Outerwear options are elevated and infinite this winter.
By Ashley Breeding
With an obvious emphasis on beachy trends, outerwear has never taken center stage in Newport Beach. But this year, that may be changing.
“Until recently, outerwear was a second thought—a utilitarian piece to keep you warm. This fall, it’s the main...
Two local stylists discuss the best ways to wear the boldest hue of the season.
By Ashley Breeding
Historically a symbol of status, the color red in modern times still signifies power among those bold enough to wear it. Whatever its meaning, it’s not for the faint of heart.
At New York...
These swimwear styles are heating up for summer.
By Ashley Ryan
When summer arrives, there’s nothing better than relaxing at the beach or lounging poolside while soaking up the sun. But with swimwear trends evolving each year, it’s hard to know which suits to select.
“A good swimsuit needs to have …...
Add some flair to your fashion game with the resurgence of this stylish edging.
By Ashley Ryan
Fringe isn’t new. In fact, it has been featured prominently in apparel from ancient Mesopotamia to the tribes of North America. Later incorporated into flapper dresses in the 1920s, leather motorcycle jackets in the...
Brighten up winter outfits with a touch of silver, gold and sparkle from gorjana jewelry.
Photographer: Marielena Verdugo
Stylist: Heather Snow
Model: Riley Simpson, IT Model Management
Location: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Beach
From Western-inspired to over-the-knee silhouettes, fashionistas are falling for on-trend footwear.
By Ashley Probst
Boots are a fall fashion staple and this season is filled with structured, flatline silhouettes with a bit of a vintage feel.
“What I’ve been seeing on the runways are very much platforms with a ’90s twist,” says...
From flashy fabrics and sexy cutouts to bright colors and ruffled details, bold bikinis are heating up this summer.
By Ashley Probst
In a post-lockdown era, many people want to come out to play, especially when it comes to swimwear. As Newport Beach-based fashion stylist Shiloh McKasson says of the latest...
Local jewelry brand gorjana launches a new luxury collection while continuing to ride its wave of success.
By Ashley Ryan
It’s been nearly two decades since Gorjana Reidel started designing jewelry, initially finding her passion for the art form while working at Neiman Marcus. Shifting her focus to fine jewelry, a...
These practical fashion accessories are getting a makeover for the spring/summer season.
By Ashley Probst
Handbags are a must-have accessory for bustling fashionistas. Luckily, an abundance of shapes and styles have been seen all over runways for the spring/summer season.
“The best thing about a great handbag is that it can work...
A surge in new boutiques invites locals to spring into the new season with a wardrobe makeover.
By Ashley Breeding
Despite months of closures—some temporary, some not—with in-store browsing replaced by online orders and curbside pickups during the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention a wave of new coronavirus variants and mask...