Step into Revolve Clothing Exchange in St. Petersburg and it’s a bit like stepping into your most stylish friend’s closet. Colorful clothing racks line the floor and walls, cool tunes blare from speakers, and kitschy knick-knacks are sprinkled about. The Fourth Street shop has a lot of treasures to unearth, [...]

From painted shirts and plants to leather and sparkle, the fashion show on the 600 Block on Oct. 21 displayed almost every type of new look. Crowd-pleasing styles included everything from vintage, trendy sequins and sparkles to tribal feathers and fringe. The participating shops included Bijou’s Boutiqe, Eugenia Woods, Cozette’s [...]

Tucked away from the bustle of Fourth Street traffic is Everything Under the Sun. Located inside the former Hotel Betty Ann, the retail shop has opened its doors for business. Eighteen-year-old Kyleigh Cobett was prepared to take on a dream that initially surprised her: owning a salon/boutique. “If someone had [...]

The air is crisp, colorful leaves coat the sidewalks, and everyone’s wearing the latest plaid fashions… in Massachusetts. Meanwhile in St. Petersburg, it’s humid, palm trees are swaying in the breeze, and shorts remain the dress code until early November. Welcome to fall in Florida—similar to spring and summer in [...]

As the 600 Block of Central Avenue—between Fifth and Seventh Street in St. Petersburg—nears completion of its Phase 2 renovation, some of the city’s finest fashion entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the new clientele. The 600 Block has come a long way since the beginning of summer, surprising passersby with [...]

Taylor Gaudens Contributing Writer Traveling is easier for Americans these days, but it can affect the rest of the world in different ways. Two worldly, well-traveled people—USFSP Spanish Professor Ana Herrero and USFSP anthropology student Nora Gaunt—have learned, and continue to learn, new things about perceptions of beauty from their [...]