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…
Jakian Parks has already booked his first art installation, and he’s only 19. The south Oklahoma City-born and Yukon-raised photographer came to the attention of Ashley Forrest, co-owner of Forma Optics & Art, via a musician friend. “She…
Specializing in floral arrangements, sisters Lauren, Leah and Cali Palmer make up the talented team of The Wild Mother Creative Studio, 629 W Sheridan Ave. What started out as an affinity for entertaining with flowers turned to arranging flowers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Having studied marketing and management at Oklahoma State University, Paige Beal has carved out a niche for herself in the gift market with Norman’s iconic Tulips, a home and gift store located in Campus Corner. With a down-to-earth, genuine…
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…
Ivy Pierce, owner and principal designer of boutique design firm Ivy Pierce Interiors, is masterful in her vision for home spaces that people dream of living in. With a keen eye for what not only looks beautiful, but fits…
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…
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. …
As we continue to live our lives closer to home, with little to no travel and fewer social outings, there is no better time to look inward for inspiration. Home projects have been on the rise for many of…
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…
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…
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…
Suiting and color are two of the biggest trends in fashion right now, each appealing on its own. But when they come together in one look, the result is a fresh take that’s cool and comfortable or chic and…
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…
Lauren Warkentine’s road to making custom women’s clothing sounds like the journey of someone with an abundance of drive, curiosity and creativity – the type of person who gets bored with one thing at a time and reads five books…
Here in the 405, most of us tend to reach for shades year-round, but when warm weather arrives, we often start eyeing a new pair or two in a different color or a trendy shape. Who can blame us,…
No time for a relaxing trip to the islands, or room in the budget to jet to Palm Springs while secretly hoping for a close encounter with a celebrity? Go on a fashion journey; a stylish staycation. This…
L’Agence frayed denim jacket and Gilli top from CK & Co.; Sanctuary high-neck blouse from rosegold; Rock & Roll Denim flares and Dingo booties from Tener’s; bolo and rings by Moth Wing Metal Works by Brittany Jacobs. Let’s hear…
A wedding dress suggests a mood, a beautiful reflection of the bride’s personality and the way she wants to feel on her special day. Maybe it’s a chic wedding jumpsuit or a prairie-influenced bridal gown. More often, it’s a romantic…
Oklahoma City’s BC Clark Jewelers recently hosted the unveiling of its signature Heart of Oklahoma Diamond, the largest internally flawless Forevermark Exceptional Diamond ever cut, set in a one-of-a-kind Harry Kotlar design. Honed from a 38.05-carat rough diamond…
