Minnesota summer fashion celebrates silks, satins and lace

June 14, 2019 at 2:58PM
Rooftop Running
Sparkle ruffle top $40 zara.com
Blue split leg pant $169 patriziapepe.com
Baublebar Earring $17 nordstromrack.com Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Shannon Greer Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com
Sparkle ruffle top,$40, zara.com Blue split-leg pant, $169, patriziapepe.com Baublebar earrings, $17, nordstromrack.com Hair and makeup artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

All of yellow's shades, from neon lemon to deep mustard, are on display this summer, along with sea- and sky-inspired blues. These vibrant colors join with the season's light fabrics — silk, satin, lace — to create looks with strength, softness, form and flow. You'll find all sorts of special effects, too, from bell sleeves to patch pockets to pleated tops. Let the colors, textures and extra touches add joy to the warm days ahead.

Hip Hop Harem
Bell sleeve top $35 nordstromrack.com
Harem pant $40 zara.com
Lanvin satin low tops $468 farfetch.com
Earring $15 hm.com Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Shannon Greer Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com
Bell-sleeve top, $35, nordstromrack.com Harem pant, $40, zara.com Lanvin satin low tops, $465, farfetch.com Earrings, $15, hm.com Hair and makeup artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pleat you
Asymmetrical pleated top $1131 rochas.com
Pleated Skirt $850 driesvannoten.com
Fishbone Earring $13 nordstromrack.com Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Shannon Greer Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com
Asymmetrical pleated top, $1,131, rochas.com Pleated skirt, $850, driesvannoten.com Fishbone earrings, $13, nordstromrack.com Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Patch Pocket
Slip dress Tory Birch $199 tjmaxx.com
Vintage Marni blue flats $350 studiobstyle.com
Blue Linen Wrap $112 infavorof.com Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Shannon Greer Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com
Tory Burch slip dress, $199, tjmaxx.com Blue linen wrap, $112, infavorof.com Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Laced Up
Nude lace dress $80 nordstromrack.com
Vintage Marni blue flats $350 studiobstyle.com
Gold drop earrings $10 tjmaxx.com Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Shannon Greer Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com
Nude lace dress, $80, nordstromrack.com Vintage Marni blue flats, $350, studiobstyle.com Gold drop earrings, $10, tjmaxx.com Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Fly Away
Rokh Pin-striped dress $1183 and Rochas Pumps $305 farfetch.com Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Shannon Greer Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com
Rokh pinstriped dress, $1,019, farfetch.com Rochas pumps, $305, farfetch.com Hair and Make-up Artist: Morgan Blaul, morganblaul.com; Model: Meron, Wilhelmina.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Barbara Schmidt