Penn Iarocci

One of the benefits of living in a tropical climate is that we can wear our spring/summer clothing well into fall. Unlike most of the country, it is typically still warm through October and a comfy day dress fits the bill most days of the week. Lucky for us, as boutiques and big brand stores make way for their new seasonal collections, we get to scoop up the sale items considered “summer” and wear them until the holidays! It’s a glorious savings loophole. The sale racks are teeming with pieces that our friends up north could never wear come September. Here are the dresses I’d buy on sale now and wear through fall. Some even have extra savings for the 4 th of July holiday. Enjoy!

On Aug. 3, White Linen Night returns, providing an opportunity to meander through the Warehouse/Downtown Arts District surrounded by art, food and music.

For Lakan Golden, creating a proper wardrobe is a careful and deliberate labor of love. After many years working under menswear designers in both New York and

While part of me is eager to Simone Biles’ speed-cartwheel back into the routine and predictability of fall, letting go of slow mornings and an empty email box might prove to be tough. Leisurely pace aside, what I value most about summer break is traveling and hosting guests. Both stimulate a jolt of nervous energy, forcing me to be vulnerable and open to new ideas and experiences. From political opinions to books to niche accessory brands, here are a few new things I picked up this summer, both in and outside of my comfort zone:

It is said that as early as the 1890’s, the term "preppy" emerged as a label for young adults privileged enough to attend preparatory and Ivy League schools.

After a long, hot summer, several beloved shops on Magazine Street have permanently shut their doors. We can opine over the reasons (maybe the economy or the

In a recent Healthline article, the International Fragrance Association declared that out of 2,947 possible fragrance ingredients, almost all contain hundreds of chemicals, most of which are synthetic. Driven by a passion for clean living and all things beauty, Erin Cazes ( Romney Studios ) has painstakingly created two fragrances

I don't venture blindly into every fashion trend. But on occasion, it feels like taking a leap of faith might pay off. Maybe a new style of pants will flatter

Halloween is the time when this all makes sense. A time when we can, as humans, shamelessly proclaim our love of a good fright. Connect with our caveman roots

Folk art is generally considered to be the “art of the people.” Forget the erudite artist’s works hanging in museums of jewel adorned kings and bring on