Did you know that there are several locally-owned shops right here in the Mid-Ohio Valley that cater to both men and women? If you aren’t familiar with Ashton Preston, he is what we would call a local fashion influencer. He and I partnered up to illustrate ways for both men and women to shop our local small businesses together.
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We decided to start with adding pieces to our existing outfits as we shopped around. Our first stop was Wit & Whimzy. You can always find unique jewelry in this quaint location. Ashton found a coin necklace as well as some spoon rings. Yes, men, you can wear these styles too! Ashton wears them perfectly and shows a great way to style them together.
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I was able to find the perfect match for bringing out the white flecks of fabric in my top. I chose a long pendant necklace that showcased the white and then paired it with a gray and black earring to add some interest to the look.
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The next stop was right next door at Schafer Leather. Ashton found the perfect piece to add to his outfit which was this chain wallet.
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I was able to find a handbag that coordinated wonderfully with my shoes and added this faux fur-trimmed vest to spice up the look. I added one more piece to complete the outfit and that was this gray fedora with a black ribbon.
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Ashton is also wearing a pair of shoes from Horner & Harrison which is also another co-ed shopping venue. So the next time you want to shop with the opposite sex in the same place, remember these shops so you can frequent them together.
Photographer: Kelsey Preston @k_pres
Models: Ashton Preston @ash_pres and Courtney Smith @randomosity740