Glimpsed: Fashion-forward locals

Who: Tara Gillespie, 36, Phoenix resident, event artist/University of Baltimore professor of writing - Spotted at: “RAW: Baltimore Premiere” artists showcase at Baltimore Soundstage - What she wore: Mauve crop top from livesozy.com; tie-dye maxi skirt and multi-color looped cardigan from Anthropologie; tan and metallic silver suede desert boots from toms.com; multi-color gemstone bead necklace and bracelets she bought at Lapis & Lava; beaded bangles from sashka.com; necklace with charms with her daughter’s birthdate and birthstone from nashelle.com; and tobacco leather backpack she bought from the artist vendor at the Baltimore Book Festival. Her style: “I piece together clothing that makes me feel happy. If the clothing item or accessory is created by an artist or is giving back in some way, I always feel happier purchasing it.” Sloane Brown covers fashion-forward locals as a freelance contributor to The Baltimore Sun and runs baltimoresnap.com. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)