Tag: Andrea Fenise

Fall Fashion in Memphis

Post author By Andrea Fenise
Post date October 10, 2019

When we learn about “sustainable fashion,” we soon realize that there are many forms of it. Many of us have started to emphasize the importance of making and buying clothes in a more environmentally friendly manner, while others advocate buying secondhand/vintage items. Some are also discovering the benefits of renting clothes, as opposed to purchasing newly produced clothes, or purchasing on-demand, local, custom-made garments.

All are strategies promoting more environmentally, socially, and ethically conscious production and consumption and are becoming important steps toward forming a more sustainable fashion industry.

This fall, we take a look at how a few stylish Memphians are weaving sustainability into their wardrobe.

Jeremie →

@lacomidadejeremie

My family has always had a tradition of exploring nearby Connecticut towns on Sundays in the summer through the fall, shopping at thrift stores and hunting for tag sales. To me, it was like a scavenger hunt, but I quickly learned that some people thought that shopping second-hand made you poor and gross. Then I realized it was actually a way to look fabulous and penny-pinch. Now that’s winning, if you ask me!

About three years ago, I created my platform “La Comida De Jeremie,” where I share vegan recipes and how I live sustainably. I come from an urban city, similar to Memphis. When I came here, I knew that I had the opportunity to educate others, and that’s exactly what I plan to do through fashion and food. Whether it’s supporting one of Memphis’ urban gardens or shopping at local thrift stores, together we can help the planet.

Photographs by Andrea Fenise

Jeremie, Look 1

Hat: borrowed from boyfriend’s

wardrobe

Shirt: BooHooMan

Pants: City Thrift

Belt: Depop

Shoes: Depop

Jeremie, Look 2

Shirt: Goodwill

Jeans: Goodwill

Jacket: BooHooMan

Shoes: Depop

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Sophorn →

@sophornkuoy

Linking fashion to sustainability is a fairly new concept for me. As an architect, sustainability is something we consider at every stage of design. Sourcing sustainable products or materials for a building is a practice that can also be applied when choosing the foods I eat or the clothes I wear. Now I’ve been more conscious about purchasing classic garments, whether new or vintage, made from quality, natural fabrics, which feel better, last longer, and can be passed down through many, many years.

Sophorn

Sophorn, Look 1

Linen wrap dress: handcrafted by Nich via Etsy

Boots: Born

Clutch: TIENA, ttiena.com

Sophorn, Look 2

Cotton blend sweater: a Paris find

Trousers: Stock & Belle, @stockandbelle

Shoes: Born

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Khalifa Kofi →

@khalifa.kofi

I grew up in South Memphis in a single-parent household for a majority of my life. Sustainable clothing has always been a part of my existence for as long as I can remember. Being the third of five children, I often got hand-me-downs from my older brothers. I learned how to sew from my Gram. So, I would do little alterations to everything I received to make it my own. I’d add buttons, patches, rips … anything to make it new and mine.

My love of DIY blossomed at an early age and just stuck with me. Thrifted fashion immediately became my lifestyle. Clothing with a history, a story, reminded me of myself. Thrifting is therapeutic for me. I try to pair a lot of my found fashions with local POC boutiques and businesses. Aside from Goodwill, Plato’s Closet, Salvation Army, and other plethora of tiny thrift stops and antique malls, places like Mbabzi House of Style, The Gift Wraps, and booths of Tako’s Treasures clothing aid in keeping my style a unique mixture of modern, ’70s, and heavily cultural.

Memphis and being a Memphian inspires a lot of what I do. This city holds so much talent and inspiration! I’m lucky enough to be immersed fully in the art environment here. I’m never not pouring that inspiration into my overall presentation … and sustainable clothing is easily accessible.

