By Madison Irwin, AliveTampaBay correspondent
“You only get one chance to make a first impression,” said Kirby’s owner, Martin Shine. “I’ll see people eating at a nice restaurant and the wife or girlfriend is dressed nice, but the man is wearing a sweatshirt. Most of my customers are professionals, like top salesmen and attorneys, and it’s important for them to look and feel their best in the work environment, as well as in public.”
Trends may come and go, but vintage is forever; at least, that’s what I always say. There’s just something so alluring about an old look, partly because we live in a world that is constantly bringing back early styles and reinventing them by adding a modern twist. You can find a variety of unique thrift stores in the Tampa Bay area, but you haven’t seen vintage until you’ve been to La France.
Born and raised in New Jersey, I’m still fairly new to the Florida fashion. Nevertheless, fashion is my passion (accidental rhyme, I swear) . . . . . . so I’d like to say that I’ve gotten the hang of it. Here are five different fashion trends that are becoming quite popular in Tampa Bay. Lace up front top Although some people might think it’s trashy, I absolutely love this trend. Whether you love it or hate it, I’ve been seeing many women who have been rocking the lace up front look lately, especially at the bars. This look …