Style It Local: Sammy Pesick, Fashion Student

Name: Sammy Pesick

Major: Fashion Merchandising student at Kent State University with minors in Marketing and Fashion Media

Instagram: @sammypesick

About Me: I am a Sophomore at Kent State University, but I am originally from West Bloomfield, Michigan. I have always been extremely passionate about fashion and writing and I am currently the Senior Editor for Her Campus Kent State, an online magazine geared towards college women. Along with that role I am also an Intern for the Detroit Garment Group. My dream is to work at a fashion magazine or in product development for a major fashion brand.

Detroit vs. Everybody shirt- Caruso Caruso (Birmingham)

Striped Cardigan- Madewell (The Somerset Collection)

Dark Wash Hudson Jeans- Nordstrom (Twelve Oaks Mall)

Vince Camuto Over-the-Knee Boots- Nordstrom (Twelve Oaks Mall)

Shinola Watch- Shinola (Detroit)

Style Inspiration: My style inspiration comes from all things simplistic. I usually stick to neutral colors, mostly black, white and grey, and simple prints, including stripes and polka dots. I absolutely love the simplistic styles of Aritzia and Brandy Melville. I would not say that I follow one distinct trend, but borrow elements from all over creating my own, unique style.

Favorite Winter Accessory: My favorite winter accessory is chunky scarves. They add a little style to your bulky winter coat and also keep you warm on the trek to class.

Favorite Winter Trend: My favorite trends for this winter are a tie between oversized sweaters and over-the-knee boots.
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Oh, Shop It: Zara to Open in Somerset Collection in 2017

Image from Zara

Calling all style and fashion fans: Zara is finally coming to Michigan. Due by the holiday season in 2017, Zara will be debuting a 30,000-square foot, two level store on the north side of the Somerset Collection in Troy.

Zara is known for their fashionable and designer-esque clothing without the hefty price tag. They have about 2,100 stores worldwide and continue to expand. They recently opened stores in suburban Cleveland, suburban Baltimore and at the Mall of America in Minnesota. Until recently, the closest store to Metro Detroit was the Chicago location.

The Somerset store will carry men's, women's and children's clothing, as well as accessories. Unfortunately, there will be no plus sizes. This is a huge boost for Metro Detroit and its roster of stores.

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Image from Campus Martius Park

Detroit Start-Up Drinks | Thursday, November 17
DGG's very own board member Carlotta Tutt Holloway is the host of Detroit Start-Up Drinks happening from 6 to 9 p.m. at The BLOCK Detroit. This event has no agenda, just community and access to one of the best happy hours in the city. Founders, freelancers, moonlighters and students are all welcome to join in on the fun and mix and mingle with some of Detroit's most highlighted entrepreneurs.

The BLOCK Detroit is located at 3919 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Trending with Scott's: Celebrate the Season | Thursday, November 17
The next installation of Trending with Scott's is all about celebrating the holiday season. Get hot tips on this year's holiday trends in entertaining and decorating, and learn all of the secrets of the trade at this free monthly design class. To register for the event, head over to Eventbrite.

Visit your local Scott Shuptrine Interiors for this event.


The 13th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony | Friday, November 18
Presented by DTE Energy Foundation, Detroit is going to light up during a spectacular evening that includes stage and rink performances. From 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., enjoy the sounds of Grammy Award Winner Aaron Neville and watch the Olympic Gold Medalist Meryl Davis and Cahrlie White perform. The tree lighting starts at approximately 7:45 p.m., so you'll want to get down there early and grab a good spot. Admission is a $10 donation purchased onsite only, and all proceeds benefit Campus Martius Park.

Campus Martius Park is located at 800 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Sip & Savor: A Holiday Tasting and Networking Mixer | Friday, November 18
The ladies of The Connection Network, Sumptuous Spirits and The Style Gallery are hosting a after-work networking event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kick off the holiday season and do a little shopping while enjoying holiday-inspired cocktails and delectable bites. Tickets for the event are $25 and can be found on Eventbrite.

