Lucy

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When we met Lucy, she was enjoying a conversation with friends on a park bench. When asked for her photo, she told us that it wasn’t a problem; she gets asked for her photo all the time. Her only request was that we send a hard copy. When I asked about her style inspirations, she said she just wears what she wants to wear, she’s not trying to follow any kind of fashion or style. Trying or not, she hits the mark.

Thank You!

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Lately, Advanced Style has been getting some great attention from other websites. Many new readers have found our site because of this. We’d like to say “Thanks!” and show our readers some of the articles that have been written about us…

Thanks for mentioning us, guys!

Sincerely,
Advanced Style

Irene Williams: Queen of Lincoln Road

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I was very excited when my friend Dusty told me about an incredible short film he thought I would love called, Irene Williams: Queen of Lincoln Road. In the short Eric Smith, a New yorker vacationing in South Beach, meets Irene Williams whose colorful handmade outfits immediately catch his eye. After approaching her and spending some time asking about her designs, they become quick friends. This friendship lasted nine years and many of their special moments, including a trip to the mall, going out to to tea and visiting Irene’s hat filled apartment are captured on film.

I was extremely impressed with Irene’s creative expression and the importance that her personal style played in her life.Look below for a clip from the movie and for more information check out the official website.

Music Lady

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Oftentimes Briana and I will see someone from afar and know that we just have to go up and talk to them. A big part of what we seek to do with this site is to expose the public to some of the city’s hidden treasures. This woman is a piano teacher and she harmoniously plays different colors and patterns against each other. Her yellow headband is what really stood out to me, but once she started talking her awesome personality quickly stole the show.

Bow Ties and Buttons

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You may have noticed from photos of Ari that he is a big fan of bow ties. The paisley one, above, really works for this man. The broccoli pins on his lapels also make this a very special look (on the right is a broccoli floret with a face, and on the left, his pin states “Listen to Your Mom, Eat Your Vegetables”). Add well-groomed ‘stache, ear-piercings, and hat, and you’ve got style.