THE DETAILS
Produced and styled by Margaret Meyer Haight.
Photographed on location at Troy Historic Village, where 11 preserved historic buildings offer a glimpse into 19th- and early-20th-century life in the heart of Troy. Thank you also to villagers Alex Konieczny (blacksmith), Laura Boeberitz and Jolie Saul. Troyhistoricvillage.org; 248-524-3570.
Hair and makeup by Sydney Wilson, Tricho Salon, the Somerset Collection, Troy. A fixture in Metro Detroit’s luxury beauty landscape since 2003, the company has grown from a single location to five salons in popular shopping districts throughout the region, including Troy, Royal Oak, Clinton Township, Novi and Ann Arbor. Building a team of more than 150 professionals working toward the goal of an elevated, customized experience for guests, each Tricho location blends trend-forward style with personalized care. Case in point: Tricho has earned a loyal local following for their full-service approach to beauty and wellness, from cuts and color to therapeutic facials and nail services. Trichosalonandspa.com; @trichosalonandspa.
Wardrobe courtesy of Valencia Younan, owner of Vines Boutique, Troy. 248-422-6156.
OUR MODELS:
DR. BETHANY BAKER
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EFT Therapist & Supervisor
Co-Founder & President of Michigan Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy (michiganeft.com)
“Autumn is my favorite season of the year,” says the First Lady of Troy (her husband is Troy Mayor Ethan Baker). “Ethan and I were married in the fall, so it adds to the natural romance of the season. I always feel so deeply nostalgic as the air crisps and the colors begin to appear.”
CANETHA AMOUR-PORTER
Founder & CEO, Amour Women Work Community, a luxury coworking space where women create success and build true wealth through sisterhood, support and strategy (workcommunity.amourwomen.com)
“Autumn in Troy is magic,” Amour-Porter says. “The crisp air, colorful trees and cozy coffee-shop moments make it the perfect time to reflect, refocus and dream bigger.”
On Canetha: White Satin Evening Dress features a corset bodice with adjustable back-tie, detachable off-the-shoulder straps and pleated skirt details.
On Canetha: Black & White Off-the-Shoulder Midi Dress features ruched detailing and a white ruffle-trimmed neckline.
On Bethany: Purple Lace Dress features structured corset boning and a draped sash detail.
On Bethany: White Off-the-Shoulder Dress features elegant ruching and a body-hugging silhouette.