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The Bicycle Profiles: Tami

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Remember that series I started in Berkeley back in October featuring stylish cyclists? Well, it's back... and just in time for National Bike Month! In the next few weeks, I hope to share a few cyclists from Los Angeles with you lovely readers. (Yes, people actually do ride bikes in the car mecca that is L.A.) Use this series as an inspiration to start riding a bike for everyday use and as a guide to bike-friendly dressing. Without further ado, let's continue the series with Tami.

What’s your name, occupation, and place of residence?

Tami, web product manager, Santa Monica

Describe your relationship with your bike.

I love my Silver Fox, as I call her. We share a need for speed. I love riding around Santa Monica on our 30+ miles of bike lanes and the beach path to the South Bay.

When did you start riding?

When I was a kid, but I bought my first bike as an adult five years ago when I moved to Santa Monica to enjoy the city better.

Why do you ride?

To get exercise and spend time with friends outdoors. I also love beating the traffic with my man-powered vehicle.

These photos were taken at Roxbury Park in Beverly Hills.

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Work It, Los Angeles: White Denim

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Clothing from various thrift stores and flea markets

Spotted at Melrose Trading Post.
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Work It, Los Angeles: The Wardrobe Stylist

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Vintage shirt, jewelry, and sunglasses, Zara pants, American Apparel shoes

This is Camille Yvette, a wardrobe stylist.

Spotted at Melrose Trading Post.
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Work It, Los Angeles: The Denim Shirt

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Zara denim shirt, Forever 21 striped sweater and shorts, TOMS shoes from Nordstrom

Spotted at The Grove.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Summer Sleek

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Thrifted patterned top, skirt, socks, and bag, boots from Nordstrom

Spotted at The Grove.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Supreme Indeed

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Comune button-down shirt, H&M jacket, Diesel pants, Clarks shoes, Supreme hat, Ray-Ban glasses

Spotted at Melrose near Sierra Bonita.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Two-Toned Jacket

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Modified plaid shirt by First of a Kind, Chambers jacket, H&M pants and hat, Ray-Ban shades, vintage boots

Spotted at Melrose near Sierra Bonita.
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GuiltyStar Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:50:00 +0000

It's giveaway time! Work It, Berk has teamed up with GuiltyStar to let one lucky reader win this Astii Necklace and another to win a silk worm scarf of their choice.

Here's how to enter:

"Like" Work It, Berk and GuiltyStar on Facebook.
Leave a comment on this post with your first name, your email address, and a mention of your "likes."

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The last day to enter is May 12. The winners will be chosen by a random number generator and will be notified by email on May 13. GuiltyStar has also awarded readers a 10% discount code: guiltyvip.

Work It, Los Angeles: Neon Accents

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

H&M shirt, Levi's jeans, Creative Recreation sneakers from Barneys, thrifted glasses

Spotted at The Grove.
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P.S. This is my debut for slightly bigger photos! Yay or nay?
Can you even tell the 25 pixel difference?

Work It, Los Angeles: Black & White

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Acne pants, thrifted tank, Dr. Martens shoes, glasses from Indonesia

Spotted at Melrose at Martel.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Vintage Tee

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

American Apparel denim cut-offs, vintage band tee, fringe jacket, and boots

Spotted at Melrose at Martel.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Seeing Spots

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Forever 21 denim vest, Forever 21 pants, shirt from Japan, booties from Downtown Los Angeles

Spotted at Melrose near Spaulding.
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Street Style Saturday + Pinterest

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Top: The Sartorialist and Hel Looks; bottom: Street Style Aesthetic and Dapper Lou

Here are my favorites from this week. Thoughts?

Updates:
I'm finally on Pinterest and I need people to follow. Comment with your user name below!
I've revamped the blog layout a bit. Yay or nay?

Work It, Los Angeles: The Jumpsuit

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Everything from Melrose boutiques

Spotted at Melrose and Formosa.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Leopard Print

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Shirt from Urban Outfitters, cotton pants from a Melrose boutique, boots from Melrose Trading Post

Spotted at Melrose and Stanley.
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Street Style Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Top: Vanessa Jackman and Street Style Aesthetic; bottom: Street Style Aesthetic and The Sartorialist

Here are my favorites from the past couple of weeks. Thoughts?

