Wrap up and stay warm this season with these comfy selects.
Hot girl summer is over—it’s time for cozy girl winter (!). When it comes to cold-weather fashion, comfort (and warmth!) is key, and, luckily, the comfy aesthetic is in. We’re talking chunky knits and cardigans, sweatsuits, baggy pants in plush fabrics, booties… essentially, if Stars Hollow a la Gilmore Girls was a trend, this would be it. So, “if you’re out on the road, feeling lonely and so cold,” turn to these snuggly selects from local stores to stay cute and warm. Don’t mind if we do!
Camel Bootie Turn heads and blur lines between a hiking adventure and cozying up at home with these bona fide fuzzy boots. The bigger the better—and the statement sole, plus pops of pink, on the stylish stompers can certainly level up a look. Shop the Trend: Main & Taylor
Shirred Parachute Pants Loungewear is in, and we’re here for it! These Project Social T pants will also take you up, up and away into the coziest corner of your dreams. It’s giving work-from-home chic… Shop the Trend: Voda Boutique
Sherpa Zip Through We don’t want to push—er, plush—our luck (!), but we’re pretty positive this Varley sherpa will polish off your OOTD this cozy season. Complete with a ribbed collar and modern shape, the neutral wooly and warm coat is a must-have for a wintry moment. Shop the Trend: Uniquities
Checkered Silk Scarf ICMYI, scarves have entered the chat, and they’re making themselves at home this season. Perfectly suited for those days when Mother Nature can’t make up her mind, Curated Basics’ cozy-chic scarf boasts versatility for fashioning as you see fit. Get wrapped up in silk sophistication. Checkmate!Shop the Trend: Edge of Urge
Chunky Knit Cardigan This isn’t your grandpa’s cardigan. Put your records on—Taylor Swift’s folklore will really set the mood–and discover your new fave everyday knit… and, no, we’re not talking about the songstress’ crooning tune. Handloomed and heavyweight, this piece is “the 1.” Shop the Trend: Monkee’s of Raleigh
From “on the fringe” to “in fashion,” the flouncy look remains on trend this fall—adding a lil pizazz, from clutches to earrings and more. So whether you’re embracing your inner boho, your ’20s flapper feels or those ’70s vibes, fringe-forward selects make for a killer ’fit.
Fringe Seed Bead Hoops “Don’t crowd my entrance!” This gem of an earring is giving New York socialite meets ’20s crystal-spangled flapper beads—and we are here for it. Shop the Trend: Deco
Sierra Fringe Jacket Add some frill to your ’fit and take that basic white tee and jeans next level with this Show Me Your MuMu cream faux suede jacket. Pair with fringe boots… then just try not to shimmy those tassels… Shop the Trend: Voda Boutique
Bowery Quilted Shoulder Small Black Fringe Bag the boho trend with this comfy-classic-cool quilted everyday “it” bag with adjustable crossbody strap or detachable chain strap—so you can take the look from day to night. Shop the Trend: Main & Taylor
Black Leather Fringe Sneaker Kick up the, ahem, fringe kicks trend with these cult-fave Italian calfskin leather Esseutesse fashion sneaks handmade in—where else—Italy for that effortlessly cool slip-on Euro vibe. Shop the Trend: Monkee’s
Cashmere Fringe Shawl Shawls can be sexy—hear us out. Fringe tops the list for fall trends, and a befrilled cashmere shawl makes the perf grab-and-go pairing to warm up any basic fall tee—literally. Shop the Trend: Uniquities
Sometimes the best vacation is a staycation. So if you’re looking to go offline for the weekend, here’s how to stay and play in Raleigh this summer—and beyond. Bonus: Staycation calories still don’t count.
Drop it like it’s hot as Raleigh fetes the 50th anny of hip-hop.
“Ain’t nuttin’ but a G thang, baby.” This August, as we take to the streets to throw down some beats in some pumped-up kicks, Raleigh joins communities across the nation honoring the 50th anny of hip-hop. Traced back to a back-to-school party in a Bronx apartment rec room on Aug. 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc is credited by many for dropping the first beats from which hip-hop was born.
