NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Our new street fashion column, at Temple University
Every Wednesday, Critical Mass pops into a neighborhood and finds its most stylish residents.
For my first week writing this brand-new street style column, I hit up Temple University. The people who impressed me most knew how to dress for the changing weather/seasons, mixing warm-weather items like sundresses and shorts with more autumnal pieces like scarves and boots. First up is Sara L., who wore a simple black, white and grey ensemble:
Sara L., 20, student
Favorite place to shop: “Joyce Leslie and H&M.”
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Ben H., 18, student
Pieces you won’t leave home without: “A purple hoodie and Ray-Ban Wayfarer glasses.”
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Click the jump to see three more stylish kids.
Kristen V., 18, student
Personal style: “Comfy and modest, but keeping it feminine and chic at the same time.”
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Nicole S., 20, student
Biggest fashion splurge: “A pair of 1980s red leather boots off of E-Bay.”
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Samantha K., 21, student
Favorite local boutique: “Topstitch.”
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Ben H. has a great look. He must come from a very stylish family.
S,
You know, it’s cheating to use people you know, just saying. I’m kidding, I’m just jealous you didn’t pick me. If I really was B, I would dress a lot better than I do. Anyhow, love your column. Mwah.
xoxo,
B
Ben H is not stylish, he looks at the pages of
urban outfitters. That is not style, that is just
being another hipster. He is a wanna-be, fake, and has
enough money to buy what he sees on a rack, nothing is
original.