Khalifa Kofi

Khalifa, Look 1

Fedora: Target

Striped jumper: City Thrift

Silver necklace: my mom’s jewelry box

Black heels and chunky knit cardigan: my Aunt

Jean’s closet

Khalifa, Look 2

Tweed coat with faux fur collar: TIENA, ttiena.com

High-waist jeans: City Thrift

Burgundy snakeskin bag: belonged to my Gram

Tan heels: my Aunt Jean’s closet

Tags affordable fashion, Andrea Fenise, Fall Fashion in Memphis, Sustainable fashion

Letter From The Editor Opinion

About That Cover …

Post author By Bruce VanWyngarden
Post date September 5, 2019

Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer (Source: Shelby County Commission)

Last Friday, I received a direct message on Twitter from county commissioner and mayoral candidate Tami Sawyer. I don’t know Sawyer well, but we’ve met and communicated a few times in recent years. I’ve always found her to be direct, genuine, and likeable.

Sawyer was asking me for contact information for the CEO of Contemporary Media, the parent company of Memphis magazine and the Memphis Flyer. She was upset about the cover of the September Memphis magazine. I told her that I hadn’t seen the magazine but that I knew it was about the mayoral race. She messaged me an image of the cover, which consisted of caricatures by artist Chris Ellis of mayoral candidates Jim Strickland, Willie Herenton, and Sawyer.

“Lord.” was my response.

It was horrible. I made a remark that all three candidates looked equally weird, but there was no getting around it: It was an offensive cover. Sawyer’s face had been distorted with the sort of stereotypical African-American tropes favored by racist cartoonists of the Jim Crow era. It did not look like her, even as caricature.The firestorm around the cover quickly consumed local social media and from there migrated to articles and columns in the Commercial Appeal and Daily Memphian and coverage by local television stations.

Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer

The magazine editor initially issued a statement on the publication’s website, but it was weak sauce — asking readers to judge the magazine on its progressive history and issuing a more or less “sorry if we offended” apology. The next day, Contemporary Media CEO Anna Traverse issued a full-fledged formal apology, also on the magazine’s website. It was entitled “We Failed Memphis” and acknowledged the offensiveness of the cover images and the responsibility of the magazine to do better. Traverse also announced that newsstand copies of the magazine would not be distributed.

Many critics pointed out, correctly, that the Memphis magazine editorial staff is not diverse and that if, say, an African American were on staff, that cover decision might have been questioned and its intrinsic offensiveness pointed out. They are probably right.

We are well aware of the lack of diversity among editorial employees at CMI. Contemporary Media is facing the same issues that are plaguing many print magazines and newspapers around the country. Shrinking revenues have forced publications to reduce staff sizes. It’s not a great time for making hires, as much as we’d like to. Some publications have forced out older employees via buyouts and layoffs. It’s painful for those employees, but it does open the door to hire a younger and more diverse staff.

Contemporary Media has taken a different approach: keeping our staff but, in some cases, reducing their hours. Several editorial staffers have gone to four-days-a-week employment. Other full-time positions have been replaced with permanent part-time jobs, such as those of film editor and music editor. Five years ago, the Flyer had eight full-time editorial employees. Today, we have four — and I’m not one of them. (I voluntarily opted to work four days a week, beginning last January.) That said, the last four people I’ve hired to write for us (all in the last three years) are Maya Smith, staff reporter; Anthony Sain, Grizzlies beat writer; Andrea Fenise, fashion editor; and Aylen Mercado, monthly columnist. Three are African American; one is Hispanic.

We are aware of the problem and are trying our best to diversify our editorial voice at a time when we aren’t making full-time hires. It’s a struggle, but we’ll get there. The Flyer, for want of a better term, has been “right-sized,” consistent with its revenue.

We need to do better, but I’m convinced that under Traverse, who’s been our CEO all of 11 weeks, Contemporary Media is headed in the right direction. We are determined to continue to serve this community and do right by our readers — all of them.

