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Sidewalk Style: Bold and Bejeweled

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For this week’s Sidewalk Style, we stopped Kristen Guiter, who looks ready for fall in brown leather and bold prints.

By Rachel Cothran   Published Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Kristin Guiter, 28
Manager of media relations, Corcoran Gallery of Art

What she’s wearing:
Karta dress from Intermix, Steve Madden brown leather shoes, yellow flower enamel ring from a boutique in Philly, vintage pearl earrings from Meeps, and vintage leather coat from Clothes Optional in Chicago.

Where she likes to shop:
Meeps, Annie Creamcheese, Listopad, Pink November, and Anthropologie (“I’m an addict!”).

What do you have your eye on this season?
“I love animal prints and short, suede ankle boots.”

You always seem so well accessorized. How do you go about building your wardrobe?
“I wear loads of vintage mixed in with contemporary things from an assortment of stores. I look for unique accessories from boutiques.”

Rachel says:
Kristin really has a knack for always looking put together and interesting. She isn’t afraid of bold patterns, colors, and interesting jewelry. This Karta dress is new but has a lot of great vintagey details.

Comments

Love the vintage design with an artsy edge - a great look! The accessories are awesome - the beaded earrings & ring harmonize beautifully!!
I don’t think a belt with be very attractive with this empire-waisted dress - it would take the eye away from its fabulous beaded bodice and I believe the dress’s unstructured flow helps give it that modern flair. And that is why I really like the same length look for the jacket and dress, because when she walks it will allow the dress to swing. From her hairstyle down to her shoes - this is a very classy one-of-a-kind look! Way to go, Kristin!!!

Posted by: Sheila, Oct 23, 2008 03:09:55 PM

Very classy, yet modern in every way. Kristen obviously has a knack for throwing pieces together to look delicious. I agree with Brian, she needs to add a belt and have the jacket fitted. She has a gorgeous body, from top to bottom, and needs to accentuate those curves.

Posted by: Disco Stu, Oct 22, 2008 05:58:34 AM

Love it. She looks great and her look fits her profession or vice versa. Rock on!

Posted by: Kimber, Oct 21, 2008 12:06:41 PM

She gets it exactly right - chic and urban, office or out - I want her to shop for me!

Posted by: Catherine, Oct 21, 2008 11:22:02 AM

Classic fall urban style with a bit of
Cleopatra Jones thrown in for flavor!
Love it. Shades and scarf will give it that
extra attitude throughout the day.

Posted by: Dr. Loving, Oct 21, 2008 10:49:51 AM

That dress is amazing and so vintage inspired. And her earrings really complement the beaded design on the front. Way to go on the accessories.

Posted by: Napoleon, Oct 21, 2008 10:49:04 AM

The jacket’s too boxy on her. She’s petite and has nice curves, so her jacket should be more fitted. Without the jacket, the dress works better by itself. However, the dress needs some cinching at the waist, perhaps a belt, to emphasize how cute and petite she is. Finally, I think the length of the dress makes her look diminutive rather than petite, and it doesn’t emphasize what nice legs she has.

Posted by: Brian, Oct 21, 2008 09:01:14 AM

The jacket looks a little bit too Shaft for me.

Posted by: Lacey, Oct 21, 2008 08:29:58 AM

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