The hat is straight out of a Holland village. Look familiar? It is similar to Pinocchio's.
The latest headband craze references the Native American headdress.
Try a 70s spin on the headdress rage. This would look perfect with long locks.
The Chicago elevated tracks (EL) brings many offbeat characters. Turn back the hands of time and revisit the 1970s. He sports a face-framing cut, beard, knit skull cap, distressed military jacket and large retro headphones. He is a modern day beatnik.
A black skinny jean with large shoes exaggerates proportion. Something about his style is similar to Ricky’s from Season 4 of "Project Runway."
The contrasting colors cause each layer to pop.
This American Apparel Sales Associate sports peep-toe tights under buckled flats. The comfy, layered cotton hugs the body, reminiscent of a ballerina's workout ensemble. Adding a thick, white belt to the waist acts as a closure for the unbuttoned grandpa sweater. Open v-neck sweaters and vests have been spotted on the runway with belt accessories.

The shapeless sweater-vests references 1970s granny style. The painted-on spandex leggings are shin in the distance. The vest and necklace make the silhouette very long.
Her perky attitude transcends to her clothing. The chunky buckles on her yellow heels dramatize the classic look. The high collar, large pockets and numerous buttons modernize the trench.




The floral design and girly colors contrast the rough southern cowboy boots. Take a journey back to grade school, looping strips of construction paper together to create colorful decor. Imagine draping this around the neck. This scarf evokes these innocent childhood memories.



I am a communications profesh with PR, social media and event experience, promoting consumer lifestyle brands. As a freelance journalist, I've splashed the pages of publications like Refinery29, Racked and Time Out. Additional creative outlets include snapping photos–finding the beauty in everyday life. I created Street To Runway to celebrate the changing fashion industry—where everyday folk inspire designers to create innovative collections. The blog has expanded to a resource where culture and creativity of all sorts collide. For more, visit RobinClement.com.

I am a communications profesh with PR, social media and event experience, promoting consumer lifestyle brands. As a freelance journalist, I've splashed the pages of publications like Refinery29, Racked and Time Out. Additional creative outlets include snapping photos–finding the beauty in everyday life. I created Street To Runway to celebrate the changing fashion industry—where everyday folk inspire designers to create innovative collections. The blog has expanded to a resource where culture and creativity of all sorts collide. For more, visit RobinClement.com.