Nate: FFF Photographer extraordinaire Born and raised in Maine Owns a dog named Franklin Grows a wicked good beard, guy! Laura: Street spotter and blog writer Former New Yorker Lives for pancakes at the Porthole Once bought a Marc Jacobs coat instead of paying rentTumblr (3.0; @forefrontfashion)http://www.forefrontfashion.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzsyq7eZlu1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’d say <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91852007/vintage-1980s-maine-tourism-tshirt-gold?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=maine&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage%2Fclothing" target="_blank">this tee</a> pretty much sums up our state. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/18073866794http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/18073866794Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:20:31 -0500vintagetshirtmaineportlandetsykitschlighthousemooseshipboatnautical<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzqzgnu12N1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is what downtown Portland looked like <a href="http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/2729386598/spotted-in-a-snowstorm-carhartt-coveralls" target="_blank">a year ago</a>. It’s supposed to hit 53 degrees tomorrow. Winter, you have failed us. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/18009965851http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/18009965851Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:41:11 -0500winterspringmaineportlandwtf wintercarharttoverallswinter fail<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjwdcwjpF1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzjwdcwjpF1qcof64o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Maine Music Hoodie is now available to purchase at <a href="http://www.elykssor.com/" target="_blank">Elykssor</a>! The hoodie features the signatures of some of our favorite Maine musicians: Spose, Will Mallett and Dave Gutter. There’s only <a href="http://www.elykssor.com/" target="_blank">50 available</a>, so you better hurry!</p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17946769945http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17946769945Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:00:05 -0500elykssormainemusichoodiefashionmensposemallett brothersrustic overtones<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxjm1cdRu21qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Waiting for spring so I can wear this color combo. Inspiration via <a href="http://akaribeauty.com/" target="_blank">Akari</a>.</p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17711519918http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17711519918Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:02 -0500springtrendportlandmaineakariboutiquechartreusegray<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lze2grrUCD1r6h4x7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://llbeansignature.tumblr.com/post/17608214987/the-valentines-bandit-has-struck-again-in" target="_blank">llbeansignature</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The Valentine’s Bandit has struck again in Portland, Maine. This mystery person (or group) has been papering Portland with hearts since 1976, a tradition that began here but has since spread to other cities. Every Valentine’s Day morning, residents look forward to seeing hundreds of red hearts on windows, doors and buildings throughout the city. Happy Valentine’s Day!</p> </blockquote>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17608300332http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17608300332Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:20:18 -0500loveportlandmainevalentine bandit<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzco9wlCFf1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Need a last-minute Valentine’s gift? Nothing says I love you like <a href="http://shop.brookthere.com/" target="_blank">new underwear</a>. Head over to <a href="http://brookthere.com/blog/the-store-on-wharf-street/" target="_blank">Brook There</a> (37 Wharf Street) for an organic set. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17566669880http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17566669880Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:13:08 -0500valentineunderweargiftbraorganicportlandmaine<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz71wjJLpu1qcof64o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><em>Whaaaaaaat!</em> We’ve been <a href="http://contests.thephoenix.com/thebest/portland/2012/vote/city/blog" target="_blank">nominated for best blog</a> in the <a href="http://contests.thephoenix.com/thebest/portland/2012/vote" target="_blank">Portland Phoenix Awards</a> again! Now come on folks. You make us blush. The best part? <a href="http://ohsweetwilliam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ashley</a> and <a href="http://broke207.com/" target="_blank">Allie</a> are also nominated! <strong>BESTIES!</strong> We are really honored that people even READ this. Make sure to <a href="http://contests.thephoenix.com/thebest/portland/2012/vote" target="_blank">vote</a> for <em>all</em> your local faves!</p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17383483288http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17383483288Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:21:55 -0500yayhappinessawardsportland phoenixbest blogbroke 207sweet williammaine<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lym80bL3QT1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This shot/my poor photographic skills don’t do this guy justice. I’ve seen him around Portland before and have been bracing for the opportunity to get a shot of him. He’s always sporting orange aviators, bike gloves and laceless oxfords. It’s quite a feat to be able to wear those three pieces so regularly that they’re just a natural part of his personal style. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17267632803http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17267632803Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:37:12 -0500aviatorsbikecyclist glovesportlandmainestreet stylemensfashionwool coatlaceless oxfordcool dudepersonal style<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lym7x0NzF91qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now that the Super Bowl is over, I think it’s time we institute a new drinking related activity in town. What about a pub crawl using this t-shirt as our guide (spotted on Exchange Street). Who’s with me? </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17153425504http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/17153425504Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:26 -0500pub crawlbeermaineportlanddrinksuper bowltshirtkitschidea<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lym7vePrcT1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I don’t know the right description for this gal, a Portland resident who was born in Dubai. I’ll call her “bad ass mama” because she <strong>a)</strong> is rocking that moto jacket and <strong>b)</strong> was spotted strutting around cobblestones in <em>those</em> heels like it was her job.   Turns out fashion is in the fam since she informed me that her sister has also been spotted by Fore Front. