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

LOOKING FOR SILVER LININGS

Six months, friends. That’s how long it’s been since the (arguably) craziest part of an overly crazy year began for those of us here in Indianapolis. Six months of Zoom conference calls, cleaning product shortages, travel restrictions, heightened anxiety and by-the-numbers press conferences. In half … Read moreLOOKING FOR SILVER LININGS

GOING THE DISTANCE

Social distancing, but make it fashion.* *For the record, these photos were taken before COVID-19 came stateside. PHOTOGRAPHY: Chantal Dominique PhotographyMAKEUP: Merle NormanLOCATION: Flat Fork Creek Park, Fishers

BEAUTY OF THE STORM

Forgive the dramatics, but these are the kind of days when it feels like the world’s crashing in on us. (Even if it isn’t.) And it’s compounded by seeing others who feel the same way, who validate our anxieties. Sometimes it’s easy to get all … Read moreBEAUTY OF THE STORM

WINTER GAMES

Puffy jackets and lace-up boots one day, shirtdresses and sandals the next. The whiplash-worthy paradox of Indiana weather negates any need for a strict seasonal wardrobe, and although online memes that prey upon our pride to be unique may suggest otherwise, it’s not just a … Read moreWINTER GAMES