WINTERFIT: GET INTO THIS NYC

WinterFIT: Get into this NYC Street Style

By Shaniqua Matthews

Fashion impacts my day-to-day health and wellness from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep. The start of my daily routine is making sure I am fashionable and weather appropriate. I make sure my high schooler is prepared for his day as we run out the door. I make my daily check-in call to my college student. On my daily boat ride into NYC, I slide through my favorite fashion influencers’ pages. I enjoy people-watching. I observe New York-

Style I Black jumper - Boohoo Silver Patent Puffer - Kourtney Kardashian/Boohoo Purse - Prada Boots - Prada

Style II

Floral puffer - Asos Off white blazer - Kahlana Barfield Future Collective/Target White joggers - Kahlana Barfield Future Collective/Target Style III Sequin set - Kahlana Barfield Future Collective/Target Black patent pumps - Periwinkle slingback shoes - Zara Periwinkle bra - Old Navy Olive green hat - Gap Saint Laurent Purse - Balenciaga

ers' creativity and style on the streets as if it were a runway. I work daily on my Instagram page, creating fashion content, and I’m currently working on my second book, “How to Be Fashionably Fit on a Budget.” I enjoy what I do, and it keeps me mentally stable. As a lupus survivor and a mom of two (with one away at college), it’s not an easy task.

Living a healthy lifestyle is extremely important, but aside from the usual recommendations for remaining healthy (balanced diet, water intake, exercise, etc.), I recommend surrounding yourself with positive people and focusing on things that make you smile. Styling and working with creative minds allow me to be fulfilled, which maintains my health!