Tanesha Smith-Wattley

Tanesha Smith-Wattley

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• Anthropologie Baby’s Breath dress, $168, at Anthropologie, 50 Rockefeller Plaza between Fifth and Sixth Aves (212-246-0386, anthropologie.com)1._Anthropologie_Baby_s_Breath_Dress___168.JPG7564616
• Alloy Cascade racerback vest, $15, at alloy.com2._Alloy_vest.jpg7564717
• Coldwater Creek Tagua stretch bracelet, $30, at Coldwater Creek, 1172 Third Ave at 68th St (212-535-3120, coldwatercreek.com)3._Coldwater_Creek_Tagua_Stretch_Bracelet_K03556.jpg7564818
• Arden B satin-print straw fedora, $20, at Arden B, 104 Fifth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts (646-638-0361, ardenb.com)4._Arden_B_42457725210.jpg7564919
• Splendid Breton stripe short-sleeve wrap top, $76, at nordstrom.com5._Splendid_TrachtenbergCo_cardigan_KS4_copy.jpg7565020
• Rachel Rachel Roy Mirabel lace wedges, $99, at Macy’s, 151 W 34th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-695-4400, macys.com)6._Rachel_Rachel_Roy_DP_001.JPG7565121
• Rheanna Lingham necklace, $178, at pixiemarket.com7._Pixie_Market_necklace_CT_002.JPG7565222
• M.A.C. Cosmetics neo-orange pigment powder, $20, at M.A.C. Cosmetics, locations throughout the city; visit maccosmetics.com8._MAC_Pigment_Poudre_Eclat_KS5.jpg7565323
• Brena bangle set, six for $25, at alloy.com9.-Alloy-167759_RED_E2_RS.jpg7565424
• Crow Watches Toddy watch, $50, at crowwatches.com10._Crow_Watch_round_face_KS6_copy.jpg7565525
• Motel French Kiss denim striped dress, $81, at motelrocks.com11._Motel_French_Kiss_Dress__striped_denim_.JPG7565626
• GirlProps plastic aviator sunglasses, $10, at girlprops.com12._Girl_Props_Aviators_KS001.JPG7565727
• Banana Republic Liberty ring, $30, at bananarepublic.com13._Banana_Republic_6060331_br783083.jpg7565828
• Arden B. faux-suede knot front stretch belt, $20, at Arden B, 104 Fifth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts (646-638-0361, ardenb.com)14._Arden_B__42158929240.jpg7565929
• ASOS Turk suede crepe wedge boots, $39, at asos.com15._ASOS_TURK_Suede_Crepe_Wedge_Boot___76__at_asos.com.jpg7566030
• J.Crew Solid Ripstop Field jacket, $98, at jcrew.com16._J_CREW_26994_ripstop_jacket.jpg7566131
• Coldwater Creek Dress in a Bag, $60, at coldwatercreek.com17._Coldwater_Creek_Dress_In_Bag_K02203.jpg7566232
• Orange Style hooded tab sleeve jacket, $82, at yesstyle.com18._www.yesstyle.com-en-orange-style-hooded-tab-sleeve-jacket-info.html-pid.1022680586.jpg7566333
• Rachel Rachel Roy Dolman multistripe shirt, $89, at Macy’s, 151 W 34th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-695-4400, macys.com)19._Rachel_Rachel_Roy__DP_017.jpg7566434
• Walk ‘n’ Roll top, $28, at modcloth.com20._ModCloth_cropped_tee_ct6.jpg7566535
• BOH stripe asymmetrical dress, $119, at pixiemarket.com_Bohemian_CT_05.JPG7566636
• Splendid cotton gauze cropped pants, $68, at shopbop.com22._Splendid_Linen_Pants_CT033.jpg7566737
• 4-in-1 cargo jacket, $98, at victoriassecret.com_London_Jean_DP_010.JPG7566838
• Arden B. mixed ethnic ring rope necklace, $24, at Arden B., 104 Fifth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts (646-638-0361, ardenb.com)24._Arden_B__42565512760.jpg7566939
• Moul Style glitter open jacket, $92, at yesstyle.compid.1022727301.png7567040

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Photographs: Kristina Velkova

Tanesha Smith-Wattley, 31, Bluefly stylist (bluefly.com), Downtown Brooklyn

Her personal style: “Eclectic, for sure. I love pattern and color—the more the merrier!”

Her inspirations: “Various cultures, indigenous dressing—I really love to see how people dress in other places, and the Internet makes that easier than ever. I take a bit of an anthropological approach to fashion. That, mixed with ’70s France. I like to think of it as a mix of Grace Jones and Catherine Deneuve.”

Favorite stores: “Barneys, because it has everything. Ina in Soho for awesome designer consignment, and also Century 21 for Euro labels like Vivienne Westwood and Rick Owens.”

Her signature piece: “It’s more like a signature move: I’m almost always wearing something quirky, be it a cape, a leopard-print dress or a crazy scarf. I stole one of my favorite scarves from my mom and she got it at Chico’s. I would never walk into a Chico’s, but I’m glad she did!”

Favorite designer: “Stylist and jewelry designer Rachel Gilman (rachelgilmanjewelry.etsy.com) has a really awesome earring line. I really love the graphic shapes and the crazy color palette she uses.”

How she’d describe New York style: “Get in where you fit in; there is room for everyone. There isn’t really one label I could ever use to describe it, and that’s why it’s awesome.”

How her style has evolved over the past two decades: “I’ve developed more authority over my clothing choices. [Having] moved from suburban Ohio to now living in Brooklyn and working in fashion, I’ve gone from mall labels to stalking designer vintage. I’m comfortable residing outside of the box and just wearing something because I like it, regardless of whether or not it’s a current trend—I’m not by any means a skinny little thing, so it’s not like I’m going to adopt the Gaga pantsless look just because it’s current.”

Think you’ve got better style than Smith-Wattley? Prove it. E-mail pics to style@timeoutny.com and you could be in TONY!

Shop with Tanesha! She’ll be selling her made-to-order terrariums (smallworldterrariums.blogspot.com) at the Fort Greene Brooklyn Flea (brooklynlea.com) on Saturday 17.

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