Serving up a solid yes to Missy Elliott’s “DJ, please pick up your phone, I’m on the request line… Is it worth it?”: Hip-hop has shaped our music culture—and our everyday culture—in ways beyond measure for the past five decades. Answering the call to “work it,” hip-hop doesn’t just drop the beat, but it unites us. Kicking off with a February Grammy celebration that brought back some of the genre’s greatest—from Run DMC and LL Cool J to Dr. Dre to Flavor Flav to Missy herself via a deep roster of some of the genre’s legends—the story of hip-hop is the story of modern America point-blank.
To “explore Raleigh’s connection to the genre that has made a global cultural impact since 1973,” says City of Raleigh Assistant Director of Museums Megan Raby, you can fete the 50th by dancing in the streets—literally—Aug. 12. The cast of events, presented by the Friends of COR Museum in partnership with the City of Raleigh, will feat. a daylong street party, classic car show, live beats honoring local hip-hop pioneers, performances from big names like Terminator X and Toosii—plus the op to don your best kicks (see opposite page for inspo) and peep yourself on the Jumbotron as Raleigh rolls out the red carpet for the Sneaker Ball. cityofraleighmuseum.org
Turn Down For What Aug. 12
10am–noon: COR Museum showcases local scholar and industry expert lectures + roundtables on how hip-hop has shaped Raleigh culture.
Noon–4pm: Roll out for the Hip-Hop Car Show feat. classic cars.
Noon–4pm: Take to Fayetteville Street for a free fam-friendly Hip-Hop Family Village with a DJ House, DJ for Kids class (w/ DJ Monika Underhill), break dancers & performers, hip-hop karaoke (!), graffiti public art, and vendors—NTM hip-hop photos on the Jumbotron and a COR Museum roundtable discussion with early Triangle hip-hop pioneers.
6–7pm: Show up and show out for the Hip Hop Sneaker Ball Red Carpet Experience at Raleigh Union Station complete with jam-packed moments for music lovers with hot performances, standout outfits and historic hip-hop reunions.
6–10pm: La di da di, we like to party. Kick it at RUS for the Hip Hop Sneaker Ball with legendary DJs, performers, photo booth, VIP area (+ booth/bottle experience), a hip-hop archive display and more.
Just Kick It
It’s Sneaker SZN! Get pumped—and grab your pumped-up kicks—for the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Sneaker Ball. … Sneakerheads, this summer’s for you.
Jera Laceup Lub, Bianca Wash/Dust, $280, Rangoni Firenze
Jordan 3 Retro UNC (2020), $525, Courtside
Nike Dunk Low, Hyper Pink (women’s), $190, One of One
Jordan 4 Retro Thunder (2023), $235, Southside Soles
Golden Goose, Super-Star Perm-Noos low-top sneaker (women’s), $595, Nordstrom
Nike Air Force 1 Low Retro, Yellow Jewel, $130, Social Status
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry EST. 1948* 75 Years “Every woman wants a Bailey’s box.” … Like most bejeweled stories, Bailey’s Fine Jewelry’s began as a love story—the love of two people for jewelry and each other—and like its now-famed black-and-white boxes, the jewels of that love have stood the test of time. Craftsman and watchmaker Clyde Sr. and “Mama” Ann Bailey opened the first Bailey’s in Rocky Mount in 1948. Seventy-four years and five locations later (including the largest jewelry store in NC at Village District—and a recent addition in LA!), Bailey’s is now in its third generation of family ownership, with Clyde Jr. and his wife (and high school sweetheart) Jane, alongside their son Trey and wife Marci, continuing the legacy of making Bailey’s North Carolina’s premier destination jewelry store. The luster no doubt comes from the family feel and their connection to the communities they serve. And Bailey’s shine isn’t dulling anytime soon. In addition to their love for what they do and big hearts (naturally), Bailey’s employees are the most accredited professionals in the jewelry industry—made up of graduate gemologists, master bench jewelers and watchmakers, Gemological Institute of America accredited employees, and more. They say diamonds are forever… baileybox.com
95 Years Fallon’s Flowers EST. 1926*
55 Years Homewood Nursery EST. 1967
30 Years Main & Taylor EST. 1993*
25 Years Father & Son Antiques EST. 1997
15 Years Raleigh Denim EST. 2007
10 Years Deco EST. 2012
*Celebrated anniversary last year or are celebrating next year
