The weather will do a serious number on your locks once you cross that Golden Gate. Don't bother with fancy set curls, just embrace the windblown look (all the cool kids are doing it)
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This is the biggest give away you're not from around here. Everyone knows that San Francisco is freezing in the summer and bright summer shorts are no where to be be found except on tourists who didn't heed the warnings.
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We all love our weekday jeans but a trip to SF is a chance to try a bold new trend, like acid wash jeans or how about those leather leggings??
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Don't get me wrong, I love the Giants too but an oversized sweatshirt is a sure sign you've just arrived here and had to buy the first thing at the tourist shop because you didn't really believe San Francisco was that cold in the summer.
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Save them for L.A., friends. This city has a lot of walking and steep dangerous heels. Leave the heels, pack the flats.
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Don't get me wrong, this is a cool look but when you're visiting anywhere in CA you need to break free of the grays and blacks and embrace some bright colors! All black is a little too NYC for these parts.
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Utilitarian, yes. But when outside of the school doors, this backpack doesn't belong in fashion. There are so many cute backpacks to choose from these days, give this old one a break from carrying school books and leave it home.
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Maybe for Saturday errand running, but not for visiting a hip city like San Fran. Leave the bootleg and pack your skinnies.
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We know they're exactly what you need for a run or cardio class at the gym but they look plain awful with anything but workout clothes. Find another pair of cute sneakers and leave these home!
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You heard SF is windy so packing a windbreaker might seems sensible to you but all you need is a cute fashionable jacket. This one screams 'TOURIST!" all over it.
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I have to admit, I'm not a fan of the fedora trend. Maybe you could pull off this straw fedora at the beach, but I rarely see them on the New York streets.
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Just because you can buy one of these tees on every street corner, it doesn't mean you should wear it up and down 5th Ave! Buy a tee as a souvenir, then leave it in the suitcase.
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If you walk down 5th Avenue in New York on any given day, you will always find hordes of tourists lined up outside Hollister. You probably won't ever find New Yorkers inside a Hollister store, though. Don't fall into the tourist trap!
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There is a time and a place for high heeled pumps. You'll see lots of heels at New York fashion week or outside of clubs on Saturday nights. Most New York women, though, opt for something more comfortable to wear during the day.
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When it comes to this particular brand of clothing I have two words for you: just don't.
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Yikes. Please, if you choose to visit New York, do not bring this tee with you. Just steal quick glances at your subway map like everyone else. Every New Yorker gets lost sometimes!
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Even though this handbag is gorgeous, it's unlikely you'll see a New York woman toting this child-sized bag on the subway. Space is limited in Manhattan, especially on public transit!
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New Yorkers take their cues from Coco Chanel, who was preoccupied with simple, classic accessories. Stick with a simple statement necklace and stay away from the studded, the colorful, and the bangled!
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Ladies, ruffles are so 2007. New Yorkers are over the ruffled trend and have moved on to something a bit edgier: leather!
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There's nothing inherently wrong about mixing patterns - women in New York pull it off all the time! If you're visiting soon, though, try to avoid pairing stripes and chevron.
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If you're looking to dress down an outfit, just grab a jean jacket for a bit of edge. Every smart New York girl should own one!
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How do you feel about the combat boots girls have been sporting these days? When paired with something feminine or fancy, you'll fit in with the crowd at the MET.
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The girls in my design class are obsessed with all things chambray. I love the feel of this short chambray button-up dress!
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These sensible trousers are perfect for those hot summer days in the MET.
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Would you ever dare to wear a baseball cap to the MET? The art students in my class love a wide-brimmed cap. I'm totally digging this leather cap.
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Love the neutral tote that will fit not only your wallet and keys, but some snacks and your water bottle for a day sightseeing in San Francisco. A classic component to your spring wardrobe
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A silk peter pan shirt is the perfect versatile and stylish piece for any city outing, especially since you never know when the sun will shine in SF!
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Our favorite way to add an edge to your feminine side is a classic cargo shirt. Especially when you've got a peter pan collar hiding beneath. Too cool for school.
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You'll need a stylish pair of shoes that's comfortable too because be prepared for plenty of walking for this outing in downtown SF!
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Floral pants are hot hot hot right now. Pick up a cute kimono style pair to show your fashion forward side amongst design enthusiasts.
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I can guarantee that just about every trendy New Yorker has at least one or two leather jackets in her closet. Try wearing a jacket that's fitted like this one!
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I've noticed that New Yorkers tend to embrace a pretty grungy, edgy style when it comes to after hours attire. I'm obsessed with all the Doc Marten boots and oxfords I've seen women wearing on the streets.
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Hands down, I see women in New York donning classic Ray Bans sunglasses more than any other trend. Plus, a cute pair of Ray Bans will probably still be in style ten years from now!
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New York women are famous for our monochromatic, black-and-white ensembles. I've noticed lots of women wearing bright floral or polka dot pants recently. Which pattern would you try?
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Have you seen photographs from New York fashion week? I was struck by how many huge, colorful necklaces I saw on the streets. A statement necklace is the perfect way to spice up your tee-and-jeans combo!
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Every San Franciscan knows that the cool wind of the ocean can freeze your ears in 10 seconds flat, even on a warm 'summer' day'. A beanie is a much have in your purse when you find yourself in a wind tunnel any time of year.
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You don't need super sturdy shoes like New Yorkers, but living in San Francisco does require a bit of walking-mostly to your parking spot a mile from the museum. A light pair of sneakers are the way to go.
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Starting this past fall, all stores in San Francisco are required to charge for bags so you'll never see a San Franciscan walking around without an extra canvas bag in their purse!
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It's a necessity. A warm sunny day can quickly take a turn for the worse when the fog and wind comes in from the ocean. You don't usually need a full coat but a little puffy vest is the perfect thing to grab when you're heading out the door, no matter how beautiful the day looks.
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You might not always need a puffy vest, but I never leave the house without at least a sweater, even when it's a autumn heat wave. Pick an oversized one, tight fitting cardigans do not belong in bay area fashion.
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