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BLAC Photo Story: Spring Fashion
April 2, 2021 · Updated April 15, 2021·By Photos by Boswell Hardwick
Spring is here and as we shed our sweatpants and slippers, we look to embrace fashion, hope and a future with a little less distance and a lot more style.
April 2, 2021 · Updated April 15, 2021

Shawl: Fannie Lucille • $159
Shoes: Rupert Sanderson Kasha, TENDER • $650
Earrings: PJazz Collections Boutique II • $40

Pants: TENDER • $365
Earrings: PJazz Collections Boutique II • $40
Necklace: Marni, TENDER, Birmingham • $750
Sunglasses: Anna-Karin Karlsson, OPTIK • $1,980

Jacket: Akris, Neiman Marcus • $2,990
Necklace: Paco Rabanne, TENDER • $590
Sunglasses: Anna-Karin Karlsson, OPTIK • $1,545

Earrings: Night Sparkle, PJazz Collections Boutique II • $40

Pants: Dorothee Schumacher, TENDER • $450
Bodysuit: Adelaide’s Boutique • $60
Belt: PJazz Collections Boutique II • $60
Earrings: Marni, TENDER • $490
Shoes: Vic Matie, TENDER • $395

Pants: Lis Lareida, TENDER • $380
Earrings: Odyssey, Miss Larue • $29

Earrings: PJazz Collections Boutique II • $40
Two-piece top and pants: Siana Treece Atelier • $350

Pants: Hellessy, TENDER • $490
Shoes: Alex W. Nicole • $695
Earrings: Metal Wave, PJazz Collections Boutique II • $50

Jeans: Hellessy, Neiman Marcus • $490
Earrings: PJazz Collections Boutique II • $40

Earrings: Marni, TENDER, Birmingham • $450
Necklace: Marni, TENDER, Birmingham • $750
Where to Shop
247 W. Maple Road, Birmingham
248-646-6699
Somerset Collection, 2705 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
248-643-3300
21206 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe
271 Maple Road, Birmingham
248-258-0212
Credits
FEATURE EDITOR
Ann Duke, ann@blacdetroit.com
Boswell Hardwick, @boswellcreative
Marv Neal, @marvneal
HAIR STYLIST
Bettie Lutcher, @bvainhaircollection
Ashley Valentina, @valentina.mua
MODELS
Carole Gist, provided by the Renee Godin Agency
Bria Anderson, provided by Real Style
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