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4 years ago

By Brittany Ros & Jen Naylor Gesick

As you make your holiday gift list (and check it twice), and begin counting down the days until presents are wrapped and under the tree, don’t forget to Shop Waco. Not only can you find fashionable outfits, you’ll also discover beautiful jewelry for that special someone, spirits for your cocktail connoisseur dad and a variety of unique stocking stuffers for everyone on your list. Check out our digital magazine, shopping map and directory, explore Waco pages and holiday wish list — make us your ultimate guide to #ShopWaco this holiday season.


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Fall animal print and color blocking trends reward the daring

Directed by Brittany Ross
Photographs by Taylor Nicole Photography, taylornicolephoto.com
Hair and Makeup by Casey Hartmann
Styled by Esme Escareno and Kennedy Johnson
Written by Kennedy Johnson
Model: Concetta Pipitone
Special thanks: The Venue at 1125

This fall we’ve put together looks featuring the latest fashion trends to keep your closet fresh and fun. Every piece was selected from local boutiques, so mark your favorite items and go #ShopWaco.

Notable Neutral
Neutrals are a fall must-have. Mixing muted shades of brown, gray and tan will give you a fresh, autumn look. This is a cool transition from this summer’s bold prints and bright colorways.

Sweater ($37), available at Grae Apparel inside Spice Village; skirt ($45), available at Apricot Lane; purse ($145), available at Lane’s on Austin Avenue; earrings ($17), available at Spice Village; necklace, available at Boozer’s, price upon request; bracelet ($105), available at Lane’s on Austin Avenue; rings ($49 each), available at Gholson Originals Fine Jewelry.

Sweater ($327), available at Prefontaine; cardigan ($52), available at Pretty in Pink Flamingo Boutique; pants ($59), available at Apricot Lane; boots ($49), available at Apricot Lane; purse ($145), available at Lane’s on Austin Avenue; earrings ($20), available at Hinge; necklaces, available at Boozer’s, prices upon request; large bracelet ($105), available at Lane’s on Austin Avenue; small bracelet ($80), available at Lane’s on Austin Avenue; rings ($48 each), available at Gholson Originals Fine Jewelry.


Color Block Party
Wearing pink and red together used to be considered taboo, but this season it’s one of the most coveted color pairings. This bold color combination is an ode to female empowerment.

Top ($395), available at Prefontaine; skirt ($79), available at Pretty in Pink Flamingo
Boutique; shoes ($79), available at Pretty in Pink Flamingo Boutique; purse ($62), available at Hinge; earrings ($17), available at Grae Apparel inside Spice Village; necklace ($38), available at James & Reid; bracelets ($10), available at Craft Gallery; ring, available at Boozer’s, price upon request.

Jumpsuit ($370), available at G2 by Georgio’s; boots ($55), available at Pretty in Pink Flamingo Boutique; earrings ($11), available at Craft Gallery; short necklace ($354), available at Gholson Originals Fine Jewelry; long necklace ($580), available at Gholson Originals Fine Jewelry; bracelets, available at Gholson Originals Fine Jewelry, prices upon request; ring, available at Waco Jewelers, price upon request.


Spot On
Animal print very well may be this season’s easiest trend to incorporate into your wardrobe. Zebra, leopard, snakeskin and even cow print are this season’s most sought after prints. This trend came with designers’ recent obsession with the ’70s and ’80s, as well as the wild, Wild West. Pair your animal print accessories with a neutral outfit for a solid look, or be bold and add a fun pop of color.

Turtleneck ($48), available at Adorn Boutique; overalls ($46), available at Courtney’s; boots ($200), available at Prefontaine; purse ($435), available at The Gift Horse; earrings ($18), available at Hinge; necklace, available at Boozer’s, price upon request; ring, available at Waco Jewelers, price upon request.

Dress ($54), available at Adorn Boutique; earrings ($70), available at James & Reid; necklace ($149), available at Coreopsis; larger cuff bracelet ($58), available at The Gift Horse; smaller cuff bracelet ($68), available at The Gift Horse; ring shown on page 105available at Kindler’s Gem Jewelers, price upon request; purse shown on page 105 ($84), available at Hinge.


Minty Fresh
Monochromatic mint looks are increasingly common this season. According to trend experts, “Neo Mint” is the color of 2020. It symbolizes a new decade focused on technological development and the preservation of nature. So this season, don’t be afraid to go green.

Sweater ($65), available at Grae Apparel inside Spice Village; pants ($85), available at Pretty in Pink Flamingo Boutique; boots ($55), available at The Gift Horse; purse ($222), available at Morrison’s Gifts; earrings ($298), available at Prefontaine; necklace ($138), available at Coreopsis; bracelets, available at Waco Jewelers, price upon request; ring, available at Kindler’s Gem Jewelers, price upon request.

Dress ($595), available at Prefontaine; clutch ($127), available at Coreopsis; ring ($13), available at Grae Apparel inside Spice Village.