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otherNovember 5, 2014

The gem of the party

With winter comes the return of some of our favorite colors in fashion: Jewel tones. Whether you choose ruby red or sapphire blue, emerald green or amethyst purple, you'll be sure to bring the life to any party this season. Styling by Brandon Whitaker and Robyn Gautschy / Photos by Laura Simon / Modeled by Laly Martinez and Kaleisha Walker / Hair by Ashley Jackson and Jessica Blackwell at J.C. Penney Salon / Makeup by Pati Carr and Casey Leek at Sephora / Shot on location at the Glenn House in Cape Girardeau

Laura Simon
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau. On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Esley red sheath dress; Tulle leopard print jacket; gold link bracelet; gold pendant necklace with multicolored beads; BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, all available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney. On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney. On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney. On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Gimmicks by BKE multicolored poncho sweater; Free People skinny jeans in cedar; Frye Smith tall engineer boots in distressed black, available at The Buckle in Cape Girardeau. Green camisole tank top available at Old Navy. JCP "Bling it On" snap-on bracelet and Worthington gold geometric earrings available at J.C. Penney. On Kaleisha: Lauren Conrad Nouveau Romano black pleather skirt; white Lauren Conrad sweater with bows and lace in back; Simply Vera hematite chain necklace; Simply Vera purple clutch; Trifari purple clip-on earrings and matching bracelet; Apt. 9 high-heel booties in gray; all available at Kohl's in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Alyx blue and black patterned dress; JCP yellow lantern scarf; JCP gold bangle bracelet; Mix It black feather earrings; Jada Brave brown leopard print heels, all available at J.C. Penney in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau. On Laly: Jack belted coat in deep purple; Ark & Co. party dress with floral stitching; pearl and gold sparkle necklace with matching earrings, all available at Philanthropy in Cape Girardeau. BC on the Sky black high heel shoes, available at Stash in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com On Kaleisha: Black blazer with green bow-tie print blouse; Rockstar Super Skinny gray jeans; black patent flats with bow detail; black and white houndstooth print scarf; black and hematite necklaces; and silver statement rings and earrings, all available at Old Navy in Cape Girardeau.
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With winter comes the return of some of our favorite colors in fashion: Jewel tones. Whether you choose ruby red or sapphire blue, emerald green or amethyst purple, you'll be sure to bring the life to any party this season. Styling by Brandon Whitaker and Robyn Gautschy / Photos by Laura Simon / Modeled by Laly Martinez and Kaleisha Walker / Hair by Ashley Jackson and Jessica Blackwell at J.C. Penney Salon / Makeup by Pati Carr and Casey Leek at Sephora / Shot on location at the Glenn House in Cape Girardeau

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