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OUR
COVER
MODEL
Ashley Miller has known since high
school that she wanted to be a model. “I
told my mom that I wanted to take modeling classes and she told me I had to pay for
them,” she says. “So I got a job at McDonald’s.” According to Ashley, models like
Iman and Tyra Banks were her inspiration:
“I grew up in the West End and I didn’t
always feel like I had a lot of positive images…. I’d see Iman and Tyra Banks and
thought, ‘I could be like them.’”
But Ashley has always known she was
more than a pretty face. While she set her
sights on modeling at an early age, she was
equally intent on pursuing a career in nursing. “My mom worked in a cardiologist’s office and
I shadowed there in high school,” she says. “I knew from that day on that I was going to
nursing school.” After high school, however, she wanted to make a detour to try modeling in
New York City. “My mother said, ‘Hell no’,” she laughs. “She said, ‘You get your degree first.
Then you can do whatever you want.” So, Ashley got her nursing degree from Berea College,
and a Masters in nursing from the University of Kentucky. Now, she’s working on her ph.D.
at the University of Lousville…while working as a women’s health practitioner.
Modeling helped pay for some of her education, as did some pageant wins: “I made it to
the top twenty finalists in Top Model USA in 2005. I was Miss University of Louisville in
2008, first runner up for Miss Kentucky one year,” she says. She credits her mother and one
instrumental coach with helping her compete in the appearance-oriented pageant system and
modeling world without losing self confidence or focus on her career: “My mother was always
very honest,” she says. “She told me that your beauty won’t always be there. You have to have
something more. She always helped me look at it as a way to forward my goals… I wasn’t
crowned Miss Kentucky, but half of my UK education was paid for by Miss USA. So that
was a success.”
The hope that she’ll become an inspiration for other women what keeps her motivated to
continue modeling and competing in Physique competitions: ”It’s hard because you put yourself in an industry where everything about you is being critiqued.
When I first started, the rest of
the girls were really thin and
blonde and I’d be thinking ‘I don’t
look like that and I can’t make
myself look like that.’ But I also
thought that if I could compete
and get people to appreciate my
looks, then other girls who were
different or bigger might appreciate the way they look.”
— Christine Fellingham
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FALL TREND
REPORT
We asked our favorite local experts how to
wear the new trends without making a
misstep. Here, their brutally honest advice.
MENSWEAR
We say: Tailored pinstripes and white shirts
can read as drag in these parts. Feminize it.
៑“Pair it with something feminine,” says June
Bailey, owner of the Willow Tree. “A pretty
pump, a frilly blouse.”
៑“Do a pantsuit in a bold color instead of
gray or black,” says Kathy Reiss-Miller, coowner of Clodhoppers.
៑“My personal favorite is the slightly oversized blazer,” says Mandy Rothgerber, manager
at Blink boutique.
LACE
Biker plus
zebra print
from
Blumarine
We say: Watch what you wear underneath
lace. It should be black or nude — not fucshia.
៑“Look for lace details woven into blouses, sweaters and dresses,” says Susan
Vogt, buyer for Rodes For Her.
៑“I love the LLD (little lace dress)
for fall,” says Kathy.
៑“A lace blouse is very sexy and
sophisticated for night,” says Raquel
Koff, owner of Rodeo Drive. “Especially
underneath a fitted jacket.”
Menswear
from Ralph
Lauren
BIKER CHIC
We say: Head-to-toe leather or leather
with denim looks too tough on most
women over 30.
៑“Look for it translated into luxe leather
pieces — fitted jackets, a pair of trousers, a
studded belt,” says Raquel.
៑“Look for the details rather than the whole
look — like a zippered dress or a studded
belt,” says June.
៑“Soften the slick look of leather by pairing
it with cashmere or silk,” June adds.
RED
We say: Pop a pair of red shoes
Getty Images
Faux fur
from
Michael
Kors
Red from
Diane von
Furstenberg
Sheer
maxis from
Michael
Kors
RED
THE MIDI LENGTH
We say: Pop a pair of red shoes or red
nails with gray or black if you can’t get
away with a full-on outfit.
៑“Definitely buy something red, even
it it’s not one of your usual colors,” says
Mandy. “Find one that works for you.”
៑“Red is a huge look in outerwear,”
says Susan. “I love a red coat with black
or gray.”
៑“Not everyone can wear a red dress,”
says Raquel. “But everyone should try
one on.”
We say: Just-below-the-knee is a new, hard-towear but comfy and covered-up hemline.
៑“It’s a tough length,” says Raquel. “I didn’t
buy it for the store. But it works with boots
and a jacket.”
៑“It’s flowy and romantic,” says Mandy.
“But it doesn’t work if you have full hips.”
