January 31, 2013
Even during weeks like this, 20 degrees on Monday and 55 degrees today, a well-dressed Mainer needs to know how to layer in order to be prepared for sudden snowstorms, rain showers or a heat wave. After all, it is winter in Maine. I’ve tapped two well-dressed-in-any-weather friends, Rori and Dustin from Portland Dry Goods, to give us their essential layering tips.
January 17, 2013
It’s important that you get to know Maine blogger Rhon Bell, who runs the blog Backwoods Plaid. We decided to meet up and take a walk around the Western Prom to chat about blogging, life in Maine and his slick new Wolverine boots.
January 15, 2013
Ah the closet investment piece. Have you ever made such a purchase? I did – and it caused me to bounce a rent check. But all in the name of fashion, people! All in the name of fashion! I met these two students while they were on college break and I was impressed by how many classics they were wearing from head to toe.
December 27, 2012
I’m not a menswear expert. A menswear aficionado, yes. But an expert? No sir. I’ve asked Alex Yakovleff, my favorite local men’s style blogger, to weigh in on what the heck guys should wear on New Years. He dipped into his closet to put together three looks that will be easy for any man to replicate.
December 17, 2012
There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing a young guy experimenting with style. I mistakenly asked him if he was a college student in town and was aghast that he told me he was only 15 years-old. I don’t know many young teens that sport blazers and rolled pants when they’re hanging out in town.
November 29, 2012
One of the newest vintage shopping destinations in Portland, this is your new go-to if you like racks of vintage dresses, old band t-shirts, tchotchkes, polyester blouses and vintage jewelry. And if you like all of those things, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
