Lexington blogger Beth Parker of Seersucker and Saddles won the grand prize in the Shop Your Closet competition hosted by Of Wit and Will, a San Francisco-based online magazine geared toward women.
Her prize: a $1,000 shopping spree at Lexington boutiques with Of Wit and Will founder Suzy Kellems Dominik. In the above photos that’s Beth Parker at left and Kellems Dominik during their Lexington shopping trip.
Parker posts photos of herself wearing everything from J. Crew to Gucci for her blog, Seersuckerandsaddles.blogspot.com. Her prize-winning look for the contest — a striped sweater, slim-fit pants, a Kate Spade clutch and Gucci sunglasses — was a feminine take on the Burberry men’s collection for fall.
On Tuesday, Suzy Kellems Dominik, who collects couture fashion and wore her own Hermes necklace with a vintage dress she discovered in Phoenix, offered fashion tips to Parker as they shopped in stores including Street Scene and Feather Your Next antique mall.
Kellems Dominik suggested that you create your own style by using a mix of pieces. “It’s all about being original,” she said, “and wearing the clothes instead of them wearing you.”
Tagged: Beth Parker, Of Wit and Will, Seersucker and Saddles, Suzy Kellems Dominik May 10, 2013
Online fashion and trend magazine Who What Wear has launched a shelter site called Domaine.
Just like its sister site, Domaine takes readers on behind-the-scenes tours of celebrity homes, offers tips from industry experts and includes shopping links to featured products.
One of the first homes featured is the 19th-century New Orleans mansion of Sara Ruffin Costello (shown above), who was creative director of the beloved defunct Domino magazine. Rooms include a chic mix of velvet sofas, glass-topped coffee tables and heirloom paintings.
There’s a Kentucky link when it comes to Costello’s list of favorite shopping haunts in the Big Easy. Among her picks: Leontine Linens, owned by Lexington native Jane Scott Hodges.
Tagged: Domaine, Domino, Leontine Linens, Who What Wear May 2, 2013
John’s New Classic Shoes at 316 South Ashland Avenue will host a trunk show of footwear from Finn, Think! and Gabor shoes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The Julia laser-cut thong shown above ($180) is by Think!
Tagged: Finn, Gabor, John's New Classic Shoes, Think! April 26, 2013
An Elva Fields pop-up
shop has opened at Clodhoppers at The Vogue, 3727 Lexington Road in Louisville.
Elva Fields features one-of-a-kind jewelry created by Taylorsville-based artist Emily Wheat Maynard, who uses a mix of unique beads and vintage finds such as rhinestone earrings and Bakelite buckles. The necklace pictured above features pagoda brooches and faceted coral, $278.
The shop opened April 20. Maynard will be at Clodhoppers to help customers select their styles from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Tagged: Clodhoppers, Elva Fields April 26, 2013
The hottest accessory this time of year in Kentucky is, of course, the hat. To help you find the perfect style, stores are hosting special events showcasing new spring designs.
■ New York milliner Christine A. Moore will be at the Keeneland Gift Shop at the racetrack, 4201 Versailles Road, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday for a trunk show. Moore and the shop’s staff will help customers find the perfect style and fit for this year’s hats.
■ Kentucky first lady Jane Beshear will be at Nitro of Frankfort at 3:15 p.m. Monday to help launch the store’s annual Derby Hat Trunk Show. A portion of all hat proceeds will go to Horses and Hope, Beshear’s initiative to bring better awareness of breast cancer to members of the horse industry. Nitro is at 220 West Main Street.
■ Jerome Boutique at 153 Patchen Drive will host a High Tea Derby Hat Bash from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The latest spring hat styles will be shown, and refreshments will be served.
■ Carol Bader Design trunk show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at AJ’s, 867 East High Street, Suite 120.
■ Hats by Katie trunk show 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18 at Voce, at 124 Clay Avenue. Refreshments will be served.
Above top photo is Moore’s Candida hat, $500 at the Keeneland Gift Shop. Bottom photo is a Meredith Saucer hat, $500 by Carol Bader.
Tagged: Carol Bader Design, Christine A. Moore, Hats By Katie, Jerome Boutique, Keeneland, Nitro of Frankfort, Voce April 11, 2013
With Keeneland, Thursday Night Live and other warm-weather events, you’ll be busier than ever with after-work get-togethers.
And with no time to head home to freshen up, carry Ole Henriksen Truth to Go Wipes. They’re a handy way to add moisture to the face or dab away old makeup. The cloths have a fresh citrus vanilla scent and contain natural ingredients including vitamin C, jojoba seed oil and green tea extracts.
The wipes come in a soft pouch that snaps shut to keep them moist and make sure everything stays put with no leaks in your purse. Truth to Go Wipes are $15 for a pack of 30 at Sephora.
Tagged: Keeneland, Ole Henriksen, sephora April 5, 2013
MAC Cosmetics introduces the “Baking Beauty” collection, inspired by the shimmering icings and creamy textures of pastries.
Pearlmatte face powder, packaged in the shape of a cupcake, includes the champagne-hued “In for a Treat,” (pictured above, $29), and a blush-colored “Pink Buttercream.”
Lipstick shades include “Devil’s Food” and “Raspberry Swirl,” and glittering nail lacquers are available in shades of “Bleu Velvet” and “Pistachio Crème.”
Look for the collection online at Maccosmetics.com
Tagged: MAC, Macy's March 29, 2013
Spring trunk shows are under way, with Bella Rose, 126 West Maxwell Street, hosting an event featuring the newest women’s fashions from Shoshanna. Among the offerings are pretty pleated dresses in multicolored peach, smart short and jacket suits, and bright floral prints. Visit the store through Saturday and get 10 percent off all Shoshanna items. One of the fresh looks shown above: peach multi-colored Freyja dress, $395.
Tagged: Bella Rose, Shoshanna March 15, 2013
Lexington’s second Loft store opens this weekend, at The Mall at Lexington Green. The other Lexington store is at Hamburg.
At the Lexington Green store, customers will receive a special tote as a gift, while supplies last, with purchases of $75 or more. Hours for the opening are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Pictured above from Loft: linen tee $29.50 and sequin skirt, $79.50.
Tagged: Ann Taylor, Loft, The Mall at Lexington Green March 7, 2013
Lexington retailer Bluetique has launched an online store at Bluetiquecheapchic.com offering the store’s affordable clothing and accessories for women. The original mortar and brick location is at 235 Woodland Avenue and during the past year two new stores have opened in Bowling Green, Ky. and Oxford, Ohio. The “Key West” necklace shown above is $24.99 at Bluetiquecheapchic.com.
Tagged: Bluetique February 26, 2013
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Your server: Harriett Hendren
While I grew up in small-town Kentucky I’ve always been fascinated with the cosmopolitan world of high fashion. On the other hand, I love a bargain and the thrill of shopping for just the right piece.
I have a degree in English from the University of Kentucky, and since 2002 I’ve written a column for the Lexington Herald-Leader about shopping, beauty and fashion. During that time I’ve interviewed everyone from designers to boutique owners about trends and style. And I’m still forever searching for the next big sale.
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