៑“Wear it with a tailored jacket,” says
Susan. “It’s very feminine, a little ’70s glam.”
MAXIS
HOT LIST
We say: Billowy maxis are the new
party dress.
៑“Long dresses and skirts are still
smart buys,” says Kathy. “They’re ageless trends.”
៑“Maxis are the new LBD,” says
Susan. “They’re comfortable, relaxed
and elegant.”
Animal prints. On shoes, belts, coats.
Jewel tones. “Mix, match and layer
them,” says June.
Metallics. For day and night.
Fur. Faux or no. In jewel tones if you
don’t mind the fashion expiration date.
Dots, stripes, checks. “Every designer
was mixing patterns,” says Susan.
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Midi length
leopard
from Marc
Jacobs
WARM LIST
Sheer. You either love it or you don’t.
Bow-tie blouses. “They work better on
young girls,” says Raquel. “They can look
frumpy.”
Leather. You can choose the zippers, studs or
buckles without the big investment.
Jumpsuits. Fab — for the tall and fearless.
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crave
TRUE COLORS
Rich, gem-toned accessories luxe up your favorite fall looks
Photographed by Sam Upshaw
Styled by Martin Stockwell
Clockwise from top: Badgley Mischka gold-trimmed tote, $425, at Dillard’s; Burberry patent bag, $950, at Von Maur;
Alexis Bittar bangle, $295, and Sonya Roberts jeweled clutch, $125 at Rodes For Her.
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what are you wearing to ...
PHOTO BY MATT STONE
“For this event, I always look for
something unique — like this Gaultier dress. And I like to ask (jewelry
designer) Summer Eliason to make
custom pieces so I won’t see someone else in the same thing.”
“It’s cocktail — not
black tie. I may get a
little dressier than this
… but no sequins.”
Gilda’s
Night
“It’s probably the
most fashionably
dressed group of
people you’ll see at
an event that isn’t
formal. So there’s
some pressure.”
at Rodes
he seventh annual fundraiser for Gilda’s Club Louisville on
Friday, Nov. 11, is in its third successful year at Rodes For
Her: “The event is usually a sellout,” says event chair Cindy
Carcione. “We have a very strong committee and a great partnership with Rodes, and I think there is almost no one who doesn’t
feel personally connected to this cause.”
Carcione herself got involved with the event when talking to
Rodes sales consultant Annette Grisante about a friend who had
breast cancer. “Annette saw how affected I was and just immediately suggested that I get involved with this fundraiser for Gilda’s
Club,” says Carcione. “I did. That was six years ago. Now, I guess,
I’m ready to chair it!” (For information, call 502-583-0075.)
— Christine Fellingham
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Fashions: Jean Paul Gaultier dress,
$595; Alexis Bittar bracelet, $295;
and Tory Burch shoes, $325,
all at Rodes For Her.
Hair: Rachel Ehringer
for Hair by Bennie and Friends.
Makeup: Saha Nijemcevic for
Giorgio Armani Cosmetics at
Dillard’s, Mall St. Matthews
.
COAT: DIANE VON FURSTENBERG. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES
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IF YOU'RE CURVIER ON THE TOP ...
..,.look for streamlined shapes with smaller collars. ..,.. Try coats with hidden buttons and avoid doublebreasted styles.
..,.. Consider belted styles that cinch in the waist and create swing on the bottom for balance.
Nanette Lepore coat, $698, at Rodes For Her.
Desigual coat, $258, at Boutique Serendipity.
Lui coat, $148, at Rodeo Drive.
IF YOU'RE CURVIER ON THE BOTTOM .. .
..,.. Wear coats with large collars and interest about the waistline. ..,.. Doublebreasted styles can give the illusion of a wider chest, balancing your figure.
..,.. look for feminine details like bows and ruffles near the top to draw attention away from your lower half.
Burberry trench, $795, and scari, $250, at Von Maur.
Design Today's, $199, at the Willow Tree.
Joseph Ribkoff, $319, at the Willow Tree.
IF YOU HAVE AN HOURGLASS FIGURE ....
~Enhance your curves with
Weill coat, $920, at Rodes For Her.
belts or doublebreasted styles. ~look for coats with some kind of volume that won't pull at the bustline or hips.
~Choose splashy prints to play up your body's symmetry.
Nanette Lepore coat, $498, at Rodes For Her.
Weill coat, $965, at Rodes For Her.
IF YOU'RE NOT CURVY ...
~ look for details
like big buttons, piping, belts or ruffles to add visual bulk. ~A belt creates curves where you may not have any.
~ Swingy styles, bright colors and bold patterns add volume.
Burberry toggle coat, $895, and hat, $250, at Von Maur.
Jade coat, $178, at Boutique Serendipity.
Moschino coat, $~295, at Rodes For Her.
