Street Style : Cristina Simone

Meet Cristina Simone  of the East Village

While having known Cristina growing up she always had a style of her own. Now 20-somethings our style has evolved and i am completely enamored with her chic and almost effortless ensembles. I reached out to the Integrated Planner over at Saatchi & Saatchi last week to ask her some questions about her casual NYC look.

What's your summer street style inspiration?

C: "I can honestly say Tumblr gets me going. Every blog I follow is fashion related or sexy women/couples in bikinis or cuddling naked/almost naked. The romantic vibe is what I pull from. The blogs "What I'd Wear"and JJJJound are also where I get inspired."

Essentials for summer accessorizing?

C: "A classic pair of Ray Bans and nice leather strappy sandals (I bought two colors of these Madewell sandals and am in love with them- click here for Cristina's favorite sandal) They have been my go-to sandal for ever summer dress or a minimal tank and high waist shorts. in the summer you get sweaty so I tend to tone it down with thick costume jewelry and wear a simple black/gold watch and light gold chain necklaces. nothing looks better on a tan than gold jewelry (AMEN) Minimal makeup, but always mascara. i live by mascara."

How is fashion/your personal style incorporated with your job/workplace?

C: "Advertising is a creative space, and people, mostly creatives, tend to take fashion seriously. The funny part is, they dont look like they give a shit, but they do. Currently almost everyone is playing up the 90's grunge look of boyfriend jeans and an old T-shirt, but they class it up with nice loafers and a long thin chain necklace or delicate jewelry. i like that look a lot, but i have hips so i tend to wear waisted dressed that billow out. i get girly in the summer."

Favorite place you find your amaze finds that i love so much?

C: "Buffalo Exchange is my life, i sell my clothes there, get credit and buy more clothes there. Essentially I spend nothing on clothing. i do however, find most of jewelry by digging through flea markets and vintage fairs. There is SO much crap that is useless, but I'm patient and look for that one thing I know has got to be there. Almost every piece of jewelery i own is a $5 bargain bin piece that is worth way more than i paid. my real gold watch with a diamond in it cost me $10 at a fair because the strap was broken. $10 later at the shoe repair guy, i got myself a $20 gold watch." BOOM!

What would you say in terms of fashion advice is know when and wear? (pun intended)

C: "What I wear to work is generally more conservative and girly. What I wear out at night is edgier with either legs or chest shown off- never both, don't be a ho. What I wear to the park on a Saturday with my boyfriend is low-key with a hippy-vibe and a touch of skin. 

Any last closing advice?

C: "Loafers are the lazy girl's heels They won't hurt your feet but a classic pair make every look seem a bit more masculine, which gives the outfit a cool vibe- like heels turn an outfit more feminine."

Here are some of my favorite looks from Cristina's Instagram

In all of Cristina's outfit of the day posts she always tags who she is wearing, which I absolutely love. Also, how incredible is that arm cuff- She found that at a flea market in Rome....dying.