Bruce VanWyngarden

brucev@memphisflyer.com

Tags Andrea Fenise, Anna Traverse, Anthony Sain, Aylen Mercado, Chris Ellis, Jim Strickland, Maya Smith, September 2019 Memphis magazine cover, Tami Sawyer, Willie Herenton

Cover Feature News

Spring Forward!

Post author By Andrea Fenise
Post date March 28, 2019

CREDIT: Photographs by Andrea Fenise

In celebrating the 200th year of our great city of Memphis, we are both redesigning and telling a new narrative of Memphis. Birthed from the soul of her heart, the sounds of her music, and nurtured by her food, there is a new generation of influencers telling new stories of forward movement and new energy in fashion, art, and lifestyle in our city. We captured their style and learned more about how they are using their fashionable influence to continue moving Memphis into a positive direction, stylishly.

Photographs by Andrea Fenise

Carmeon

“I grew up on the other side of the Hernando de Soto bridge in West Memphis, Arkansas. It was so close, yet so far away, so experiencing Memphis as an adult and creative professional, I now see that Memphis stretches so far beyond the Beale Street, Elvis, barbecue persona that is used to describe her. She has been home to me for almost seven years; it still seems that I discover something new, exciting, and soulful every day. A new art gallery being installed at Crosstown. New design-driven boutique hotels with amazing rooftop patios and restaurants boasting Southern fusion cuisine opening in the heart of Downtown. Each one bringing a new vibe, a new experience, and another excuse for a grand, social soiree. These make the perfect platforms for fashion-conscious souls, like myself, and inspire freedom in personal style that only a dynamic cultural environment can nurture and produce.

“Memphis is soulful but uncomplicated, bold but not loud, dynamic but approachable and never ‘trying too hard.’ As am I and the fashion scene that she has birthed. We all love a good jean and T-shirt, but just know that it comes with a statement and the unexpected. Because that’s our city. That’s Memphis.” – @nubiinterior

WARDROBE CREDIT

Both looks, everything from Indigo at The Shops of Saddle Creek

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DENZEL

“Memphis culture is one of the most unrecognized treasures in this country. It’s full of art, passion, and diversity, which I love to implement into my style, like pairing Choose 901 tees with suits. The culture of the city allows me to bring a piece of home with me through fashion, and it’s exciting. It gives me the platform to show the guys of Memphis how to keep the 901 in your style while bringing in fresh brands like CockPit USA and Allen Edmonds.” – @denzeljalexander

WARDROBE CREDIT

Look 1 – Camo Look Allen Edmonds at The Shops of Saddle Creek

bag and shoes

Look 2 – Navy CockPit USA bomber jacket

Allen Edmonds grey suede sneakers, reader glasses, bag

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EBONY & CORESA

“We came to Memphis for reasons outside of the arts (job opportunities and college), but once we got here, we begin to gravitate toward how vibrant of a community was blooming here — especially for artists and creatives of color. Memphis is a city where you feel you can jump right in and get things done, not just to ‘give back,’ but to move barriers so our communities have access to the resources they deserve.

“We met three years ago through our shared love of style, or as we call it, ‘creative expression.’ We both recognized the power in dressing our bodies as an avenue of empowerment and from that I risk connection, we spent the next two years traveling nationally, and internationally to creative experiences and exhibits.

“Still, it wasn’t until this time last year that we decided to team up and ideate on how to fuse the arts and entrepreneurship. That’s when MEMFOLK was born, capturing urban folklore in unimaginable ways.”

