Fashion: These go to '11

Guests at the "Shanghaied" New Year's Eve party at Graves 601 provided plenty of style inspiration for 2011.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Nhi Nguyen, Luke Frolek, Jana Skrtic, Gloria Lukalu
Clockwise from top - Nhi Nguyen, Luke Frolek, Jana Skrtic, Gloria Lukalu (Dave Braunger/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Nhi Nguyen

27, radiation therapist

What are you wearing? Dress from Francesca's in Las Vegas, clutch from Express, BCBG shoes.

Describe your style: Conservatively classy with comfort in mind.

How will your style change in 2011? I'd like to add more masculine or edgy pieces to my wardrobe.

What's one thing you're sick of seeing this time of year? Snow!

Luke Frolek

27, seeking employment after ayear of volunteering abroad

What are you wearing? Fedora from Earth Exchange, BDG tie, cardigan from Atmosfere, H&M pants, Steve Madden shoes.

How will your style change in 2011? I am hoping to find pants made for wearing suspenders or pants with only two belt loops.

What's one thing you're sick of seeing this time of year? Not dressing appropriately for the Minnesota cold.

Jana Skrtic

25, medical sales

What are you wearing? The dress is Intrigue from David's Bridal, and the shoes are by Jessica Simpson.

Describe your style: Trendy.

How will your style change in 2011? By adding old pieces to new ones. I want to be able to work more with what I have in my closet.

Are you going to hit any January sales? Yes, at Express.

Glorai Lukalu

22, licensed practical nurse

What are you wearing? A dress from Bebe and Steve Madden shoes.

Describe your style: I think my style is sexy, but also classy at the same time.

How will your style change in 2011? I'll accessorize more.

What's one thing you're sick of seeing this time of year? As much as I love leggings, I'm quite sick of them.

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