Boston Common - Niche Media - A side of Boston that's anything but common.
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S t y l e W h i s p e r e r Ekom EkwErE She crawls the Web and snakes through the streets. If you see her taking a pic, that's the clue that she's on to something: a sequined beret or maybe a fringed belt that you'll soon be able to purchase yourself at the Boston-based online boutique Karmaloop.com. Ekom Ekwere is technically called a buyer, but that's just code for finding what's cool to wear in the world. "Our customer is young and trendsetting," she says, "looking for staple pieces from top names in streetwear." The same could be said of Ekwere. "Well, I dress loud and I am loud! I'm not afraid to try different and unconventional styles. It's always worth leaping outside of the box with fashion choices." Spring fling: "Florals are still going strong in women's fashion. Gingham is another popular print this spring. The '70s are coming back in a big way—fabulous printed bell-bottoms and f lowing fabrics and silhouettes." Boutique hopping: "I am a vintage junkie. Nothing beats the Garment District for me. The way they divide the store into decades helps me fill my ever-changing need to channel different divas from several points in time." the BoSton look: "I go for distressed light-denim boyfriend jeans as a spring staple. Pair this with a plain white V-neck, light beige trench coat, and a favorite pair of ankle boots. And don't forget confidence. Nothing looks good without it!" "The '70s are coming back in a big way— fabulous prinTed bell-boTToms and flowing fabrics." —ekom ekwere Shirt, Rosie Assoulin ($1,100). Louis, 60 Northern Ave., 617-262-6100; louisboston.com. Pants, Thomas Tait ($1,350). Louis, see above. Sunglasses (in hand), Illesteva Leonard ($178). Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; intermix online.com. Vermeil faceted hoop earrings, Hannah Blount ($350). 450 Harrison Ave., Studio 312, 508-221-2635; hannah blount.com. Russian gold bracelet ($495) and Sabrina pumps ($950), Oscar de la Renta. Neiman Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-3660; oscardelarenta.com. Embellished Lucite hinge bracelet, Alexis Bittar ($295). 130 Newbury St., 617-236-0505; alexisbittar.com Styling by Janine Maggiore/ Ennis Inc. Hair by Louise Rusk/Mizu Boston Makeup by Tavi de la Rosa Shot on location at the newly renovated Presidential Suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common bostoncommon-magazine.com 95