Metro Friendly

Walking through the cobble-stoned streets of New York, it is apparent that spring has arrived as nearly every woman is wearing a light and airy monochromatic dress flush with embellishments.  Mainly bold with color in addition to fluid ornaments placed elaborately on the neckline, these dresses are elevated to a level of stylish reform.  From a ruffled collar on coral blue silk to a belted navy blue cotton dress with a drop necklace of round silk buds, embellishments create lines and change the mood of these one-toned dresses. With the hemlines cut above the knees, these summery dresses are perfect around this time of year.

-Janice M. Chow

Alexander Wang started the trend of neo-grunge with his denim shorts, which has added to the casual chicness of New York City street style.  Dressing casually never looked so good, especially when edginess is part of the appeal.  Take Kate Moss and Erin Wasson, for example, who are the coolest models notorious for pairing an awesome rocker t-shirt with frayed shorts as they step out of their apartments and out to almost every summer festival.  Denim shorts elude confidence, while high-waist shorts show off a truly sexy figure.  Girls in New York are pairing them with a deep v-neck tee or a cotton tank and t-strap flat sandals for a look that so easily incorporates comfortable fashion staples readily available in every closet.

- Janice M. Chow