Real Women with Real Style

Real Women with Real Style

I was very inspired by all of my beautiful girlfriends who each have their own unique style.  They each inspire me with their confidence and grace.  None of them come from the fashion world or work as a runway model…although they really could!  They are real women with real figures who outfit themselves in the most gorgeous, stylish ways with real budgets.  They are…Real Women with Real Style! 

Howell You Shop?

Erica Howell

Levia

“My style motto is that it doesn’t have to match, it just has to go!”

32/Okinawa, Japan

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Mossimo (Target), Old Navy, Ramayana (Asian market in Okinawa)...love finding big/unique earrings in boutiques.

·         Perfect date night/go-to outfit: Pair of jeans or cute dress

·         Favorites for Fall: Dresses paired with a light jacket or leggings & flats

·         My Style: Natural, classic & unique.  I find that I’m most creative with my hair & accessories.  I change my hairstyle often & am comfortable rockin’ my fro!  My favorite accessories are earrings-the bigger the better!  My style motto is that it doesn’t have to match, it just has to go! 

April

“A little bohemian…a little vintage”

30/Northwest, Georgia

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Modcloth.com, Asos.com, Anthropologies & shopruche.com, Target, thrift stores, H&M, my sisters’ hand-me-downs

·         Perfect date night/go-to outfit: Tight/fitted, rolled-up red jeans with flats & a comfy but semi-sexy sweater that hangs off the shoulder a bit

·         Favorites for Fall: Comfy new sweaters & Minnetonka moccasins/boots

·         My Style: A little bohemian, a little vintage…with plenty of boring jeans-and-tank-top days sprinkled throughout

Leigh Anne

“Dreaming of Chanel…"

32/Atlanta, Georgia

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Dreaming of Chanel but my wallet calls for H&M, J. Crew (sale rack!), Gap & Banana Republic

·         Perfect date night/go-to outfit: I live in jeans & t-shirts.  I have 3 dresses that I go to if I have any important dinner or something…but otherwise you’ll find me in jeans.

·         Favorites for Fall: Boyfriend cuffed jeans with chunky heels, thin grandpa sweater in plum and a striped t-shirt.  Stripes are here to stay which is awesome…I wear so many stripes that I might as well be a prisoner. 

·         My Style: Definitely classic.  I don’t buy trendy clothes…frankly because I can’t afford it.  This means I can (and still do!) wear clothes from 5-6 years ago. 

Heather

“Trendy with comfort” 

 28/Woodstock, Georgia

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Express, Francesca’s, TJ Maxx/Marshalls.  Joes Jeans are a must!

·         Perfect date night/go-to outfit: Pair of skinny jeans (love my Paige Premimum from TJ Maxx) and an off-the-shoulder blousy top that is fitted at the waist paired with wedge heels or boots

·         My Style: Trendy with comfort…you won’t find me in stillettos or a shirt I can’t move around in comfortably!

Carissa

“Beach bunny/surf bum…a little tomboy and a bit rock & roll” 

 32/Brookyln, New York

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: All things Target! I frequent surf shops & surf brands like Volcom, RCVA & Hurley.  I don’t stick to certain designers of stores…I can shop anywhere!  I love to shop at Loehmans and also like Lucky Brand jeans, H&M, Madewell, Urban Outfitters, & American Eagle Outfitters.  As far as higher-end clothes, I love Diesel, Rachel Roy & Cynthia Rowley.  I feel it doesn’t matter where your clothes come from.  As long as they fit well,  you like them & you feel great in them…you will look great. 

·         Perfect date night/go-to outfit: Depending on the season, my favorite sundress or jeans/jean shorts make an appearance with a cute top & one of my many pairs of flip flops/sandals/boots. 

·         Favorites for Fall: A good pair of jeans with either a fitted or boyfriend sweater and a pair of knee high boots.  This combo can have so many variations.

·         My Style: Casual & pretty relaxed with a bit of an edge.  It’s really dependent on the season.  In warm weather, I am a beach bunny/surf bum all the way with fluorescent colors & bold prints.  In cooler weather, I am a little tomboy and a bit rock & roll.  I’m kind of all over the place.  My style is dependent on my mood. 

Michelle

“Feminine but every now & then…a pair of sweat pants”

33/Brooklyn, New York

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Michael Kors, Fashion to Figure, JcPenney, Macy’s, Bloomies, Vince Camuto, NineWest, Ann Taylor, Loft, Gap, Banana Republuc and H&M

·         Perfect date night/go-to outfit: Pencil skirt, cami, bright blazer & 5-inch heels

·         Favorites for Fall: Sweaters, suede knee-high boots and trench coats

·         My Style: Feminine but every now & then I don’t mind a pair of sweat pants, sneakers & baseball cap. 

Emily

“Classic…timeless”

32/Atlanta, Georgia

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Poleci, BCBG, Karen Millen (love KM for dresses),  Banana Republic & JCrew for casual wear, Diane von Furstenberg for dresses.  Believe it or not but I LOVE Talbots for cute work clothes.  They’ve started gearing their clothes more toward 30 to 40-year-old professionals and everything is super cute!  Ann Taylor for just about everything.  Raw Denim (hands down the best place in Atlanta for jeans).  You can also find great designer pieces at RD that you won’t see at Lenox or Phipps. 

·         Favorite date night/go-to outfit: Always a cute dress…I just feel more put-together with a cute dress & knock-out heels on.  It’s also easier because I just throw it on & go. 

·         Favorites for Fall: I’m really excited about cute blazers for Fall.  I love to pair jeans and heels with a casual top and a great jacket in a fun color.

·         My Style: I’d say my style is classic.  I usually don’t go for trendy when it comes to shopping.  I like to buy clothes that are timeless; that way I can spend a little bit more on a few great pieces that will be in my closet forever as opposed to buying a bunch of stuff that’ll go out of style next season. 

Cheryl

“Simple but sexy and classy”

32/Alpharetta, Georgia

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Nordstrom Rack, Target, Forever 21, Express, H&M, American Eagle, Cathy Jean, DSW

·         Favorite date night/go-to outfit:  Dress, blazer & heels

·         Favorites for Fall: Skinny jeans, scarf, boots, blazer/jacket/cardigan/sweater

·         My Style: Simple but sexy and classy.  I love jeans and a t-shirt but I throw on a cute scarf or heels with the jeans to make it sexy.  I love getting dressed up for a night on the town. 

Rachel

“Nothing like a little black dress to win over a man’s heart”  

31/Charlotte, North Carolina

·         Who & Where I Love to Shop: Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Tory Burch, Calvin Klein, Cynthia Rowley, Chanel, Nordstrom, J.Crew, Anthropologie, TJ Maxx. 

·         Favorite date night/go-to outfit:  There is nothing like a “little black dress” to win over a man’s heart.  Pair it with a killer pair of heels, a simple clutch and you are good to go!

·         Favorites for Fall: Colorful/whimsical tights, tailored jackets, knee-high boots with my favorite pair of jeans and stylish hats.  I just bought a FANTASTIC wool fedora from Nordstrom that I cannot wait to wear once the temperature gets chilly outside!

·         My Style: Classic with a trendy twist.  I love the classic staples of the little black dress, pencil skirt, and a shift dress with a flourish of what is on the runway at present.  My fashion icons include Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy, Christy Turlington, Princess Diana of Wales, Kate Middleton, Katie Holmes and Elisabeth Hassleback.