Street Style: A colorful spring

Spring is officially here, and what better time to hit the streets to find Cape Girardeau's own take on classic and trendy looks? As the saying goes, "Fashion changes, but style endures." Own your style and express it every chance you get. I spotted Lillie Johnson and Patriona Spates doing just that as they made their way through their work and school days.

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Lillie Johnson from Poplar Bluff, Mo., sports a sophisticated professional look and takes it up a notch with her bright red blazer and pumps. She is right on trend with her flirty leather skirt. This is definitely a perfect work- to after-work ensemble.

Shoes: Manhattan collection, dyeable shoes

Top: Rainbow

Blazer: Goodwill

Skirt: Fashion to Figure

Purse: Goodwill

Patriona Spates of St. Louis, a student at Southeast Missouri State University, looks casual chic in her blue blazer and orange sorbet-color jeans, paired with a brown leather belt and pointed toe flats to neutralize her bold colors. Do something different and change up your regular blue jeans to spring colors, taking a classic look to the next level.

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Blazer: Wet Seal

White crew neck, skinny jeans, belts and brown flats: J.C. Penney

Sheila McKinley is an independent fashion consultant working exclusively with luxury women's golf wear line Ladyb New York. After living in New York City for the better of 10 years, she has come back home to Missouri to do one of the things she does best: talk fashion. Check out her By the River blog at semissourian.com/flourish.