BROWSING:  Style

It’s that time of year again … twinkling lights, holiday music, a feeling of goodwill in the air. There’s so much excitement that comes along with the holiday season – and maybe that includes the arrival of holiday party invitations. While you’re out shopping for others, save some time to pick up something great to wear to that party! SHIFT in Downtown Flint has all your holiday fashion needs covered.

Changing leaves, cool days, football games, trips to the cider mill … fall is here!  Something else about fall that makes us happy – besides the cider mill donuts – is the fashion. It’s time to get cozy and embrace the fall trends and must-haves!

It’s never too early to start thinking about fall fashion, which is arguably the best time of the year for dressing. It’s cold enough to wear all of your fave pieces at the same time (helloooo, layers!), but warm enough to actually go out and about to show off your fit. Exciting, right? So, why wait?! Plus, with so many clutch deals and stylish finds available in stores, now’s the time to get a head start on fall clothing and accessory shopping.

Remakes are everywhere right now – from TV shows to movies to music – even history tends to repeat itself. And fashion is no different. Styles have a tendency to show up again every few decades. As teens of the ‘90s, some of us wish we had held on to our clothing from that decade. Let’s take a look at what’s as trendy now as it was years ago.

At SHIFT, we think the more accessories, the better! We believe embellished accessories offer customers a “sense of joy and escapism” – feelings we yearned for during the pandemic. Accessories can make the most basic outfit come to life and add a personal touch to your look.

New leaves uncurling on the trees, the whirring of the lawn mower and the smell of freshly-cut grass, mornings filled with chirping birds … spring has finally arrived and we’re sliding into summer! After a long Michigan winter, it’s so fun to dig out all of our warm-weather clothes. Goodbye turtlenecks, hello tank tops!

After a long and dreary Michigan winter, there is nothing better than sunny days and warmer evenings! It’s also the perfect season to change up your home’s interior. Freshening up your home for summer is simple and affordable. With floral accents, brighter décor and simple patio lights, Autumn Perry-MacClaren, a blogger at FourSeasonsofAutumn.com takes you inside her home to share “5 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Home for Summer.”

A summer jacket should be one that is your go-to for those cool nights. Denim is timeless and can carry you into the next season. When choosing a jacket for your getaway bag, be sure it’s a style that can take you from day to night. Also, be sure that the color will compliment your summer wardrobe palette.

As the mother of two toddlers, let me start by saying that I totally get why many moms want to wear yoga pants and T-shirts daily. However, Mom, this can’t be your whole life. You know that moment when you get to walk out of the house with no kids having taken more than two minutes to do your hair and make-up? What if I told you that it’s possible to keep this up on a daily basis without being late to every appointment? It is!

The time is here for flowers to bloom and nails to sparkle with brand new pastel colors for spring!

Happy New Year! Last year is old news, and I hope you’re not sitting and thinking about what you could have done better. That is now the past, and you have a fresh start.

I love this time of year! The smell of cinnamon spice fills our homes, letting us know that the holiday is near. The malls are crowded, the calendar is filled with parties to attend, and we all need something new to wear. This is not the time for a simple, black dress – holiday outfits need to be fun and full of flair and texture!