Packed to Perfection
Our fashion guide takes the pain out of packing for your summer destination
Packing for the Resort
Packing for the Beach
Packing for the Mountains
Packing for the Big City
Under Wraps
Bright and versatile cover-ups look stylish both on the beach and later over cocktails.
Multi Tassel Scarf, $98; Canning Print Classic Bikini, top, $60, bottom $55; both from Vineyard Vines
Nimo with Love cover-up, $48; Anthropologie
Hazy Daze Caftan, $48; Kristen’s
Fringe Benefits
Boho Beads Multi Tassel Color Tassel Necklace, $100, Monkee’s of Raleigh
Tassels were invented in Italy, an artisanal, hand-made tradition of trimmings called “passamaneria” used widely in ancient Roman homes and during the Renaissance. Today, tassels remain a part of home décor that often inspires fashion as well. We’ve seen it on shoes, handbags and scarves. This summer tassels can be a playful way to incorporate color and fun into your wardrobe—canary yellow, bright pink and refreshing mint. You can’t go wrong, especially when paired with organic textures like straw.
Playful fashion extends to footwear this season, and statement sneakers tap into street style. Harness your inner teenager and express yourself —zippers, animal prints, graffiti or paint splashes. Summer is the perfect time to try a new trend.
Warm weather begs a visit to the beach, and what better way to capitalize on a small overnight bag then choosing versatile wraps that can serve a dual purpose? A casual, gauzy scarf doubles as a sarong; a bohemian cover-up paired with strappy sandals serves as a mini dress; and a transparent caftan over jeans and heels translates from day to night.
Packing light for a vacation can be stressful, especially when weather is unpredictable, but our guide helps you navigate travel fashion to different destinations: the mountains, big cities, the beach and resorts. A few key pieces can make the difference.
And, with Father’s Day around the corner, spruce up dad’s wardrobe too with a new pair of shorts. This season men’s shorts are getting shorter. Don’t wear anything beyond the knee!
Spring Fashion
Lunatisme jacket, $228; Lisette L pants, $120; Michael Stars top, $98, all from C.T. Weekends. Hunter Boots, Main & Taylor, $140; HatAttack hat, Monkees of Raleigh, $100; Necklace, Bailey’s, $3695
Left: BCBGMaxazria dress, Kristen’s, $198; Jade dress coat, Kristen’s, $220; Sam Edelman Patti shoes, Kristen’s, $100; Sheila Fajl gemstone bracelets, Charlotte’s, $198; Rebecca Minkoff purse, Monkee’s of Raleigh, $225; Tassel earrings, Charlotte’s, $98; Crab gemstone/diamond pin, Reliable Loan, $600; Fish gemstone/diamond pin, Reliable Loan, $600.
Right: Parisou dress, Kristen’s, $164; Julie Brown dress coat, Charlottes, $313; Butter shoes, Main & Taylor, $290; Aquamarine/diamond Ring, Reliable Loan, $2500; Petra Meiren bracelets, C.T. Weekends, $62 each; Mollybeads necklace, Charlotte’s, $96; Boho Beads necklace, Charlotte’s, $62; Earrings, Charlotte’s, $19
Malibu ring, Bailey’s, $495; Ippolita ring, Bailey’s, $1095; Gemstone/diamond ring, Reliable Loan, $1750; Blue diamond ring, Reliable Loan, $2500; David Yurman Ring, Bailey’s, $3,500; Rolex Rose Quartz watch, Reliable Loan; BCBGMaxazria dress, Kristen’s, $198; Jade dress coat, Kristen’s, $220; Sheila Fajl gemstone bracelets, Charlotte’s, $198; Tassel earrings, Charlotte’s, $98; Ippolita pink ring, Bailey’s, $895; Crab gemstone/diamond pin, Reliable Loan, $600; Fish gemstone/diamond pin, Reliable Loan, $600
Left: Milly dress, Monkee’s of Raleigh, $345; Rachel Zoe Petra shoes, Main & Taylor $298; Aquamarine/diamond ring, Reliable Loan, $2500; Malibu round ring, Bailey’s, $495; Rolex Rose Quartz watch, Reliable Loan; Pompom necklace, Charlotte’s, $62; LL Tassel earrings, Charlotte’s, $98; Barbara Rihl Paris tote bag, C.T. Weekends, $370
Right: Elizabeth and James dress, Uniquities, $395; Stuart Weitzman shoes, Main & Taylor, $365; Nocturne Green necklace, Monkee’s of Raleigh, $325; Citrine Bead necklace, Bailey’s, $4450; Pearl ring, Bailey’s, $3495; Ippolita Citrine Drop earrings, Bailey’s, $1795; Michele watch, $1895, pink leather band, $120, Charlotte’s; Grammercy clutch, Kristen’s, $65
Vintage Hues Inspire
In our Spring fashion photo shoot, our inspirations were the colors and energy of the great fashion photographer Richard Avedon and the quirkiness of British photographer David Bailey and his model muse Jean Shrimpton.
Shrimpton was an icon of the British Mod subculture, and from the late 50s to late 60s, tradition and modern life clashed, laying fertile ground for trends and revivals that still inspire designers worldwide.
Eclectic pairings showed up last September on this season’s runways of New York, Milan, Paris and London and are now taking over shelves at retail venues across Raleigh.
You’ll see a lot of diversity in style, and there are a few comeback pieces I’m excited about: a light-weight dress coat worn as a blazer (roll up the sleeves), pointy shoes and, dare I say it, big hair.
But Spring and Summer fashion this year will truly be about color—and not just bright colors or pastels. You’ll see unusual combinations, many funky and inspired by the 60s and 70s. Think orange and yellow or red and vintage pink.
The fascination with color in the spring and summer is nothing new. Every year designers encourage us to play, but this year they want us to experiment with the unusual.
My favorite colors to wear together this spring are burnt orange with pink. It’s very 70s, and I love to go retro. Delicate pairings—like yellow and pink—are gorgeous too. In the summer, you’ll notice more light blue and pink pairings.
In addition to mixing and matching the unusual, mix different colors in pants, tops and shoes. Or commit to trying colors you thought didn’t work with your complexion. Paired with a color you love, the combo could be stunning. To add depth to a favorite classic, treat bold, colorful statement jewelry as a wardrobe piece.
You’ll never know unless you try.