Glimpsed: Fashion-forward locals

Who: Lauren DeSantis, 17, Towson resident, Tark’s Grill hostess Spotted at: (cool) progeny’s “Moms Night Out” at Green Spring Station What she wore: INC white ruffle hem skinny jeans from Macy’s; Free People marigold T-shirt with back cutouts from South Moon Under; Kaanas gold loafer mules she found in Florida; and Madewell gold chain necklace. Her self-described style: “Modern, and sometimes edgy. I like to be different and unique.”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Shelby Marek Jones, 47, Hunt Valley resident, Panache sales representative Spotted at: (cool) progeny’s “Moms Night Out” at Green Spring Station What she wore: Black V-neck T-shirt she bought in Florida; Nicole Miller black blazer and large crystal hoops from Panache; Frame distressed skinny jeans she bought in Florida; Steve Madden black wedges from Nordstrom; leopard print belt from the Free People store; S-necklace from Anthropologie; and gold cuff from Lucky store. Her must-have: “A great blazer is my staple. I really like an edgy-chic [look].”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Bridget Rodriguez, 24, Forest Hill resident, 14 West accountant Spotted at: WTMD First Thursday Festival at Canton Waterfront Park What she wore: Ramy Brook multi-color/multi pattern minidress rented from renttherunway.com; green daisy earrings from toryburch.com; tan flat sandals from Old Navy; B. May natural tote she’s had for a while with patchwork scarf – that was a gift – tied onto it; and octagonal sunglasses from Marshalls. She loves to wear lots of patterns: “It’s fun when you mix them, and they work.”  (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Francesca Menelao, 25, Charles Village resident, The Gentlemen’s Gold Club entertainer Spotted at: WTMD First Thursday Festival at Canton Waterfront Park What she wore: Sunflower patterned tube minidress from Forever 21; black-and-white checker with sunflower patterned sneakers she designed for herself on vans.com; plaid wool clutch she found at a Hampden thrift shop; Baby Jesus charm and Italian horn charms on chain; black bead relationship bracelet from alphaaccessories.co that was a gift; and sunflower tattoos. She loves sunflowers: “I don’t know what it is about them, but they make me happy.”  (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Oura Kamissoko, 34, Catonsville, stylist and home care aide Spotted at: WTMD First Thursday Festival at Canton Waterfront Park What she wore: White dress with spaghetti straps and black crepe duster from Olive Ole; black fanny pack from amazon.com belted over it; Aldo gray wedge sneakers; black lace pantyhose she’s had for years; gold and black wrapped headband; flower watch from a street vendor in New York City; and silver bangle that was a gift from her mother. Her passion for fashion: “I love fashion. It’s in my blood. I was born like that. I’ve always liked to look unique.”  (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Alison Bucklin, 42, Canton resident, SERVPRO of Hunt Valley/Lutherville commercial sales and marketing representative/Arbonne International independent brand ambassador Spotted at: LinkedInLocal Baltimore networking event at The Cove at Citron What she wore: Multi-color print high-low dress from venus.com; Colin Stuart turquoise glitter wedge flip-flops from victoriassecret.com; collected charms hung on a chain; Chloe + Isabel turquoise and clear rhinestone drop earrings from a home jewelry party; and studded black handbag she’s had for years. She always wears hair tinsel: “I love sparkles. Let your light shine.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Evelyn Hammid, 28, Lauraville resident, Enradius digital analyst Spotted at: LinkedInLocal Baltimore networking event at The Cove at Citron What she wore: Max and Cleo dress with ruffled white bodice and black satin skirt from Goodwill; Nine West burgundy booties from Savers thrift store; brown tooled leather crossbody bag she bought from a street vendor in Madrid, Spain. She gets almost everything from thrift shops: “I really care about sustainability, so I like to buy secondhand. The cheaper prices let me explore more styles. And I like the treasure hunt. When there are too many good-looking new clothes in a [regular retail] store, I get overwhelmed.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Narjis Shahzad, 49, Nottingham resident, mindfulness coach/Intellizim managing partner/Teknobuilt senior global marketing & support consultant Spotted at: LinkedInLocal Baltimore networking event at The Cove at Citron What she wore: Spense flower print shift with tie back from Bloomingdale’s; magenta ruffle suede heels from Nordstrom; Chanel gold quilted bag and Cartier love bracelet from Saks Fifth Avenue; and Vince Camuto watch from Nordstrom. Dressing for her age: “I like [things that are] chic and modern, yet something that is age appropriate. I don’t need to push to look younger. I just want to age gracefully.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Melody Baron, 35, Glenrock, PA resident, Booz Allen Hamilton associate/event co-host Spotted at: LinkedInLocal Baltimore networking event at The Cove at Citron What she wore: Veronica M black-and-white maxi dress from Poppy & Stella; gold and rose silk tassel earrings made by a local designer, from My Girlfriend’s Wardrobe in York, PA; Moda Luxe rose gold glitter clutch from A Style Studio; Splendid nude suede strappy heels she’s had a while; and gold bumblebee ring from Emporium Collagia. She was “going for summer vibes”: “I really like fashion right now. The style this season has a bit of a 90’s vibe and I’m really loving that.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Rebecca Matias, 43, Monkton resident, business coach Spotted at: LinkedInLocal Baltimore networking event at The Cove at Citron What she wore: Pure Sugar multi-color print tunic from Nordstrom; pink skinny jeans from White House Black Market; Enzo Angiolini black cage sandals with silver rings and tassels from Nordstrom; long chain with pendant from the now-closed Cupcake; byzantine style gold choker she’s had for years; Alex Bittar gold and rhinestone teardrop shaped earrings from Amaryllis; Salvatore Ferragamo gold clutch that she bought in Paris; and Apple watch. What she goes for: “Anything sparkly; anything glittery or gold. I love to travel and find things. One of my favorite places to shop is Sydney, Australia.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Erika Brown, 30, Northeast Baltimore resident, Capella University counseling graduate student Spotted at: For the Culture: Africana Pop-Up event at Tightfisted Fashion: Resale & Consignment Store What she wore: Black jersey romper from Gap; multicolor cage skirt from Regal Clothes; black stretch lace pointy-toe booties from Aldo; gold chain choker and earrings that were gifts; Old Navy black tote; and black turban from Beauty Plus. Building upon her fashion foundation: “I live in black, and then everything revolves around that.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Olubunmi Ayegbajeje, 25, Hyattsville resident, clothing designer/stylist Spotted at: For the Culture: Africana Pop-Up event at Tightfisted Fashion: Resale & Consignment Store What she wore: IVIVI sunflower color smocked cropped top she found at a flea market; multicolor Ankara waxed cotton joggers she designed and made; yellow cage sandals from justfab.com; horn necklace she bought in Nigeria; waist beads from her own line that she wrapped to create a necklace (“I never take it off”); rose gold Apple watch; and square hoop earrings from Olive Ole. Her style preference: “I’m not one of those people who’s always trying to show off their form. I’d rather show my colors; the colors I feel from the inside.