Grand Street, Grand Style

All week long, the choices are the same. Burgundy or white shirts and gray slacks. A skirt, maybe, if you're a girl. It can get monotonous, quickly. It can make you lose touch with what's in and out in the wider world. Well, Grand Street, Grand Style is here to hook you up.

Vintage is so coming back with flavor! Matching? Phew, so overrated. Just keep it in check—keep to a color scheme and don't get too crazy. Expressing yourself through your clothing is the goal, and you don't want to look like a lunatic.

Ladies, say goodbye to miniskirts, tight-'til-you-can't-breathe jeans, and belly shirts. The “grown and sophisticated” look works to your advantage in 2010. Stock your closet with the following, girls: Mens' watches, combat boots, moccasins, cardigans, blazers, peacoats, Uggs, leather jackets, gloves, colored bows, laced stockings, high-wasted skirts, and knee-high boots. Men's wear is becoming women's wear with just a little bit of style, color and heels thrown in for good measure. Don't wear tight dresses or heels? Don't worry about it! Sneakers, boots and flats still work on the runway.

But Grand Street, Grand Style, you ask, where should I pick up my style? H&M, Charlotte Roose, Forever 21, American Eagle, Aeropostale and Urban Outfitters all get five big stars.

Men, ever owned a du-rag? Sag your jeans? Worn an XXL on your M body? Well, stop the madness! Now! Skinny jeans, fitted jeans, plaid button downs, cardigans, vests, Converses, polos, Louis V belts, cargoes, Levi's and Sperry are so in. The stores to get this stuff? Ralph Lauren, Supreme, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Hollister, American Eagle, Armani, Abercrombie, Topshop and more.

The most important thing, obviously, is to create your own style that is still comfortable. Be in fashion, be fabulous, be you!--Jhirette Vega