Imagine me singing the above, à la Julie Andrews. (On second thought, don’t imagine me singing at all. That would be painful for everyone involved.) It’s that time of year again, in a strange year at that. You may remember that I created Shop Local … Read moreMY FAVORITE THINGS: 2020 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
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
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
If you had been following local fashion competitions and shows pre-pandemic, it’s likely you’ve heard of Tokyo Twiggy. Jenn Felts, the creative mind behind the brand, won the Emerging Designer Challenge during last year’s inaugural Indiana Fashion Week. Her collections of pieces with fabrics she … Read moreHOOSIER DESIGNERS: TOKYO TWIGGY
A pandemic may have changed a lot of travel plans for me this year, but it definitely didn’t dampen my birthday mood. (At least, I tried not to let it.) Birthday cake from the Cake Bake Shop? Check.Adorable candles from Glitterville Studios? Check.Cute outfit as … Read moreANOTHER TRIP AROUND THE SUN
I first met Levi Portillo just a little over a year ago at, appropriately enough, a fashion meetup with Pattern at the Circle City Industrial Complex near Mass. Avenue. I remember it was a gross, stormy weeknight (I forgot an umbrella and was soaked by … Read moreHOOSIER DESIGNERS: LEVI PORTILLO
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
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
Did you know that two of 2019’s top music sensations — Post Malone and Lil Nas X — have an Indiana fashion connection? They’re linked by a particular old-school style of Western gear and a Hoosier who makes it. Jerry Lee Atwood’s journey to creating … Read moreHOOSIER DESIGNERS: JERRY LEE ATWOOD
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