Street Fashion: Melrose Trading Post
Kelly Brannigan from Beverly Hills with an American Apparel look,” wearing a white tank top, gray half sweater and gray Uggs.
Sara from Miracle Mile, who declined to give her last name, with a '60s nautical” look, accented with her Coach bag and $7 sunglasses just purchased at Melrose Trading Post.
Carla from Los Feliz, who declined to give her last name, wearing a La Rox dress, vintage belt, Cardella NYC boots and a Christine B bag.
Drew Baker from Silver Lake, with an “affordable style”: an Urban Outfitters cardigan and desert boots.
Silver Lake's Courtney -- who declined to give her last name -- wearing a vintage dress she cut herself.
Melinda Dean from Venice says she goes for a vintage look. The see-through top is from American Apparel.
Mark, from Venice, sporting Miss Sixty jeans, antique bracelets and a “hipster hat.” He wished not to use his last name, but says he wears the same style of outfit regardless of that day’s activities, including when he pilots a plane around California.
Caitlin Hassler, left, calls her look “summer casual." It features cut-off Levis and Cherokee Indian boots. Fellow Silver Lake resident Sarah Comer sports what she calls a "hippie Western" style, with a Forever 21 top, H&M bag, Nine West shoes and vintage jewelry.
Fashion advice from Lauren Alexander of Westwood: White tees, vintage necklaces and flannels, that’s key.”
Mellody Vere describes her style and outfit as “'80s-'90s mishmash”or cowboy punk.”
The best of both worlds: Kaeli Spiri of Chino Hills likes a sophisticated yet laid-back look.
Christy Vukets of Manhattan Beach likes the sexy beachy look."
Katie Cardew, a backpacker from England, is hosteling it in Los Angeles with second-hand clothing and some Uggs. She calls her style that of a “preppy backpacker.”
latimes
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Kelly Brannigan from Beverly Hills with an American Apparel look,” wearing a white tank top, gray half sweater and gray Uggs.
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Sara from Miracle Mile, who declined to give her last name, with a '60s nautical” look, accented with her Coach bag and $7 sunglasses just purchased at Melrose Trading Post.
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Carla from Los Feliz, who declined to give her last name, wearing a La Rox dress, vintage belt, Cardella NYC boots and a Christine B bag.
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Drew Baker from Silver Lake, with an “affordable style”: an Urban Outfitters cardigan and desert boots.
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Silver Lake's Courtney -- who declined to give her last name -- wearing a vintage dress she cut herself.
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Melinda Dean from Venice says she goes for a vintage look. The see-through top is from American Apparel.
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Mark, from Venice, sporting Miss Sixty jeans, antique bracelets and a “hipster hat.” He wished not to use his last name, but says he wears the same style of outfit regardless of that day’s activities, including when he pilots a plane around California.
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Caitlin Hassler, left, calls her look “summer casual." It features cut-off Levis and Cherokee Indian boots. Fellow Silver Lake resident Sarah Comer sports what she calls a "hippie Western" style, with a Forever 21 top, H&M bag, Nine West shoes and vintage jewelry.
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Fashion advice from Lauren Alexander of Westwood: White tees, vintage necklaces and flannels, that’s key.”
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Mellody Vere describes her style and outfit as “'80s-'90s mishmash”or cowboy punk.”
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The best of both worlds: Kaeli Spiri of Chino Hills likes a sophisticated yet laid-back look.
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Christy Vukets of Manhattan Beach likes the sexy beachy look."
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Katie Cardew, a backpacker from England, is hosteling it in Los Angeles with second-hand clothing and some Uggs. She calls her style that of a “preppy backpacker.”
latimes