Storm Armstrong in checked shirt, plum sweater, and quilted jacket from Nordstrom. 

 Karina Armstrong in cropped high-waisted jeans, daisy sweater, and fashion sneakers from Angela’s.  

 “Boots on the Ground” gang, from left: Lee Ann Gilman, Kicki Storm, Karina Verni, and Gwen Clayton in tie-dye flowy dresses and tops in shades of plum, and paperbag pants from Great Stuff. Alvin Clayton in striking blue suit with purple/plum pocket square. 

 Alissa Harms in stylish glen plaid suit with bodysuit and Karina Armstrong in a hip moto jacket and high-waisted pants, your next go-to outfits for informal and formal outings from Angela’s. 

  Karina Verni in burnt-orange sweater and jeans and Gwen in Love Bella burnt-orange blouse and jeans, both from Love Bella. Lee Ann in army green with camo bag from Great Stuff.  

  Alvin in casual sweater and beret. Karina in degrade sweater and skinny jeans from Love Bella.  

 Kicki in terra cotta wrap and all cream ensemble from Great Stuff.   

Storm Armstrong  in green drawstring pant/white T and bomber jacket. Nordstroms.

Alissa in off the shoulder cement flannel, grey washed jeans, and Golden Goose sneaks. Storm Armstrong in Plaid brushed cotton shirt layered on crisp white T with black trousers. Nordstroms. Karina Armstrong in paperbag jeans, studded black Western shirt and python booties. Women’s clothing from Angela’s. 

Karina in high waisted and wide vale cream pants with Chanel inspired black body suit. Angela’s. 

 

 Men’s fashions provided by Rothman’s of Scarsdale and Nordstrom at the Westchester and styled by Maureen Flaherty.  

 Women’s fashions provided by Angela’s, Great Stuff, and Love Bella, all of Rye.

The Great Escape — Fall Fashions 

Feature and photography by Kicki Storm 

 

As the long days of summer shorten and crisp breezes and cooler temperatures come our way, we welcome fall tones. Along with the new season, come different trends and colors. We put together a collection of fashions from local retailers to give you some inspiration. Even if you can’t escape this season, you can find escape through fashion. 

 

Lifestyles are changing, as do trends. Bold geometric shapes, jersey fabrics, asymmetrical tops and dresses, jewel tones, army green, burnt–orange, high–waisted pants, paper bag pants, skinny jeans updated with a little bit of edginess, with some classics thrown in are of the moment.  

 

In our “boots on the ground” shot, the gang sports biker boots with romantic, flowing dresses, instantly adding a bit of toughness for that cool downtown look. Along with that solid feet–on–the–ground vibe, both men and women need a comfortable fashion sneaker to pair with anything, and a pair of good Chelsea boots.   

 

Men’s basics start with fresh white and gray T–shirts. Add plaid shirts, bomber jackets, quilted jackets, down sweaters, drawstring pants in military green, and something that says, “That’s my style”, like a beret and scarf to tie it all together. 

 

Continue the creativity with unconventional pairings such as sport coats and cool sneakers. Women can jazz up jeans with a Western influence of studs and snakeskin boots. Or go for a more refined look in black and white tones, leather and silk with a red sweater for contrast. And don’t overlook the daisy flower, which is still popping up everywhere. 

 

The list is long, and the inspirations divine. Choose what’s right for you and work it...be it for your Zoom call, backyard affair, or out on the town. Whether you are social distancing or hanging at home, make it fashionable and fun. Whatever the occasion calls for, wear it with confidence.