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Fore Front Fashion
Sitting pretty now that spring weather is here
How to transition from cold temperatures to kinda-sorta-warm-weather? That is the question. I interrupted these friends, a CT and Bronx native respectively and former MECA students, so we could all steal a few spring style ideas. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
April showers bring May flower leggings
I'm going to excuse the onslaught of less than lovely weather this week simply because I'm hoping all these April showers will really bring the May flowers. Until then - there's floral leggings. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
'Tis the season for denim cutoffs
I love denim shorts which I will also lovingly refer to as "jorts". I absolutely live in them once summer hits. I think they look good dressed up with heels or dressed down with sandals. When I spotted this pair in town, I thought they might just be the perfect inspiration for an upcoming DIY project. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
Put away the parkas, pull out the trenches!
Nothing makes me more pleased than gently stuffing my down jackets, scarves, mittens and wooly things into a big plastic bin until next year. Godspeed gloves! Farewell fleece! And hello spring jackets. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
Spotted in the street: fresh fashion, fresh flowers!
I was bursting with glee when I spotted this sweet MECA student, a Connecticut native (tri-state pride!) walking down Congress Street with some sizable stems. I haven't seen someone carrying fresh flowers in so long that I'm certain this is a sign that winter is gone and spring is here. Officially. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
Five great local clothing shops that you can browse online
We know there are a plethora of amazing local storefronts that sell vintage in Portland. But what's a guy or gal to do when they want to do some online shopping on their lunch hour? Luckily for you, there's still plenty of buy local options with online shops. Click right this way. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
It's snowing again! Join me in my denial and let's talk spring trends
I've been waiting to talk about upcoming spring trends until it started to feel like spring. But we're only weeks away from April and it's snowing. Again. Let's pretend warm weather is actually just around the corner, shall we? Here are some of the most wearable trends spotted on the runway, ones that we Portlanders can actually get behind. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
What is Maine style? Kate Jones from Ursa Major Collection weighs in!
Kate Jones is the jewelry designer behind Ursa Major Collection. Known for her style and beauty, she's also an authority on Maine fashion, having grown up here. She currently lives at the end of Cape Cod so I spoke to Kate about what this whole "New England" style is all about. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
In search of savings at Savers
Over the weekend I did something I don't usually like to do: I left the state of Maine. Many of you have told me that Savers is one of your go-to shopping destinations for great vintage and good deals, so I thought I'd do some investigative journalism/shopping. I headed over the border and this is what I discovered. Read on
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Fore Front Fashion
Spotted in the street: a chic soccer coach
FFF contributor Elle spotted a super sporty and cute soccer coach on the street. But you won't find any track pants and cleats here. Read on