The Fashion Plate by Kristin Tucker

Summer to Fall Transitions

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Sep 6, 2017 | Style & Fashion, The Fashion Plate, Town Square

Summer still lingers in the southern part of heaven but soon it will be time to think about transitioning your summer wardrobe into fall. Our warm days turn into cool nights, which make layering essential. Here are some...

Summer Style Report

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Jun 21, 2017 | Style & Fashion, The Fashion Plate, Town Square

Happy Summer! In a previous Chapelboro piece I talked about huge style trends for 2017. Now let’s refresh for summer, as June 21 officially marks the start. Summer soirees and events seem to pop up left and right like family...

5 Tips to Travel Like a Pro

Posted by Kristin Tucker | May 26, 2017 | The Fashion Plate, Town Square

As much as I’ve traveled in my lifetime, I should have this packing thing down. I have no problem picking outfits for my getaways. My problem lies in quantity. I say it every time I return from a trip: pack less! Tough...

2017 HUGE Style Trends

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Mar 27, 2017 | The Fashion Plate, Town Square

2016 brought us bell sleeves, 24/7 sneakers and off-the-shoulder everything. While many of these styles are still trending, we’re also looking forward to a wave of fresh 2017 trends. Curious what styles to get behind this year?...

Fashion Plate: Welcome to Whilden

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Jan 30, 2017 | The Fashion Plate

Got an afternoon to indulge and need some ideas? Take a ride down Elliott Road in Chapel Hill and pull into the Galleria Shopping Center at 400 South Elliott. After you get pampered at Mina’s Salon, stop in Purple Puddle to...

Holiday Attire Survival Guide

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Dec 7, 2016 | The Fashion Plate

It’s that time of year. December days seem shorter as dark falls earlier. Yet, the days actually feel longer as those To-Do Lists expand. Holiday decorating and tree trimming, gift buying and giving, party planning and...

Fall Obsessions

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Nov 1, 2016 | Columns, The Fashion Plate, Town Square

It may not always feel like fall outside in our southern slice of heaven, but fall is here with another month plus to go. Here are some fall style favorites to kick-start your wardrobe in case you’ve been caught in a summer rut....

Denim Daze and Beauty Blues

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Sep 16, 2016 | The Fashion Plate

One of this fall’s inspirations is the tried and true blue of denim. Break out your blue jeans Baby! Denim for every day is back but not just for your favorite jeans. Denim dresses, shirts, skirts and jumpers have taken center...

Sweet Summer Style 2016

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Aug 2, 2016 | The Fashion Plate

Tassels and florals and fringe…oh my! And don’t forget lace and rompers and pom-poms too. What a yummy summer it’s been on the fashion front. Here’s a 2016 summer refresher on what to wear right now. The cold...

Summer Fun for a Foodie

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Jun 20, 2016 | The Fashion Plate

Time to savor the flavor of summer. Literally! It’s that time of year when many people center their social events on food – cookouts, family reunions, graduation grilling and poolside parties. You name the food-filled event and...

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