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Davina Copeland, 26, Towson resident, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center RN Spotted at: For the Culture: Africana Pop-Up event at Tightfisted Fashion: Resale & Consignment Store What she wore: White T-shirt from Charlotte Russe; skirt, headwrap and black balsa wood Africa earrings she bought in Ghana on a trip there in May; Rouge white flat sandals she’s had for a while; and black bead bracelet from a Paparazzi Accessories party. Her fashion fave: “I love earrings. I love self-expressive earrings. Earrings are my favorite part of my outfits.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Zakiya Shivers, 34, Baltimore city resident, Tightfisted Fashion owner Spotted at: For the Culture: Africana Pop-Up event at Tightfisted Fashion: Resale & Consignment Store What she wore: African motif print sundress from Express; beaded necklace created by local artist Joyce J. Scott; brass chandeliers she bought from a local vendor; gold and purple agate cuff from a vendor at a New York City street festival; multi-color beaded flat sandals from a Kenyan vendor at the Natural Hair Care Expo; black and natural jute bucket bag made in South Africa, Africa-shaped brass rings, and brass headband – all from local vendors. Her self-described style: “A mix of vintage and Afro chic.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Tashia Bagwell, 38, Bel Air resident; federal employee Spotted at: “Rosé in the Garden,” a summer soirée presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore at Preston Gardens, downtown Baltimore What she wore: Gold and navy asymmetrical dress from classicwardrobe78 (Instagram); yellow flat slides and jute clutch with tassel pull from Zara; gold bamboo “T” initial necklace from lovetyalexander.com; and gold hoop earrings she’s had for a while. What she can’t live without: “My red lipstick. I have about 30 [shades]. When I was younger, I hated my lips. Now I love them.”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Akos Regal, “over 50-ish,” Canton resident, Regal Clothes designer Spotted at: For the Culture: Africana Pop-Up event at Tightfisted Fashion: Resale & Consignment Store What she wore: Pink, yellow, black and white print cotton cape top, multicolor print headpiece and yellow, green and blue crossbody clutch bag all from her own line; pink skinny jeans from Tightfisted Fashion; Bamboo black cage sandals from DSW; black camisole from Target; and crystal stud earrings and silk flower in her hair were flea market finds. Her self-described style: “Chic Africana. I always like whimsical designs. Color soothes my soul.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Sydney Young, 22, Woodstock resident, Model Home Interiors interior designer Spotted at: “Rosé in the Garden,” a summer soirée presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore at Preston Gardens, downtown Baltimore What she wore: Day & Night baby pink camisole from EDGE; fuchsia stretch satin pencil skirt & denim jacket from Forever 21; taupe & pink ankle strap stilettos, crystal pendant, rose-colored cat-eye glasses and neon yellow bag from Aldo; and collected bangles. When she isn’t wearing black, she goes with monochromatic outfits: “If I wear a color, [the whole outfit] is the same color in different shades. I wear purple a lot that way. It’s my favorite color.”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Morgan Baker, 31, Park Heights resident, Maryland Stadium Authority senior project coordinator Spotted at: “Rosé in the Garden,” a summer soirée presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore at Preston Gardens, downtown Baltimore What she wore: White cotton cropped top and clear vinyl stiletto heels from asos.com; pink-to-aqua ombre taffeta culottes from thebrand-label.com; cross necklace that was a gift; chakra necklace from etsy.com; Furla gray bag she bought in Paris, France; and Alex and Ani bangles from her mother. Her self-described style: “Fun. Bright colors; things that are an extension of myself.”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Justin Chambliss, 40, East Baltimore resident; Baltimore school assistant principal Spotted at: “Rosé in the Garden,” a summer soirée presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore at Preston Gardens, downtown Baltimore What he wore: Rosé “evening suit” with navy piping and monogrammed cuff from numero8spain.com; JW Anderson Converse high-tops from stockx.com; black and white geometric print scarf from cuyana.com; ivory crocodile mini-crossbody bag from jacquemus.com. He’s willing to take risks: “I’m willing to step outside of the box because I don’t want to look like everyone else.”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Joi Carter, 39, Druid Hill resident; professional singer Spotted at: “Rosé in the Garden,” a summer soirée presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore at Preston Gardens, downtown Baltimore What she wore: Tropical pattern dress from Olive Ole; neon yellow sandals with block heels from Strike; fabric flowers for her hair and crystal stud earrings from Claire’s. Her changing style: “The way I perform I have to be functional. So, I’m normally wearing a black tank top, spandex leggings and hightop tennis shoes. Today, I decided to dress up for the occasion.”  (Xavier Plater / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Monique Bryant, 40, West Baltimore resident, US Department of Defense contract analyst Spotted at: Jazzy Summer Nights at West Covington Park What she wore: Neon multi-color off-the-shoulder maxi-dress from amazon.com; H&M electric purple suede flat sandals; rose gold mesh sphere crossbody bag from asos.com; Fitbit; and gold hoop earrings from a beauty supply store. “She is truly Monique chic”: “I’ve known her for over 20 years and she’s always had a strong sense of fashion,” said friend Tiffany Boykin.  (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Naija Barnes, 38, Northeast Baltimore resident; freelance natural hairstylist Spotted at: Jazzy Summer Nights at West Covington Park What she wore: Blue, black and white floral pattern minidress and studded black backpack from Zara; Nike pink Cortez sneakers from nike.com; beaded earrings by local designer featherdiana (Instagram) from Wazobia; and brass nail bracelets she bought in Kenya. Her style: “Afrocentricity with a little flirty femininity. I can still be feminine with a little dress and sneakers.”  (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Tiffany Boykin, 40, Owings Mills resident, Boykin Legal Solutions principal/owner & Anne Arundel Community College dean of student engagement Spotted at: Jazzy Summer Nights at West Covington Park What she wore: Tropical print sheath from amazon.com; denim bolero vest from Express; Aldo lilac sneakers; stacked silver bangles from H&M; pewter fanny pack she’s had for a while; and silver hoop earrings from bfoxy.com. Her style is about comfort and “the youth in me”: “Sneakers make me feel carefree. I’m an attorney and dean by day, and this is my time to be cool and carefree.”  (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Danyell Scott, 32, Pigtown resident, Sedgwick data analyst Spotted at: Jazzy Summer Nights at West Covington Park What she wore: Beige with orange, white and green floral print maxi-dress and MMS Design Studio tobacco backpack from Target; gold flat sandals from Five Below; Alex and Ani bracelets; and Apple rose gold watch. Her “free” style: “I don’t wait for trends or anybody else to tell me [when something is “in”]. If it like it, I wear it.”  (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Demetria Parnell, 28, Owings Mills, Fort Worthington Middle/Elementary School second grade teacher Spotted at: Jazzy Summer Nights at West Covington Park What she wore: Navy romper with cutout from prettylittlething.us; snakeskin flat sandals from Zara; double chain necklace from asos.com; gold hoop earrings and black and gold chain crossbody bag from Aldo; and white belly beads from a local jewelry designer. Her fashion faves: “I love a good jumpsuit or romper. You’ll always see me in one of them. You can dress them up or dress them down.”  (Ulysses Muoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Lani Wilson, 46, Washington DC resident; Lockheed Martin IT specialist Spotted at: “Art After Hours” at The Baltimore Museum of Art What she wore: H&M blue and white shirtdress belted with black leather obi belt she got from Pressed boutique in Atlanta; Calvin Klein black strappy stilettos from Bloomingdale’s; cross necklace she’s had for years; silver wire cuff and gold hoop earrings from Express; and handbag from Gucci store. What she can’t get enough of: “Athleisure. I go to Lululemon, Athleta. Sometimes I even [find pieces] at Target.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Cortney Sperry, 34, Severna Park resident, Chesapeake Hearing Centers audiologist Spotted at: “Art After Hours” at The Baltimore Museum of Art What she wore: A New Day black-and-white blouse with peek-a-boo shoulders and ruffled seams from Target; black lace shorts she’s had “forever”; Sam & Libby black faux reptile heels with ankle straps that she’s had for a while; Louis Vuitton wristlet given to her by her husband as a wedding present; and red tassel earrings from Five Below. Her “secret” accessories source: “I have three kids and they love Five Below…where they also have really cute earrings.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Stephanie Barber, East Baltimore resident, artist Spotted at: “Art After Hours” at The Baltimore Museum of Art What she wore: Vintage red cap sleeve top with bow collar; red, white and blue print long culottes with ruffle hem; red clogs; gold hoop earrings and red fabric flowers used as head pieces – all from thrift shops. All of her clothes are thrifted: “It’s important to me not to buy more stuff and fill up the planet.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Beth Holladay, 35, Pigtown resident, collage artist/Wide Angle Youth Media teacher Spotted at: “Art After Hours” at The Baltimore Museum of Art What she wore: Red geranium print retro-inspired sheath from Doubledutch Boutique; and Jessica Simpson red pointy-toe suede wedges from zappos.com. Her “spontaneous and thrift store” style: “I’m a collage artist. So, I look for patterns that take me out of modern time. I love the 40’s and 50’s; mid-century.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Selina Dandy, 23, Severn resident; Morgan State University architecture student/Studio K Architecture intern Spotted at: “Art After Hours” at The Baltimore Museum of Art What she wore: Black sports bra from Walmart; black linen jumpsuit and Enzo Angiolini black crossbody bag from Marshalls; black wedges she bought on vacation in Italy; brass chain necklace she’s had for years; and black headwrap from amazon.com. Her fashion weakness: “Shoes. I just bought five pairs the other day.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Toni Jones, 58, Northwest Baltimore resident, Northrop Grumman manager of creative services/graphic designer Spotted at: The Night Brunch, held at Cosima What she wore: J. Crew gray graphic T-shirt with sequin embellishment and crystal necklace; Banana Republic black metallic pants suit; and Zara black patent leather platform tassel loafers and clutch with beaded tiger embellishment. Her “corporate glam” style: “I’m a sequins queen. I love anything that’s sparkly or shiny.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Lynn Hunter, 24, Woodberry resident, performance artist/Fat Tiger barista Spotted at: The Night Brunch, held at Cosima What she wore: Vintage evening gown, Dr. Martens black work boots and Weatherproof khaki jacket – all from Savers thrift store; silver “face” earrings that were a gift; and scarf tied in her hair “stolen from my mama.” Her thrifty style: “My whole wardrobe is either thrifted or from my mom’s or best friend’s closet. I’ve found some really expensive and imported clothing in thrift stores.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Shayna Jones, 37, Lake Montebello resident, Sprint business sales associate/holistic wellness coach Spotted at: The Night Brunch, held at Cosima What she wore: Leopard and rope print blouse from asos.com; Gap distressed high-waist skinny jeans; leopard print booties from fashionnova.com; Whiting & Davis black mesh bag with rhinestone embellishment and gold chain fringe from Nordstrom; matching gold choker and bracelet; and Miu Miu tortoise shell glasses from Bloomingdale’s. She doesn’t have many style rules: “[I use] my husband as my eye. If he hasn’t asked me where I’m going, I don’t have on enough.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Dana Marie Smith, 50, Northeast Baltimore resident, freelance stylist Spotted at: The Night Brunch, held at Cosima What she wore: H&M green and gray print dress; red pants from asos.com; “Do Your Thing” graphic booties with Lucite heels from Aldo; olive jacket that says police in German on the back – from a thrift store in Germany; butterfly necklace from Smyth Jewelers with an added arrow charm that a friend of hers made for her; arrow earrings that were a gift; black felt fedora from Urban Outfitters; and brown patent leather clutch from a thrift store; and Michele watch from Smyth Jewelers What she’s most known for: “I’ve become more known as a sneakerhead. But I probably have more heels.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Tiffanie Hill, 37, Randallstown resident, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake program coordinator/program manager Spotted at: The Night Brunch, held at Cosima What she wore: Red striped wrap dress from Nordstrom; Tiffany & Co. silver bead necklace, bracelet and earrings; Massimo Matteo black suede strappy stilettos from Nordstrom; and black envelope clutch from Coach store. Her classic style: “She’s known for her pearls. She’s the pearl girl,” said her friend Toni Jones.  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Doris Samaniego, 49, Mount Washington resident, Maryland state financial auditor Spotted at: 8th Annual FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show at Harbor East What she wore: Glamorous peach off-the-shoulder sweater with deep V-back and Joe’s Jeans distressed jeans from Nordstrom; Tory Burch flat sandals; straw hat from Nordstrom Rack; green clutch from Francesca’s; stacked gold necklaces she’s collected; and stacked gold rings from amazon.com. Her fashion passion: “I love accessories. I think accessories are the most important thing.”  (KAREN JACKSON / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Ann Grabowski, 55, Lutherville resident, Sassanova at Green Spring Station stylist Spotted at: 8th Annual FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show at Harbor East What she wore: Trina Turk neon print dress from South Moon Under; Dolce Vita nude gladiator wrap flat sandals and Hobo cream tote from Nordstrom; watch from Michael Kors store; and clear and white Lucite hoop earrings from Sassanova. Her style M.O.: “A lot of bling. Gold. Lots of gold. I could be on the gaudy side, but gaudy in good taste.”  (KAREN JACKSON / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Thomas Melton, 48, Guilford resident, The Inn at Henderson’s Wharf kitchen manager Spotted at: 8th Annual FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show at Harbor East What she wore: H&M burgundy Henley T-shirt; Calvin Klein white ribbed racerback T-shirt and Gucci tortoise shell sunglasses from Nordstrom; Levi’s distressed jeans that were a gift; Rag & Bone army green jacket from Neiman Marcus; black bead bracelet that was a gift; and leather and bead wrap bracelet from poshmark.com. His self-described style: “Boho men. Eclectic. Kind of laid-back; relaxed.”  (KAREN JACKSON / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Monica Yu, 33, Clarksville stay-at-home mom Spotted at: 8th Annual FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show at Harbor East What she wore: Aqua black cropped top, mustard and rose print high-low mermaid skirt, and pearl covered mini-tote from Bloomingdale’s; yellow and black flower drop earrings from Zara; handmade raffia cuff from her home country of Colombia; and Wild Fox rose frame sunglasses and Top Shop black wedges from Nordstrom. Her self-described style: “I like tropical colors and ruffles. I’m Hispanic, so my style has a Latin vibe.”  (KAREN JACKSON / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Erica McGuire, 50, Guilford resident; government IT project manager Spotted at: 8th Annual FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show at Harbor East What she wore: Rachel Zoe brown leather jacket with fur trim from poshmark.com; 7 For All Mankind gray skinny jeans from Nordstrom; tan canvas fanny pack/crossbody from Urban Outfitters; Dr. Martens burgundy work boots and Gucci sunglasses that were gifts; and fatigue style jacket from Goodwill. One of her favorite looks: “I do wear a lot of midriff tops. I show my six-pack off a lot.”  (KAREN JACKSON / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Milissa Murray, 60, Annapolis resident, retired attorney Spotted at: The Great Chefs’ Dinner at The Grand Lodge of Maryland, benefiting The Family Tree What she wore: Annett Rostel burgundy and black wool three-quarter length asymmetric jacket from Really Great Things in New York City; black pencil skirt she’s had for a while; black leggings; Donald Pliner burgundy suede pumps; multi-color rhinestone necklace from Nordstrom; collected stacked bracelets – including a Betty Cooke piece; Heather Morra pearl and circle bracelet and ring she bought in New York City; and burgundy feather headband she found at Evergreen Antiques and True Vintage in Annapolis. She revels in having fun with her fashion: “I like things that are different. I had bariatric surgery and I’ve lost 100 pounds. So I’m making up for lost time.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Jan Korotki, 50, Lutherville resident, community volunteer Spotted at: The Great Chefs’ Dinner at The Grand Lodge of Maryland, benefiting The Family Tree What she wore: Clear sequin-covered floral pencil skirt from Anthropologie; cream silk shell from Michael Kors store; cream cable-knit zip-front cardigan from Coach store; looped long pearl necklace that was her grandmother’s with clip-on bold monogram pendant that was a gift; metallic bead and sequined bag that was a gift; Ivanka Trump nude patent leather heels she bought online; pearl and gold cuff from Ina’s Jewelry & Accessories; stacked David Yurman and Charles Krypell gold bangles; and Gucci jeweled gold bee with pearl drop earrings from Nordstrom. How she fit the cocktail attire requirement for the event: “I wanted it to be kind of fun; upscale fun.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Holly Hoey, 48, Roland Park resident, United Way of Central Maryland senior vice president Spotted at: The Great Chefs’ Dinner at The Grand Lodge of Maryland, benefiting The Family Tree What she wore: Banana Republic cobalt dress with ¾ length tie sleeves; J.Crew gold glitter clutch; Franco Sarto nude suede heels with ankle straps from DSW; long gold necklace she bought at a holiday bazaar; and Julie Vos gold bangles and cocktail ring from Becket Hitch. She goes for things with a little something extra: “I like pieces with a flair to them, like the sleeves on this dress. I like chunky, statement jewelry or clothes with interesting stitching.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Megan Kalkstein, 60, Harbor East resident; nutritionist Spotted at: The Great Chefs’ Dinner at The Grand Lodge of Maryland, benefiting The Family Tree What she wore: Blue-gray long sleeve top from Nordstrom; striped ruched pencil skirt with front ruffle from veronicabeard.com; Louise Et Cie black suede sandals with block heels from Poppy & Stella; gray chiffon wrap from Nordstrom; gray and silver beaded and sequined evening bag from Nordstrom Rack; multi-strand bead and pearl necklace from Amaryllis; and David Yurman bangle from Radcliffe Jewelers. Her “updated contemporary” style: “I buy a few quality pieces every season. I don’t follow trends.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Rose Blumberg, 59, Guilford resident, ReDeux high-end consignment shop sales associate Spotted at: The Great Chefs’ Dinner at The Grand Lodge of Maryland, benefiting The Family Tree What she wore: Lafayette 148 New York navy shift she bought at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Women’s Board “Best Dressed Sale”; Banana Republic navy and white gingham pumps; Pucci print handbag that was a gift from her mom; and silver and pearl earrings, necklace, bracelet and ring from Baltimore jewelry designer Betty Cooke. She always wears jewelry by Betty Cooke: “I’m all Betty. She’s an amazing woman and icon. She’s about to turn [age] 95.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Alessandra Hernandez, 23, Frederick resident, event artist Spotted at: RAW: Baltimore // Reflect // Arts Festival at Baltimore Soundstage What she wore: Snakeskin print jumpsuit from zaful.com; festival utility belt from etsy.com; black velvet booties from T.J.Maxx; silver Y-necklace from Peru; leather choker; and a fresh flower crown made for her by a friend. The origins of her boho/hippie style: “My dad was a surfer and would always listen to reggae when I was younger.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kenya “Jah-Afiya” Lane, 43, West Baltimore resident, event apparel and jewelry artist/massage therapist Spotted at: RAW: Baltimore // Reflect // Arts Festival at Baltimore Soundstage What she wore: Forever 21 saffron T-shirt dress worn as a top; white and gold ankh pattern skirt made in India, which she sells; scarf made in Ethiopia; Ifa spiritual necklaces; batik egungun doll ear dangles she makes and sells; fabric belt from Guyana; Minnetonka olive green moccasin boots from amazon.com; reverse tie dye socks from Unitees in Washington DC; and patchwork tote from Flourish boutique. She usually incorporates ethnic fabric into her outfits: “It feels good to me. I feel connected to my indigenous ancestry strongly. So, I can feel the native American, East African and East Indian [roots].”