This year, the annual Style
in the Loop fashion festival
partnered with Alive Magazine to join the Saint Louis Fashion Week lineup.
Held in the eclectic entertainment and shopping district lovingly referred to
as "The U City Loop" by
locals (AKA the neighborhood in which I grew up), I knew this show would rock. The Loop is typically an informal parade
of innovative garments, ink and
piercings, street performers, vintage fashions, and fearless trendsetters. In
other words, anything goes. Refreshing, right? True to form, the Style in the
Loop showed an
exciting array of local designers' collections.
Here are the designs that would be perfect additions to my wardrobe:
Here are the designs that would be perfect additions to my wardrobe:
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| A super-cute romper designed by Michael Shead Photo by Amber JoIvan for ALIVE Magazine |
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| A pop of orange from I Am Sly by Jessica Affsprung Photo by Amber JoIvan for ALIVE Magazine |
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| A classy yet sassy shimmery outfit from Mekhat Photo by Amber JoIvan for ALIVE Magazine |
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| Funky mirror prints and a rad denim jumpsuit by Whitney Manney
Photos by Amber JoIvan for ALIVE Magazine
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| Quirky and retro designs by Project Runway alum AJ Thouvenot Photos by Amber JoIvan for ALIVE Magazine |
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| Flowy prints and edgy leather from Conjetta Photos by Amber JoIvan for ALIVE Magazine |
For my look, I went for a classic girlie-grunge combo with a leather vest, ruffly dress and studded boots.
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| Vest: Express; Dress: Macy's; Clutch: Thrifted; Necklace: Vintage Family Heirloom; Boots: Steve Madden |
On a side note, I deliberately
attended the event with very little money to force myself not to buy anything. But how can I go to a shopping district and not shop? I have next to no willpower when it comes to thrift store and vintage
bargains, so I did make a couple of purchases at a sidewalk sale. I spent a
whopping $1.50. ;)
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