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[title]Kristi Scarrozzo proves you can create modern eclectic ensembles on a budget. She scores deals at thrift stores including Goodwill and the Salvation Army, and mixes in finds from local shops American Two Shot and Evolution. We show you how to steal her look with Vince Camuto boots, J.Crew tees and American Apparel accessories.
Kristi Scarrozzo (“The Lady K”), 26; fashion blogger, stylist and consultant (theladyk.com), Chelsea
Her personal style: “I love mixing prints, textures and colors. My personal style is driven by how much fur or leather I can throw into an outfit for a day. People tend to care too much about what others think and waste their creativity. I vow to never let others affect my style and my vision.”
Her inspirations: “My style is very much inspired by street menswear; I’ve always looked at men, whether straight off the basketball court, or just in their natural T-shirt and jeans. I’ve found something fresh, simple and carefree about their look. I’ve always loved the concept of being in a pinch and having to borrow a guy’s shirt to make a look of your own. There’s nothing better then taking a baggy shirt, mixing it with a lavish fur coat, and throwing on your most ladylike shoes to make it a polished but risk-taking look.”
Her favorite NYC stores: “American Two Shot (135 Grand St between Crosby and Lafayette Sts; 212-925-3403, americantwoshot.com) is one of those places you go into and it makes your creative mind explode. The concept store carries one-of-a-kind pieces that you can’t help but love being there. With all the prints, colors and textures, you leave with such a feel-good fashion vibe. The Evolution Store (120 Spring St between Greene and Mercer Sts; 212-343-1114, theevolutionstore.com) is a store that is just mind-blowing. When walking in, you are surrounded by a cluster of animal heads, skeletons and everything anatomy-related. It’s almost a hidden secret for jewelry and accessories. If you dare to be different, they have a frog-skin coin purse that goes perfectly with any of their fossil-inspired jewelry.”
Her favorite local designers: “Daniel Silverstein (danielsilverstein.us) is an NYC designer that promotes his idea of zero-waste design throughout his collections. He translates his techniques into eco-friendly, gorgeous and detail-oriented pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind. Jessica Velez (jessicavelezknitwear.com) is a knitwear designer whose work is to die for. Her vision for creating gives clothing a whole new life. Knitwear sometimes can be repetitive and mundane, but Jessica has the ability to use a range of colors and specific techniques to [elevate] her designs.”
Her favorite NYC style icon: “Iris Apfel would be my all-time favorite New York style icon. One of my favorite quotes from her reads, ‘When you don’t dress like everyone else, you don’t have to think like everyone else.’ Fashion is about having a good time, taking risks and not really caring about what people think. People are afraid of growing old but I’m excited for it. Iris shows me that even with age, you can still be fabulous.”
Favorite NYC salon: “I get my hair cut, colored and styled by Amanda Power at Maria Mok Salon (411 E 9th St between First Ave and Ave A; 212-677-7767, mariamoksalon.com). After going through some of the best and worst shades of blond, Amanda has perfected my color, and she nails it every time.”
Favorite NYC spa: “After living in Chelsea for five years, I never had a go-to place until about a year ago. Jessica at Lovely Nails (228 Eighth Ave between 21st and 22nd Sts, 212-858-8800) does a never-fail gel manicure.”