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DECEMBER/JANUARY 2017 MACON MAGAZINE | 67 I t is the most wonderful time of the year, for fashion. From scarves to stockings, coats covering chic dresses to cashmere sweaters and jeans, with winter, the clothing possibilities are endless. We're certainly blessed in Macon to be able to have a small taste of winter weather without suffering the winter blues. Holiday travel will commence soon and 'tis the season for fabulous soirees, parades, family dinners and vacations galore. Impress your family and friends by dressing to the nines without having to sacrifice your warmth and style. It's the season of giving, so give yourself an outfit to remember and make memories with those you love that will last a lifetime. Stop by some of Macon's most happening boutiques to get the inside scoop on all the latest trends and how to conquer the holiday season while looking and feeling your best. Chat with the owner of Karats & Keepsakes' Julie Evans, Sorella's Erin Kovacs and Barney & Stella's Beth Thompson. They bring their own unique sense of style to the heart of middle Georgia's fashion scene. And visit Head Over Heels to see the shoe styles that will be rounding out outfits this season. This year's theme for rounding out 2016: Create your own rules and celebrate your own unique style. Also, as Evans wisely stated, "let's add functionality to fashion," while celebrating all our favorite festivities. Velvet: The colder months favorite fashionable fabric and this season's biggest trend. Velvet is sweeping the red carpets and runways left and right. Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Prada and Haider Ackermann are just a few of the major designers who are all putting a twist on the famous fabric. You can never go wrong with a classic red dress for the holidays - Sleigh the holidays In fine fashion By Hannah Jett Moore LEFT: Jewelry: Cortes Jewelers | Clothes: Sorella | Hair/Makeup: Signature Salon downtown | Photography: Tiffany Olson