Most stylish New Yorkers: Janera Rose
The hair and makeup artist mixes vintage pieces with fast-fashion accessories for a look that's all her own.
Fri Jul 15 2011
Janera "Hollywood" Rose, 22, hair and makeup artist (janerarose.com); Flatbush, Brooklyn
Her personal style: "It's a mix of urban chic and eclectic hippie. If you crossed Jada Pinkett Smith from A Different World with Fran from The Nanny, you'd have me."
Her inspirations: "Prints—I love all prints! Anything from animal to floral to Afrocentric, I am a big fan of color. On any given day, I will have 100 different colors and patterns on at one time—with no shame. One of my style icons is Fran Fine from The Nanny; she's just so dope. I would love to wear every outfit she wore on the show. Solange Knowles is also my inspiration, and I love her 'I don't give a damn, I wear what I want' attitude. People give her so much slack for it, but it makes her who she is and, more importantly, separates her from her sister, Beyonc. Lastly, my host of friends, who inspire my style as well."
Favorite stores: "Literally everything I own comes from Beacon's Closet (92 Fifth Ave at Warren St, Park Slope, Brooklyn; 718-230-1630 * 88 North 11th St between Berry St and Wythe Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-486-0816 * beaconscloset.com). I wish I could live in Beacon's Closet. Actually, I wish Beacon's was my closet in real life. I also like the Salvation Army (locations throughout the city; visit salvationarmyusa.org) and just about any thrift store. I love mixing vintage and modern pieces and turning them into something all my own."
Favorite salons: "The staff at Red Door Spa (691 Fifth Ave at 54th St; 212-546-0200, reddoorspas.com) treats me like a queen, and it's nice that they know me by name. For nails, I love Bling Bling (717B Nostrand Ave between Park and Sterling Pls, Crown Heights, Brooklyn; 646-932-9750). Their artistry is outta this world."
Her signature accessory: " My full-finger claw ring. People really gravitate towards it, plus it's a big attention grabber and I love attention."
Favorite designers: "Tanisha Turner of Vintage Copy Cat (vintagecopycat.blogspot.com). She's a dear friend of mine, and her designs are out of this world. She is an up-and-coming New York designer, and I believe she will make it big."
How she describes New York style: "It's whatever you want to do. Everyone is so eclectic, it's really hard to put into words—just something you have to see for yourself."
How her style has evolved through the years: "It's less about keeping up with the trends and more about doing what makes me happy. To be honest, I don't know what was in last season, nor do I care. I wear the things that I like; although society may not approve of all of my choices, they have to appreciate the way I wear them."






















