Street Style Roundup: December ’09
Last November, I featured some of the best street style looks I could locate on the web, and posted them up to give you style inspiration as well as show you how you can create similarly styled outfits. Here is part two of that series, focusing on the best street style I found during the month of December, 2009!
Want to see what was happening on the streets this past month? Read on!
Risky Business
(Source: All The Pretty Birds | Shirt- Old Navy Shoes- Aldo Watch- UO Skirt- F21 Blazer- F21 Sunglasses- UO)
When I first saw this look, I could only think of one thing: Molly Ringwald in the movie Pretty In Pink. (If you haven’t seen it, definitely check it out – it’s a source of MAJOR fashion inspiration.) This girl has the whole “chic” thing down pat. I love everything about this look, from that fitted blazer to that teeny tiny watch.
To recreate this look, I searched for a similarly styled skirt, but instead chose it in pink to make it younger. I also changed the shoes from heels to give your feet a rest. (Walking across campus in heels is no joke.) And lastly, I switched up the watch by choosing a cool silver studded one: it gives your whole look a more edgy appearance and is the perfect way to play off that straight-laced blazer.
Trail Blazer
(Source: Altamira | Scarf- Anthro Blazer- F21 Cardigan- F21 Necklace- FF Tank- AE Jeans- AE Flats- Topshop)
How cute is Smiley up there in her fitted skinnies? I love this entire outfit: it’s very well put together, yet looks comfortable enough to jaunt around in.
To recreate this look I chose a black blazer with rolled cuffs and paired that with the beige cardigan and cute necklace above. Lastly, I found a similarly styled scarf to the one our friend is wearing. Scoot your feet into some cute quilted ballet flats like the ones I found at TopShop, and you too can walk down those cobblestone streets with a smile on your face.
Warm Blooded
(Source: Elle | Coat- Bluefly Shoes- F21 Jeans- Alloy Socks-Modcloth Scarf- Yesstyle)
For all you cold weather folks- this outfit is for you. All I have to say is, that scarf is epic.
To recreate this outfit, I first found a cute black coat from Bluefly. (I love the buttons and the neck!) Then I found a knitted circle scarf from Yesstyle that you can wrap around your neck (hopefully just as awesomely as the girl in the photo). Pair that with a pair of gray socks, brown skinnies, and those cute wedge boots from Forever 21, and you can be nice and toasty yet still super stylish!
Bow-dacious
(Source: Lookbook | Flats, Jeans, and Scarf- Yesstyle 1, 2, 3 Scarf- Overstock Ring- Fred Flare Belt- Gap)
While I myself am not a “pink” kind of girl, I couldn’t help coveting this entire outfit. I love the color palette and her cute ballet flats!
To recreate this look, I first tried to find a pair of colored skinny jeans. While I could not find the exact shade the girl above was wearing, I did manage to scrounge up a pair of faded pink ones from Yesstyle. Then I chose a pink scarf in a similar pink tone. And to keep the whimsy of the bow alive, I found this adorable pink bow ring from Fred Flare. Throw on a cool leather jacket like the one above, belt your jeans, slip on some flats, and you’ll be just as bow-dacious (don’t you just love puns?) as our stylish pal above.
In the Trenches
(Source: Elle | Scarf- AE Jacket-AE Shoes- Buckle Shirt- Piperlime Jeans- Wet Seal Ring- Arden B)
How cute is this look? Even in ripped jeans, this girl is the epitome of French sophistication. I love the little details of her outfit, especially those cute cheetah print flats!
To start off this look, I found a very chic khaki trench coat from our friends at American Eagle Outfitters. Then I paired that with a white burnout tank and some ripped skinnies. I also managed to track down a pair of similarly styled cheetah print flats from Buckle! And although she isn’t wearing one in the picture, I felt like maybe a gray knitted scarf was needed, so I threw that into my outfit above. Another thing I embellished in this outfit was the ring, while the girl in the picture has what appears to be a silver ring, to give a little bit more sparkle, I chose a precious green stoned ring. Classy, fresh, and with just enough shine.
Thoughts?
Which look did you like best? Did you like the inspired looks? Is there a different type of look that you want me to feature? Would you dress like any of the above girls? Let me know in the comments section, I can’t wait to read your thoughts!
Posted on on January 11, 2010 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Outfits, Street Style, street style roundup
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Dana
this is so cute!! i luv the style
April
These outfit ideas are adorable, this article is exactly what I have been waiting to see! It’s just what I needed a little fashion-forward pick me up:)
JG
I would wear any of these looks in a second but Bow-dacious & Risky Business are my favorites (especially the leather jacket in Bow-dacious…so amazing!)
jess
LOVED all of the outfits !! they’re so cute! i wish I wasnt broke :(
Hannah
Oh my goodness! Risky Business (both the original and your take) are so great! I’ve been needing a little kick of inspiration – this is totally it. Love, love, love everything about the look. :)
Luna
the first one is SO BEAUTIFUL! I am going to try it asap. THANK YOU!
Valerie
I really love the second outfit. It seems more my style. I’ll definitely have to try it out. Thanks!
