With a history dating back to the late ’70s, Green Spring Station has long been a staple for Baltimore shoppers looking to buy local without having to move their cars. Tucked away on Falls Road, the open-air collection of independent retailers will be embracing some welcome changes this spring with new boutiques, expanded spaces, and structural upgrades.

“It’s been a long evolution,” says Ted Peddy, owner of Green Spring Station. “But we’ve always tried to stay ahead of the curve and keep the shops vibrant, supported, and looking good.”

The station and its owners will remain true to their mission of putting upscale women’s fashion at the forefront with their
latest tenant, contemporary women’s boutique Sassanova, which will open its third location there later this spring.

“We are so excited to have them as a part of our mix here,” says Peddy. “Sassanova offers a great selection of upscale women’s fashion that I think will be very well- received by our customers.”

The new store will be taking over the location of go-to gift favorite Becket Hitch, which in turn will expand into the former Trillium space. In addition to fresh shopping picks, Green Spring Station is also working on a more accessible parking lot, as well as cosmetic updates to the facade of their building.

Make sure to follow Green Spring Station on Instagram for the latest on the renovations and news about spring shopping events.

Looking for a simple way to elevate your wardrobe? The tassel is this season’s go-to embellishment, effortlessly taking any outfit from bleak to chic. Long gone are the days of only seeing tassels on graduation caps or your grandmother’s curtains. This fun fashion add-on is hanging—literally—on everything from handbags and apparel to jewelry and footwear.

Summer’s bright and lively color palette is a thing of the past. Time to fill your wardrobe and home with the rich jewel tones of fall. Not only do these hues look good on everyone, they instantly add a feeling of warmth and luxury to an outfit (or room).

Nothing screams spring more than a charming floral dress in the perfect feminine silhouette that can be worn to your many blooming affairs.

It’s that time of year when everything outside seems to be coming to life again. But what about your closet? Does it still have the winter blues? Easily brighten up your wardrobe by accessorizing with vibrant pops of color paired with textured materials. It’ll give your closet a fun and fresh feel.

1. Wood ring ($88) at Jones and Jones. 2. Charles by Charles David Abacus leather wedges ($150) at The Little Shoebox. 3. Shaw Lux Shaw-London scarf ($148) at Trillium. 4. Kate Spade metallic Markey sandals ($175) at The Little Shoebox. 5. Parcel and Journey beaded cuff bracelet ($70) at Jean Pool. 6. Prada sunglasses ($285) at Handbags in the City. 7. White cork wallet ($78) at The Little Shoebox. 8. Pink wooden block ring ($14) at Poppy and Stella. 9. Natural hat ($55) at Ruth Shaw. 10. Turquoise earrings ($145) at Jones and Jones. 11. Oriley beige and navy paisley perforated ankle booties ($210) at Poppy and Stella. 12. The Birds & the Beads multi-color beaded bracelets with skulls ($45) at Jean Pool.

What is one wardrobe staple for the spring/summer season? 

I love the idea of a blazer, especially the newer styles out now—shorter length, open, with no buttons—not your “mom’s” blazer. I also think an unstructured novelty jacket, maybe linen, that you can push the sleeves up and throw over anything, is a good choice.

For the spring and summer, what trends are big for wear-to-work clothing? 

An A-line dress that is sleeveless with a jacket, shrug, or cardigan. You can take it off if you’re going out for the night. 

When and how is it okay to wear shorts to the office? 

I know there are dressier shorts, but I think there is a time and place to be casual. Wearing them to the office can show a lack of professionalism and can start a trend that can become too casual. There are exceptions, like if you work for UPS, it’s okay.

The fluffy stuff falling from the sky isn’t the only white we fear
during the winter. Many of us are still baffled by the rules of how—or
if!—one should wear white after summer.

Jenna Hattenburg, co-owner of Hampden’s Hunting Ground, assures us
that wearing white is acceptable and that the look is easy to pull off.
Her suggestion: Be bold with texture. “Save the linen and seersucker for
summer,” she says. “And instead, go for chunky knits, wool, leather,
and silk.”

Although black-and-white color blocking is a classic look, Sima Blue,
owner of Lutherville’s Trillium, prefers to mix and match other
neutrals—think caramels, creams, beiges, chocolate browns, and even
leopard prints. “I love white pants and a beigey camel sweater,” says
Blue.

And it’s totally acceptable to apply this color choice to jewelry,
handbags, and even sunglasses throughout the winter. “It breaks up the
drab color this time of year of always black and brown,” Bree McNerney,
manager of Harbor East’s Handbags in the City, explains. “It’s a natural
color that brightens things up and makes things more cheery.”

Clockwise
from top left: Ted Baker Ohavia top ($195) at Trillium Ltd. Necklace
($36) at Sassanova. Pierrot Alessandro purse ($129) at South Moon Under.
Vintage ivory gloves ($52) at Hunting Ground. Urban Expressions natural
clutch ($34.99) at South Moon Under. Tom Ford Kit Astuccio Rigido
sunglasses ($440) at Handbags in the City. 7 For All Mankind velvet
skinny jeans ($178) at Trillium Ltd.