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.
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.”
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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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Name: Kim
Age: Ageless
Occupation: Makeup Artist
Location: New Jersey
Diva on the Dime Style: “I just do me.”
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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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Name: Christina
Age: 23
Occupation: Model
Location: Westchester, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “Look for sales, ladies.”
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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.
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Name: Nerissa
Age: 22
Occupation: Accountant
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Diva on the Dime Style: “Shop in your closet.”
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Name: Tasja
Age: 29
Occupation: Research Manager
Location: San Jose, California
Diva on the Dime Style: “Go for the knockoffs!”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.
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Name: Tiffany
Age: 26
Occupation: Public Relations Specialist
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Diva on the Dime Style: “Buy inexpensive tops and quality bottoms.”
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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.”
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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.
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