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Omolara Odupitan, 23, Severn resident, event fashion designer/Toyin Latour creator Spotted at: RAW: Baltimore // Reflect // Arts Festival at Baltimore Soundstage What she wore: Black, white and gray shirt, leather and chain fashion body harness, and nylon flight vest from her own Toyin Latour line; H&M black cargo pants; and black patent leather platform work boots from dollskill.com. Dressing for the occasion: “I wanted [my outfit] to be simple but show off my designs. My brand is mainly streetwear.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Christyal Rood, 30, Woodbridge, Va., resident, event artist/photographer/painter Spotted at: RAW: Baltimore // Reflect // Arts Festival at Baltimore Soundstage What she wore: Graphic T-shirt she created using her own photographs; denim duster purchased at Rainbow which she painted; black and white striped pants and black patent leather work boots from Rainbow; peace sign pendant she bought in Cincinnati; yin-and-yang bracelet she purchased in Barbados; and stacked bracelets collected over the years. She often wears clothing she has created or embellished: “I love wearing my art. It’s part of me.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Shamira Purifoy, 31, Laurel resident, Navy E6 officer Spotted at: RAW: Baltimore // Reflect // Arts Festival at Baltimore Soundstage What she wore: Rust color peasant blouse she’s had for a while; distressed skinny jeans from Macy’s; tan suede booties from Alloy; and African multi-color headscarf from the international market in Laurel. She often incorporates African influence in her attire: “I try to connect with my roots as much as possible.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Todd Dring, 46, Baltimore resident, commercial photographer Spotted at: Brains & Brawn charity date auction benefiting Sharp Dressed Man at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar What he wore: Robert Graham multi-color print shirt and Ralph Lauren light blue and silver plaid sport jacket from Nordstrom; jeans from Lucky store; burgundy sneakers from johnvarvatos.com; and Vinylize glasses – made from old vinyl records – from an optician in West Chester, Pa. He’s not afraid of color and pattern; not so with people: “I don’t like to approach people because I’m very shy. I like people to approach me. So, this [look] is my cold open.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Bill Thrush, 51, Towson resident, Friedman, Framme & Thrush, P.A. managing principal Spotted at: Brains & Brawn charity date auction benefiting Sharp Dressed Man at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar What he wore: Light purple window pane shirt, blue-on-blue pin stripe suit, dark purple tie, and purple-and-white pocket square – all from Christopher Schafer; fabric boutonniere from amazon.com; tan oxfords from colehaan.com; and navy fedora from Hats in the Belfry. He appreciates the accessories: “I like attention to the details. It’s the details that make the outfit; the boutonniere, the pocket square, the socks and the feather in the hat.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Dorian Christian, 42, West Baltimore resident, actor/Washington DC Department of Housing mental health case manager Spotted at: Brains & Brawn charity date auction benefiting Sharp Dressed Man at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar What he wore: Red, white and blue floral print shirt and periwinkle plaid sport jacket with blue and red pocket square from Zara; Banana Republic rust slacks; Kenneth Cole tan oxfords from Nordstrom; burgundy tie from Express; and Love Jones Jewels beaded bracelets and skull bangle. He’s known for his stacked bracelets and cuffs: “It feels comfortable, but it’s out of the norm and a conversation starter.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Andrew Lowrey, 57, Mount Vernon resident, Precise Home Management president Spotted at: Brains & Brawn charity date auction benefiting Sharp Dressed Man at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar What he wore: Gucci purple shirt from a New York City thrift store; Christopher Schafer custom made blue and black fern print sport jacket; AG Jeans from Nordstrom; and Vans navy sneakers from DSW. His Christopher Schafer “addiction”: “I had my first suit made by Chris and wore it to a wedding in Stockholm, Sweden. I was stopped every ten feet by people wanting to know where I got it. Now, I get everything made by him. He pushes me outside my comfort zone and I’ve never been let down.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Valentina Massa, 28, Dundalk resident, Christopher Schafer manager/freelance photographer Spotted at: Brains & Brawn charity date auction benefiting Sharp Dressed Man at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar What she wore: Christopher Schafer black-and-white “Sharp Dressed Man” baseball T-shirt; Madewell jeans; black knit booties from zara.com; Daniel Wellington watch; and Little Words Project bracelets. Her popular T: “About ten people have come up to me tonight, asking where they can buy this T-shirt. It’s a prototype. So, it’s the only one right now. I’ve told them they have to wait. We’ll have them made up for a spring/summer online fundraiser.”  (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Megan McCloskey, 37, Butchers Hill resident, Harbor East director of marketing Spotted at: Galentine’s Day Soiree at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore What she wore: Navy sequined top from Zara; white skinny jeans from Madewell store; and white pumps from ninewest.com. Streamlining her look: “I wanted to do sequins tonight, but pink and red seemed to be a little too theme-y. I’m not carrying a bag because I’m working the event. My phone’s in my pocket.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Corinne Edds, 27, Canton resident, Maryland Department of Health hospital preparedness program team lead Spotted at: “Galentine’s Day Soiree” at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore What she wore: Black jumpsuit from albionfit.com; Jessica Simpson red suede stilettos from DSW; rhinestone pendant and earrings from J.Crew Factory; and a Fitbit. Her prized possession: “This black Everlane crossbody bag. It’s the first thing I bought when I got a real paycheck.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Rachael Talentowski, 27, Harbor East resident, Johns Hopkins Hospital pediatric intensive care RN Spotted at: Galentine’s Day Soiree at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore What she wore: Sleeveless black cropped top from Free People store; black skinny jeans from Madewell store; leopard print jacket from cupcakesandcashmere.com; and Nine West black pointy toe booties, hammered gold hoop earrings and Longchamp navy tote from Nordstrom. Her evolving style: “I’ve been more of a sneakers person. But, I love shoes and I like a good occasion to wear heels. I’ve been having more fun with my style as I’m getting older because I’m feeling more confident.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Denyele Fiacco, 46, Bel Air resident, IRI senior vice president Spotted at: Galentine’s Day Soiree at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore What she wore: Abbeline black halter top with ruffles from South Moon Under; BB Dakota black vegan leather leggings and She + Sky faux leopard jacket from Tiger Lily; BCBG black laser cut booties from Nordstrom; metallic leather foldover clutch and beaded tassel earrings from Stella & Dot. The outfit’s “back” story: “I usually don’t do black on black. But I wanted to wear the coat and the earrings. My husband calls this top my ‘business-in-the-front-party-in-the-back’ because it’s open back.