Nicole Coombe is a freelance writer, professional sale shopper, and self-proclaimed yoga guru. Direct from the New York offices of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, the Philadelphia native blogs about her adventures looking for style in this city.

Get Some Soul in Old City

Since moving to city from the ‘burbs more than four years ago, Triple 5 Soul has been one of my favorite brands. I discovered it at Agent Aloha on South Street, and quickly became addicted to the hoodies, jeans, jackets and oversized totes. Each piece has an element of the unexpected--which is, in my opinion, a fundamental quality of style.

I like to mix the brand's uber-urban, super cool pieces into my wardrobe to achieve the bit of nonchalance needed for Philly streets. The lasted addition to my T5S collection is this sleeveless v-neck dress, which I picked up in black at Old City's Lost + Found for $108. This LBD is extremely flattering because of its high-waisted bow and crinkly, distressed fabric. Hitting just below the knee, it elongates the legs when worn with high platform pumps.

Extra bonuses are the deep, drop pockets for storing lip gloss, and the beautiful details on the inside of the dress made just for you: including the blue,sewn-in tag and the sparkly ribbon trimming at the collar.