NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Worn out shoes and a Belgian babe

Neighborhood Watch looks for Philly's most fashionable. This week, Diana and Kelsey drool over a easy-on-the-eyes exchange student named Colin.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Worn out shoes and a Belgian babe

POSTED: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 11:00 AM

Neighborhood Watch looks for Philly’s most fashionable. This week, Diana and Kelsey look for trendsters in the Gallery at Market East

Sharon models her funky shorts in The Gallery

While window-shopping in The Gallery at Market East, we found Sharon (28) grabbing a last-minute iced coffee before catching a train. After talking to her about her ensemble, we learned that she pulls her influences from the likes of Jessica Alba and the Olsen twins.

Her outfit was from some of her favorite stores (printed shorts from Century 21, shirt from French Connection and necklace from Forever 21), but the key to her heart lies in her petite Marc Jacobs bag. We loved her Urban Outfitter’s shoes as well, but Sharon told us she wished she was "wearing different shoes, these are so old and worn!”

Belgian-born Colin sports one of his many graphic tees

Later, Colin's wardrobe of bright colors grabbed our attention from across the mall. This clear-eyed Belgian exchange student was sporting a purple "Fanta" graphic tee, accented by his sea green Vans.

He explained that he is studying in Sacramento, Calif. but was stopping in Philly on a "national tour." During his travels he has realized many differences between Belgian and American fashion. "Belgians are more into brands and spending money," he said. He told us that in Belgium, Levi's jeans are an expensive essential, but he prefers "simple jeans" and not spending a lot of money. This Belgian babe looks forward to continuing his tour of the States, toting his collection of graphic tees along the way.

(diana.campeggio@citypaper.net)

(kelsey.mcglynn@citypaper.net)

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