Street Beat: Apricot Tea, West Coast Style

Our next stop in the style universe takes us to Los Angeles where Ev'Yan, better known as Apricot Tea to her blogging buds, proves that understated elegance doesn’t have to mean classic and dull. She describes herself as frugal, old-fashioned and fashion-oriented. We say she gives the notion of thrift a much-needed update: from sensible to sensational.

The artist and writer favors a palette of neutrals accented with eye-catching accessories: a graphic scarf, a multi-tiered chain, retro fabulous Rayban Wayfarers. We adore her pixie hair cut and chic makeup -- she's the ultimate girly sophisticate.

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photos courtesy: Ev'Yan

Wendy Mink Jet Pendant Double Strand Necklace Bluefly.com

Diane Von Furstenberg Floral Print Scarf Net-A-Porter.com

Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses OnlySunglasses.com

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From left to right: See by Chloe, Nation Ltd., A Common Thread, Diane Von Furstenberg

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