Street Chic in London

Kirby-Lee Dingwall, a fashion student in Suffolk, checks out what people are wearing on the streets of London this December 2009 with one of the greyest, coldest winters, and takes a look at how UK girls are looking hot and keeping their cool in the freezing cold on the British High Street...

Name: Charlotte Lathane
Age: 20
Hometown: London

Her style: Casual with use multi, classy accessories. A vintage look with effort yet she looks comfortable and effortless without looking too informal.

Chosen designer wear: Barbour Jacket, Barbour shop. Cardigan, belt and bag, Vintage. Jeans, Tophop. Boots, New Look.

Why she likes this outfit: ‘It’s comfortable, warm and just easy to wear.’

Name: Alice Durham
Age: 20
Hometown: London

Her style: Dressed with winter accessories giving her a warm look. Her shirt and boots give her a classy look along with her thick patterned scarf.

Chosen designer wear: Boots, Dune. Jeans, Topshop. Belt, Vintage. Coat, Zara. Shirt, Hollister. Hat, Vintage.

Why she likes this outfit: ‘A warm, effortless style. I love my hat! It’s really cosy’.



Name: Emma Edwards
Age: 18
Hometown: Bournemouth

Her style: Her look is comfy and warm with a French feel from the striped top and the I love Paris t-shirt. The leggings work well with the outfit as they compliment her figure.

Chosen designer wear: Coat, Primark. Scarf, Accessorize. Boots, New Look. T-shirt, Topshop. Striped top, H&M.

Why she likes this outfit: ‘I like this outfit because of the stripes and my I love Paris t-shirt, it gives it a European theme. The coat is just for warmth as it’s freezing in London’.



Name: Rachel Robinson
Age: 18
Hometown: Bournemouth

Her style: The popular choice of leggings for warmth, use of colour from the floral top, making the outfit chic. Comfy choice of shoes, the fashionable grey plimsoll.

Chosen designer wear: Shoes and Coat, Primark. Scarf, Tophop. Black top, A-wear. Floral top, New Look.

Why she likes this outfit: ‘Because it’s comfy, casual and warm for the British winter.’

Name: Georgia Packham Anderson
Age: 18
Hometown: London

Her style: A casual look with good use of denim to make the outfit more refined. The ripped denim jacket is a nice look too. The bag and the boots work well together.

Chosen designer wear: Jacket, Topshop. Jeans, Whisles. Bag, Walter Steiger.

Why she likes this outfit: ‘It’s casual and comfortable’.

Name: Megan McCubbin
Age: 18
Hometown: Southampton

Her style: Her look is stylish and colourful, a nice combination of colours which complement her skin tone.

Chosen designer wear: Shoes, New Look. Top, Ralph Lauren. Jacket, Hollister. Bag, Juicy Couture.

Why she likes this outfit: ‘It’s warm for the British weather and comfy. I love my zip up Hollister jacket’.

Photos and story, Kirby-Lee Dingwall, December 2009