Date: March 22, 2013 | Story: Rosemary Hallmark | Styling: Mandy Keener |
It was only a few years ago that Northwest Arkansas native and fashion fanatic Anna Cottrell decided to begin documenting her clothing creations on her blog, Tulip Louise. What began as a creative outlet soon grew to epic proportions for the budding fashion blogger-turned-stylist. Thanks to lots of hard work and Tulip Louise’s ever-growing readership, Cottrell has emerged as one of Arkansas’ top authorities on style. “One of my wildest dreams came true last year when I was asked to cover backstage at New York Fashion Week for Revlon in February and September,” she says. “Being in the same room with so many of my style icons was truly remarkable and an experience I will not soon forget.”
This month, Cottrell is applying her style know-how closer to home as the fashion correspondent for Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week, which is set to take place at Fayetteville’s Chancellor Hotel March 11-16. Designers and boutiques from Fayetteville and the surrounding areas will gather to celebrate local style with a handful of parties and runway shows featuring clothing for men, women and children. “The designer showcase on Thursday night promises to be a creative and eclectic mix,” Cottrell says. “I love seeing what Northwest Arkansas creatives can dream up for all of us to enjoy.”
WHAT ANNA’S WEARING
“Monochromatic, all-white looks were prominent on the spring runways of Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, DVF and Jill Stuart,” Cottrell says of her recent fashion week experience. “Pool blue is another big watchword for the season. Styling with turquoise pulls in that trend and makes the look feel really fresh.”
Haute Hippie silk blazer dress. Lola Boutique, Fayetteville, (479) 443-5535, lolaboutique.com
Vintage turquoise squash blossom necklace and Navajo bracelet. Mae’s Emporium, Fayetteville, (479) 575-9626, bossmae.com
GET THE LOOK RESOURCES
Tia Mia gold and turquoise necklaces. Barbara/Jean, Little Rock, (501) 227-0054, barbarajean.com
Milly sweater dress. Feinstein’s, Little Rock, (501) 664-7330, feinsteins.com
Burnished brass bangles; Brave turquoise necklace. Box Turtle, Little Rock, (501) 661-1167,shopboxturtle.com
Kevyn Aucoin lip gloss in ‘Pasiflora.’ Glo Limited, Fayetteville, (479) 571-4456, glolimitednwa.com
NWA Fashion Week
March 11-16, 2013
The Chancellor Hotel, Fayetteville
Visit nwafw.com for tickets, schedules and a list of included boutiques.
Follow along on Twitter: @TulipLouise + @NWAFW
