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    Power to the puff

    The ’80s are back in full effect. I’m so excited! I’ve always wanted to be a part of this fun, vibrant era, and now I can be! The puff sleeve has gradually been gaining a foothold in 2020, and as you’ve probably noticed, it’s everywhere. At this point, it’s no longer a trend; it’s a […]

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    COLOR: The power that you wear

    Clothing is a huge part of how we express ourselves without saying a word. Through fashion and style, we can connect with others and evoke emotion. While we can connect with clothing pieces for many reasons, color is a huge part of why we buy many of the items we have in our closet and […]

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    Fashion outlook

    The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated everything recently, and for many of us, the top fashion trends are yoga pants and pajamas on the runway of la couch and la home office. There’s no hiding the fact this has changed our world — and the fashion world, too. In fact, just for an opportunity to wear […]

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    The Coast’s Fashion Makers

    By the time you read this, it’s probably been weeks, if not months, since you’ve set foot in a clothing store. Leaving no business untouched, COVID-19 emptied local boutiques at a time they normally would have been flush with shoppers building their spring wardrobes. Ever adaptable, these entrepreneurs turned obstacles into opportunities. They sold online. […]

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    Mixin’ prints

    I know what you’re thinking … mixing prints? In your head, you’re probably saying, “Jasmine, now you know that will never work for me.” I used to think the same thing. Most of the time, people believe mixing prints or colors is too bold and it would never work for them. I’m here to tell […]

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    At Ladidaa, every woman is special

    Photography by AJH Photography Windy Stanton developed a passion for fashion early in life, starting with the Sears and J.C. Penney catalogs her mother received in the mail. “My sisters and I would dissect those catalogs, with dog-eared pages and notebooks full of how to mix and match outfits,” recalls Stanton, now the owner of […]

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