Summer lasts quite a long time in Abilene, so when that short sprint of cooler temperatures arrives in the fall and spring, you may not want to buy a whole new wardrobe. This year, you can take some fall pieces and pair them with warm-weather pieces to create a spring look. Linen Boutique in downtown Abilene is one of the newest fashion spots in town. Owners and sisters … [Read more...]
Fake Your Way Through: Alterations
By Wendy Kilmer Before you toss, donate or consign the dress that just doesn’t fit properly or the shapeless top that doesn’t flatter, consider consulting with a tailor or alterations specialist. You may find you already own a piece you love – once it fits perfectly. Fran Stone, owner of A-Town Cleaners, said the most common items brought in for alterations are pants to … [Read more...]
Style Basics
By Sarah Carlson Photography by Beth Dukes Menswear sponsored by Drest by Scott Malouf First impressions last a lifetime. Clothes make the man (or woman). Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. These phrases may feel cliché, but they’ve stuck around for a reason: When it comes to finding success in life – at work or at play – style … [Read more...]
Make These Doggie Bow Ties Today
You know you love to dress up your dog. Don’t deny it. We saw you loving the Pet Issue. So, we thought you might like a little DIY doggie bow-tie project for the summer to dress up your fur-babies! Because that’s what you do when you have extra free time right? Hey so I awhile back I went through a phase of making bow ties for my fur baby, Murphy. Look at this guy. What a … [Read more...]
Costuming on the Daily
Confession time. I have a very vivid imagination and a tendency to day dream. Which I believe heavily contributes to this costuming habit of mine. When I was growing up I would get dressed in the morning according to who I wanted to be perceived as that day. Especially during those awkward teenage years when I felt my identity was still in flux. It’s easy to define … [Read more...]