– @coco_nanh & @savvysunflower_ for @memfolk

WARDROBE CREDIT

Look 1 in front of greenery

Ebony – leather jacket, dress, and shoes Indigo at The Shops of Saddle Creek

Coresa – blazer, blouse, and purse Indigo at The Shops of Saddle Creek

Look 2 in front of brick and mint door for both – models’ own

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KIM

“As a born and raised Memphian, it’s been delightful to watch the political and creative communities, like the fashion community, work together to shift the narrative of our city beyond barbecue, blues, and Elvis over the last few years. While those things are undeniably ingrained in our DNA and should be celebrated, Memphis is so much more than that, and you can see it when you look at the way that people dress, the restaurants and small businesses that open, and how the artists and musicians move. This growth has allowed me to use my own personal platform as a fashion blogger to showcase a different side of Memphis to outsiders, and people love it. She still has her small town comfortability, but Memphis has grown, and people are loving how cool she is.” – @kpfusion

WARDROBE CREDIT

Look 1 (leather jacket and pleated skirt) – model’s own

Look 2 – blouse, jeans, accessories Indigo at The Shops of Saddle Creek

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BRITTANY

“A top executive of a leading direct sales cosmetic brand, coaching women across the globe to start their own business and go after what they want. After bringing LimeLife by Alcone to Memphis two years ago, I decided it was time to begin sharing my love of fashion and style through Memphis Fashion Week and through my life, style, and beauty blog, brittanymyerscobb.com, where I share my love of fashion, style, home decor, makeup, food, travel, and everything in between.

“As for my style, it’s a bit like my personality. I go for timeless, classic pieces paired with something bold. Traditional with a little bit of edge.”

– @brittanymyerscobb

WARDROBE CREDIT

Look 1 (orange dress) – model’s own

Look 2 – accessories from Indigo at The Shops of Saddle Creek; dress model’s own

Tags Andrea Fenise, Flyer Spring Fashion issue 2019, Memphis style

Cover Feature News

A Memphis State of Mind: Men’s Fall Fashion

Post author By Andrea Fenise
Post date September 13, 2018

CREDIT: Photographs by Andrea Finese

For a certain type of guy, having good style is more than wearing what’s trendy. It is a state of mind. It means being impeccably groomed, so as to give him the confidence boost to move forward in any way. Because when you feel better, you look better. As we say cheers to September (fashion month), here’s the perspective of some cool and creative guys in Memphis on personal style, grooming, and fashion.

Photographs by Andrea Finese

Gonzo, Ziggy, and Eso

Stephen – @Iam_the1ndonly

My perspective on style in general is a very simple one and one that I take from fashion designer Tom Ford: “Dressing well is a form of good manners.” I keep that approach daily while preparing for my day. Yes, I want to look professional and respectable for my clients, so when I put on one of my suits every morning, I do not take the approach as if it is a uniform, but more a symbol/statement of who I am as a person. I let it reflect my personality.

Here in Memphis, we aren’t known as a trendy or fashion-forward city like L.A., New York, Atlanta, or Miami. We are such a blue-collar city. I was able to grow up watching my father dress in a suit, and I realized that I, too, wanted that for myself. Fashion is constantly growing, changing, reinventing, and repeating itself — from the suspenders back in the old speakeasy days to the stockbrokers of the ’80s, and from the wide-peak-lapel blazers in the ’60s being born again in the ’90s and 2000s. But one thing will remain the same … it’s always your personality!

Stephen

Ziggy @fomoloop

Grooming, in general, influences personal style by subconsciously adding a shot of confidence to the man. It’s similar to home and garden upkeep. You have more pride in something when you’ve taken the time to tend, grow, and maintain it.

Ziggy

Gonzo @gone_zo

I’ve only lived in Memphis for a year and I love it! I relish knowing that Memphians push the status quo (the herd look) and proudly express their individuality through a variety of unique styles. It’s seriously appreciated here. Drive three hours out east (Nashville, I’m talking to you), and everybody starts to look the same. If you dare to deviate from the herd, you’re shunned for standing out!

Gonzo

Eso @coolurbanhippie

Fashion is more open than it ever has been for men. There used to be a lot of rules. Now, anything goes! Right now, it’s less about fashion and more about style. Style is very personal. The climate is perfect for showcasing your personal style and expression, whatever it may be.

