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W h a t  W e'r e  C o v e t i n g.

 

H a m p d e n  C l o t h i n g  P l a y s  F a v o r i t e s.

 

Stacy Smallwood: Owner, Buyer

Personal Style: I'm feeling the need for change. While jackets will always be a staple in my closet, I'm layering in an oversized sweater and most impotantly a skirt this season. 

Items I can't live without this fall 2010: Army green Rag & Bone Leigh Jacket and Opening Ceremony Wedge Bootie. 

Favorite thing about this Season: While I love a good dress, I'm so excited we have finally moved back to separates and chic dressing.

Favorite Designers Right Now: Rag & Bone, Chris Benz, Preen, and Logan Neitzel.

Favorite Items of the Week:

       Alexander Wang Rocco Mini Duffle Brick Patent            Adam Cropped Cable Sweater

              Alexander Wang- Rocco Mini Duffle Brick Patent     Adam- Cropped Cable Sweater                 

 


 

Marisa Deitrich: Store Manager, Assistant Buyer

Personal Style: I love to mix feminine styles with edgy accessories to put my own twist on each look.

Items I can't live without this fall 2010: My Under.Ligne leggings, Jenni Kayne Lace Up Booties and of course my Alexander Wang Rocco!

Favorite thing about this Season: I am loving the return of the feminine silhoutte mixed with edgy details. And of course, all of the different animal prints and fur!

Favorite Designers Right Now: Suno, Elizabeth and James, and A.L.C.

Favorite Items of the Week:

        Ports 1961 Melange Scarf Chicory                    Rag and Bone Skinny Corduroy

           Ports 1961- Melange Scarf Chicory             Rag and Bone- Skinny Corduroy      

 


 

Katie Seamon: Web Designer

Personal Style: My closet is filled with versatile clothing that can take me anywhere but must have a great pop of color!

Items I can't live without this fall 2010: Organic boyfriend cardigan and my Current/Elliott skinny jeans.

Favorite thing about this Season: Leather and fur. Fur and leather. With some more fur.

Favorite Designers Right Now: Suno, Helmut Lang and Margarita Saplala.

Favorite Items of the Week:

   Alexis Bittar Oval Hydroquartz Ring             Yigal Azrouel Removable Fur Sleeve Blazer

           Alexis Bittar- Oval Hydroquartz Ring       Yigal Azrouel- Removable Fur Sleeve Blazer   


Haley Spees: Stylist 

Personal Style: I love mixing, matching, and layering! I think my style is quirky and eclectic with a vintage sensibility.

Items I can't live without this Spring 2010: My Black Velvet Rocco!

Favorite thing about this Season:  That the style is irresistably French!  I am loving the streamlined silhouettes, delicate details, and refined prints that are totally practical and completely of the moment. 

Favorite Designers Right Now: Malene Birger, Elizabeth & James, and Cacharel

Favorite Items of the Week:

    Alexis Bittar Long Ornament Necklace                    Loeffler Randall Joanna Patent Oxford 

         Alexis Bittar- Long Ornament Necklace    Loeffler Randall- Joanna Patent Oxford     

 


 

Erin Engebritson: Stylist

Personal Style: I typically gravitate toward more bohemian styles and easy dresses for a cool and effortless look.

Items I can't live without this Spring 2010: My oversized Cacharel sweater

Favorite thing about this Season:  I am so excited for the chunky, oversized knits and sweaters.  The color palette is exactly what I have been waiting for!  I am dying to wear the season’s staples:  animal prints, fur, and leather, of course!  

Favorite Designers Right Now: Yigal Azrouel, Kimberly Ovitz, and A.L.C.

  Yigal Azrouel Quilted Distressed Bag                Vanessa Bruno Denim Legging

       Yigal Azrouel- Quilted Distressed Bag        Vanessa Bruno- Denim Legging    

  


Ann Ricker: Stylist

Personal Style: Classic with a twist.  I am living proof that you can still be a mommy on the go and still be stylish.

Items I can't live without this Spring 2010: my APC shorts, Adam Rosette Tee, and Loeffler Randall Peplum dress - a classic!

Favorite thing about this Season: The contrast between a hard edge and the feminine silhouette is fabulous!

Favorite Designers Right Now: Opening Ceremony, Loeffler Randall, and Richard Chai LOVE

   Opening Ceremony Silver Toe Pump          by Malene Birger Tilian Sequin Necklace

             Opening Ceremony- Silver Toe Pump      by Malene Birger- Tilian Sequin Necklace        

Anne Brackin: Store Manager

Personal Style: I always love classic, timeless pieces. I like to know that I will be able to wear something for a long time based on their great quality and versatility!

Items I can't live without this fall 2010: Organic two pocket cardigan and Women's Combat Heel by Rag and Bone

Favorite thing about this Season: Falls throw back to Classic Silhouettes and more Feminine Styles.

Favorite Designers Right Now: Elizabeth & James and Rag & Bone

Favorite Items of the Week:

   Adam Shearling Puffer Vest             ALC Stripe Sweater with Elbow Patch

         Adam- Shearling Puffer Vest        ALC- Stripe Sweater with Elbow Patch