NEW HIGHS…
… and lows. Hemlines dip to
ankle-grazing lengths that elongate your silhouette and streamline your curves.
Jean Paul Gaultier maxi dress,
$745, from Rodes For Her. Lionette
necklace, $255, at Rodeo Drive.
BCBG Generation “Abram” shoes,
$110, at Dillard’s.
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY MICHAEL CLEVENGER
STYLED & WRITTEN BY CHRISTINE FELLINGHAM
High-drama
flourishes like
maxi lengths,
metallics and
mega-watt
jewel tones
amp up your
look for fall.
So channel
your inner
diva.
HAIR ERIN KIZIMINSKI FOR BLADES SALON & SPA | MAKEUP CHRISTY JONES FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR AT DILLARD’S
MODEL ASHLEY MILLER FOR HEYMAN TALENT | FASHION ASSISTANTS KATHRYN FANNING AND TYLER GRUBE
SHOT ON LOCATION AT THE KFC YUM! CENTER
VIP TREATMENT
Luxe python adds a little edge to a
ladylike version of the LBD. Consider
reptile a new neutral. It now goes anywhere, with anything.
St. John black dress (with rhinestone
buckle underneath belt), $1,295, at Rodes
For Her. Coach python bag, $795; Michael Kors belt, $50; Kenneth Cole python bangle, $88; and Anna & Eva black
ring, $15, all at Dillard’s.
RED ALERT
The statement-making color is everywhere
for fall. When popped with other jewel tones
(in a color-blocked pattern), it has even more
presence.
Alice by Temperly leather jacket, $249,
and Milly dress, $330, at Clodhoppers. House
of Harlow bracelets, $184, at Rodeo Drive.
SOMETHING FIERCE
Animal prints and fur are two of fall’s more ferocious styling options. They work in combination here
because the dress is sophisticated — not slinky —
and we pulled back on accessories.
Etro dress, $1,495, and Luisa Cerano fur shrug,
$695, at Rodes For Her. Leather bracelet, $30.99, at
Blush Boutique. Vince Camuto pumps, $118, at Dillard’s.
LOUNGE ACT
Draping soft layers over sleek, or sheer over solid,
eliminates the “I’m trying too hard” vibe when you’re
rocking something short, black and overtly sexy.
Graham and Spencer dress, $253, at Rodeo Drive.
Alice + Olivia sheer sequined vest, $384, at Rodes For
Her. Vince Camuto zip shoe, $118, at Dillard’s.
ABOUT OUR LOCATION:
The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose,
state-of-the-art arena that boasts a total
of 721,762 square feet, an arena bowl
exceeding 22,000 seats and four meeting
and event rooms spanning approximately
34,000 square feet. It’s within walking
distance of more than 4,200 hotel rooms
in downtown Louisville. Home to the
University of Louisville men’s and women’s
basketball programs, it also is a popular
venue for concerts, conventions and
corporate events. The KFC Yum! Center is
owned by the Louisville Arena Authority
and managed by the Kentucky State Fair
Board, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and
Heritage Cabinet. Coming events include
Sade with John Legend on Sept. 9,
Katy Perry on Sept. 10 and Disney on Ice
Sept. 14-18. For information, visit
www.kfcyumcenter.com.
A LITTLE POP…
… of electrified color adds sizzle to seasonal basics. The
pleasure of pairing unexpected brights like melon and fuchsia is
one reason to bail on the black or camel coat this year.
Weill coat, $920, and Akris dress, $995, at Rodes For Her.
Summer Eliason necklace, $250, at Jenkins Eliason Interiors. Vince
Camuto nude pumps, $118, at Dillard’s.
THE SHOW’S OVER
Cozy-over-strapless is a luxe version of loungewear. Strapless maxi dresses — for day, night,
fancy, not — are one of the surprise layering
staples for fall and winter.
Jean Paul Gaultier dress, $745, at Rodes For
Her. Elizabeth and James fur vest, $595, at Rodeo
Drive. Summer Eliason “button” necklace, $120, at
Jenkins Eliason Interiors. Vince Camuto boots,
$118, at Dillard’s.
SHORE THING
Popping brights with black is a can't-fail
fall strategy for getting dressed.
Moschino Cheap and Chic dress, $750,
at Rodes For Her. Antonio Melani cardigan,
$129, at Dillard's. Vince T-shirt, $64, at Blink
Boutique. Beth Bowley patent belt, $38, at
Boutique Serendipity. Leopard bow belt, $ll0,
at Rodeo Drive.
FETCHING
Make a splash with unexpected color combos - like this unlikely pairing of green and gray. The new
thinking makes colorized coats (like this green one) a smart fall investment instead of a splurge.
