Suits are back this season and they suit way more occasions than merely the office. Designers understand that women are far too busy to come to work in one outfit, then have to go home to get changed into another. So these new looks scream versatility!
Chokers and off-the-shoulder tops.
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Clear detailing on shoes is a major shoe trend that is just emerging.
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We are already seeing models wearing fall's number one piece: the varsity jacket.
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The one new denim trend to take the fashion world by storm this season? Two-tone denim.
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Cropped flares have officially become the It denim style of 2016, now it's time to transition them into fall by adding ankle boots.
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Maxi dresses with slightly richer colors and that contain longer sleeves, not to mention the occasional ruffle are will be hot for fall. You can still wear your floral maxis that you have now with turtlenecks or a light jacket to create the fall version too.
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Apricot Lane Boutique in St. Armand’s Circle. STAFF PHOTO / NICK ADAMS
Meet the new millennial friendly boutique on St. Armands Circle.
What’s millennial friendly, you might ask? (As one of newsroom’s gen xers did.)
I would shop there.
My credit card wouldn’t be too furious that I shopped there.
I’d still look great even without my credit card screaming.
I caught myself eyeing the merchandise (specifically, this very textured, mauve dress) looming in the background as I was interviewing the shop owners.
I’m really thinking about going back and trying it on.
As in, I’ve been thinking about it all afternoon.
(You know, like when you see a doughnut, and you want a doughnut, and don’t take the doughnut, but then still think about the doughnut all day?)
That dress and this boutique is my doughnut.
OK. On to the real story.
Ginger O’Connor launched an Apricot Lane Boutique this weekend at 464 John Ringling Blvd. near Naples Soap Company and the Blue Dolphin Café.
She’s outfitted the 1,700-square-foot shop with racks of brightly colored, chic but fun clothing and tables of accessories. The goal is to appeal to a variety of ages and price points, and she’s teamed up with her 25-year-old daughter, Melanie, the store’s manager, to make it happen.
(No wonder it’s millennial friendly, a millennial is part of the team running the show.)
Ginger O’Connor and her daughter, Melanie, left, opened Apricot Lane Boutique in St. Armand’s Circle. STAFF PHOTO / NICK ADAMS
They’ve searched the markets in New York, Los Angeles and Miami and sought-out up-and-coming designers.
The emphasis is on quality and affordability whether it’s for a day at the beach, a night at the club or a morning yoga class.
The O’Connors have some names on their shelves that shoppers will recognize, such as analili, but many of their labels are new finds, and in a true boutique fashion they’ve only purchased a few of each style.
Apricot Lane Boutique has a few dresses that reach upwards of $100, but she can also outfit her customers with a whole outfit — including shoes and accessories — for about that same price.
See I told you my credit card wouldn’t be too mad at me.
And that dress I’m dreaming about (or, as I’m now affectionately calling it — my doughnut) was only $66.
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