With Valentine’s day quickly approaching, and spring time just around the corner (thank you, Virginia), it seems safe to assume that tons and tons of florals will be popping up soon—both in nature and fashion.

How many times have you walked out of the house only to realize that you weren’t prepared for the elements you were about to face outside? During the fall months in Tidewater I’m faced with this problem on a daily basis.

“VA is for lovers…of style!” exclaimed Ron Cooke from the head of the runway, as he did a twist and then sashayed away to prep the models for the mini fashion show, housed at Jody G of Pizzazz for the start of VA Fashion Week.

Lookin’ good, guilt-free and cruelty-free. Christine Dore gives you stylish vegan options for any budget.

Dress appropriately for work, because you end up turning off the AC.

STYLE Winter|Spring 2009 // hair | makeup | location | WINK SALON // threads | BAHAMA SHOP | PROVISIONS | SOLE BROTHER // models from the local scene

When first conceiving the fashion pictorial in this issue, SevenCities approached three local musicians to be our models. Why? Mostly it’s because, well, these ladies are smokin’ hot (and have style to spare).