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Street Style: Dressed For Summer

Bring out your sexy sandals and summer dresses because the hot weather is here! We hit the street to find out how real women spice up there wardrobe during the blazing summer months.

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May, 21, 2009
1 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

She's Got the Legs

Bring out your sexy sandals and summer dresses because the warm weather is here! We hit the streets to find out how real women spice up their wardrobe during the blazing summer months.

Tyese
Age: 40
Profession: Talent Booker
Location: New York City
My Summer Style: “I love dresses and heels every single day!”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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2 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Shady Times

Tiffany
Age: 20
Profession: Stylist
Location: Brooklyn, New York
My Summer Style: “I’m a big shorts person; I love my fedora hats and you’ll always find me wearing a pair of designer shades.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

3 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Simple Elegance

Shay
Age: 27
Profession: Real Estate Agent
Location: Brooklyn, New York
My Summer Style: “It’s linen all day and every day for me. It’s soft, light and breezy, which is perfect for summer.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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4 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Skirt Chic

Morgan
Age: 24
Profession: Interior Designer
Location: New York City
My Summer Style: “My favorite thing is to wear a skirt as a dress and belt it.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

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5 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Girlie Girl

Stacey
Age: 24
Profession: Nurse
Location: Brooklyn, New York
My Summer Style: “Long dresses make me feel very feminine and girlie, yet look sophisticated.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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6 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Strike a Pose

Mereesa
Age: 26
Profession: Legal Biller
Location: Brooklyn, New York
My Summer Style: “I love dresses and skirts. You won’t see me in shorts!”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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7 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Give Me Versatility

Lisa
Age: 27
Profession: Client Service Specialist
Location: Bronx, New York
My Summer Style: “You’ll catch me in shorts because you can dress them up or down.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

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8 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Blow Me Away

Crystal
Age: 21
Profession Fashion Student
Location: New York City
My Summer Style: “I wear a lot of dresses because it feels free. I love the way a dress looks when it blows in the wind,” says Crystal, who is wearing Aldo gladiator sandals and Monsoon Accessorize dress.

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

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9 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Easygoing

Tenique
Age: 24
Profession: Freelance Fashion Consultant
Location: Downtown, New York
My Summer Style: “I like to wear dresses because they are easy and breezy. Maxi dresses are my favorite,” says Tenique, who is wearing Ralph Lauren sunglasses, Rachel Roy pants and Forever 21 floral blouse.

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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10 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Ready for Summer

Krystal
Age: 18
Profession: Waitress
Location: Bronx, New York
My Summer Style: “I like dresses that are comfortable and stylish.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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11 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Flatter Your Figure

Amanda
Age: 42
Profession: Administrative Coordinator
Location: Burlington, New Jersey
My Summer Style: “I wear a lot of dresses because it just works for my figure. When you’re top heavy like me, dresses have an amazing way to slim you down.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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12 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Hot Mama

Shoshanna
Age: 35
Profession: Special Education
Location: New York City
My Summer Style: “I go for things that are comfortable and cool. I’ve been wearing a lot of dresses in my pregnancy.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

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13 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

BFFs

Regina & Jade
Age: Both 27
Profession: Regina works as a visual artist and Jade is a grad student.
Location: Regina resides in Houston, Texas, and Jade lives in Washington Heights, New York.
Their Summer Style: These two gal pals are big on dresses that have a lot of bright colors that they pair with sexy sandals.

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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14 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Oh Canada!

Joyce
Age: 18
Profession: Student
Location: Montreal, Canada
My Summer Style: “You can never go wrong in a dress and wedges.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

Rate the look of these women’s street style in part two of our fashion look book »

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15 of 15 Jennifer Cooper

Dressed to the Nines

Ife
Age: 25
Profession: Student
Location: Brooklyn, New York
My Summer Style: “Dresses make me feel so girlie.”

Wondering how to spice up your wardrobe this spring? Check out our must-have accessories for spring street guide. »

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