FAIRHOPE
A BOUTIQUE PARADISE
fashion & jewelry
FALL 2021 u FREE
Advertiser Index The Copper Column..........................16
The Cat’s Meow ............................... 12
Dilly Dally at The Cat’s Meow.............. 7
The Colony Shop ................................ 2
Gigi & Jay’s ...................................... 11
Utopia ............................................... 5
M&F Casuals ......................................6 Shoefly.............................................13
About the cover
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IYA by Johnny Was features a Kadie silk blouse and Druoin short sweater embroidery with whimsical animals. Red midrise skinny jeans by Principle. CrossBody bag by Chala.
Photography
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ylan is the pilot who flies the drones at Cacti Palm. He is also the lead photographer and videographer. Dylan has been a licensed FAA certified Small Unmanned Aircraft Pilot since 2017. Victoria is artistic director and assistant photographer of Cacti Palm. You may recognize “Tori B.” from The Gulf Coast CW, a local television station where she spent 4 years as a TV Personality. Dylan Glass | Phone : 618-
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Vince Johnson vince@gulfcoastmedia.com
Advertising Frank Kustura frank@gulfcoastmedia.com 251-923-8129
Layout and Design Corey Johnson
We are mad for plaid this fall with our great selection from Gretchen Scott! The puff shoulder, wide cuff top on Natalie can be front tucked and worn dressy or casual. She is wearing black jeans from Liverpool and carrying a Hobo wristlet. Joni is festive in her blue plaid tiered dress with puff shoulders and ruffle sleeves. Both are wearing statement gold necklaces in the latest trends, either chunky chain links or paperclip chains, from John Medeiros Jewelry which are available at M&F Casuals. SarahBeth Reeves strolling the streets of Fairhope in a great black jumpsuit from dilly dally at The Cat’s Meow. Great to Meow go from casual to evening in this timeless knit jumpsuit. Her fabulous shoes are L’Artiste.
This red smocked dress by L. Love and booties by Naughty Monkey are a perfect combo for Brittany Curtis! A Panama hat from Fame Accessories completes this sassy look, all only from Utopia in downtown Fairhope.
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White Blouse by Hayden Girl, Pants by DL1961 and shoes by Mia Shoes. Available at Gigi & Jay’s.
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FAR LEFT, Mary Jane Owen is wearing a beautiful cloud design blue kimono with a black tank and pants. Statement necklace from MJ Jewelry and Bussola shoes complete her look. dilly dally at The Cat’s Meow has a fantastic shoe department. MIDDLE, Susan Feely is relaxed but ready for any event in her crinkle knit outfit from Carine. Comfy but classic, the jacket, tank and pants are great for travel! Her bold silver clip earrings add a nice touch as well as the recycled knit scarf that adds a fun pop of color and texture! Aetrex shoes are the final touch, and her feet say ‘Thank you” for super comfy all-day walking! Available at The Cat’s Meow. RIGHT, Sally is wearing a stunning sequin glam set complete with this unique gold detailed bag by American & Beyond. This look easily pairs with jewelry and other accessories. For this and more, visit The Copper Column.
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Brittany Curtis is enjoying shopping downtown in her knit bell bottoms by Cas Femme and a body suit with pink puff sleeves by TCEC, all from Utopia.
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TOP, OZAI N KU is a women’s clothing line from Greece designed for the sophisticated, modern woman. Their unique styles and fabric combinations are what make their stylish customers feel so special about wearing them. OZAI N KU can be found at The Colony Shop. RIGHT, Green polo by Properly Tied and Khaki Pants by Properly Tied available at Gigi & Jay’s.
