Wild at Heart

Photographer: Darcy Kiefel
Stylist: Nichole Greenley
Assistant Stylist: Bella Stojak
Nxt|Models: Averee Dye
Location: NCAR

Fall might be the best season to get dressed in Boulder. The temperature turns down a notch, the foothills explode in gold, and suddenly there’s room to play again—with texture, proportion, pattern, and pieces that can carry you from a sunny afternoon into a decidedly cooler evening.

This year’s mood is relaxed but considered. Think polished without preciousness, a little Western influence without going full cowgirl, and plenty of personality worked into otherwise easy silhouettes. Earthy neutrals feel right at home against the landscape, while saturated color, subtle shine, and unexpected details keep things from becoming too predictable.

That balance captures BoCo’s style at its best. There’s an ease to it, but that doesn’t mean basic. The strongest looks mix practicality with individuality and leave enough room for the person wearing them to come through.

Autumn gives us more to work with—more layers, more texture, more contrast, and more reasons to have some fun with what we put on. Around here, the sweet spot is somewhere between pulled together and ready for whatever the day decides to do.

VilaGallo Bow Sweater, Avenue Montaigne plaid pants, Chan Luu earrings; at Barbara & Company, Boulder.

Alpaca cable knit wool sweater in cream, FDJ Olivia Wide ankle jeans in pale wash; at Alpaca Connection, Boulder. Pikolinos platform slouch in ceniza; at Brown’s Shoe Fit, Longmont.

Silver sequin-studded flares and halter top, To The Way faux fur coat, platform boots from Ellie, rhinestone glasses, and star earrings; at The Ritz, Boulder.

Black Label check jacket, Michael Stars scoop-neck Supima cotton tee, Joe’s Jeans straight-leg black denim, Paua Cavalo butterfly necklace; at Barbara & Company, Boulder.