Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Corner View- Street fashion

I have to admit that this topic was a bit of a challenge for me. We currently live in suburban Ohio, where it is difficult to find someplace to people watch, with the exception of the mall. I'm not quite sure that street style exists here, but we decided to go in search of it anyhow.

Day 1-

When you are going in search of style you should make sure to look extra stylish yourself, as to draw other fashionable people to you. Wearing sunglasses is an essential part of a style observer's wardrobe, as is a matching puffy vest in which to store a small notepad and colored pencils for sketching design ideas.



A good sturdy vintage camera is also important.



We are now on the lookout for street fashion.



With the exception of golfers, there doesn't seem to be anyone outside on a weekday afternoon, so we headed to the skate park.. which also turned out to be deserted.

Where on Earth is everyone?? We decided that they all must either be swimming or working..



By this point we were no longer concerned with finding fashionable people, just people in general would be good. Any.. body... out.. there.. ??

After deciding that we must be the only humans left on Earth (with the exception of those who are either swimming or working) we took advantage of having all the space in the World to ourselves by putting on an impromptu play in an empty amphitheater.



Day 2-

Having given up on real people, we decide to head in a different direction today by paying E's peeps a visit.










We are starting to wonder why we wasted so much time searching for people yesterday. Mannequins are friendly, easy to get along with, sporty yet stylish, and easy to photograph. I can see why E likes them so much!

After chatting with the gang for a bit, we headed next door for some coffee, muffins, and free smoothie shots. We also finally discovered an excellent people watching spot for future trend spotting. :)



Thanks for joining us! Hope you had fun!

XOXO, Erin

16 comments:

  1. I had lots of fun, Erin!

    Thank you!

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  2. Ha! Cute post. How cool to have an amphitheater to yourselves.

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  3. This is very funny! I like how you ended your street fashion mission:)

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  4. i had a blast! lol! thanks erin! besos-jane

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  5. :) cute. I really like the first 2 pictures - very cute and fashionable!

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  6. That's hilarious, Erin. The mannequins were a great call! ;)

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  7. Oh, this is so great!! Love your view!!

    Happy Day!

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  8. You should go to Easton if you want to people watch. It can be quite fun, especially on a weekend. You'll see every possible kind of person strolling around there! :)
    PS-Did you know two of the mannequins are named Heather and Josh? Heheheeeee......

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  9. I haven't been to Easton in ages.. I usually only go there to visit my beloved Anthropology store. :)

    Is Heather the one who may have something to hide under her tankini?

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  10. Exactly. That old navy is one of the only 'styles' to find is pretty much the same here too, sadly! ;)

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  11. fun post and I love the happy ending eating ...

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  12. You clever one you!!! I love the mannequin pic with your little guys in it! I am still laughing about your smallest holding the mannequin's hand.

    Geez, what is up with OHIO? Where the heck was everybody? When I was at our outdoor mall having coffee all I saw was blue jeans and t-shirts pretty much. BORING!!!

    I hope all is going well,
    Lisa :)

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  13. A verrrrry fun and cute post!! I loved it!!

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  14. Grandview is the best place I know for people watching (and dog watching which my son loves!).

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  15. funny funny!! love those old navy ads!

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