MANAYUNK

Orginally Published in Manayunk.com Magazine

By Samantha Sciolla

A nostalgic road trip back to 1970 influences a new age of retro dressing for spring 2015. Free flowing frocks draped in light weight fabrics are sheer bliss balancing boyfriend Bermudas and a brass statement pendant. The mood is easy, carefree, and refreshing with a twist, contrasting florals, drop waist ruffles, fluid fringing, and global prints. Make your own statement this spring by investing in the best of basics. The woven tee, the wide leg trouser, the cropped summer jacket, and the bohemian maxi dress paired with novelty statement accessories with modern vintage appeal are just the beginning to the perfect spring wardrobe.  My recommendation is to head down to Main Street, to start building your spring wardrobe immediately.

Remix is the epitome of modern vintage meets high end consignment where I will assure you will not leave empty handed. “Easy, easy, easy and classic free flowing fits. That is what we focus on for our spring looks, whether it’s layering cardigans, tie-dye loose tees, stripes, cropped tops and pants…it’s all easy and fashionable. Bringing in tribal prints and laying pieces is inspired by bohemian style.  Easy and classic,” says Ljupka Neduscin, owner of Remix. 4355 Main Street – remixonmain.com.

Being simple and making a statement has never been so easy. Stacy Jackson, co-owner of Meadowsweet Mercantile is enhancing her merchandise mix with must have, easy layering pieces and one of a kind jewelry to keep up with Spring 2015 trends. “My jewelry is everything right now, it’s all about the tones – whether it’s stone, copper or brass, they are all great. Shabori style wraps and free form dresses are essentials right now. It can be the most basic dress with the right fabric and print and it makes a huge statement,” says Stacy. 4390 Main Street – meadowsweetmercantile.com.

Both trendy and fabulous, The Little Apple is a must stop shop for affordable and unique accessories and gifts and no one is a better buyer than Brandy Deieso, owner of The Little Apple. “Big crystal rings are coming back, woven head bands with tribal beading are coming back, and layering necklace pendants are coming back! I even have local girls who live around Manayunk making all of these pieces that I am selling here. This trend is timeless, really for all ages,” says Brandy. 4353 Main Street – thelittleapplestore.com.

Latitudes and Longitudes carries several jewelry and accessory lines to add to your Spring 2015 look. “I’ve been stocking up on a lot of retro and bohemian jewelry for Spring 2015 including metal studs made in California and retro button necklaces. Geometric designs and patterned scarves are really big this spring too. It’s all about adventure and travel,” says Meredith Podab, owner of Latitudes and Longitudes. 4325 Main Street - livelatandlong.com.

Ready for runway? Known for 20 years of dressing high profile women, Nicole Miller Manayunk is a one stop shop for designer sportswear, dresses, eveningwear, bridal and head to toe accessories. Always on trend, Miller’s modern, ageless aesthetic is both sexy, sophisticated, figure flattering, and consistent in both fit and quality. “By offering personal shopping and wardrobe styling by appointment on and off site, we are able to help women of all ages look and feel their best every season all while getting their closets organized! It really is a win win,” says Samantha Sciolla, store manager at Nicole Miller. 4249 Main Street – mkdandassociates.com.