FeaturesNovember 10, 2017

The Snow Angel "Downy flakes fall swiftly past the glow of the streetlight. A sprinkle of white flurries cast against the dark of night. The snow is crisp The stars are bright. I spread my arms and I take flight. Wings fluttering as I fly, up into the evening sky." ~ Christy Ann Martine Styled by: Rachel McNeely, Logan Young. Models: McKena Sharp, Cesia Watkins, Anna Mae Zembsch. Shot in the Southeast Missourian photo studio. Hair: Anna styled by Tanya Koerner and Cesia styled by Taylor Hendershott at JCPenney Salon; McKena's hair self-styled. Makeup: Styled by McKena Sharp LE.

On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $28.99 at Atelier.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $28.99 at Atelier.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $28.99 at Atelier; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $28.99 at Atelier; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Velvet mauve dress, Sugar + Lips at Stash; chandelier earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black and gold floral bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black studded belt, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Black floral high-low dress, $32.99; rose gold chain necklace, $7; black belt, $7.99; black strappy heels with gold accent, $35.99; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Black floral high-low dress, $32.99; rose gold chain necklace, $7; black belt, $7.99; black strappy heels with gold accent, $35.99; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Black floral high-low dress, $32.99; rose gold chain necklace, $7; black belt, $7.99; black strappy heels with gold accent, $35.99; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Black floral high-low dress, $32.99; rose gold chain necklace, $7; black belt, $7.99; black strappy heels with gold accent, $35.99; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Black floral high-low dress, $32.99; rose gold chain necklace, $7; black belt, $7.99; black strappy heels with gold accent, $35.99; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Black floral high-low dress, $32.99; rose gold chain necklace, $7; black belt, $7.99; black strappy heels with gold accent, $35.99; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $98 at Atelier; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $98 at Atelier; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $98 at Atelier; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; rose gold Ana Koutsi clutch, $98 at Atelier; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Deep green boiled wool Black Tape_ sweater coat, $44 at Wish; off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Anna: Deep green boiled wool Black Tape_ sweater coat, $44 at Wish; off-the-shoulder deep green Black Tape_ top, $44 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper bracelet by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $130 at Wish; one-of-a-kind Journey Stone Collection hand-fused glass and vintage copper necklace by Patti Quinn of Aurora Jewelry, $198 at Wish; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; gray strappy heels, $28.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; statement ring, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; statement ring, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Dress by Sugar + Lips from Stash; dangle bling earrings, $6 at Charlotte Russe; gold and diamond bling bracelet, $6 at Charlotte Russe; black strappy heels with gold detail, $35.99 at Charlotte Russe
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; velvet handbag, $18.95; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; velvet handbag, $18.95; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On Cesia: Black blazer, $34.99; velvet wine corset, $26.99; silky palazzo pants, $26.99; statement rings, $6; black choker, $6; moon-shaped necklace, $6; all available at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; green handbag with bow, $57 at Atelier; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; green handbag with bow, $57 at Atelier; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; green handbag with bow, $57 at Atelier; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; green handbag with bow, $57 at Atelier; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; green handbag with bow, $57 at Atelier; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
On McKena: Pink overcoat, from Stash; keyhole sleeveless blouse, from Stash; mid-wash skinny jean, from Stash; angle earrings, from Stash; turquoise 2 Chic statement ring, $30 at Atelier; gold necklace with jewel detailing, $7 at Charlotte Russe; green handbag with bow, $57 at Atelier; gray booties with clear heel, $40.99 at Charlotte Russe.
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The Snow Angel "Downy flakes fall swiftly past the glow of the streetlight. A sprinkle of white flurries cast against the dark of night. The snow is crisp The stars are bright. I spread my arms and I take flight. Wings fluttering as I fly, up into the evening sky." ~ Christy Ann Martine Styled by: Rachel McNeely, Logan Young. Models: McKena Sharp, Cesia Watkins, Anna Mae Zembsch. Shot in the Southeast Missourian photo studio. Hair: Anna styled by Tanya Koerner and Cesia styled by Taylor Hendershott at JCPenney Salon; McKena's hair self-styled. Makeup: Styled by McKena Sharp LE.

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