shop talk [ InspIratIon ] STYLE: Bold and tropical HIGHLIGHTS: Dresses that accentuate shape, pops of color, prints
GET THE LOOK:
Make a Statement
Designer Alicia Sanchez— who also operates La Sewing Café in Delray Beach (216 S.W. Second Ave.)—never fails to grab attention with bright, tropical-inspired flair, whether she’s teaching sewing at her café or traveling to her Caribbean fashion markets.
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I want people to identify themselves through color.
Top slash cut-out dress, $119, Bebe, Town Center at Boca Raton
Favala Designs dress, $65, La Sewing Café, favaladesigns.com
courtesy of urBAn outfitters
Q&A
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with Alicia
Does your fashion line reflect your personal style? Yes. Favala Designs is all me. I’m from the Dominican Republic, so most of my designs are colorful resort wear. What’s the best way to bring color into your wardrobe? If you want to add pops of color, start with accessories and ease into clothing.
PoPs of color Cooperative D’Orsay canvas heel, $49, urbanoutfitters.com
Rupert Sanderson shako sandals, $865, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach
What styles do you gravitate toward? I like things that hug my body and make me feel like a woman—but in a way that’s appropriate.
Favorite local stores? Vintage stores: Frugal Fashionista and Kismet in Delray.
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Best advice for people looking to make a statement with fashion. It’s not about what’s in style. It’s about what’s good for you. Prints Snakeskin print pump, $34.95, H&M, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens
Colour Riot Jewelry, set of three for $40, etsy.com/shop/colourriot
december/january 2014