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...]
Favorite Things
We like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens as much as the next person, but a great pair of jeans comes in pretty handy too. Meet a few of Abilene’s stylish locals as they share their best recommendations for products that help keep them polished, comfortable and feeling their best on a daily basis. Brown paper with string packaging optional. Lisa and Jamie Jon … [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...]
Fake Your Way Through: Social Attire
Fake Your Way Through Social Attire Fake Your Way Through is a series of articles covering topics that some people are experts in and some of us...well...aren’t. Helpful hints and tips (as well as a glossary of terms) will be included to help navigate the sometimes rocky waters of social events and conversation. One thing I love about Abilene is that it is a … [Read more...]
Abilene’s Style
Abilene’s Style By Loretta Fulton Photography by Doug Hodel The Big Apple. The Big Easy. Every city has its own style. Las Vegas has its glitz, Los Angeles has its freeways, New Orleans has its Big Easy jazz scene, and New York, the Big Apple, has it all. What is Abilene's style? What do people think when they hear the name, "Abilene”? Do they envision the Old … [Read more...]