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Ameerah Omar first appeared on Cup of Jo in our Brooklyn street style post last year, and her all-denim look was so good, we had to ask for more! A self-development and meditation coach, Ameerah also loves long-distance running. Here, she shares five favorite outfits…
Shirt: Banana Republic, similar. Sweatshirt: Adidas. Jeans: Zara. Sneakers: Adidas, similar. Sunglasses: Oakley. Earrings: Bloomingdales. Watch: Breda.
“My dog’s name is Huntly, which is my mother’s maiden name. He’s the most joyful dog and brings such happiness and vibrance to my life. The whole neighborhood knows him — the first thing people ask is, ‘Where’s Huntly?!’ I started bringing him on runs this past winter, once he was old enough, and now he can do up to 5K!”
Crop top: Adidas. Shorts: Adidas, similar. Sneakers: Adidas. Bandana: Levi’s. Watch: Garmin.
“When I lace up and go for a run, that’s the freest I feel, because I can move through time and space unconstricted by anything or anyone. That’s not always the case in other parts of life. I never run with music or headphones, and if I wear a watch it’s mostly for fashion — I don’t track my pace or any of those metrics. I just let my body tell me if I need to slow down or pick up the pace.”
“My necklaces were all gifts, and I never take them off. The Hamsa was a gift from my older sister, as a symbol of protection. The Taurus pendant is a reflection of who I am — a true loyal, stubborn Taurus! The A is for my name, and the circle represents the love that exists between all people.”
Top: ROSCHiC. Pants: Zara, similar. Sandals: Teva. Purse strap: Clare V. Sunglasses: Feisedy.
“I love denim — mixing and matching it, layering it, wearing it as a top, or doing the full Canadian tuxedo. In New York City, your day can go in many different directions. One minute you’re having a coffee with a friend. So, I like that I can wear denim super casually, but also dress it up and make it look chic.”
“I grew up in a household where saying ‘I love you’ was the norm, but it’s not lost on me that lots of people didn’t. So, I try to say ‘I love you’ as often as possible, and my hope is to help normalize those three little words. I know they can be scary to some folks, and my tattoos are a gentle reminder that ‘I love you’ can be simple. It doesn’t have to be heavy or intense. It just means that I’m here for you, and that is unconditional.”
Top: H&M, similar. Skirt: Adidas, similar.
“I’m 6’1, and I’ve been this tall since I was 13. As a teenager, I wasn’t too thrilled about towering over everyone, but that feeling passed quickly. Now I’m like, ‘This is who I am.’ I think my height is a form of power, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’m not going to steer clear of heels or try to shrink myself. I would choose myself just as I am, every single time.”
“I get a lot of compliments on my hair — and questions! My hair is natural and I’ve never colored it. I usually wear it back, just because that works best for my lifestyle as a runner. I can’t wait for the morning that I wake up and my hair is all white.”
Tank: Zara, similar. Jeans: Zara.
“I’m a co-captain of Girls Run NYC, an all-women running collective. Running is the foundation, but it’s more than that. So many women in the group have made lifelong friendships and even started businesses together. We meet at the track once a week, and it’s open to anyone. The workout is designed so you can go at your own pace — challenge by choice, no woman left behind.”
“I’ve lived in New York for 24 years, but I grew up in California and I’m still a California girl at heart. I must carry that essence with me, because whenever I tell people I’m from California, they’re like, ‘Oh yeah, I picked that up.’ ”
Thank you so much, Ameerah. (And you, too, Huntly — what a good boy!)
P.S. Many more weeks of outfits, including a jumpsuit-loving mom in Alabama, who runs a taco restaurant, and a teacher in Spain with the cutest 60s-inspired style.
(Photos by Yumi Matsuo for Cup of Jo.)
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