A fresh look: Feminine shades, flowing silhouettes for breezy summer style

Laura Simon

Friday, May 1, 2015

Photography: Laura Simon Styling: Brandon Whitaker and Robyn Gautschy Models: Amber Cason and Lydia Ness On Amber: Hair by Kaitlyn Noce at JCPenney Salon and makeup by Pati Carr at Sephora On Lydia: Hair by Jessica Blackwell at JCPenney Salon and makeup by Briana Barker at Sephora

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)

On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. On Lydia: LC Lauren Conrad layered tulle skirt in ballad blue, Lauren Conrad botanical beauty sweater in marshmallow, Simply Vera rhinestone hoop earrings, Simply Vera chain link necklace with pink and gray beads, Lauren Conrad Alina peep toe heels, all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: THML black and white crop top, Comme Toi tulle skirt, Zen Zii triangular earrings, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Apt. 9 "London Bow" purse in light taupe, available at Kohl's. Amber is wearing her own sandals. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: Denim button-up shirt, black and white print maxi dress, antique brass coil bracelet, gold ring with pink stone, gold and green semiprecious stone earrings and green semiprecious stone necklace, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. Arizona Jean Co. Carina sandals in cognac, available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: RVCA "Clever Girl" maxi dress, Ark & Co. cream top with tie at waist and floral embroidery, London Rag caged wedges in taupe, Daytrip triangular silver earrings and BKE rectangle ring with black stone, all available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: RVCA "Clever Girl" maxi dress, Ark & Co. cream top with tie at waist and floral embroidery, London Rag caged wedges in taupe, Daytrip triangular silver earrings and BKE rectangle ring with black stone, all available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: RVCA "Clever Girl" maxi dress, Ark & Co. cream top with tie at waist and floral embroidery, London Rag caged wedges in taupe, Daytrip triangular silver earrings and BKE rectangle ring with black stone, all available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: RVCA "Clever Girl" maxi dress, Ark & Co. cream top with tie at waist and floral embroidery, London Rag caged wedges in taupe, Daytrip triangular silver earrings and BKE rectangle ring with black stone, all available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: RVCA "Clever Girl" maxi dress, Ark & Co. cream top with tie at waist and floral embroidery, London Rag caged wedges in taupe, Daytrip triangular silver earrings and BKE rectangle ring with black stone, all available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: I Heart Ronson pink fleur de ete crop top, MNG black eyelet Fresita skirt, Bold Elements gold bangle bracelets, Nicole "Paint the Town" bracelet, and Decree fishhook earrings in pink, gold and turquoise, all available at JCPenney in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: Blank NYC distressed skinny jeans, Elan cream top with fringe at sleeves, brown braided belt, Sseko sandals with gold ties, Batali gold and purple sunglasses, gold and turquoise moon-shape earrings, gold and turquoise beaded necklace, gold teardrop necklace with silver beads, colorful pattern headband with beading, and set of bangles in gold, white and brown, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: Blank NYC distressed skinny jeans, Elan cream top with fringe at sleeves, brown braided belt, Sseko sandals with gold ties, Batali gold and purple sunglasses, gold and turquoise moon-shape earrings, gold and turquoise beaded necklace, gold teardrop necklace with silver beads, colorful pattern headband with beading, and set of bangles in gold, white and brown, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: Blank NYC distressed skinny jeans, Elan cream top with fringe at sleeves, brown braided belt, Sseko sandals with gold ties, Batali gold and purple sunglasses, gold and turquoise moon-shape earrings, gold and turquoise beaded necklace, gold teardrop necklace with silver beads, colorful pattern headband with beading, and set of bangles in gold, white and brown, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: Blank NYC distressed skinny jeans, Elan cream top with fringe at sleeves, brown braided belt, Sseko sandals with gold ties, Batali gold and purple sunglasses, gold and turquoise moon-shape earrings, gold and turquoise beaded necklace, gold teardrop necklace with silver beads, colorful pattern headband with beading, and set of bangles in gold, white and brown, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Lydia: Blank NYC distressed skinny jeans, Elan cream top with fringe at sleeves, brown braided belt, Sseko sandals with gold ties, Batali gold and purple sunglasses, gold and turquoise moon-shape earrings, gold and turquoise beaded necklace, gold teardrop necklace with silver beads, colorful pattern headband with beading, and set of bangles in gold, white and brown, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: C. Luce gold and pastel pattern dress and Zen Zii triangular earrings, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: C. Luce gold and pastel pattern dress and Zen Zii triangular earrings, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)
On Amber: C. Luce gold and pastel pattern dress and Zen Zii triangular earrings, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. Amber is wearing her own shoes. (Laura Simon)