NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Beatles tats, romping about and hulking out for fashion

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Beatles tats, romping about and hulking out for fashion

POSTED: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 9:06 PM

Filed Under: Shopping Fashion

Neighborhood Watch photographs some of Philly's most fashionable.

Even on Philly's grayest days, there's always someone to bring a glimmer of life to the streets. One of those people was Lindsay M. (21) who says her mod look was inspired by comfort (including those Dolce Vita studded wedges). "I always dress up. I wanted to be sexy and fun," she says. Her fierce print leggings came from Macy's, but the romper is a vintage piece. "To be a smart shopper, you have to know what's timeless," she says. The Urban Outfitters employee says her favorite designers are Gareth Pugh and Rick Owens. "If I could afford them, I'd be in them everyday, but if I want a trend, I want it cheap," she adds.

Aside from her great look, Lindsay's ink stood out to me as well. She says she has 10 tattoos altogether and will soon be heading back to her fave spot, Olde City Tattoo (44 S. Second St., 215-627-6271) to finish her half-sleeve. I'm right behind you Lindsay!

Alyson D.'s (21) duo of geometric patterns and bold satin caught my eye immediately. Loved the monochromatic accessories: The stark black shades and simple gladiator flats were a great accent, along with her bag and waist belt. Her vivacious look was put together for an interview, and later for her current job in the evening at Village Whiskey (118 S. 20th St., 215-655-1088). Judging by the pairing of two very different media, Alyson's golden rule stands true: "Things don't have to match." She derives her style inspiration from Free People, blog sites, and urban designers. Alyson's final words of wisdom were "Don't mix animal print. It makes me angry." ...And you don't want to make Alyson angry...

Upon my first visit to NoLibs, I went through hell (literally, in this heat), searching for the Piazza at Schmidts upon getting off the EL. That's when I found Caitlin V. (21), who was ever-so-kind to direct me there. Caitlin's '60s-inspired pedal pushers and polka dots were the cutest thing. To keep up on her look, the student says she loves Philly vintage shop Two Percent to Glory (1817 Frankford Ave., 917-348-4477) for their great selection. Her fashion icons are the classic Audrey Hepburn who she says is the epitome of "looking great while being a minimalist" and the fresh-faced Katy Perry who "has her own style and always looks great."

Last but not least, look closely at Caitlin's arms: She has the the Beatles, as rendered from the cover art of Relvover inked on each one. Maybe Paul McCartney will see this marry her and end his mile long track record. She seems pretty dedicated.

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