Southport Magazine

Styling and intro by Caitlin Lokey
Photography by SnappShot Photgraphy
Layout by Sara Beth McLamb

It’s that time of year again! Time to stash away all the bikinis and cover-ups and stock your favorite jeans, boots, and sweaters back in your closet! S’mores are roasting, Crock Pots are brewing, and cider is being sipped from festive mugs. Holidays and festivities will be among us soon as family and friends begin traveling all around to spend time with their loved ones.

Among all the planning, decorating, and excitement, we guarantee the same question remains, “What should I wear?” We have picked out a few of our favorite fabulous finds from the shops around downtown that will indeed make your closet positively marvelous and will help propel your wardrobe to the trendiest you yet! Bundle up and grab your girlfriends, mamas and daughters to kick-start this festive season in the most fashionable manner!

1. Crimson and black fur vest with flower accent by Yahada from
Vitamin Sea (715 N. Howe St., 457-0450)

2. Claret Dress: Traditional meets edgy with vegan cap leather sleeves, belt, and trim by Joy*Joy from
ShopGirl (701 N. Howe St., 457-9575)

3. Satin Hindu Ballet Flats in crimson with rhinestone and metals studs by ALL BLACK from
Sole Searching (715 N. Howe St., 457-0450)

4. Red crystal and gold earrings by Periwinkle from
Mermaid Cove (4557 Long Beach Rd. SE, 477-9154)

5. Gold chain bracelet with black crystals by Periwinkle from Mermaid Cove

1. Sleeveless mossy green silk dress with contemporary metal design around collar by Tribal from ShopGirl

2. Linen and lace scarf with antique fringe from Deborah’s Place

3. Handmade, nude wedge boot with a peek-a-boo mesh front by Jeffrey Campbell from Sole Searching

4. One of a kind, reclaimed compass cuff by Lorraine’s Designs from Cattail Cottage

5. Mixed metal ring by Anju from Mermaid Cove

6. Gold chandelier earrings with crystal accents by Periwinkle from Mermaid Cove

7. Pearl and gold chain bracelet by Periwinkle from Mermaid Cove

1. Flowy red & black scarf vest with lace and leopard print by G from Magnolia’s (301 N. Howe St., 457-4982)

2. Black knit top with key hole front by Grociers from Shoe Fly (417 N. Howe St., 457-5070)

3. Pewter clutch with gem clasp by MIZTIQUE from ShopGirl

4. Tummy control leggings with leather detail by Lysse from Shoe Fly

5. Napa red suede ankle boots by Eric Michael from Shoe Fly

6. Santa booties: Don’t forget the little ones! Baby Booties from Boo and Roo’s (303 N. Howe St., 363-4275)

7. Silver cuff with interchangeable snaps by Gingersnaps from Magnolia’s

8. Peacock potato & stick pearls with lavender crystal necklace from Cattail Cottage

9. Triple plated silver spiral band ring with red, agate stone from Deborah’s Place

10. Black & red snakeskin purse by Sondra Roberts from Mermaid Cove

11. Crimson knit vest with cut out diamond pattern on back with fringe trim by G from Boo and Roo’s

12. Peacock Sterling silver pendant with chevron pattern and wheat chain from the Indiri Collection from Cattail Cottage

13. Silver plated tear drop paisley design earrings from Deborah’s Place

1. Black jacket with leather and chiffon front and knit back by Tribal Jeans from ShopGirl

2. Silver textured racer back tank by Karlie from ShopGirl

3. Charlie skinny jean in black by Lucky Brand from Vitamin Sea

4. Charge your smartphone on the fly with this clutch in silver sparkle by Chic Buds from Shoe Fly

5. Lucky penny pewter bootie in distressed leather by Seychelles from Sole Searching

6. Silver hammered drop earrings with silver balls from Deborah’s Place

7. Studded cuff bracelet in black and silver by Jacarll from Deborah’s Place

1. Cobalt blue jacket with detailed pleating in the back and tie front by Luii from Shoe Fly

2. Black sweater with silver sparkle and back cutout by ELLoquent from Boo and Roo’s

3. Black suede booties with lace back by Very Volatile from Sole Searching

4. Liquid leather leggings by Verducci from Boo and Roo’s

5. Stunning blue gemstone necklace by Indigo from Magnolia’s

1. Black tunic with hand embroidered mettalic taupe snowflake design by Gretchen Scott from Inspirations Today (1102 N. Howe St., 805-4027)

2. Metallic sparkle pumps by Unlisted from Sole Searching

3. Palazzo pant by Fashque from Boo and Roo’s

4. Multi crystal bracelet by Periwinkle from Mermaid Cove