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16863198014http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16863198014Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:05 -0500bikerchicmoto jacketportlandmainestreet stylewomanfashionheelsclutchsmiledubai<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lym7s1hytd1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lym7s1hytd1qcof64o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Stores have started hauling out their bevy of brightly colored scarves, perhaps as a reminder that spring isn’t far away. </p> <p>top/ <a href="http://www.waterlilyimports.com/" target="_blank">Waterlily Imports</a> bottom/ <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/asia-west-portland" target="_blank">Asia West</a></p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16817725619http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16817725619Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:06 -0500portlandmainescarvesbuy localshopcolorfulasiaimportsstyle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lym7yoKWC21qcof64o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><em>Hello boys!</em> I chased down these well-dressed gents as they exited Starbucks to snap a group photo. I love the variety of styles here, from a trapper hat to a toggle cardi to chic sneaks, there was a lot of good going on. Unfortunately, these fellas were visiting from Boston. But don’t worry, I informed them that their city <a href="http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/gq-names-boston-worst-dressed-city-20110715" target="_blank">is not known for their style</a>, though they might be the exception. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16760071958http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16760071958Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:41 -0500boysgroupfashionstreet stylemenspersonal stylecardiganconversetrappernew englandbostonstarbucksstyle<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyb5kyfSRN1qcof64o11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyb5kyfSRN1qcof64o12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>I met up with my pal Kyle, cofounder of <a href="http://shop.elykssor.com/pages/about-us" target="_blank">Elykssor Clothing</a>, to catch up since we last talked. A lot has changed since we first <a href="http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/5133319166/once-in-awhile-a-clothing-line-gets-its-start#disqus_thread" target="_blank">met back in May</a>. They’ve since launched two new websites (a new <a href="http://www.elykssor.com/" target="_blank">site</a> and <a href="http://shop.elykssor.com/" target="_blank">shop)</a>, they’ve started their own <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ElykssorTV" target="_blank">web series</a> (hopefully they cover my biopic) and they’ve started doing limited release runs of hoodies, thermals and knit hats, most of which sell out within the first two weeks. In essence, they’ve become a big deal. Their next limited run will be a Portland music hoodie, which will have the signatures of local musicians, that will be on sale in February. Kyle’s a good ‘ole Maine boy and credits all their success to the people in Maine that have supported the brand since it launched. What’s up next? Their first spring collection. And perhaps a web series starring me…(wink, wink, nudge).<br/><br/>More photos below! </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16520946726http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16520946726Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:27:10 -0500elykssormaineportlandhoodielimited releasefashionmenswomensbuy localsurfstreeturbanskater<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyde9yP6AT1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyde9yP6AT1qcof64o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyde9yP6AT1qcof64o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>1/ <a href="http://shop.elykssor.com/collections/mens/products/prolong-live-v-2" target="_blank">Prolong Life V.2</a> Tee  2/<a href="http://shop.elykssor.com/collections/womens/products/colla-parte" target="_blank">Colla Parte Shirt</a>  3/ Rapper <a href="http://www.myspace.com/spose" target="_blank">Spose</a>, Kyle and PBRs on set for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvHyNbFj950" target="_blank">Elykssor TV</a></p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16520928430http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16520928430Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:26:28 -0500elykssorfashionmenswomensmaineportlandtshirtsposerapweb seriesurbansurfstreetwear<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyb5gi0Coc1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Bundled up on Free Street. It’s important to add a little color to otherwise dreary dressing days as these Mainers did with a blaze orange hat and green toggle coat. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16408047930http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16408047930Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:56:02 -0500portlandmainestreet styleblaze orangehunternew englandfashionstylefore streettoggle coatyoungmainers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy8ybmrij1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fresh faced and braving the cold, spotted on Middle Street. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16170020576http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16170020576Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:06 -0500girlbean bootsbeaniescarfportlandmainestreet stylespottedfashionpersonal stylelayersroxyplaidmiddle street<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy8vvikCW1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Portland peninsula tees available at <a href="http://www.shopzane.com/default.asp" target="_blank">Zane</a> (41 Exchange Street).</p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16115063818http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16115063818Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:19:07 -0500portlandmainetshirtnew englandfashionstyleclothesmenswomenszaneExchange Streetpeninsula<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy95mZ84l1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy95mZ84l1qcof64o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>It’s hard to look cool in the cold. A fauxhawk and <a href="http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/31180?feat=2-SR0&attrValue_0=Black/Black" target="_blank">black Bean Boots</a> are a surefire way to do it though.</p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16060990352http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16060990352Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:00:05 -0500bean bootsfauxhawkpunkparkaportlandmainestreet stylespottedplaidtshirtdenim<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy9296vqQ1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy9296vqQ1qcof64o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxy9296vqQ1qcof64o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>When it’s 4 degrees as a high in Maine, expect to see lots of down parkas, mittens, hats, scarves and very little skin.</p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16009204247http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/16009204247Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:51:42 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr8bklxKG1qcof64o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Have any plans on Monday? I’ll be at One Longfellow Square in support of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/322736164415302/" target="_blank">Charity Fashion Show</a>. The show is free to attend - just bring a bag of winter clothes to help provide Greater Portland residents with warm clothes for the winter. All proceeds and donations will benefit the Catholic Charities Thrift Store. </p>http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/15787894204http://www.forefrontfashion.com/post/15787894204Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:45:18 -0500eventsportlandmainethrift storesupport localgreater portlandcatholic charitiesmaine