Timeless Elegance: Local Looks Inspired by Nature’s Palette
Fashion editor, Chloe Barcelou, along with photographer Jenn Bakos and model Taylor Heath (of Maggie Inc.), bring us winter fashion that is as elegant and timeless as New Hampshire.
Amid the sprawling wilderness surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee sits Castle in the Clouds, a beautiful historic mansion that offers a perfect setting to showcase local fashions inspired by the changing seasons. Presenting timeless looks that honor femininity at any age, Taylor Heath reminds us that we don’t need permission to express ourselves through the garments we wear. As Yves Saint Laurent famously said, “Fashion fades, style is eternal.”
Palazzo-style pants by Chanel ($379) from Lilise Designer Resale, nordic sweater in neutral by Aventura ($139) from Gondwanna & Divine Clothing Co., and white cloche hat ($24) from Indigo Blues. Arizona big buckle gold and white Birkenstocks ($170) are from Simply Birkenstock.
Dutton skirt in denim flower ($208) by Krista Larson. Knitted cuff waffle thermal by Free People ($78) from Gondwanna & Divine Clothing Co., layered under an upcycled plaid and denim shirt ($46) and fuzzy Bandanna jacket by Miss Sparkling ($66), both from Achromatic. Cotton, woven Birkenstock socks ($18) from Simply Birkenstock, Chelsea boot in agate beach by Pendleton ($120) from Joe King’s Shoe Shop, and Mountains Are Calling trucker hat by Natural Life ($22) from Indigo Blues. Birchbark and copper earrings made by local designer Mizmargi Designs ($48) from She’s A Lady.
The deep-green tweed jacket by St. John ($189), chartreuse and houndstooth vintage silk scarf by Echo ($45), J. Crew costume green and gold chunky bracelet ($16) and vintage leopard faux fur kitten heels ($44) are all from Lilise Designer Resale paired together. The black boa by Mother Plucker ($42) is from Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters and chartreuse crepe silk skirt by Van Klee ($135) is from She’s A Lady. Black velvet rhinestone bralette top by Doe & Be ($36) from Achromatic.
Cotton voile lace bloomers ($105) and cotton voile skirt with thick lace hem ($162) both by Krista Larson. Cozy cropped cardigan in camel by M. Rena ($68) and fuzzy houndstooth jacket by Kut ($109), both from Indigo Blues. Felted wool fingerless gloves ($60) and handknit cowl ($45), both by Go Lightly. Carmel wool beret ($18) from Lilise Designer Resale. Washed metallic silver Sydney Birkenstocks ($99) from Simply Birkenstock.
Taylor lounges in the Stiletto corset by Simone Perele ($299) from Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters, layered with the black sheer duster adorned with pearls by Nash Grey ($54) from Achromatic. Cotton organdy Parachute slip dress in oat ($276) layered over the Basic Pant in violet flower ($179), both by Krista Larson. Leather bootie Sina shoe by Rieke in rose silver ($125) from Joe King’s Shoe Shop. Silver leaf pendant necklace ($24) and pastel foliage necklace and earrings set ($32), both by Rain from She’s A Lady.
Printed silk organza over cotton voile Fairy skirt in black fern ($195) by Krista Larson. Vintage purple bustier ($36) and vintage black vegan-leather, embroidered jacket with roses ($36), both from Lilise Designer Resale. ChiChi cross-body tapestry bag handmade in a fair-trade workshop in Guatemala ($68) from Gondwana & Divine Clothing Co.
Cotton voile printed Parachute slip dress in peach bird ($254) by Krista Larson. Layered underneath is the pink tulle sequin crop top by Bear and Dance ($36) from Achromatic. Golden Karo plunge balconette bra ($229) from Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters. Seamist brocade reversible jacket ($138) from Gondwanna & Divine Clothing Co. and Kanken Laptop bag in sky blue ($120) by Fjallraven from Simply Birkenstock. Embroidered boot in Sophie by Sofft in havanah brown ($169) from Joe King’s Shoe Shop. Green amethyst pendant necklace handmade by local artist Molly Brandt ($46) from Indigo Blues.
Black Pippa silk slip gown with roses by Fantasie ($119) from Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters. Printed fleece Darnahte robe ($260) by Johnny Was. Sherpa-lined Arizona Birkenstocks ($160) from Simply Birkenstock.
Vintage black-and-white, checkered sequin dress by Laundry ($69) and black wool motorcycle hat ($18), both from Lilise Designer Resale, layered over the Alp’N’Rock Allison mockneck embroidered shirt ($198) from Indigo Blues. Felted wool black and red leopard shawl by Go Lightly ($235) from She’s A Lady. Graphite Karen boots ($279) by Frye from Joe King’s Shoe Store.
Find it. Buy it. Wear it.
A special thanks to Castle in the Clouds for the location of all the photos in this story, along with the shops that provided clothing and accessories that made our winter fashion feature happen. Participating retailers are all located in Concord.
• Gondwanna & Divine Clothing Co., gondwanaclothing.com
• Joe King’s, joekings.com
• Simply Birkenstock, simplybirkenstock.com
• She’s A Lady Boutique, nhladyboutique.com
• Achromatic, shopachromatic.com
• Lilise Designer Resale, liliseresale.com
• Indigo Blues and Co., indigobluesandco.com
• Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters, zoeandcompany.com
• Krista Larson Designs, kristalarson.com