Eso

Thank you to Baron’s Man Cave (www.baronsmancave.com) and barbers Rick, Tito, and Brian; Wardrobe: Lansky Bros.

Eso, Ziggy, and Gonzo

Tags Andrea Fenise, Baron's Man Cave, Memphis Men's Fashion Fall 2018

Cover Feature News

FALL IN LOVE: The Fashion Issue

Post author By Andrea Fenise
Post date October 12, 2017

CREDIT: Andrea Fenise

From leaves changing color to pumpkin spice everything, there’s so much to love about fall — especially when it comes to fashion. And even more so with Memphis fashion. We capture seasonal staples, including outerwear, fall dresses, and sweaters.

SHIFT DRESSES

Andrea Fenise

Shift into fall with autumnal shift dresses.

The focus is on fabrics: intricate lace overlays, brocades, and velvet, with oversized pocket detailing.

OUTERWEAR

Andrea Fenise

Cozy up in fall looks that are all about function and style. No need to be boring. Go for all of the fun in colorful faux fur and rockstar velvet skinnies — or a cool metallic reversible leather jacket. Classic style? Transitional outerwear like capes or overcoats are perfect.

SWEATERS

Andrea Fenise

Sweaters are a tried-and-true fall staple. This season’s sweaters are bold and big with detailing that speaks its own language.

Stylist + Photographer:

Andrea Fenise

Models:

Ricki Fitzpatrick / Kamesha Hervey Richard / Dayah Brooks

MUA:

Ricki — Amira Randolph / Kamesha — Meosha Williams

All clothing courtesy of:

Lansky 126 & Sachi Memphis

Jewelry created by and courtesy of David Quarles IV

Tags Andrea Fenise, Flyer Fall Fashion issue 2017, Lansky's 126, Sachi Memphis

Cover Feature News

Summer Fashion, Memphis Style!

Post author By Andrea Fenise
Post date June 22, 2017

CREDIT: Andrea Fenise

Local designer and fashionista Andrea Fenise talked to six young Memphians about how the city has shaped their fashion sense. Here’s what they had to say — and, more importantly, here’s how they show it off.

Faizah Husniyah

“Memphis has influenced my style by simply being the birthplace of rock-and-roll and soul. I’m an oldies girl, and ’70s fashion is where my heart lies. So every time I get dressed, I am channeling that funky, groovy, ‘ain’t-nothing-like-it’ vibe that is Memphis.”

Andrea Fenise

Faizah Husniyah

Outfit: ’50s custom Sara Fredericks silk-taffeta-belted dress coat from Fox + Cat Vintage; ’70s sunglasses from Fox + Cat; earrings from Anthropologie; Red Velvet boots from Dollskill; clutch from Fox + Cat

Katie Gore

“Memphis is a singularly iconic hub for music, dance, and the fine arts. It has been a catalyst for change, but, historically, also a retail destination. My style draws from the convergence of its rich cultural history with its recent revitalization of a vibrant cityscape.”

Andrea Fenise

Katie Gore

Outfit 1(below): 1970s Ja-na of Hawaii pink-and-yellow brocade jumpsuit; shoes, Louboutin; vintage bangles: aqua lucite bangle, ’80s gold-tone watch bangle, ’40s mustard bangle; ’70s dotted sunglasses; ’50s coblentz white leather, top-handle purse

Andrea Fenise

Outfit 2 (above): ’60s Lisa Cobb Serbin white cotton lace tunic, hammered-metal hoops; ’50s yellow, embossed-leather, top-handle purse

Jennifer Hall Burris

“Memphis is a rich blend of people from all over the world. I find great beauty and inspiration in seeing such different individuals coming together to form something greater than themselves. Fashion has become the tool I use to reflect that beauty.

“Memphis evokes both darkness and beauty from its artists. When creating my music for Crown Vox, it felt natural to pour both into my work. When I discovered local fashion designer Mary Sue Ambrose, her creations amplified my vision and created a distinct style that is uniquely Crown Vox.”

