Street Showstopper

In NYC, the streets are filled with people from all walks of life. Here more than anywhere though, there are people that stand out, that I can't help starting at, admiring, and being attracted to. Guys sure, I'm only human. But more strikingly, there are women that make an immensely lasting impression for the 5-10 second window of time you spend passing them on the street.

Aside from the occasional model, if you strip away everything these women have on (for a lack of a better way to put it), a lot of these women are just objectively average.

I was thinking about why some girls on the street stop traffic while others are just a blur walking by. Sure it has a bit to do with how they naturally look, but a lot of it's presentation. I'm starting to think any girl can be a showstopper if they have all the right components:

1. Colorful clothing

• Bright colors
• Contrasting but complimentary colors 
• Colors that are flattering for her skin tone

2. Accessories

• Completely changes the look of an outfit
• More than just one, usually at least 2-3 out of the 4 kinds (necklace, earrings, bracelet, ring)
• Noticeable and bright 
• Increases the elegance and allure of the girl

3. Makeup

• In general accentuates a girl's features, but you don't really need that much makeup on or any overall. It's about having one thing that pops.
• Red or bright lip
• Contoured face or noticeable cheekbones highlighted using blush
• Intense eyelashes

4. Masculinity/Confidence

• Having an edginess to the feminine in the body language
• Sometimes wearing something that's slightly androgynous
• A strut or confident walk changes everything
• Fast pace of walking with purpose
• Head high or at least up and straight forward

5. Height

• Build matters a little less, it's more about height - people have to be able to see them (their face) with relative ease
• If short, wear tall heels

Then there are other things that can help but aren't necessary per say:

1. Fashionable clothing

2. Big, beautiful eyes

3. Model body

And really that's it. It seems like a lot, but when you really think about it, all of this except maybe the height is doable for a lot of women. 

I also see women on the street and think, wow they are absolutely beautiful. But for the regular passerby, this women probably fades into the background because their outfit is completely grey, they have no accessories on, they're walking slowly and without a spring to their step, and there isn't anything about their face that pops necessarily.

Not everyone wants to be noticed on the street. But it's interesting to think about why some DO get noticed and how a lot of people CAN if they so chose to be.