Fashion: Make the scene

Touches of orange, olive and camel -- and ever-present black -- lent seasonal flair to the SCENEaSOTA event.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Leah McMullen, Katy Davis, Nick Patnode, Mette Towley
Clockwise from top - Leah McMullen, Katy Davis, Nick Patnode, Mette Towley (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Leah McMullen

24, manager of Ann Lambrecht's jewelry line

What are you wearing? H&M harem pants, Alexander Wang and J.Crew tops, Lily McNeal sweater, belt and clutch from Blacklist vintage, Ann Lambrecht jewelry.

Describe your style: Casual chic.

If you designed a fashion line, what would you call it? Jameson.

What cold-weather item are you least looking forward to? I hate that I wear Uggs in the winter.

Katy Davis

31, human resources manager

What are you wearing? Secondhand chambray shirt, skirt and shoes from Zara.

Describe your style: Cuvée Prestige.

Best advice for pushing the fashion envelope: Basic outfit ÷ glass of wine + trendy shoes - fleece + (vintage accessory) x 2 one great look!

A fashion trend you like, but you don't know why: Lace leotards.

Nick Patnode

22, free spirit

What are you wearing? Social Suicide Jacket from London, H&M shirt and tie, Topman trousers, vintage shoes.

Describe your style: Traditional elegance.

Best advice for pushing the fashion envelope: Fake it 'til you make it.

What cold-weather item are you least looking forward to? Gloves. I am always misplacing one of them.

Mette Towley

19, student

What are you wearing? Dress from Lulus.com, BCBG blazer, Elie Tahari pumps, Michael Kors tote, paper earrings from Everyday People, T Lee platinum peace sign necklace.

Describe your style: A mesh between scene and ethnocentric.

If you designed a fashion line, what would you call it? Hyperextended Slut.

What cold-weather item are you least looking forward to? Hats, because my mohfro (mohawk vs. fro) can't fully live.

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about the writer

Ellen Dahl Lawson

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