Amber’s fabulous style paired with her witty outlook on life defines her as a Tucson fashion icon. Not only does this remarkable woman know how to dress, she also knows how to shop wise. Her blog, www.painfullyhip.com teaches shoppers how to be smart and stylish when buying vintage and thrift. Amber also clues buyers into some of the best thrift and vintage stores in the area. And if you weren’t aware, Tucson has some of the best vintage stores in Arizona.
Photography: by Nicole Hill
Wardrobe: Amber Mortensen, Painfully Hip
Clothing is vintage. Blue top and shorts by Sapphire Cordial
Amber's top 5 style tips from her “Painfully Hip” Web site include:
- Balance is key with a well-styled ensemble. If you outfit is plain, “excess-orize”. Balance casual with dressy, masculine with feminine, sexy with frumpy, and vintage with modern.
- Get yourself a bad ass tailor.
- Unexpected color combinations are an easy way to add some style to an otherwise “safe” outfit.
- Vintage is becoming a must -have part of every wardrobe so raid your local thrift stores. Just make sure it fits.
- Express yourself with your clothing. Style is art, so go ahead and rock it. Otherwise, sneer, strut or simply grin, and no one will question your style choices ever again. Besides, who cares if they do? They call it personal style for a reason.
Photography: by Nicole Hill
Wardrobe: Amber Mortensen, Painfully Hip
Clothing is vintage. Blue top and shorts by Sapphire Cordial
