

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She Wears Short , Shorts

Grecia
Age: 27
Occupation: Makeup artist
From: New Jersey
Summer Staple: “Shorts and heels!”

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Mommy & Me

Nadine & Daughter
Age: Ageless
Occupation: Harvard University MBA student
From: New York
Summer Staple: “Anything comfortable and relaxed works, especially when I’m playing with my daughter.”

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