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Work It, Los Angeles: Sweater Weather

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:11:00 +0000

Sweater and bag from SoHo, dress from LF, Free People stockings, Steve Madden boots, sunglasses by Mozart

Spotted at Melrose and Sierra Bonita.
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Work It, Los Angeles: Stars & Stripes

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:25:00 +0000

Shirt from Urban Outfitters, shorts from a Melrose boutique, Jeffrey Campbell Lita platforms

Spotted at Melrose and Curson.
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How to Become a Street Style Darling

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Top left: Katie Shillingford by Jak & Jil; bottom left: Miroslava Duma by Jak & Jil; right: Anne-Catherine Frey by The Sartorialist

When I say "street style darling," chances are that a few people come to mind. There's Katie Shillingford, the Fashion Editor at Dazed & Confused. After debuting her ombre locks for Tommy Ton, girls across the blogosphere eagerly snatched up (pastel) hair dye and dip-dyed their 'dos in earnest imitation. In a similar, hair-related vein, there's Anne-Catherine Frey, the Parisian fashion student whose short 'do gives photogs like Scott Schuman and Vanessa Jackman a run for their money (or more like their cameras.) And of course there's Miroslava Duma, the presumably pint-sized former editor for Harper's Bazaar Russia. Her influence has made its way to Tumblr where her sartorial choices are closely ~~stalked~~ followed.

Following an article published by New York Magazine's The Cut on rules for getting shot by street style photogs, I've come up with my own semi-serious, semi-funny tips on how you too can become a street style darling in the likes of Katie, Anne-Catherine, and Miroslava. Without further ado, here's a list of tips I've published over the last couple of weeks on the blog's Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr (clicky click!). Stay tuned for more.

How to Become a Street Style Darling

Wear a shoe with a heel. If you can’t pass as tall enough to model in your free time, you’re doing it wrong.
Substitute pants in neutral tones for bright ones that pop. You should be seen from at least a block away.
Avoid flip-flops, Crocs, Uggs, and other offensive footwear like the plague. Face it: it’s never going to happen.
If you must wear leggings, know that they’re not a perfect substitute for pants.
If you have an affinity towards festive denim, lean towards printed patterns. Just say NO to excessive tears.
Don’t mix cowboy boots with other trends. Avoid altogether if you’re not from a region where they’re native.
Avoid anything that can be deemed racially insensitive or could spark a lawsuit if sold at Urban Outfitters.
Pretend you’re on the catwalk. All the time.
Look approachable. Scowling doesn’t encourage photographers to come-hither.
Have an adorable face. Pinch-worthy cheeks preferred.
Layer lace, knits, leather, and any other material under the sun. If it seems like overkill, add another layer.
Wear lipstick. You automatically gain 5 chic points.
If you’re male, wear pants that don’t require your hand’s assistance to keep them up.
Choose your plaid carefully. An unsightly pattern can ruin your 15 seconds of street style fame.
If you plan to be photographed at a flea market, pride yourself on being the most hygienic hipster there.
If you live in a rural area, move to a city. Photogs won’t travel to those parts.
Be a model.
Befriend “it” editors, photographers, and bloggers. Relish in being photographed by association.
Wait outside of runway shows wearing as many prints as possible. Staring is what you crave.

Feel free to join in on the fun by submitting your own tips using #StreetStyleDarlingTip (singular; not plural) and following the blog on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.

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Street Style Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Top: Swagger New York and Vanessa Jackman; middle: Face Hunter and Streetgeist; bottom: Street Style Aesthetic and Face Hunter

These are my favorite looks from this week. Do any pique your interest?

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Street Style Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Top: William Yan and Swagger New York; bottom: Dapper Lou and Street Style Aesthetic

Here are my favorite looks from this week. Thoughts?

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Work It, Pasadena: Royal Blue

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Spotted at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.
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Street Style Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Top: Hel Looks and Dapper Lou; middle: Street Style Aesthetic and The Sartorialist; bottom: The Sartorialist and Face Hunter

Here are my favorite looks from this week. Any catch your eye?

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Work It, Pasadena: Black & White

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Spotted at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.
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Work It, Pasadena: A Bit Spotty

noreply@blogger.com (Brittany) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Spotted at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.
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