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Rakia's Style Nation: Fall Denim Guide
We all know that denim has been a staple of American culture forever. This fall, denim is back in action--but stirring it up! Anyone can wear denim, but you really have to know how to work it, so it’s not wearing you. Take your favorite pair of blue jeans and purchase them in a different color or shade. Vibrant blue, neon shades, and a variety of washes have hit the sidewalks and should be in your closet.
Have fun with your dungarees. Use smaller denim pieces to enhance all black outfits. Go on denim overdrive and wear denim on denim! Pair a light blue denim shirt with a dark pair of skinny jeans and a wedge shoe. Take the boho chic approach and add a light blue denim vest along with a long maxi skirt, cardigan, and killer black boots.
Remember, all fashion fantatics accessorize. The weather is turning a little brisk, so bust out your boots for strutting on the sidewalk. Tall, short, and platform boots are all in this season and will enhance whatever denim you choose to wear.
Look 1
Colored Skinnies: Third Street Habit
Sweater: Third Street Habit
80%20 Booties: Bus Stop Boutique
153 N. 3rd Street
750 S. 4th Street
Look 2
Denim Vest: Buffalo Exchange
Earrings: Bario-Neal jewelry Philadelphia
Moma Black Platform Lace-up: Head Start Shoes 126 S. 17th St.
Tan Oversized Cardigan: Philly AIDS Thrift
1713 Chestnut Street
700 S. 6th Street
126 S. 17th Street
710 S. 5th Street
Insider Tip: This is one of singer/songwriter Nikki Jean's favorite shops in Philly.
Look 3
Denim Button up: Retrospect Vintage
Black Tall Boot: Bus Stop Boutique
Bracelets: Pnkelephant
508 South Street
750 S. 4th Street
504 South Street
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