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Jessica Chernyavsky, 35, Towson resident, Xander Government Solutions president Spotted at: Galentine’s Day Soiree at Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore What she wore: Black lace and pleated ruffle top and black lace pants from J.Crew; black patent leather pumps from the Saint Laurent store in Paris, France; and black faux fur bag from Target. Her dark side: “I always wear all black. I liked that I could pair the top and pants, even though they’re not the same lace. [All] the lace gives it more of a romantic look.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Sam Smith, 34, Owings Mills resident, wardrobe stylist/event stylist Spotted at: Wardrobe Wednesday Sip & Shop fashion event featuring the black tie & sneaker ideas for The Be. Org. upcoming Sneaker Ball What she wore: LTD Creations black and red plaid flannel shirt from The Spice Suite in Washington, DC; E.L. black distressed skinny jeans from Marshalls; PUMA black sneakers with Melody Ehsani black and white shoelaces; Warby Parker glasses; stacked bracelets from her own line, New Vintage by Sam; and sage tote from Target that she painted with “Sam was here.” Her fashion philosophy & favorite fashion fixation: “Just to have fun and keep it light. Keep it simple and practical for my life. Cool sneakers. I love cool sneakers. I love heels to look at. But, I’m a girl on the go, so….”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Linda Stockett, “50 +,” Lutherville resident, fashion stylist Spotted at: Wardrobe Wednesday Sip & Shop fashion event at Nordstrom featuring the black tie & sneaker ideas for The Be. Org. upcoming Sneaker Ball What she wore: Treasure & Bond black vegan leather jacket from Nordstrom; multi-color floral patterned blouse with bow collar and salmon pleated skirt from Zara; and black pointy toe boots from BCBG store Her fashion inspiration: “Art inspires me in terms of composition, texture, color, patterns and form. I love abstract and geometric shapes, which are a trend right now.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Nailah “Sunny” Jones, 21, Prince George’s County resident, Goucher College senior majoring in computer science/owner for The Middle Man, a consulting firm to help young black entrepreneurs Spotted at: Wardrobe Wednesday Sip & Shop fashion event featuring the black tie & sneaker ideas for The Be. Org. upcoming Sneaker Ball What she wore: Black T-shirt from Michael Kors store; olive jacket from nike.com; black on white paint splatter print pants from Last Stop; Air Jordan 12 olive high top sneakers from Foot Locker; gold chain that was a gift; and olive wool cap from H&M. What drives her style: “My business and my podcast – The Different Podcast. People say I’m a creative monster. So I try to make that my first impression on people, even if I’m dressing down.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Christen Johnson, 25, Randallstown resident, personal stylist Spotted at: Wardrobe Wednesday Sip & Shop fashion event featuring the black tie & sneaker ideas for The Be. Org. upcoming Sneaker Ball What she wore: Black corset top from Illicit Rag Vintage worn over a 14th & Union black mock turtleneck from Nordstrom Rack; Draper’s & Damon’s black wide leg pants from Value Village thrift store; DJ Summers black and white vintage blazer from Savers thrift store; brass lion head and black tassel earrings from a local boutique; and Nike olive high top sneakers that were a gift. She can’t get enough of: “Blazers. They’re my favorite thing. You can dress them up and down. You can wear them with a hoodie or a T-shirt to be casual or wear them to work with a button-up.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Tamika Steele, 31, Randallstown resident, makeup artist Spotted at: Wardrobe Wednesday Sip & Shop fashion event featuring the black tie & sneaker ideas for The Be. Org. upcoming Sneaker Ball What she wore: Olive knit cropped top and matching wide leg pants from fashionnova.com; white blazer from Charlotte Russe; ASICS gold sneakers from DTLR; rose gold tote from Kate Spade store; rose gold Apple watch; gold brocade necklace from Forever 21; and gold glitter earrings from Aldo. A fashion fave: “Graphic T-shirts with catchy phrases. I just bought one yesterday that says ‘Trust God & Chill.’ ‘Vacation Mode: Always’ is a favorite. It’s an expression of me without me saying anything.”  (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Shelby Blondell, 25, Linthicum resident, songwriter/singer/inventor Spotted at: #LinkedInLocal Baltimore 2019 Kick Off Event at Christopher Schafer Clothier What she wore: Ro & De claret crushed velvet blazer, Michael Kors black sleeveless top with cut-out neckline, and Michael Kors burgundy crossbody bag – all from T.J.Maxx; black booties and Who What Wear black cropped pants from Target; and burgundy felt hat from a shop in Ellicott City. It’s become known as her signature hat: “Every show I do, I’m known as the girl in the red hat. When I don’t wear it, people ask me where it is. I even wore it to the Grammys last year.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Karimah Crum, 22, Northwood resident, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore communications coordinator Spotted at: #LinkedInLocal Baltimore 2019 Kick Off Event at Christopher Schafer Clothier What she wore: Gap burgundy sweater; Banana Republic black and white herring bone scarf; black and white plaid skinny pants and black Brixton Fiddler cap from H&M; black and white stripe trimmed ankle socks and black backpack from Forever 21; GX by Gwen Stefani black pointy-toe wedge Mary Janes from shoedazzle.com; and L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani black and white tortoise shell glasses from Randallstown Family Eye Care Her style is “very fun and eccentric”: “I don’t like trends so much because everyone’s doing it. But, I like to stand out.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Michelle Fullmer, 37, Canton resident, Berkshire Hathaway realtor Spotted at: #LinkedInLocal Baltimore 2019 Kick Off Event at Christopher Schafer Clothier What she wore: H&M black and white plaid sheath; black leather knee-high boots from Vince Camuto store; Street Level black leather fold-over bag from Francesca’s; Pandora bracelet; gold bangle that was gift; and gold tassel earrings she’s had for a while She goes for a “sophisticated classic” style, or…: “I import African art, jewelry and clothing. So, sometimes I wear African [pieces].”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Melody Baron, 34, Glenrock, Pa., resident, Booz Allen Hamilton consultant/event organizer Spotted at: #LinkedInLocal Baltimore 2019 Kick Off Event at Christopher Schafer Clothier What she wore: Black faux leather top from Express; Old Navy leopard print pants; Wonders magenta suede pumps from a consignment store; silver chandelier earrings from Brightside Boutique; and rose gold hair-tie bracelet that was a gift. Her style parameters: “I like [combining] hard and soft. I don’t like to be really extreme. I like to be feminine with an edge.