Sip & Savor is located at 71 Garfield St., in Detroit.


Winter Magic Weekends - Very Vodka Wonderland | Saturday, November 19
Sample delicious holiday drinks every Saturday from now until December 17 at Campus Martius Park. Offering tastings featuring fresh and festive twists on classic cocktails, this holiday drink event will surely inspire your next dinner party. Housed in a 10,000 square foot heated structure, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the best of Michigan wines, craft beers and spirits, as well as beverages from around the globe. Live entertainment, a selfie station and food for purchased will be available all night. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.wintermagicweekends.com.

Campus Martius Park is located at 800 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Drinks x Design: Interaction  Design | Thursday, November 10
For the month of November, Drinks x Design will activate the CCS Taubman Center with a celebration of interaction design. Join the CCS MFA Interaction Design and BFA Communication Design departments, Grand Circus, members of Detroit's User Experience community and the Drinks x Design sponsors Vitamin T and Aquent as they showcase their industry. This specific edition of Drinks x Design is a part of World Usability Day, a single day of events occurring around the world, uniting interactive professionals to ensure that the services and products important to life are human-centered, easy to access and simple to use. This is a free event, but registration is required, here.

The CCS Taubman Center is located at 460 W Baltimore St., in Detroit.

PLAYGROUND DETROIT Presents "Ambience"Group Exhibition | Thursday, November 10
This will be a group exhibition featuring Detroit-based artists Scott Klinker, Steve McShane, George Vidas and Patrick Ethen. Each of these artists utilizes light as their medium from a different perspective, expressing its physical, physiological and psychological capabilities through color, pattern and communication. The exhibition will run from November 10 through December 8. The opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Detroit is the New Black.

Detroit is the New Black is located at 1426 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

A Networking and Professional Development Event | Friday, November 11
For the first time ever The Townsend Hotel will be hosting its own networking and professional development event where attendees will come together to meet, eat, network and learn from leading industry professionals, as well as experience everything the hotel has to offer. To purchase tickets, click here.

The Townsend Hotel is located at 100 Townsend St., in Birmingham.

Blumz by JRDesigns Free Ladies Night Out 2016 | Friday, November 11
Come out for a fun, festive and free ladies night out! There will be a variety of local vendors in house so you can get some shopping done while mingling and enjoying food and drinks from local companies. There will also be a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Thaw Fund. This event will go from 6 to 9 p.m.

Blumz by JRDesigns is located at 503 E 9 Mile Rd., in Ferndale.

Oh, Shop It: Trendy Eyewear Retailer to Open Store in Downtown Detroit

Image from Warby Parker

Warby Parker, a trendy eyewear retailer, is opening a shop in Downtown Detroit between the Woodhouse Day Spa and Kit + Ace.

Started in 2010, the New York City-based company designs and sells eyeglasses and sunglasses for men and women priced between $95 and $145, with the prescription included. The company began as an online-only retailer and has since opened more than 30 stores due to growing popularity.

"We're excited to add Warby Parker to our growing retail portfolio in Downtown Detroit. This brand entering the Detroit market is a significant sign of Woodward Avenue's continued momentum as a major shopping destination," Dan Mullen, executive vice president of Detroit real estate firm Bedrock, said in a Detroit Free Press article.

Keep an eye out for the store opening to grab yourself  a pair of stylish spectacles!

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Chairs for Charity Presented by Empathy313 | Thursday, November 3
Join Hour Detroit magazine and Empathy313 for an unforgettable evening at the Garden Theater. This first annual Chairs for Charity fundraiser will showcase local talent in the art and design community in a unique pop-up gallery of extraordinary chair installations. Sip cocktails, enjoy gourmet bites and bid on beautiful works of art to raise funds for dozens of local charities in the Give Detroit Challenge. Tickets are available here.