Simone
Great outfits, I especially love “Trail Blazer”! Seeing more outfits like this in the future would be awesome.
Icy
All of these outfits are definitely my style! I can’t wait to try these out :)
Great job, Kim!
Charlotte
I love the look of ballet flats but can never find any confortable ballet flats! The ones I’ve tried are too flat (It’s like I can feel every pebble on the ground beneath me) or don’t have arch support! Can you do a post on brands or stores with comfortable ballet flats?
Madeline
I’m going to be honest and say I wasn’t a fan of the previous “Street Style Roundup” post but this is terrific! I’m especially addicted to the first outfit.
Kristina
I love all the outfits, except the last one, which looks just a LITTLE sloppy to me. My favorites are 3rd and 4th, they are excellent. I definitely might have to buy an infinity scarf.
Iris
Charlotte -
I’m not Kim, but I’d like to put in my two cents worth!
The best pair of flats I own is from “Me Too”, and Angie of YouLookFab highly covets them. They’re made out of real, soft leather, have great insoles, and have a rubber sole on the bottom for extra comfort (although it doesn’t look like it on first glance, very smart design). I walked around in them for 8 hours, and I totally forgot I had them on until I went home and took them off!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/SR?keyword=me+too&catname=in+All+Categories&guidednavon=Y&q=%28%22Me+Too%22%29++and+suppresssearch%3a0&origquery=+catid&bd=N&initsearch=False&sort=5&viewall=0&searchorigin=keywordsearch
Lots of half price sales going on these shoes, so I’d snatch them up if I could!
Meghan
I LOVE the first outfit! I just ordered those oxfords- problem is, I’m not really sure how else to wear them, and I don’t want to only wear them with one or two outfits. Ideas, anyone??
Kim - Cal State
@Charlotte- I love ballet flats too! And am constantly on the lookout for a pair that is both cute and comfortable.
Flats are easy to wear and a definite wardrobe staple, I’m sure that there a lot of other people out there with the same questions, so I’ll try and do some research on the topic, and keep your post suggestion in mind, it sounds like a great idea for a post!
@Meghan- I definitely love love love oxfords. One thing I especially love about them is that honestly, they can go with anything. If you are wearing skinny jeans, they look ultra chic and clean, and if you are wearing a skirt, you can look super cutesy wearing your oxfords with knee high socks or tights (super cute!) Basically oxfords are like ballet flats except they have laces, so I say, wear them however you would wear ballet flats!
I hope that helped, otherwise this would also be a great post idea! Actually, I may just write about this as well!
VW Bug
Risky Business — so cute! I’d drop the studs and go for a more polished look if I was wearing it myself, but I really like the simple colours and clean lines. It’s feminine without being too girly.
Trail Blazer — my favourite out of these by far! Being a scarf-lover, I would wear this in a heartbeat! Scarves make any outfit twice as chic without even trying, lol. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Warm Blooded — so dramatic! She looks very cozy, but all those dark neutral colours together are a bit sulky. Maybe something jewel-toned thrown in to perk the look up a bit?
Bow-dacious — To be honest, at first I hated this entire outfit. Then I re-read the article, looked at it again, and actually kind of liked it. Then I read it a third time and now I really like it! The brown leather jacket is killer! I’d choose a different bag, though — brown leather on brown leather can be tedious — and I’m sorry to say that her shirt bow thing would never, ever find a place in my pink-free wardrobe. But I’ve never seen anyone pull off salmon-coloured skinnies the way this chick does!
In the Trenches — I like all the others, but this one just ain’t cutting it for me. She looks sloppy and careless, like she’s trying too hard for that effortless, thrown-together look; she might even have achieved it if it wasn’t for Those Pants. Yes, with capital letters. They’re that bad. I don’t wanna end on a bad note, though, so I must mention that I really liked the re-creation of this look! I would choose dark skinnies instead of shredded white jeans to provide some contrast to the beige coat and shades of light grey, but the look you’ve created is sleek and modern.
My two cents!
Reneé
I totaly LOVED the bow-dacious and in the trenches! bow-dacious is really really cute I adore the big pink bow and also the bow ring.. I liked in the trenchs bcuz that clothes really fits on her I also loved the jeans I’m planning to buy one!
Madeleine
The look that I liked the best is the bow-dacious outfit. I definately like the inspired looks, in fact, I kind of like them better than the actually outfits the girls are wearing because they’re more wearable and would work better at a school. I think you pretty much covered an ecclectic mixture of styles, great job :) I would definately like to dress like the girls featured but my wardrobe isn’t versatile enough yet (but I’m getting there)
naomi
LOVED the scarf in Warm Blooded!!!wish i actually had some money :(
Ellen
I absolutely looooooove this post. I really wish there were more posts like this, that define different street styles for people like me to adopt into my own streetwear. I think that would be really cool. :) I have to say thought that Trail Blazer and In the Trenches are my favorite sections of this post btw! Fantastic!
Suzanne
I like the bow- dalicious outfit.
I love her flats, they’re from Marc Jacobs right?