Back to Nature
By the time August rolls around, many of us are growing weary of trying to stay cool while looking good as we endure Oklahoma’s scorching heat, wind and humidity. Perhaps the best strategy for weathering another hot month is…
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Goodwill Meets OKC's Runway
What better way to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma than an interactive fashion show based on community efforts? Since the nonprofit was founded in 1936, Oklahoma’s Goodwill organization has provided a multitude of opportunities…
Latin-Flavored Looks in the 405
Fashion remains an excellent way to convey a certain mood or attitude. When it comes to clothing with Latin influences and flair, that feeling is often sultry or sizzling and definitely fun. Many of this season’s trends can be…
Plaza Thrift
It’s not every day that you see local artwork and vintage clothing pair up for a wearable masterpiece, but at Bad Granny’s Bazaar in OKC, you’ll find an entire gallery of unique pieces to spice up your usual wear.…
GRINMORE Brings Streetwear to Plaza District
Finding limited-edition streetwear clothing and sneakers in Oklahoma City used to be a difficult task, but GRINMORE, which opened June 5th is set to change that. Located at 1706 NW 16th Street in Plaza District, the boutique offers high-end…
Raining Sunshine on Maddie Cloud's Designs
Maddie Cloud is a force of nature. An Oklahoma girl through and through, she grew up here, attended the University of Oklahoma and launched a small business – Made by Maddie Designs – that makes jewelry for every occasion…
Taking Swimwear Beyond the Pool
Swimwear’s primary function is apparent. But like so many other pieces of clothing, it can take on different forms and roles in a wardrobe. First, a closer look at some of the trends that make this season’s styles so…
Giving Style the Spotlight in the 405
New York City and Los Angeles may immediately come to mind when thinking about fashion, music and commercial stylists, but let's not overlook what's in our own backyard. Oklahoma City has its share of skilled stylists who bring…
Embracing a Season of Mood-Lifting Fashion
Spring is considered the season of new beginnings. So, with that in mind, let’s say hello to clothes that move, that speak to the soul, that elicit joy and hope and make us feel like dancing. This season’s fashion…
Sustainable Luxury
Built on the notion of sustainable luxury, rosegold – a modern women’s boutique retail store located in the Nichols Hills Plaza – is one of the first locations in Oklahoma City to join the national trend of providing luxury…
Nash Fashion LLC Makes a Splash on the Athleisure Style Scene
In the span of one year, what began as a college project has evolved into Edmond’s latest clothing line, Nash Engineered Fashion. The athleisure fashion collection – a multipurpose line of hybrid apparel made to be worn during athletic…
OSU Students Explore the Future of Couture
About 60 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, OSU students aspire to become the next Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren or Tom Ford. They envision themselves one day as the merchandise buyer for an upscale boutique or department store, or maybe…
A Rebirth of Fashion
Comfortable, cozy and easy clothing has been the go-to for almost a year, but perhaps it’s time to embrace a shift in thinking. Fashion can lift spirits and bring a much-needed dose of joy. Mood-elevating styles and pretty colors…
Dressing for 2021
Amber Kern is the founder of rosegold – a modern women’s clothing store in Nichols Hills Plaza offering responsibly made casual apparel, accessories from smaller, sustainable labels, and luxury designer consignment pieces. She launched the local boutique in May…
Comfort is Cool
Fashion in the 405 is similar to Oklahoma weather – it's only consistency is its lack of a constant. This ever-evolving, never stagnant landscape is hard to navigate, so we asked Brook Balentine-Reust, senior buyer for Cayman’s in Norman…
An Expert Makeup Breakdown
So long, 2020. Let’s greet the new year with a fresh look. Heavy, dramatic makeup holds little appeal these days, and neither does a bare face. What’s enticing is a softer approach that focuses on dewy, luminous cheeks that…
The New Look of the Holidays
Holidays for many of us are going to look and feel different this year. Small family gatherings, if any at all, and video get-togethers may be the new normal, at least temporarily. What hasn’t changed is the desire to…
Sweater Season
Two words sum up this season’s preferred way of dressing: cozy and comfortable. Sweaters are more than obliging, with trendy cropped versions to knee-grazing cardigans to sweeping dusters. Sweaters this fall go beyond basics; they’re statement-making pieces that can…
The Gray Details: Fall Staples in the 405
Keeping up with fashion trends can be a tricky task to master; however, with the right teacher and attitude, anyone can become a trendsetter. That is why we asked local fashion influencer, Amanda Baker, for some seasonal advice. …
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We Dream in Blue
Simply put, there is no dreamier color than blue. Lucky for us all, just when we think we’ve seen the best variations, another hue comes along to surprise us. While this color (and shades lighter and darker) could frequently…
Shoes for the Season
Can you hear it? That’s the sigh of relief from women in the 405 who are eager to pitch those sandals to the back of the closet and slip into a much-welcome pair of fall shoes. When October rolls…
A Fashion Refresh
New season, new fashion. Or possibly: vintage fashion, new to you. Either way, fall’s tempting styles, colors and trends from past and present might be the ticket for a stylish mental escape, as many of us try to soothe…
Knockout Jewelry
Statement-making jewelry delivers quite the punch this year. Whether bold or delicate, it plays with texture, shape and color. Often its sparkle can compete with a star-filled night, although sometimes its simplicity is surprisingly stunning. Jewelry is personal, reflecting…
It’s in the Bag
If ever there’s a time to reach for a fun handbag, it’s now. Forget those basic, nondescript and boring purses. Choose something unexpected, a bag that’ll make you smile every time you pick it up. Luckily, plenty of summer…
