(l-r) Bloom’s Angels Design Director Stephanie Reeves, Associate Publisher Cassaundra Huskey, and Deputy Editor Sophie Bird take a break from working on the magazine to show off their masks. Stephanie sets her creative spirit loose while Cassaundra shares her love of cats wearing these colorful masks from Spectrum Creative Group, 101 W. Kirkwood. Sophie models a free-spirited, tie- dye mask by Simply Southern from EllieMae’s Boutique, 101 W. Kirkwood.
by SOPHIE BIRD
photos by RODNEY MARGISON
Because a mask is essential for slowing the spread of COVID-19, it’s safe to assume we’ll all be donning them this holiday season. But while masks started out as an unwanted piece of personal protective equipment, they’re now morphing into something else: a fashion statement. They’re also the perfect stocking stuffer this Christmas.
$22, MerMarché, 301 S. Rangeline Rd., Carmel, mermarche.com
Schott has been making men’s clothes as long as Ford has been rolling out cars. The American label has kept up with the times, though, and the soft, rugged-yet-luxurious
cable-knit henley sweater will last forever. You can count on the sales staff at James Dant to help you figure out the right size, too. The shop is appointment-only now, but slots are available within two hours and sometimes immediately on Saturdays. Curbside pickup is also an option.
$140, 5624 E. Washington St., jamesdant.com
Neutral, baggy, long you can’t go wrong with the