A NEW DAY

January ushers in a new year of possibilities and a new season of fresh, wearable looks from the latest resort collections.

This season, resort wear takes a nonchalant approach to smart dressing with easy fabrics and figure-flattering pieces.

Meet Caitlin Wilenchik, the winner of Arizona Foothills Magazine’s Face of Foothills 2012 model search. The 21-year-old is a Paradise Valley resident who is studying journalism and art history at the University of Arizona. As the winner of the Face of Foothills contest, Wilenchik will appear on the AZFoothills.com header during 2012 and was awarded covetable prizes from Molina Fine Jewelers, popchips, Drybar, W Scottsdale, Kate Spade, Troon North Golf Club as well as $1,000 courtesy of AFM. 

IMPROVD gray leather cropped bomber jacket, $598. Herff Christiansen ribbed tank, $56. Studio Joy Li. James Perse gray cargo pants, $195. Nové Boutique. Photographed by Iggy M. Hair/Makeup/Styling: Diane Aiello assisted by Christine Eastman. Model: Arizona Foothills Magazine Face of Foothills 2012 Winner.

Gryphon New York Champagne-color beaded dress, $530. Nové Boutique. Lucky Star white-and-bronze bracelet, $110. Beaded earrings with pearl cross. Amy, inc.

Parker sky blue wrap blouse, $195. Michelle Mason silver bias-cut skirt, $555. White-and-gold ring, $95. Faceted turquoise ring, $29. Nové Boutique.

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent blue print maxi dress, $262. Vintage by Misty gold ring with green gemstone, $110. Amy, inc. Stylist’s own hat.

 

Mara Hoffman zebraprint tunic dress, $437. Gold cuff, $150. Sibilia gold cuff. Vintage by Misty gold ring with green gemstone, $110. Amy, inc.

A.L.C. navy blazer, $450. Coordinating shorts, $329. Yellow crew-neck sweater, $298. House of Harlow set of gold and bronze zigzag bracelets, $200. Nové Boutique.