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Stacey Chambers, 39, Station North resident, Gogo’s vintage/resale fashion truck owner Spotted at: #LinkedInLocal Baltimore 2019 Kick Off Event at Christopher Schafer Clothier What she wore: 80’s vintage cream sweater, vintage Gap cream and brown floral miniskirt and tan knit pompom cap – all from her own shop; taupe crocheted leg warmers – “I’ve had them a long time. They were an ex-boyfriend mother’s”; brown leather desert boots she’s had a long time; and whistle pendant she bought in San Francisco. Her camel Navajo blanket coat: “One of my customers gave me this giant bag of scarves. In the bottom of the bag was this coat. I called to tell her, and she told me, she wanted me to have it.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Cole Grinnell, 34, Hamilton resident, Morgan State University lab technician Spotted at: Prim and Proper all-woman comedy showcase at Charm City Comedy Project at Zissimos What he wore: Blue and white shirt and green, black and gold plaid vest -- both of which are bespoke -- custom-made for him -- in Bangkok, Thailand; Brooks Brothers plaid pants; navy blue bucks and Ralph Lauren blue plaid sport jacket from thrift stores; and a floral neck stock from the Fort Frederick Market Fair -- “I’m a re-enactor, so this is historic. It’s what people wore in the early 19th century.” His style: “Contemporary-historical fusion. I find that a lot of modern male fashion is extraordinarily limited in color and patterns. So I take a lot of things from the 1920s and the 1810s.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Rachel Seff, 34, Hampden resident, retired receptionist Spotted at: Prim and Proper all-woman comedy showcase at Charm City Comedy Project at Zissimos What she wore: Black denim spaghetti strap sundress from pinupgirlclothing.com; turquoise petticoat from amazon.com; faux leopard jacket from Target children’s department; black cat hat from spirithoods.com; Marc Fisher black booties she bought online; MZ Wallace black nylon bag from Nordstrom; and Vader, her 4-year-old black Labrador guide dog from Freedom Guide Dogs. Her style: “I like things that are floofy and fun. My new aesthetic for 2019 -- sexy evening-time toddler grandma.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Alexa Sciuto, 22, Hampden resident, Baltimore County Public Schools Spanish teacher/standup comedian/improviser Spotted at: Prim and Proper all-woman comedy showcase at Charm City Comedy Project at Zissimos What she wore: Black button-down shirt and Alfani black skinny tie from Macy’s; A New Day red skinny jeans from Target; red suspenders from Hot Topic; and black lace-up oxfords from the Wish app. How she likes to look: “My style is pretty bold. I like to wear bright colors on black. It’s also a little androgynous. I like to stand out, and the clothes I wear help me do that.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Maddie Cooper, 25, Wilmington, Del., resident, University of Delaware graduate student/show standup comic Spotted at: Prim and Proper all-woman comedy showcase at Charm City Comedy Project at Zissimos What she wore: Elton John tour T-shirt from Goodwill; gray plaid pants and Mossimo black vegan leather fringe jacket from Target; Sam Edelman leopard print booties from DSW; Brahmin cognac round crossbody bag that was a gift; and cats-eye glasses from Warby Parker. Her style: “I like to mix patterns and textures. I feel like I like a strong shoulder for 2019. I like my clothes to be able to transition from day to sleeping.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Lilly Sparks, 20, Station North resident, comic/writer/Maryland Institute College of Art film student Spotted at: Prim and Proper all-woman comedy showcase at Charm City Comedy Project at Zissimos What she wore: Black and white polka dot jumpsuit from Forever 21 -- “it was half off”; black and white graphic sneakers from amazon.com; Sans Souci army green bomber jacket that was a hand-me-down from a friend; silver heart locket, patent leather happy face bag and white watch that were all thrift store finds. Her style criteria: “I like youthful stuff. I tend to go for strong graphics, colors and prints. I like black-and-white, primary or saturated colors. Everything I get is thrifted or on sale.”  (Barbara Haddock Taylor / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Sarah Antonieta, 29, Canton resident, BMORE Chic owner/director of events & design/event host Spotted at: Network Under 40 holiday party at The Fox Building What she wore: Deep fuchsia velvet dress from wildfox.com; polka dot stockings and A New Day silver slingback pumps from Target; Stella & Dot double chain silver necklace and triple hoop earrings; and H&M black clutch with scalloped edges. What she was going for: “I really like the holiday look. This is ‘subtle 80’s.’ I wanted to keep it tame. I’m a 1989 baby.”  (Karen Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Chantele Johnson, 38, Graceland Park resident, Parsons engineer Spotted at: Network Under 40 holiday party at The Fox Building What she wore: Calvin Klein tomato red sheath with black patent skinny belt from Ross; White House/Black Market leopard print pumps; black foldover clutch from Forever 21; topaz crystal stud earrings she’s had for a while. The look she was going for: “Easy, polished, but still kind of down to earth. I had to get home, get [her five-month-old] baby to the sitter, throw on a face, get dressed and get out.”  (Karen Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kirsten Lyerly, 30, Fells Point resident; Jhpiego manager of corporate and foundation partnerships Spotted at: Network Under 40 holiday party at The Fox Building What she wore: Xhilaration burgundy crushed velvet jumpsuit and Merona black strappy heels from Target; black crystal tassel earrings from a local boutique; black shoulder bag from Tory Burch outlet; black watch from mvmtwatches.com. Her look that night: “Fun and funky/holiday party. I like to be a little edgy.”  (Karen Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kristina Viola, 32, Harbor Point resident (newly arrived from Nashville, Tenn.), Sharecare account director Spotted at: Network Under 40 holiday party at The Fox Building What she wore: Black long sleeve bodysuit from glamenvy.com; hunter green mini skirt with chiffon overlay from Forever 21; red felt hat and black western belt from lulus.com; multicolor rhinestone and pearl hoops from baublebar.com; and Lucky Brand natural color suede peep-toe booties and Remi & Reid black faux crocodile double zip handbag from boutiques in Nashville. How her move from Nashville to Baltimore has affected her style: “I’ve gone from wearing a lot of bright colors and florals to more neutrals and mauves; the East Coast chic look. It’s effortlessly cool up here.”  (Karen Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Zoë Jones, 31, Mount Vernon resident, In Luster & Life fashion blogger/freelance fashion stylist Spotted at: Network Under 40 holiday party at The Fox Building What she wore: Cream faux wrap cropped top from nastygal.com; Lewit dark green pleated skirt with velvet waistband she bought in New York; gold sequined pumps and green rhinestone necklace from J. Crew; Kate Spade pearl and gold cuff from the now-closed Handbags in the City; and Summer & Rose black foldover clutch with suede insets that came in a FabFitFun subscription box. This was a time to play a subtle game of matchy-matchy: “This time, I matched the bracelet and the shoes, the suede on the bag and the velvet on the skirt. I wanted to do the necklace to pull out the dark green of the skirt and make it all more festive.”  (Karen Jackson / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Christen Supplee, 27, Federal Hill resident, ArmadaHealth account manager Spotted at: “A Holiday Disco” party hosted by Brightside Boutique What she wore: White Fox black and white star patterned romper with long overlay from hellomolly.com; black leather belt with Western buckle and gold and crystal starburst earrings from nastygal.com; Steve Madden black booties from DSW; heart-shaped pink shaded glasses from Forever 21; and silver snakeskin envelope clutch she’s had for years. She went for “the disco theme with some fun”: “All this stuff was in my closet. There were disco vibes with the plunging neckline and retro belt.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Lily Tracy, 21, Mt. Airy resident, Carroll Community College student Spotted at: “A Holiday Disco” party hosted by Brightside Boutique What she wore: Forever 21 rust crushed velvet side leg pants and gold drop earrings; sequined nude belt from a dress she got at sistersthelabel.com that she’s wearing as a bandeau top; H&M brown booties; Louis Vuitton bag she found at a vintage shop; white faux fur jacket from Goodwill; and a collection of gold pendants on chains. The inspiration behind the disco look she created: “KC and The Sunshine Band meets chic, with a little bit of Cher thrown in.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Sophia Kiang, 20, Annapolis resident, Brightside Boutique sales associate Spotted at: “A Holiday Disco” party hosted by Brightside Boutique What she wore: Day & Night holographic turquoise two-piece hot pants outfit she found at the Philadelphia Buffalo Exchange thrift store for $12; House of Harlow navy and white daisy print platform sandals from revolve.com; fishnet stockings borrowed from a friend; and white stone and gold drop earrings from vanessamooney.com. Oh, yes, she will wear this outfit again: “I felt like a mermaid on LSD when I put this outfit on. But I really feel comfortable.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kira Paterakis, 29, Federal Hill resident, Harbor East leasing/marketing manager and KAP Space owner Spotted at: “A Holiday Disco” party hosted by Brightside Boutique What she wore: Kate Spade multi-color neon striped sequin dress from the now-closed Handbags in the City; Cape Robbin neon pink over-the-knee boots from hautelook.com; gold-studded white shoulder bag from Punch! Boutique; and collected bangles. Her goal? “A loud, disco vibe”: “I knew everyone was going to wear sparkles tonight. So, I thought I’d wear something that was also loud and obnoxious.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Christie Vazquez, 33, Federal Hill resident, Brightside Boutique owner Spotted at: “A Holiday Disco” party hosted by Brightside Boutique What she wore: Leopard print skater dress with mock turtleneck from thereformation.com; black booties from stuartweitzman.com; and Givenchy black crossbody bag from Barneys New York. Using her fashion to spread the word: “Leopard is so in right now. I want to show the girls that it’s a serious trend right now.”  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kris Kringle (aka Santa Claus) Spotted at: “A Holiday Disco” party hosted by Brightside Boutique  (Ulysses Munoz / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Amanda Tarlton, 27, Hampden resident, freelance travel and food writer Spotted at: The Bygone restaurant What she wore: Black lace romper from tobi.com; black suede wrap high-heel sandals from H&M; gold hoop earrings from Forever 21; and taupe clutch from J. Crew. She loves rompers: “It’s an outfit that’s easy to pull together. It’s just one thing and you’re good to go. This is my date night romper.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Terry Romero, 29, Nottingham resident, Baltimore City Public Schools family liaison Spotted at: The Bygone restaurant What she wore: Topshop velvet floral on rose mesh top and Leith antiqued gold skirt from Nordstrom; INC nude pumps from Macy’s; Express crystal earrings; and shoulder bag from Louis Vuitton store. She bought the skirt & top that day: “I wasn’t sure about this outfit. But, when I tried it on, it was perfect. It’s not too dressy. It’s not too casual.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Briana Romero, 24, Patterson Park resident, Baltimore City Public Schools middle school Spanish teacher Spotted at: The Bygone restaurant What she wore: Black velvet sheath with side slit, gold “coin” drop earrings and gold bangle – all from Express; black strappy stilettos from lulus.com; rose gold watch from Coach store; evil eye pendant that was a gift; and Liz Claiborne black patent leather shoulder bag from Macy’s. Celebrating her birthday: “Since I’m a fall/winter baby, I wanted velvet. When it comes to jewelry, I generally wear gold because it looks better on my skin.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kelly Crowe, 32, Perry Hall resident, Johns Hopkins University financial research analyst Spotted at: The Bygone restaurant What she wore: ASTR teal satin jumpsuit from revolve.com; Valentino “Rockstud” heels, Topshop faux fur jacket and Clare V. white faux fur clutch from Nordstrom; and Madewell gold earrings. She goes for a style that looks “effortlessly put together”: “I usually call it my thrown-on look. But tonight, it is bad and bougie.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Judy O’Shaughnessy, 44, Howard County resident, executive assistant Spotted at: The Bygone restaurant What she wore: Cotton Citizen black racerback tank, AG Jeans light gray skinny jeans, Rag & Bone camel hair jacket, and Rag & Bone tan suede booties – all from Neiman Marcus; Tory Burch black crinkled patent leather clutch she’s had for years; and rose gold Y-necklace from Henri Bendel. Her seasonal faves: “I’m really into boots; all different lengths. I almost wore ones tonight that come up to my thighs.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Kendra Parlock, 48, Bolton Hill resident, Director of Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Sustainable Solutions Spotted at: Rewind! Vintage Pop-Up ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s themed shopping party at Maryland Historical Society What she wore: Beulah forest green knit dress with red and white patterned trim from Chickie & Co.; Modelia red, green & white sweater coat from the Carry On Shop at Johns Hopkins Hospital; black felt wide brim hat from Laila Rowe; red resin ring she bought in Spain; and hammered gold teardrop earring from etsy.com. It has to go together: “I really like things to match. I hung up this dress next to this coat and saw they matched. I didn’t bring a handbag because I didn’t have one that matched [as well].” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)

Who: Jane McKee, 17, Bolton Hill resident, high school junior Spotted at: Rewind! Vintage Pop-Up ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s themed shopping party at Maryland Historical Society What she wore: Brandy Melville navy off-the-shoulder crop top and vintage blue and white track pants she bought in Barcelona, Spain – “I call these my romping pants”; and Nike Air secondhand white sneakers she bought at depop.com She’s “super into” the ‘80s and ‘90s: “I’m listening to a lot of older [heavy] metal [music]. So, it’s really cool to wear the vintage band T-shirts from when they were popular. You can get any old shirt from the mall. But vintage always has a story.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com.  (Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun)