Name: Talia Marie Johnson

Occupation: Digital Content & Marketing Strategist

The Makeup of your Silhouette: 23. Daughter, Sister, Shower Singer

How would you describe your ideal style?
Effortless, sporty meets professional, monochromatic. Something you can wear anywhere and everywhere.

Now, what’s your style actually?...
Still effortless, but probably not in the most fashion-forward way. I love a good pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Casual is my middle name. Forever wishing I had the confidence to don a fancy dress. Maybe one day...

Tell us, what’s one thing you love about you?
A physical trait that I love are my hazel eyes. A personality trait of mine that I love is my resilience in tough times.

What’s your favorite purchase from Queen Anna?
The Fifth Label pink bomber jacket. Anything from The Fifth Label is a look.

Name: Yana Bobyleva

Occupation: Designer & Artist

The Makeup of your Silhouette: Clean. Simple. Memorable.

How would you describe your ideal style?
If Audrey Hepburn wore modern sneakers and a Dior skirt.

Now, what’s your style actually?...
Chic, elegant, clean lines, attention to the detail, comfortable, feminine with a pop of color

Tell us, what’s one thing you love about you?
My positivity and creativity 

What’s your favorite purchase from Queen Anna?
Chan Luu thin scarves & Co. Copine black striped jacket

Name: Gabi Cacciotti

Occupation: Luxury Concierge Stylist & Operations Manager

The Makeup of your Silhouette: Fresh out of college career woman

How would you describe your ideal style?
LOVE Jennifer Aniston & Lauren Conrad

Now, what’s your style actually?...
Most days I have one edgy component to my look, but other than that, a mixture of casual & chic with the feeling of comfort.

Tell us, what’s one thing you love about you?
I love my smile / to smile :)

What’s your favorite purchase from Queen Anna?
Bano “Naz” Jacket & Chan Luu necklaces

Name: Char Dobbs

Occupation: Manager

The Makeup of your Silhouette: Woman, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Entrepreneur, Friend

How would you describe your ideal style?
Simply bold, modern classic style with a bold twist. I LOVE the style of Tracee Ellis Ross.

Now, what’s your style actually?...
Simply black! Excited to add more color.

Tell us, what’s one thing you love about you?
I really love ME. It’s taken me a bit to get here, but I AM HERE :-) For my one thing, I love my positive spirit and...my butt :-)

What’s your favorite purchase from Queen Anna?
Velvet Duster by Allen Schwartz and my mantra bracelets

We are counting down the day until our Silhouettes of the City Fashion Show with the introduction of MY personal silhouette. I wear many hats and can become many things depending on the situation, this intro goes beyond my silhouette and takes you into the heart and soul of who I truly am.

Every day leading up to the fashion show you will be introduced to another amazing woman allowing you access beyond the outer shell of her silhouette and giving you a sneak peek into who she really is at heart.

I hope you enjoy getting to know these amazing women at their core, and maybe you love it so much you will want to join us and grant access to someone to get beyond your silhouette.

Name: Nicole Jennings

Occupation: Mompreneur

The Makeup of your Silhouette: Wife, Sports Mom, Entrepreneur, Girl Scouts Leader, Technology Loving Book Worm with a love for finer things. 

How would you describe your ideal style?
Victoria Beckham mixed with Jennifer Lopez-ish mix of classy, sexy, chic with a tattoo sleeve.

Now, what’s your style actually?...
Comfy, casual and chic with no tattoo sleeve.

Tell us, what’s one thing you love about you?
I love my small waist and thick thighs.

What’s your favorite purchase from Queen Anna?
The list is way too long to just choose one but it would have to be one of my trench coats from C/MEO or Allen Schwartz... but then there is also all of my amazing leather pieces from Bano eeMee, I’m so torn...

Sil·hou·ette

/ˌsilo͞oˈet/

noun

1. the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.

synonyms: outline, contour(s), profile, delineation, form, shape, figure, shadow, features, lines, curves, configuration

Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, we too transform within the silhouette of each of our female bodies. Any woman that stands before you is presenting the silhouette of themselves to you, as she wants you to see her at that moment.  It is very possible that the core part of who she authentically is, may not necessarily be representative of what meets the eye.

Embarking upon my second year in business in a physical retail location, I have evolved on all levels including being a business owner. I went from being online only, to opening a store, buying clothes and hoping that the community of women like them; transitioning to finding out what our clients like or dislike, and adjusting accordingly.

Queen Anna has THE BEST clients ever, and I have had the opportunity to meet with many of them personally.  Each woman is bringing her own genuinely amazing spirit along with them and each being from all walks of life. Even with their visible differences of shape, size, color or job title, they all had one thing in common, they all want to feel good wearing the purchases they have made, and we want that same thing for them.

Here at Queen Anna, we aim to empower, embrace and encourage one another cultivating a lifestyle that makes a woman feel supported enough to be comfortable with their authentic self, and letting their inner light shine - gracing the world with the fullness of their fearless and bold inherent selves.

No more of just sharing the outline of who you are - let's allow our inner beauty to flow out, to be unapologetically imperfectly perfect, and to be truly comfortable in that.

"Silhouettes Of a Woman" is a movement coined within Queen Anna to celebrate womanhood at every stage of life; tearing down the limiting barriers and mental limitations of shape, size, race, and roles.  

It is easy to share a part of who we are with the world when we’re confident and comfortable with that particular reality including being a wife, mother, daughter and a friend who loves to get dressed up, even with no place to go.

But what about the other parts of me that can occasionally be uncomfortable to share or go unseen by the naked eye of those who know me by my everyday silhouette and not an authentic one?