Shoshanna coat, $450, and skirt, $295, at Blink Boutique. Jean Paul Gaultier printed cardigan, $750, at
Rodes For Her. See You Monday lace top, $65, and "python" belt, $159, at Rodeo Drive. Jessica Simpson "JS
Cheetah" shoes, $98, at Von Maur.
PICTURE PERFECT
A glam "double eyeliner" technique
whitens and widens your eyes. Makeup
artist Stacy Thomas from Joseph's Salon
and Spa used Aveda's Eyeshadow Transformer, $25, to tum black tulip eyeshadow
and white orchid eyeshadow into liquid
liners. (Both shadows come in the Aveda
Black Tulip Eyeshadow Trio, $22). She
traced the black along model Olivia Ross'
lashline first, then drew a second line of
white just above it once it dried.
On Olivia's lips: Aveda Hot Pepper
Smoothing Lipcolor, $15, topped with
Aveda Cherry Bud Lip Glaze, $18.
On her cheeks: Apricot Whisper Face
Accent, $22.50.
RIPPLE
EFFECTS
The uber-ladylike
looks on the runway
translate into polished,
ready-for-real-life ensembles - like this
longer, leopard-print dress
and knit capelet.
Lafayette 148 dress,
$498, and Lafayette 148
shrug, $298, at Rodes For
Her. Kensie Girl patent
shoes, $59, at Von Maur.
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RANGE ROVER
Long (coat) over longer (skirt) is one of fall’s
freshest layering formulas.
Black Burberry coat, $795, at Von Maur. 12th Street
by Cynthia Vincent camisole, $196, and Prairie
button-front skirt, $204, at Blink Boutique.
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NEW FRONTIER
In a season when romantic hemlines and fluttery silhouettes
co-exist with tailored menswear, you have the freedom to
go a little wild, rewrite the rules and rebuild your wardrobe.
PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATT STONE | STYLED BY CHRISTINE FELLINGHAM & MANDY ROTHGERBER
MAKEUP: SLOAN WINTERS FOR CIRCE BEAUTY BAR
HAIR: JILL HIGGENBOTTOM FOR J MICHAEL’S SPA & SALON
MODELS: LEIGH THORNTON, FAYE YATES AND LANCE WUCHTUL FOR COSMO MODELS & TALENT
SHOT ON LOCATION AT LITTLE BIG HORSE TRAILS IN LAGRANGE
FRESH CUT
The Little Lace Dress is the
latest take on the LBD …
but you can buy it now and
wear it forever.
Alice + Olivia lace beaded
dress, $597, at Rodeo Drive.
ROUGHING IT
Mixing luxe and tough pieces is an
equation that expands your wardrobe exponentially. Here, pairing a
ladylike jewel tone with a rugged
fur vest makes both items pop.
Milly dress, $395, at Clodhoppers.
Quixotic Soul necklace by Kelli
Ahearn, $225, at Blink Boutique.
Alice + Olivia fur vest, $330, at
Rodeo Drive.
RUSTIC CHARM
The season’s sweeping, longer skirts are a dramatic — and wearable
— alternative to the ubiquitous and hard-to-move-in mini.
Milly skirt, $495, at Clodhoppers. Robert Rodriguez jacket, $445, at
Rodeo Drive. Carolina Herrera lace-trimmed sweater, $1,190, at Glasscock. Kelli Ahearn charm necklace, $225, at Blink Boutique. Frye
“Melissa” boot, $328, at Von Maur.
COLD SPELL
Outerwear heats up this fall with outfitmaking details like dramatic silhouettes, fur
trim and, sometimes, shocking color.
On model, left: Joseph Ribkoff faux-fur vest,
$219, at the Willow Tree. Bell by Alicia Belle
shirtdress, $298, at Blink Boutique. Frye
“Harness” boots, $248, at Von Maur.
On model, right: Alice + Olivia down coat,
$495, and Robert Rodriguez dress, $695,
both at Rodeo Drive. Isola “Toscana” boots,
$330, at Von Maur.
WIND SWEPT
A skirt that moves is one of fall’s must-have
staples. This silk, knife-pleated version
can go to work, then out for the night.
Bell by Alicia Bell blouse, $198, at Blink
Boutique. Tracy Reese silk skirt, $248, at Circe.
Gold cuff, $50, and wooden bangles, $35 each
(on model’s right arm), at Glasscock. Beaded
bracelet, $38, at Blush Boutique.
Vince Camuto boots, $149, at Dillard’s.
SCENE STEALER
The surprise appearance of lace
and a ruffled peplum transforms
the utilitarian puffer coat.
Red valentine coat. $750, at
Rodes Fa Her. Tmhi Shoji
skirt, $248, ard Frye ~Harness"
boots, $248, at Von Maur.
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