Andrea Fenise

Jennifer Hall Burris

Outfit 1: Vintage ’70s playsuit and purse from Fox + Cat Vintage; heels, Gianni Bini; various sterling silver bangles, earrings, Target

Andrea Fenise

Outfit 2: cape and neck collar, Mary Sue Ambrose; clock purse, Alexander McQueen; bodysuit and disco pant, American Apparel; thigh-high boots, Steve Madden

David Quarles

“Memphis culture is based in its celebration of history, and my style is just that. I love pairing classic style with cultural prints and fabrics.”

Andrea Fenise

David Quarles

Outfit: Glasses, Aldo; shirt, Forever 21; Joggers Old Navy Shoes; Cole Haan belt; Xios bracelets IVJD, SprezzaBox

Thuyvi Vo

“Memphis is a true melting pot, so it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly one style that defines us, which is reflective of my personal style. I go through phases as quickly as seasons change. One second, I want to replicate a very simple, modern look with clean lines and oversized fits, and the next, I’m mixing patterns, colors, and mediums. But I think that’s part of the evolution of style: It’s ever-changing. However it translates for you, that’s perfectly okay.”

Outfit: top, Madewell; skirt, Madewell; jacket, Rodarte; sandals, Brand; black

jewelry, Question the Answer

Andrea Fenise

Jacob Ashcraft and Thuyvi Vo

Jacob Ashcraft

“Growing up in the Memphis area, you get exposed to so many different cultures and personalities that it starts to have an effect on your personal style. We’re a working-class urban city, surrounded by a rural Southern landscape. Those two cultures collide into what makes up my personal style. Worn leather boots, Levi’s, a plaid or denim shirt are a usual go-to. It’s just simple traditional workwear but with a modern fit.”

Outfit: Chambray shirt, J. Crew; Jeans, Levi’s; shoes, vintage; glasses, J. Crew

See the photos that didn’t fit in the print feature here:

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Tags Andrea Fenise, David Quarles, Faysah Husniyah, Jacob Ashcraft, Jennifer Hall Burris, Katie Gore, Summer Fashion Memphis Style, Thuyvi Vo

News News Blog

How to Turn Your Room Into a Wardrobe

Post author By Andrea Fenise
Post date April 26, 2017

Fashion and personal style should always be a direct reflection and outward visual expression of who you are. The philosophy of style whether you speak to the eclectic woman, celebrity stylist, or GQ man in a boardroom will probably the same—It should tell a story. Most of the time that story line will be the same, the source of inspiration. Inspiration is everywhere! If you keep your eyes open, it’s on murals of historic buildings, it’s the natural gradient in ocean waves on vacation, and also interiors of boutique hotels and interiors.

I’ve always found my greatest source of inspiration from interiors. You’ll find many ideas and sources of inspiration to develop a broad and eclectic wardrobe from color ways, textures and mixing prints from your su casa or some one else’s.

Here’s a How to Guide to Turn Your Room Into A Wardrobe:

+ Look for prints. Drapes and pillows and even art work are great interior pieces to reference in a wardrobe look. Florals, stripes, and abstract art can easily be sourced and styled as a blazer or pair of trousers.

+ COLORS!!! Many interior designers plan room vignettes based on mood-boards and color palettes. You can too! It’s your easy little color palette cheat book. Play around with gorgeous color combination pairings like blues paired with shades of orange, complimentary and contrasting color ways, and monochromatic looks.

+ ACCESSORIZE WITH TEXTURE AND FIXTURES. I love to replicate a statement earring look from placement of a chandelier in a dining room. There are endless options when it comes to playing around with accessories. The wood texture of African drums in a Afroglam family room, velvet loveseat upholstery styled as a velvet formal gown, acrylic centerpieces rendered as a chunky bracelet.