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RIGHT: Natalie is wearing a black vegan leather top from Dolce Cabo and Up! Up dressy pants with button details available at M&F Casuals. Her long pearl necklace with medallion and matching bracelet from French Kande, paired with Pearl drop earrings, are real show stoppers! She is sporting elastic strap sandals from Charleston Shoes and holding a Sondra Roberts woven hobo. Joni is wearing a pink washable suede cut out sleeve top from Ravel over vegan leather Isle pants. Accessorized with Julie Vos jewelry and Freyrs sunglasses, Joni is carrying a Mary Francis evening bag - perfect for a cell phone and essentials. She is comfortable on her feet in her Arcopedico suede booties. TOP, Pam Grammas stylishly wears Sergio Tomani Selita boots, a Fabian leather handbag by Latico, gold bangle bracelet by A.V. Maxx, large hoop earrings by Carissimi Bijoux and ExVoto vintage Edgewood Gold Necklace. You can find it all at Shoefly!
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TOP, New on the block is Tamela Mayer, owner of Shoefly, which has been in downtown Fairhope for nearly 18 years! Shoefly offers high end, affordable shoes, boots, handbags, gifts and accessories. Tamela is wearing Chocolat Blu cross buckle shoes in grey with a Hobo International handbag. Jewelry by Carissima Bijoux. You can surely find something you LOVE from Shoefly!
RIGHT, SarahBeth Reeves ready to hit the town in a really cute criss-cross top and skinny flare jeans. Her fabulous shoes are L’Artiste and are as comfortable as they are great looking! The perfect shoe to add flair to your closet!! Her necklace is a leather cord with a stone and tassel detail, the perfectly simple accent! Available at dilly dally at The Cat’s Meow .
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Brittany Curtis is stunning in her black evening dress with mesh sleeves by Blue Blush. Black pumps by Bamboo and a beaded bag by Urbanista complete this lovely ensemble. Available at Utopia.
The Copper Column’s Suzanne Davis sits with her pup Icko sporting a crocheted zip-up Arrata jacket paired nicely with black straight leg pants. Her purse is a fun and unique statement piece by Mary Frances. Original Lady by Suzanne Davis. Find this and more at The Copper Column.
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Mary Jane Owen looks fun and colorful in a linen Kimono swing top and her chain & tassel print pants. Both pieces are mix or match year round. She completes the look with a statement necklace from MJ Jewelry and super comfortable wedges by Bussola from dilly dally at The Cat’s Meow shoe department.
Natalie and Sandy are ready for fall in their Anorak puffer vests! These great jackets are perfect for travel as they can be rolled up into matching bags for easy storage. Both are wearing Julie Vos reversible necklaces paired with matching earrings and bracelets. Natalie has on great comfy animal sneakers from Shu Shop. Available at M&F Casuals .
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LEFT, Suzanne’s fitted black pants are so versatile and pair perfectly with this Fashion Fuse kimono. Sitting behind is original art by Suzanne Davis. MIDDLE, Sally is in an Arrata buttoned up long flannel layered nicely on a pair of sequin flare cut pants. She accessorizes with different colors of turquoise. RIGHT, Angel is stylish and comfortable in her flowy Arrata velvet detailed shirt kimono with eye catching layered necklaces from handmade arts at The Copper Column. For more jewelry, purses, apparel, and all the fall fashion, visit The Copper Column.
The Best of the Bohemian Look! Shop Johnny Was Collections at The Colony Shop.
TOP, What’s not to love! Mary Frances Street Eats handbag. Let’s have some spicy fun! LEFT, For our dog lover’s Mary Frances designed Dog Park Handbag Park hand bag. Both bags available at The Colony Shop.
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LEFT, Lynn is wearing a black washable silk blouse, great with jeans or slacks. She has on flattering wide leg pants and super comfortable Corky’s wedges from dilly dally at The Cat’s Meow. Her necklace is natural stone with a carved medallion. Mary Jane Owen in a fabulous royal blue Damee jacket, perfect for any event. The wide collar makes such a statement. She is also wearing a striking necklace from MJ Jewelry and Bussola wedges from dilly dally at The Cat’s Meow, our shoe department.
BOTTOM RIGHT, Gold Dress by Habitual Girl Available at Gigi & Jay’s. BOTTOM LEFT, Marley Harris is on trend with Chocolat Blu tall boots in brown suede, Hobo leather wristlet, Mother Mary pearl necklace by Laalee Jewelry, statement turquoise earrings and bracelet by Carissima Bijoux. All available at Shoefly.
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