I really liked Hanna's global challenge. I was actually thinking of option, c, the city that you grew up in but don't live in anymore. I was born, grew up and lived in Istanbul until I came to the US after graduating from college. I still think it is the most beautiful city in the world, incorporating the best of the west and the east.

You would see a mix of styles in Istanbul. Some women adhere to the religious dress code. Others, who embrace a modern dress code, are very chic and put-together. Women are always impeccably groomed, with nails and hair usually professionally done (even in the summer!) and brows perfectly shaped. The dress code is usually modest, so you don't see mini skirts and shorts or cleavage very often but women still look very attractive. They usually accessorize very well; silver and gold jewelry as well as jewelry with gorgeous natural stones are abound. We follow European fashion very closely. As far as new trends go, women are not afraid to try them, especially if they incorporate our ethnic tastes in some new and original ways, like the harem pants or the gladiator sandals.
As I was planning on creating an outfit that reflected the essence of Istanbul street wear, I met with my sister, who happened to be wearing this gorgeous outfit and I couldn't help but take a picture for you.

So meet my sister H.:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2.....otostream/

She is wearing harem pants, sandals, a cascading cardigan from Zara. She accessorized it with a large suede belt, a pearl necklace mixed with some costume jewelry in earth tones, pearl earrings and a bracelet in coordinating materials. She is also wearing sunglasses, which she took off for the photo.

What do you think of Istanbul street wear?