While this year’s football season is looking to be back to normal, that doesn’t mean we have to stick to the same old gameday T-shirt. Some of us are ready to be out amongst crowds again, maybe rocking some bolder eye shadow and a dress or cowboy boots. You can still show off your style while showing your school spirit this fall. Now don’t get us wrong, a simple T-shirt and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Wear a White Shirt
A white shirt is a closet must-have. This staple piece can be worn in so many different ways: dressed down for a casual trip to the store, or dressed up for a night on the town. It can make a business outfit look simple and chic. Paired with shorts, it’s perfect for poolside. And white is the ultimate, fresh, bright color for summer. Fallen Busenlehner, owner of Tres Chic … [Read more...]
How To Wear Sustainable Fashion
With natural fabrics and eco-friendly manufacturing, sustainable fashion can be good for the environment and stylish. Addie Helms, owner of Addie’s Boutique on S. 27th, helps her customers understand the value of purchasing natural, sustainable clothing. Addie first became interested in fashion while working at a boutique in Abilene during college. After school, she moved … [Read more...]
How to Spring Up Your Fall Style
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...]