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Fashionably Found in La Jolla

Stylish folks spotted in La Jolla are asked about their look.

When you hear the phrase T-shirt and jeans, many think bore fest and for good reason. Women are often grabbing a dull colored T-shirt and throwing it over an ill-fitting denim in a sad wash. It is this combination of bad fits and dreary hues that gives the simple combo a bad name, but the T-shirt and jeans can easily look glamorous when using well chosen garments. Allison has proven this with her artistic print and scalloped hem Tee with indigo wash straight leg jeans. Both fits are beyond flattering and the rich colors scream unique quality.

Name: Allison Tranty.

Spotted: Near Fay Street.

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La Jolla Resident: No, Ocean Beach.

Occupation: English teacher at the School for Integrated Academics and Technologies High School or just SIATech High for short.

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Favorite Shop: Anthropologie.

Quoted: "I think I would describe my style as casual. I try to dress down as much as possible because I am in professional clothes more often than I would like."

How To Get This Look:  A self proclaimed outlet and sale shopper, Allison has the eye to make it work. For those without the patience or the gift of spotting wonderful garments in a sea of material, let's go local. has adorable light weight Tees there with graphics or patterns similar to Allison's shirt. carry some scalloped hemmed tops to flatter. For the jeans, Allison is wearing Joe's. To snag those sandals, any shop like or will carry a pair.

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