Fashion: Go your own way

The Turf Club's Fleetwood Mac tribute on March 12 brought local style gypsies into the limelight.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Holly Hilgenberg, Michael Lopez, Mary Deminie, Alison Stolpa
Clockwise from top - Holly Hilgenberg, Michael Lopez, Mary Deminie, Alison Stolpa (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Holly Hilgenberg

28, buyer at Everyday People, writer, artist and blogger at Operationsparkle.com

What are you wearing? Vintage jeans, kimono top and Frye boots, all from Everyday People. Thrifted silk purple top.

Describe your style: Wild thrifted and resale magic.

'70s spring trends you're excited to try: Love me some high-waisted pants! Also curious about if I can bike in platforms.

'70s trend that shouldn't make a comeback: Terrible variety shows and cheesy type fonts.

Michael Lopez

33, server/bartender, library aide, musical provocateur

What are you wearing? Shirt from H&M, Levi's from J.C. Penney, blazer from the Dakota Boys Ranch, scarf from H&M, ankle boots from Tatters, hat from my grandfather.

Describe your style: Equal parts Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, Emiliano Zapata, the Symbionese Liberation Army and Emily Post.

What vintage shops do you frequent? Arc's Value Village and Dakota Boys Ranch (in Grand Forks, N.D.), Tatters, Savers, Everyday People, Rewind Vintage.

Mary Deminie

28, home health care industry/vagabond

What are you wearing? Faux fur coat by Laundry by Shelli Segal, Banana Republic belt, leggings from UNIQLO, boots from Nordstom.

Describe your style: Look at me, don't look at me.

'70s spring trends you're excited to try: Menswear for women, like Diane Keaton in "Annie Hall."

'70s trend that shouldn't make a comeback: Anita Bryant.

Alison Stolpa

27, administrative assistant

What are you wearing? Hat from the Mall of St. Paul, dress from Beyond Retro in London, tights from Target, boots from Urban Outfitters.

Describe your style: Gossip Girl Victorian.

'70s spring trends you're excited to try: Gunne Sax-style dresses. Also Quaaludes.

Favorite '70s music icon: My outfit says Stevie Nicks, but my heart says Siouxsie Sioux.

about the writer

about the writer

Ellen Dahl Lawson

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