Category: Fashion
Fashion company is environmental fit, Pittsburgh-based designer runs eco-chic line
By Richelle Szypulski The Pioneer For designer Bonnie Siefers, the combination of sustainability and fashion just came naturally. The Strip District-based founder of Jonäno, an environmentally conscious fashion house, was raised in Pittsburgh by a family that placed high value in honesty, hard work and all things natural, long-lasting and creative. “As far back as [...]
Pittsburgh native “snuck” into fashion scene
By Emily Bastaroli Point Park News Service Tori Mistick recalls coming down the stairs of her Squirrel Hill childhood home showing off her latest outfit put together from clothes from her mother’s closet. She would also dress up her Barbies in outfits she made from common household items including band aids and wrapping paper. “People [...]
Actress and model loving life in the Steel City
By Hillary Maglin The Pioneer While Kristin Spatafore has been a model for nearly two decades, the poses photographers sought always seemed to require her to act out specific roles. “When you model, you are acting,” she said. The 35-year-old, who just landed her first starring role in the locally-filmed movie, “Since I Don’t Have [...]
Boutique retailers attract shoppers
By Audrey Prisk Point Park News Service Boutique La Passarelle, a Wood Street shop that sells women’s clothing and accessories, catches the eyes of passersby with its ever-changing window displays. Anna Ciaccio has been working with the store’s owner, Cidália Duarte, almost since day one of the store’s 2010 opening to create the innovative displays. [...]
Student blogger turns her lifestyle into a business by partnering with local and national companies
by Ligaya Scaff Point Park News Service In a popular Glam and Graffiti blog post, Stephanie Campbell solves a common dilemma most young women will eventually face––what to wear on the first date. In another, she shares her secrets for the best strawberry banana smoothie. Readers also receive an insider look into the fashion industry [...]
Pittsburgh stylists unfazed by GQ’s “Third-Worst” ranking
By Audrey Prisk Point Park News Service Ever since GQ Magazine jestingly let it be known that Pittsburgh’s “Game Day Casual” style sense made it the third worst-dressed city in America, Pittsburgh’s savviest stylists have surprisingly been going about business as usual. Renee Piatt, a personal stylist who represents Doncaster, located on Pittsburgh’s Fifth Avenue, [...]
Serendipity unique accessories boutique in Market Square
By Lisa Tomblin Point Park News Service There is a little place on Market Square that may not be loaded with name brand designer women’s accessories, but one can find a Carlos Santana Fedora Hat at $30 that does not exist else elsewhere in the city. “Serendipity: Accessories to Express Yourself” offers unique things such [...]
Women’s resale franchise, Clothes Mentor, opens in Bridgeville
By Lindsay Lawrence Point Park News Service Recent college graduate Molly Walters needed a professional look for her new career, but knew that what she needed would be too expensive at the mall. To solve this dilemma, Walters went to Clothes Mentor, a new resale store in Bridgeville. “I came to Clothes Mentor on the [...]
Thrifts & Treats: Vintage Halloween costumes save money, individuality
By Richelle Szypulski Point Park News Service CCAC student Chelsea Snyder often shops at thrift or resale stores to fit her budget and her college lifestyle, but a cherry red tulle tutu isn’t typically a “good find.” Unless, of course, she’s seeking accessories for her Halloween costume. Snyder is dressing as a ladybug this year, [...]
Women’s organization ‘Propelle’ helps entrepreneurs with style
By Lauren Dantella Point Park News Service While more fashion freedom in the modern business world may be a blessing for the style gifted, those who could cut it with simple skirt suit may need some support. The rules have changed and business wear is now an expression of professionalism and creativity. A common, yet [...]
