Merry & bright. Bold silhouettes, textures, and tailoring
By Allison McCrory Photos by Kate Treick Photography
Look for stand-out silhouettes and refined comfort this season, as well as interesting textures, structure and a ’70s influence, forecasts Katy Nagel, owner of Gray Boutique on Palafox.
Fabrics become art with faux and real leather, suede, velvet, boucle and coated textiles taking the forefront. Animal prints, particularly leopard, are surging, as are plaids. Rich, earthy brown is dominating fashion hues.
“Everything is brown this season. Mocha, chocolate, mahogany, taupe,” said Nagel, adding that pops of jewel tones like sapphire, emerald and ruby add a rich element to winter style.
Look for knee- to midi-length skirts, relaxed high-rise pants and oversized outerwear.
In accessories, belts are back, especially with shiny hardware. Structured handle bags, chunky loafers and combat and kitten-heeled boots are trending.
Jalissa Davis
Born in Pennsylvania, December model Jalissa Davis has called Pensacola home since her father was stationed here when she was 3 years old, then opted to make Pensacola a permanent home after his retirement.
“My educational journey began at Sherwood Elementary, followed by Bellview Middle School, and I graduated from Pine Forest High School in 2009. I later attended Fortis Institute, where I earned my certification as a Registered Dental Assistant in 2017,” said Davis, the mother of three boys who works at Navy Federal.
“I am deeply involved in the performing arts here in Pensacola. As an actress, I’ve acted in the stage play ‘A Good Cry,’ written and produced by Tammy Whiten and performed at Pensacola High School. I also appear in a local YouTube skit series titled ‘Auntie’s House,’ also written and produced by Tammy Whiten. Outside of acting, I enjoy singing and dancing at events as part of my creative expression.”
When she’s not working or performing, you might find Davis at Palafox Pier in downtown, enjoying ice cream with her boys, or attending services at her church on Sundays.
Holidays mean home, family and a big game of Christmas bingo for Davis. Extended family and friends fill Davis’ mom’s home every Christmas to socialize and play several rounds of holiday Bingo with prizes that would humble Santa Claus. Luxury linens, $100 gift cards, tablets and electronics are among the prizes.
About the location
Barkley House
410 S. Florida Blanca, Pensacola; 850-595-5985; historicpensacola.org
Holiday decor compliments of Rusted Arrow Boutique
130 Palafox Pl., Pensacola; 850-285-0371; rustedarrowmercantile.com
Clothes compliments of Gray Boutique
7 Palafox Pl. Pensacola; 850-495-3131; graypensacola.com
Hair & makeup compliments of Natasha Durant
850-292-0222; Facebook/Tasha Durant
