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City girls are streets ahead; So what street style are you? Real's Monique Rubins took to the streets to find out who's wearing what this season.


Byline: Monique Rubins

HELEN Davies is 16 and from Garston,. She uses dramatic make-up to intensify her look.

Wide-leg trousers from Sohos on Bold Street, boots by Dr Martens.

Helen''s version of 'gothic'' is accessible. Saving the fishnet tights and buckle boots for the evening, she wears black baggy trousers for a relaxed look.

"It''s my make-up that takes time. I spend half an hour doing my eyes."

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LAURA Laura, subject of the love poems of Petrarch. She is thought to be Laura de Noves (1308?–1348), wife of Hugo de Sade, but this has not been proved.

Laura

Petrarch’s perpetual, unattainable love. [Ital. Lit.
 McGuirk, a 21-year-old student at Liverpool University, makes a bold statement with high street buys. Faux-fur hat with ear flaps, red leather racing gloves, burgundy patent bag and white patent shoes all from Primark. The fur hat and bright red leather gloves bring Laura''s outfit to life while the patent burgundy bag adds sophistication so·phis·ti·cate  
v. so·phis·ti·cat·ed, so·phis·ti·cat·ing, so·phis·ti·cates

v.tr.
1. To cause to become less natural, especially to make less naive and more worldly.

2.
 to the student look. "Where trends are concerned, I pick and choose. I wear the clothes that suit me." JOANNAH Murphy is 23 and from Norris Green. She screams student style in a grey beanie and long socks. Hat, dress and jacket from Next, socks from Topshop and boots from New Look. Drama and dance student Joannah wears a loose fitting denim shirt over a printed dress. The beanie pulled down on one side adds the finishing touch to an arty look. "My ultimate fashion icon is Kate Moss. She mixes pieces expertly." MARISSA Simons, 19 and from Liverpool puts her own twist on classic tailoring. She wears a boyfriend blazer and leggings leg·ging  
n.
1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers.

2. leggings
a.
 from Topshop and ankle boots from H&M. Marissa shows that smart doesn't need to be staid in this oversized blazer and short boots. "I absolutely love Victoria Beckham's style. She''s so well put together." CHELSEY Shaw, 18 and from Wavertree makes plain her enthusiasm for 80s fashion. Her jumpsuit is from New Look, her jacket from Sainsbury''s and then customised, pumps from Primark. Chelsey avoids logo T-shirts and leg warmers for an 80s look that's sophisticated. The strapless strap·less  
adj.
Having no strap or straps, as a dress or an undergarment.

n.
A garment having no strap or straps.


strapless
Adjective
 jumpsuit, worn with a blazer and pumps, can be dressed up with chunky jewellery. "I love 80s fashion but the neon craze drives me mad." VICTORIA Gleave is 19 and from Childwall. She looks striking in simple 60s shapes. The coat is from Primark, bag by Paul's Boutique and leggings and glasses from Topshop Victoria''s white A-line coat looks great over grey patterned leggings while the large oval sunglasses complete the 'mod'' look. "I follow fashion but use current trends only as a starting point. I have fun making up my own style." HANNAH Lunt, 18 and from Wavertree stands out from the crowd in pre-loved pieces. Jacket from Raiders on Renshaw Street, bag from Accessorize ac·ces·sor·ize  
v. ac·ces·sor·ized, ac·ces·sor·iz·ing, ac·ces·sor·iz·es

v.tr.
To furnish with accessories: accessorized my outfit with a matching watch.

v.
, skirt from American Apparel and shoes from Topshop. Pairing a faux fur jacket with a jewelled shoulder bag, Hannah keeps her vintage look current. "Sienna Miller always looks brilliant. She has incredible style and works vintage like no one else." KATE Ingle, 25, fromWaterloo works a tough look to perfection. Her leather jacket and drawstring bag are from Primark, her leopard print scarf is from Zara and her biker boots from Peacocks. Kate''s loosely-knotted scarf breaks up the leather and adds interest to the jacket. "I like to look grungy grun·gy  
adj. grun·gi·er, grun·gi·est Slang
In a dirty, rundown, or inferior condition: grungy old jeans.



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. Kate Moss is the one to watch when it comes to biker gear."
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Publication:Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
Date:Oct 14, 2009
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