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BLAC Detroit Style Gallery: Biblioteca
August 5, 2013·By BLAC Editorial
A look inspired by the Detroit Public Library main branch
August 5, 2013
rawing inspiration from the ornate Adam Strohm Hall at the Detroit Public Library, this look reflects its grand Italian-Renaissance architecture in a wearable way.
Stylist: Torri Lynn Ashford
Photographer: Lauren Jeziorski
Hair: Meatte Berry
Makeup: Cassandra Ward
Model: LaNika Hampton
Creative director: Jose Zamudio
Clothing and accessories from:
The Peacock Room
15 E. Kirby St., Detroit (in The Park Shelton lobby, just north of the Detroit Institute of Arts)
313-559-5500
Facebook.com/PeacockRoom
Ring: Mythological owl, $48
Scarf: Hemingway, $24
Earrings: French Art Nouveau in gold, $68
Belt: Vintage elastic, $8.95
Dress: Claudia style, $125
Shoes: Manic, provided by model
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