PARTY ON THIRD

Have you visited the third floor of Indianapolis’ Saks Fifth Avenue store recently? Not only is it home year-round to the scrumptious treats of Tilly’s Tea Room, but now through June it’s also an intimate showroom with a sampling of looks from three local clothing … Read morePARTY ON THIRD

A fashionable farewell

I’ll admit it: At first, I was intimidated by Niloo Paydar. To be clear, not by Niloo herself. She’s about my height, with a warm disposition and wonderful sense of humor. It was her figurative stature, formed in my mind from months of hearing her … Read moreA fashionable farewell

A whole lotta ’80s

This is the story of a procrastinator. With the Stephen Sprouse exhibit opening coming up on my calendar, I knew I wanted to arrive in something vibrant, edgy, even a little playful. And just like with the “Matsuri” gala in 2019, I knew my budget … Read moreA whole lotta ’80s

Rock, art, fashion

Have you heard? Newfields’ newest exhibit is here! Honored to have had the chance to visit the Stephen Sprouse “Rock | Art | Fashion” exhibit before it opens this weekend. If you think museums are boring, this is an exhibit you need to see. You … Read moreRock, art, fashion

This is halloween

Happy Halloween from Sally of Halloween Town! (Jack is around here somewhere…) When the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra plays “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Halloween, how can I resist dressing up for the afternoon performance? This dress was made (with my horribly rudimentary sewing skills) using … Read moreThis is halloween

NOT THROWING AWAY MY SHOT

Last year I dressed up as Downton Abbey’s wise(cracking) septuagenarian Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham. Brought it back stateside (and closer to my actual age) this year. Happy Halloween, everyone! Sincerely, A. Ham