Fashion: Summer breeze

We found these perfectly pulled-together summer looks by strolling Uptown and Stevens Square on a weekend afternoon.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Natalie Bauer, Ashley Lemke, Anne Gall, Adam Jensen
Clockwise from top - Natalie Bauer, Ashley Lemke, Anne Gall, Adam Jensen (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Natalie Bauer

18, student

What are you wearing? Love by Lola blouse, Urban Outfitters belt, Forever 21 skirt, sandals from Target, satchel from a church rummage sale.

Describe your style: Eclectic.

One thing you need to do before fall: Find a really beautiful leather jacket that doesn't break the bank.

What's the best on-sale clothing item you bought recently? I got a beautiful embroidered silk shirt at Buffalo Exchange for $12.

Ashley Lemke

18, student

What are you wearing? Victoria's Secret blouse, Guess white sundress, Blowfish booties.

Describe your style: Quirky, all over the board.

One thing you need to do before fall: Find new leather boots.

Black shorts and a white T-shirt. What does this outfit need? Scarf or bandana in your hair, chunky necklace and ankle boots.

Anne Gall

28, marketing and sales

What are you wearing? Thrift store T-shirt, boots and bag, vintage vest.

Describe your style: Thrifty chic.

One piece of clothing you could never part with: Dark denim skinny jeans.

What's the best on-sale clothing item you've bought recently? Dark soft leather blazer.

Adam Jensen

18, student

What are you wearing? American Apparel bowtie and slacks, Hugo Boss button-up and vest, Via Spiga ankle boots.

One piece of clothing you could never part with: My striped cotton pullover. It's super versatile; I can wear it year-round, and I feel like Pablo Picasso with it on.

Black shorts and a white T-shirt. What does this outfit need? Suspenders.

What's the best on-sale clothing item you bought recently? A pair of simple Cole Haan leather loafers at a discount store.

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