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05.08.2023 - 07:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
It's the last month of summer and before Mancs tuck away their lightweight summer outfits and dust off their autumn coats, people are embracing every last bit of the season in style - between all the torrential rain. Skirts and dresses are out in force walking through Spinningfields, with the influence of Barbie still very much prevalent.
You'll find a lot of summer styles on sales racks in high street stores such as Zara and H&M as they prepare to bring in autumnal wear so August is the perfect time to nab a bargain - even if it's something you want to save until next year.
We went to speak to shoppers in Manchester city centre to find out what they're wearing as part of our series, Steal Their Style.
Lucy Dawson
Stood waiting for her taxi, Lucy Dawson from Lincoln looked like a real life Barbie. The iconic doll is still inspiring people even after the film's release, yet I have a feeling people will be donning Barbie themed outfits for the rest of the year.
The 27-year-old from Lincoln absolutely understood the assignment when it comes to Barbie - long wavy blonde hair with two braided front pieces, pink dress, pink shoes - even pink nails! However, Lucy said she bases her outfits first and foremost on her mobility aids.
Lucy is a disabled model and survivor of brain disease, who has over 175k followers on her Instagram @luuudaw where she shows off her collection of “jazzy mobility aids” and speaks openly about her disability.
“My style is always based on what footwear I can get away with because I have an orthotic leg so it’s pretty much always Crocs, and then along with that, what mobility aid I’m using so that’s how I pick my outfits,” she said.
“With it being Barbie, I went with my bright pink walking stick with
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