Avery

Avery, 14:
Hat and accessories: Handmade
Undershirt: Old Navy
Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Skirt: Marshall's

Philosophy that I am making up for her:
Avery is pretty much the most amazing person you will ever meet.

Your Editor

Zena, 16:
Necklaces: Now-defunct Spare Parts Gallery, and gifts
Bag: Painstakingly handmade by Avery
Shirt: Really Really Free Market @ Sick Porch, originally Shepard Fairey
Undershirt: Who knows?
Hoodie: From a friend, who got it from Target
Skirt: Target
Shoes: Retro Diva

Danielle, 15 and Emily, 18

Danielle, L:
Hat: Army Surplus(Local, 1500 I-70 Drive Southwest Suite#1, phone#499-0630)
T-shirt: Friend got it in L.A.
Dress: The mall
Necklace: Maurice's
Shoes: Payless
Bag: Somewhere in Branson

Emily, R:
Awesome Teapot Necklace You Can't Really See: Totally handmade!
Shirts: Old Navy
Dress: Rue 21
Shoes: Old Navy

Samy, 17

Dress: Made by a friend
Hat: From a friend
Shoes: Goodwill
Bag: Hot Topic

Fashion Philosophy:
Try to be as cute as possible!

Bob Dynamite

Age: 17 that day!
Jacket: From a friend
T-shirt: From Channing Kennedy(Of Maude V. and Cat Jams)
Pants: Maude Vintage
Shoes: Journeys, customized

What Inspires Your Style?:
These are just work clothes.

Bob recently had his own art show at the C.A.R.E. Gallery entitled "People Saying Stuff", it was quite awesome!

Quanah and Allia("Quallia")

Quanah(L)
Age: 14
Shirt, Sweater Vest: Macy's
Pants: JC Penney
Socks: Macy's
Shoes: Dreamcather(12 S 9th St #499-1313)

What Inspires Your Style?:
I like pimped out preppyness.

Allia(R)
Age: 16
Choker: Handmade
T-shirt: Rue 21
Pants: Target
Shoes: Converse, duh!

What Inspires Your Style?:
I dress for my mood...

Avery THE DESTROYER!

Age: 14
T-shirt: Handmade and customized
Skirt, Jacket: Old Navy
Duct tape bag: Handmade and amazing and she made me one!!
Bracelets, Necklaces: Handmade and gifts

What inspires your style?:
Whatever's on the floor and doesn't smell funny.

Allison(27) & Delphiana(4)

Allison's T-shirt: Made by a friend in Asheville
Skirt: Handmade

Delphi's headband: Garage sale
Dress, Pants, Shoes: The Wardrobe(Local, 715 Park Ave. #442-3260)

Alliciabette

Age: 26
Glasses: Vintage frames, Seattle Vision
T-shirt: From a friend, it's a noise band
Skirt: Value Village
Shoes: Earth Shoes

Fashion Philosophy:
I didn't think I was very stylish....

Rachel

(back in March, sunglasses from Maude V.)

Age: 22

Headband: Handmade!
T-shirt: Thrift store in Montana
Skirt: Goodwill
Shoes: Free Store, customized
Bag: Found dumpster diving

Fashion Philosophy:
Glitter and gays!

mysterious strangers

We met in passing.

Heather

I didn't get to question her, she was my first official street snap.

Lizzie

Age: 22
Headscarf: From Budapest
Earrings: Nori Obada
Shoes: Kansas City

Fashion Philosophy:
Matching is overrated, and you should wear your art.

Anything else?:
Access Arts is the greatest place in the world and an asset to the art community.

*I met Lizzie while she was facepainting for Access Arts at Art in the Park. It's a truly lovely project, check it out!

Left: Savannah, Right: GenaMarie

Savannah, 15
T-shirt: TJ Maxx, with GenaMarie
Skirt: Forever 21
Sunglasses: Maude Vintage, local!
Bag: Old Navy

Fashion Philosophy:
Anything can look good!


GenaMarie, 15
Dress: Blackberry Exchange(Local, 16 S 9th St #499-0420)
Accessories: Maude Vintage
Shoes: Savannah's

Fashion Philosophy:
Just don't be afraid to not match!

Ina

Age: 26
Top & Necklace: Second hand shop in Norway
Bangle: Bought in Berlin
Shoes: My Grandma's
Sunglasses: Absolute Vintage(Local, 1027 E Walnut St, #256-4089)
Bag: Leo's(Local, 9 N. Ninth St. #449-2001)

Fashion Philosophy:
I kinda like a lot of colors, hippie, gypsy theme...

Jordan

Age: 24
Top: American Eagle
Necklace: My Grandma
Earrings: Handmade
Shoes & Jorts(jean shorts!): Favorite!

*Rule: If two people wearing Jorts meet, they must Hi-5. Sadly, your editor was not wearing Jorts.

Fashion Philosophy:
Colors! And cheap. Free is even better.

Thomas

Age: 17
T-Shirt: Internet
Pants: Boarding school, heavily customized
Boots: http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk

Fashion Philosophy:
No comment.

Andrea

Age: 22
Bikini Top: Goodwill
Wrap skirt: The Wardrobe(Local, 715 Park Ave. #442-3260)

Fashion Philosophy:
Oh god, whatever you like. Comfort!

Hello!

Welcome to COMO style! This is a ¡LOCAL STREET FASHION! Blog created for those of us in Columbia, Missouri who believe true style is on real people, not the runways! I hope to showcase Columbia's most offbeat and stylish inhabitants, of all ages, sizes, colors, species.

About the creator?

I'm Zena Whitaker, 16, a lady, and live in Columbia(plus a bit new at this, forgive me!). I've always adored art, fashion, photography, and all things not-so-mainstream. Street Fashion blogs are a favorite habit of mine, so I decided that CoMo was badass enough to have its own! So far it's been amazing, I've gotten to know a lot of people, plug a lot of local businesses, and become more involved in our wonderful community! Hopefully this blog will grow and be inspirational to stylish folk everywhere.

E-mail: comostyle@gmail.com

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