Savoring Summer

Photography: Mark Hanson, assisted by Jonathan Hamela
Styling, Copy: Whitley Adkins Hamlin
Hair, Makeup: Heather Hawkins
Modeling: Kellee Meadows and Matt Weight, Directions USA

To showcase hot summer threads for him and her, Ballantyne Magazine took a spin to some of Ballantyne’s coolest spots — both iconic and new.

Whether you pack a picnic lunch, lace up your roller skates or take an evening stroll to a romantic dinner, you can work these in-vogue looks to stay stylin’ all summer long.

Biking to Favorite Spots

Shot at Morrison
Family YMCA

Her: Mink Pink Dress Worn as Tunic, L. A. East, $70.50; Trina Turk White Denim Pants, Nouveaux Consignment, $65; Blue and Green Ball Drop Earrings, The Cheeky Bean, $22; Matisse Cha Cha Wedge Sandals, L. A. East, $119

Him: Corneliani Navy Nylon Outerwear Jacket, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $795; Eleventy Short Sleeved Hoodie with Johnny Collar, Taylor Richards & Conger, $345; MMX Brushed Cotton Sport Pant, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $385; Phantasmagoria Hand-Crafted Belt, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $195; Andrea Zori Suede Sneaker, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $495

Picnicking by the Bulls

Shot in Our Park
in Ballantyne

Her: Amuse Society White Tank, L.A. East, $54; Amuse Society Yellow and White Maxi Skirt, L. A. East, $55; Amuse Society Black and White Cabana Blanket, L. A. East, $60

Him: Gitman Brothers Grid Blackwatch Shirt, Tabor, $215; Engineered Garments Andover Pant, Tabor, $317; Common Projects Achilles Wiley Slip Cinch O Ring Belt, Tabor, $150; Wine Glasses, Cutting Board, Plates, HomeGoods, $2-$13

Hitting the Food Truck

Shot at Maryland
Crab & Co.,
Brixham Tent

Her: Line & Dot Red and Blue Top, Nouveaux Consignment, $38; Claude Brown Bathing Suit Print Skirt, Nouveaux Consignment, $52; Round Ratan Handbag, L. A. East, $64; Chan + Lu Silver and Gold Hoops,
L.A. East, $48

Him: Mercer Blue Summer Check Sport Shirt, Paul Simon, $175; Brax Ultra Light 5-Pocket Twill Pant, Paul Simon, $198; Hari Mari Sandals, Paul Simon, $110; Torino Nu Buck Belt, Paul Simon, $75

 

Strolling Before a Date

Shot near Our Park
in Ballantyne

Her: Amuse Society Dot Dress, L. A. East, $64; Round Ratan Handbag, L. A. East, $64; Chan + Lu Silver and Gold Hoop Earrings, L.A. East, $48

Him: Luigi Bianchi Soft-Constructed Mediterranean Blue Blazer, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $1,195; Sanfort Linen Checked Sport Shirt, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $295; Incotex Washed Cotton Twill Sport Pant, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $350; Martin Dingman Nubuc Suede Belt, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $85; Altea Printed Linen Pocket Square, Taylor, Richards & Conger, $65

Satisfying a Sweet Tooth

Shot at Sunflour
Baking Company,
Ballantyne Quad

Her: Sunner Navy Print Dress, Nouveaux Consignment, $75; Round Woven Handbag, L. A. East, $29.50; Clark Wedge Sandals in White, Nouveaux Consignment, $35; Chan + Lu Silver and Gold Hoop Earrings, L.A. East, $48

Him: Culturata Short Sleeve Light Weight Purple Plaid Shirt, Paul Simon, $200; Johnnie-O Chambre Oxford Short, Paul Simon, $89; Hari Mari Sandals, Paul Simon, $110; Torino Nu Buck Belt, Paul Simon, $75

Skating Around Town

Shot at the DeFeo Family

Inline Hockey Rink

Morrison Family YMCA

Her: Dolce Vita Blue Print Tank, Nouveaux Consignment, $24; Jaymie Tie-Dye Skirt, The Cheeky Bean, $54; Ray-Ban Cockpit RB3362 Sunglasses, Stylist’s Own, $161, Similar: www.ray-ban.com; Chan + Lu Silver and Gold Hoop Earrings, L.A. East, $48

Him: Surf in Charlotte Tee Shirt, Tabor, $78; S.K.U. Twill Violet Trouser, Tabor, $160; Wiley Slip Cinch O Ring Belt, Tabor, $150