Fashion Statement, Volume 1, Fall 2025 Guest User Fashion Statement, Volume 1, Fall 2025 Guest User

Dressing for Fall in Maine

Fashion Statement

Maine’s fall weather can range from hot and sunny in the morning to freezing rain in the afternoon. It can prove a challenge to dress in this transitional time without carrying an extra bag of clothing around. 

In order to navigate dressing for this season, we asked Kazeem Lawal, owner of Portland Trading Co., for his professional tips. For models, we invited Coast 93.1’s The Blake Show hosts Blake Hayes and Kelly Towle to showcase approachable fall styles with a modern flair.

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Mrs. West Approved, Volume 1, Fall 2025 Guest User Mrs. West Approved, Volume 1, Fall 2025 Guest User

Creating Luxury in Everyday Life

Mrs. West Approved

Come early Saturday morning, most are still fast asleep and enjoying an extended weekend snooze. But not me.  It’s time for competitive flower shopping. (A tongue-in-cheek nickname, I assure you, as I avoid any stressful encounters.) I am heading to our local farmers market to check out the season’s blooms before they get picked over—or worse, sold out. The earlier you arrive, the better the blossom selection.

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Features, Volume 1, Fall 2025 Guest User Features, Volume 1, Fall 2025 Guest User

Rise & Brine

A day in the life of chasing sunsets with Phippsburg’s Lady Oyster

6:15 am

“Rise and brine,” as my oyster friends say.

And just like those who flip, bag, tag, and ship, I’m up before the sun. My husband, Warwick, and I harness the dogs and stroll to the park as a heavy mist hovers over the Kennebec. I open my phone to check the forecast.

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