The Garden Theater is located at 3929 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Well Done Goods' Grand Opening Party | Friday, November 4
Find out what happens when aliens crash-land in Detroit with a load of designery favorites from the MoMA Store, a local screenprinting shop and a natural history museum's basement from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Well Done Goods by Cyberoptix grand opening party. While Cyberoptix is celebrating 10 years of unique neckwear, Well Done Goods is a brand new men's and women's accessories shop featuring handmade home goods, vintage and scientific curiosities, barware and irresistible raw stone jewelry.

Well Done Goods is located at 1440 Gratiot 1D, in Detroit.

American Style and Spirit Exhibition Preview Reception | Friday, November 4
To kick off the Henry Ford Museum's brand new exhibition featuring over 130 years of American style, there will be a preview party from 7 to 10 p.m. You can be the first to see the exhibit while enjoying passed hors d' oeuvres and a wine bar. Tickets are $75, and you can find more information on the exhibit here.

The Henry Ford Museum is located at 20900 Oakwood Blvd., in Dearborn.

Launched! A Women's Entrepreneur and Branding Summit | Saturday, November 5
This is no boring workshop: LAUNCHED! is a one-day summit at MASH Detroit for entrepreneurial women that educates them on being innovative, thinking next level and successfully navigating their businesses for growth via interactive and practical experiences that will be fun and memorable. It's two parts business and one part party. This awesome summit was founded by one of our awesome board of directors, Carlotta Tutt Holloway, and our founder, Karen Buscemi will be giving a Boss on Boss Chat. You can register, here and find out more information, here.

MASH Detroit is located at 14711 Mack Ave. Suite B, in Detroit.

World of Vera Bradley | Saturday, November 5
Kickoff your holiday shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall this weekend! The latest Vera Bradley collection will be showcased at the festive Vera Bradley shop at Macy's. Shop while enjoying yummy sips and snacks. There will also be fun giveaways and a photo booth. This event is hosted by the blog, The HSS Feed.

Macy's at Twelve Oaks Mall is located at 27550 Novi Rd., in Novi.

All Things Detroit | Sunday, November 6
Get ready to shop til you drop and sample a variety of different homemade desserts and cuisine from your favorite Michigan brands from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In Eastern Market there will be over 200 local artists, crafters, artisans, food vendors and food trucks to kick off the holiday season with shopping, entertainment and family fun. Advance tickets are $5 here, otherwise they're $7 at the door.

Eastern Market is located at 2934 Russell St., in Detroit.

Wear It's At: Comfortable, Chic Outfits for Layers

When the cold weather hits, layering is essential. Whether you have chunky knit sweaters, cashmere capes or a great down vest--these outfits can be paired with almost anything you already have in your closet and are already perfect for layers.

1. Classic Turtleneck, $200, Orleans + Winder.

2. Jeffrey Campbell 'Cromwell' Cutout Western Boot, $175, Sundance Shoes.

3. The Birdy 34MM Watch, $525, Shinola.

4. Signature Leather Everyday Tote, $250, Will Leather Goods.

5. Blank NYC Moto Pants, $128, Athalia's Boutique.

1. Sandrine Rose Embroidered Denim Shirt, $298, Found Objects.

2. Stuart Weitzman 'Nudistsong' Sandal, $398, Nordstrom.

3. Street Level Reversible Tote and Wristlet, $55, Styleshack.

4. Mid-Rise Harper Trouser, $25, Old Navy.

1. Tribal Long Blazer, $150, Elizabeths Head to Toe.

2. Kendall + Kylie Compact Knit Overlap Pencil Skirt, $158, Neiman Marcus.

3. Kendall + Kylie Eston Cutout Sandal, $140, Styleshack. OR

4. Genie Flats, $148, Kate Spade.

5. Chantaco Bucket Bag, $175, Lacoste.

6. Fitted 2-Way Layering Tank, $8, Old Navy.