Like the fact that my arms are a size large and the rest of my top half is a medium making it extremely hard to buy nice tops that fit right. Or how about the fact that as much as I love being an entrepreneur, and confident in my decision making skills to build a brand that positively impacts the world for years to come; I can still struggle with “mom guilt” for not being a stay at home mom like a lot of women I know.

And voila, just like that, someone much different than me in every way just read that and found out that she isn’t the only one who thinks like that and feels that way.

Whatever phase of life you are in within the inevitable evolution of a woman, Queen Anna has beautiful offerings that will fit the need of that particular phase in your life. Mom Boss, Caretaker, Plus Size, or Petite, whatever you identify with, so do we.

You read it here first. Queen Anna House of Fashion is a boutique lifestyle brand, based in the North Loop of Minneapolis, and we are breaking down barriers while simultaneously bridging the gap through fashion.

We are #silhouettesofawoman #inheritthelifestyle

Signed,

The carpooling, book reading, size 10, sandwich making, fashion loving, shoe-obsessed, occasionally hormonal, fearless, foodie, otherwise known as Nicole

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Upcoming Silhouettes of a Woman Events:

• Silhouettes of a Woman: Small Business from a Female Perspective

• Queen Anna Presents: Inherit the Lifestyle // Silhouettes of the City

This movement was coined to celebrate womanhood at every stage of life continually. We intend to expose societal imposed barriers and mental limitations we place on ourselves as women. We aim to empower, embrace and encourage one another to be comfortable with our authentic self regardless of shape, size, race, and roles we fill every day.

What the world sees is just the silhouette of who you truly are. We are the #silhouettesofawoman

Time to lose the outerwear and break out the bold colors and dresses without tights. With temps on the rise so are the hottest spring trends.

We share five of the top street style to everyday style looks that we're crushing on in our spring trend report.  

Oversized Blazer

Not just for the office. Bust out your boyfriend blazer (the bolder, the better!) and cinch it with a belt it. Feeling really daring? Try pairing with shorts or sneakers for a fun twist on the 9-5 look.

SOIA & KYO Black "Carlina-B" Double Breasted Tailored Jacket, Queen Anna

Pattern Overload

Animal print, patchwork, polka dots and more. Infuse some color into your spring wardrobe by playing with patterns in cheery hues. Start with a skirt or pants and work your way into head-to-toe pattern glory, or dare we suggest mixing and matching prints? Go wild!

Caara Print "Krefeld" Dress, Queen Anna

Stella Jean Floral Colorblock Midi Skirt, Shopbop

Statement Sleeves

Let your shoulders do the talking this season. We say, the bigger the better. Puff up your sleeves with billowy and drapey pieces that hit in all the right places. 

Keepsake Ivory "What If" Knit, Queen Anna

MES DEMOISELLES Daniella tie-waist cotton kaftan, Matches Fashion

Jumpsuit

We don't think we could love a look more. Dubbed the easiest all-in-one outfit, jumpsuits are ruling street style and soon, our closets. From utilitarian long sleeve options to playful rompers, there's something for everyone.

ABLE Black "Ashleigh" Utility Jumpsuit, Queen Anna

One Teaspoon Paradise Utility Jumpsuit, Revolve

Edgy

For those days when you're feeling a 'lil rough around the edges. Moody black pieces with a touch of sass will do just the trick. Choose from pieces with leather or vegan leather, sheer organza, lace, burnout velvet, or silk. You can't go wrong. 

Bano eeMee Black "Agua" Organza, Queen Anna

Get a jump start on restocking your closet this spring with one of the season's hottest trends - jumpsuits, playsuits, rompers, we'll take them all please! 

After dealing with the frigid cold temps and snow (SO much snow!) that has blanketed most of the midwest this winter, we're ready to shed some layers. Spring can be quite volatile with the temperatures ranging from winter chill to summer heat, and to ease ourselves into the sun-shiny days ahead we suggest streamlining your ensemble by opting for an all-in-one option. 

Jumpsuits can be easily styled on their own or paired with your jacket of choice depending on the occasion. Top it off with pair of booties, sneakers or dare we say sandals?! Too soon? 

Without further adieu, here are eight jumpsuits for every occasion to snap up this season. 

Wear to Work

Your alarm goes off and you've hit snooze one too many times. What do you do? Throw on a jumpsuit, a piece of statement jewelry or spring scarf and a blazer. They're just SO easy. You're out the door looking perfectly put together in no time. 

Keepsake Navy "Luminous" Jumpsuit, Queen Anna House of Fashion

Faithfull the Brand Sainte Marie Jumpsuit, Revolve

Runaround Weekend

Pull yourself together after a long week by popping on a jumpsuit that does all the work for you. From brunch with the ladies to weekend errands and everything in-between, go for a bold color or utility detail, because why not? It's the weekend. 

Amanda Uprichard Pink Lacquer "Merritt" Jumpsuit, Queen Anna House of Fashion

Boyish Jeans The Guy General Denim Jumpsuit, Intermix

Night Out

Look perfectly polished for an evening out with friends or date night by slipping on a jumpsuit in a luxurious fabric, such as velvet or a one-and-done long sleeve option with wrap detail. All that's missing are a pair of statement heels. 

Caara Olive "Bryantt" Jumpsuit, Queen Anna House of Fashion

Ripley Rader Navy Blue Plus Size Long Sleeve Jumpsuit, Queen Anna House of Fashion

Elegant Evening

Spring galas and weddings are just around the corner. As jumpsuits and their popularity continue to rise the formal options are becoming just as favorable as traditional LBDs and eveningwear. We're here for the one-piece trend, it's reminiscent of an elegant tuxedo with the structure and detail. We invite you to give it a try.

Allen Schwartz Magenta "Calla" Bustier Jumpsuit, Queen Anna House of Fashion

Self-Portrait Off-The-Shoulder Ruffled Satin Jumpsuit, Net-A-Porter