DETAILS

ANDREA FENISE LOOK 1 Blazer : Main Event Boutique Blouse: byAndreaFenise Denim: H&M INTERIOR DESIGN : GWEN DRISCOL

ANDREA FENISE LOOK 2 Dress : Target Shoes : Style Junkie INTERIOR DESIGN M. STEFFENS INTERIOR

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KPFUSION

Get inspired to Turn Your Room Into A Wardrobe by looking at byAndreaFenise.com or attend Art by Design April 29th, 13 design vignettes and a Turn Your Room into A Wardrobe Tour and Presentation

UPCOMING EVENT ART BY DESIGN Propcellar April 29th 11a-3p Benefitting ArtsMemphis, Art by Design is a 3-Day event featuring the design artistry of 13 of Memphis’ top interior design teams. Demonstrating an astonishing array of talent, style, furnishings and art, the designers are collectively working to raise funds for over 60 arts organizations and individual artists in our city.

Tags Andrea Fenise, Memphis Flyer fashion, Propcellar

Style Sessions We Recommend

Spring Moods and A Salute to Motherhood

Post author By Sophorn Kuoy
Post date May 6, 2016

This past week has been bittersweet as I assemble this spread for my final Style Sessions post. Choosing to say farewell to this endeavor has developed from shifting priorities and reflecting on life as a whole.

Over the past 3 years, the blog has given me a chance to meet an amazing variety of people. It was my hope to tell their story and capture their genuine style. The greatest joy was giving them images they were proud of and seeing their excitement for being spotlighted, particularly on a well-regarded platform like the Memphis Flyer. The Flyer’s cool factor proved to be universally known. I would be remiss if I didn’t take get a chance to express how forever grateful I am for this experience.

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As I thought about what my last post would be, I naturally remembered my first post 3 years ago as a contributor to Style Sessions. The “Fresh Air” spring fashion post developed from a simple photo shoot that honestly had no other intention but to get some new photographs of myself. It turned out to be a rewarding day of collaborating with local designers, hair and make-up artist Jennifer Ralda, and the incredible talent that is Dirk Olsen. In some ways, I wanted to relive that first spread by again pulling in local talent to help me venture out a bit more from my typical style. Right off the Memphis Fashion Week runway, the modern-day cape by Andrea Fenise became the foremost representation of the sophistication and strength I wanted to represent. Pulling in more patterns and dramatic shapes became the theme.

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With Mother’s Day approaching, the post idea soon evolved into a photo shoot with my little one (but almost taller than me) Atticus and a few fellow style bloggers who also happen to be moms. Laura, Alexandra, and Andrea along with Leighton, Jack, and Amira shared an afternoon with us to play dress-up but mostly to celebrate the beauty of motherhood. They all exude their own unique sense of style and strong identities as both fearless leaders in style and moms to, dare I say, future leaders in style.

SPECIAL THANKS

Make-up for Sophorn, Alex, and Laura by Alexandra Nicole.
Make-up for Andrea by Marnelia Roy.
Styling for Andrea and Amira by Andrea Fenise.
Styling for Laura and Leighton by Laura Boswell.
Styling for Sophorn, Jack, and Alexandra in group photo by Alexandra Nicole.

“Spring Moods” and group photos by dirk olsen.
All other photos by Sophorn Kuoy.

OUTFIT DETAILS

Kimono, Crazy Beautiful; Jumpsuit, Anthropologie; Earrings, City & State.

Cape and sequin dress, by Andrea Fenise.

Tank, The Attic; Skirt, The Ivory Closet.

Tie-Dye Tank Dress, bracelet, and necklace on Sophorn, The Attic.

Top on Alexandra, The Attic.

Dress on Laura, Free People.

Lace top on Andrea, by Andrea Fenise.

Tags Alexandra Nicole, Andrea Fenise, CrazyBeautiful, Ivory Closet, Laura Boswell, Mother's Day, Sophorn Kuoy, Spring Fashion, The Attic