New York City is a beautiful city filled with unique neighborhoods and boroughs, each showcasing its own sense of style. Today, Broke & Chic spent time in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan, taking photos of fashionable ladies on a budget!
The Upper West Side is home to Central Park, The Dakota and many colleges and universities including Columbia, Fordham and The New School, so of course this neighborhood would have great style. Go see for yourself!
- Blazer: $16 Strawberry
- Jumper: $24 Forever 21
- Boots: $180 Macy’s
- Hue Socks: $6 Ricky’s
- Belt: $30 Zara
- Hat: $26 Urban Outfitters
Q&A
Q: What’s your favorite winter 2012 trend?
A: “I’ve seen a lot of guys in bow ties lately, I love it.”
- Shirt: $17 h&m
- Pants: $54 Urban Outfitters
- Necklace: $8 Forever 21
- Boots: $80 Journey’s
Q&A
Q: What’s your favorite winter 2012 trend?
A: ” Wedge heels and leggings”.
Q: What’s one trend you’d like to see go away forever?
A: “Those awful MC Hammer pants”.
Broke & Chic can agree with that!
- Shirt: $32 American Apparel
- Tank: $2.80 Forever 21
- Leggings: $40 Nike
- Bag: $60 Urban Outfitters
- Ugg Boots: $120
I’m a dance major, I have to live in workout clothes. I’ve had to learn how to incorporate my dance class outfits with my everyday outfits so I don’t always look like I’m going to the gym. I have numerous pairs of Nike running leggings, to save money I wear them when I go out with friends too.
Q&A
Q: What’s your favorite winter 2012 trend?
A: “Circle scarves for sure!”
Q: What’s one trend you’d like to see go away forever?
A: “Highlighter yellow skinny jeans. All neon colors really.”
- Dress: $25 h&m
- Cardigan: $10 Old Navy (sale)
- Tights: Ricky’s
- Boots: $20 Macy’s (sale)
- Belt: “It was attached to another dress!”
Q&A
Q: What’s one trend you’d like to see go away forever?
A: “I have quite a few, men in extremely tight skinny jeans, not fitted with a slight taper, but skin tight barely breathe skinny jeans. Ugg boots, they’re expensive slippers that stand for ugly. Last but not least, expensive clothes that look used. Just go to a thrift store please.”
This isn’t the last you’ll see of the Upper West Side. Stay tuned for more broke fashion from here and in other New York City neighborhoods. Can’t wait? Check out The Broke Fashionistas of Greenwich Village!
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