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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:

       ALC Checkerboard Cardigan            Current/Eliott The Welt Jodphur

          A.L.C.- Checkerboard Cardigan           Current/Eliott- The Welt Jodphur

 


 

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: Rachel Comey Ipswich wedge, James twiggy jeans, and Iosselliani stacked rings

Favorite thing about this Season: All of the different takes on floral prints make a fresh look for Spring.

Favorite Designers Right Now: A.L.C., Vena Cava, and Elizabeth & James

Favorite Items of the Week:

        Yigal Azrouel Geo Houndstooth Jersey Dress                    Vanessa Bruno Ombre Booties

  Yigal Azrouel- Geo Houndstooth Jersey Dress        Vanessa Bruno- Ombre Booties

 


 

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:

   Helmut Lang Shearling Collar Jacket             Ann Ziebell Vintage Dress Clip Necklace

     Helmut Lang- Shearling Collar Jacket          Ann Ziebell- Vintage Dress Clip Necklace


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:

    by Malene Birger Forsythia Pullover Sweater                    Opening Ceremony Silver Toe Pump 

  by Malene Birger- Forsythia Pullover Sweater        Opening Ceremony- Silver Toe Pump     

 


 

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.

  Current/Eliott The Boyfriend with Pearl Print                Yigal Azrouel Paper Leather Jacket

 Current/Eliott- The Boyfriend with Pearl Print        Yigal Azrouel- Paper Leather Jacket

 


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

   Acne The Flex Basement Jean          Rachel Comey Carrier Brown Boot

        Acne- The Flex Basement Jean         Rachel Comey- Carrier Brown Boot  


 

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:

   Rag and Bone Leigh Jacket Camo             Rag and Bone Newbury Boot

     Rag and Bone- Leigh Jacket Camo             Rag and Bone- Newbury Boot