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About Tiffany
Tiffany Ish grew up in Seattle and got her fashion sense at an early age from her fabulously stylish mom. A successful independent blogger (check out I Am Style-ish), Tiffany’s mission at Smarter.com is “to have fun with it and write about things that make her happy.”
As a “vertically challenged” person, Tiffany hates shopping in the petite section of the store, so she gets a lot of her clothes tailored to fit perfectly. She’s also got a dainty size-5 foot (lucky lady) but can never find shoes. When she does find them, she wants the heels HIGH.
Tiffany joined the ranks of fashion fiends straight from her mom’s closet, and her love of very high heels was cemented in high school when she borrowed a pair of Mom’s Guccis for her prom. Her other life-changing style moment: getting eyelash extensions. “I never have to deal with mascara again, and I always have fabulously lush, long lashes!”
A few notes from Tiffany:
Personal style: Girly and classic with some trends mixed in. I love Miu Miu shoes and accessories, as well as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Christian Louboutin. Hello, red soles!
Current style craves: Skinny jeans (or jeggings), big cocktail rings, stacks of bracelets, sky-high pumps, bold pink lips, light-colored blazers.
Style pet peeves: Ankle socks with heels (very few people can pull that off), flip flops (acceptable as beachwear only).
Favorite brands/stores: Nordstrom, particularly the Via C section, is my favorite store to shop in. Barney’s, Shopbop, Net-a-Porter.com, Madewell, J. Crew. Brands: Elizabeth & James, See by Chloe, Vince.
3 things you never leave home without: Lip gloss, eyeliner and blush.
About Sharon
A born and raised New Yorker, Sharon is style editor for The Fashion Spot, New York Editor for Beauty Snob and blogger (check her out at sharonfeiereisen.tumblr.com), and her mission at Smarter.com is to share the fruits of her beauty obsession.
Sharon has been a fashionista since kindergarten, when she put together elaborate layered looks. In fifth grade, she was sent home for wearing a hot pair of silver booties — her first high heels. In sixth grade, she got a Moschino black bag, which she still has.
In true fashionista fashion, Sharon’s Manhattan apartment has two massive closets and a walk-in stuffed with her fabulous fashion finds, including hundreds of pairs of shoes, handbags and two overflowing vanities with jewelry. She’s also got two huge shelves filled with makeup and beauty products, and is on the lookout for more.
A few notes from Sharon:
Personal style: Edgy-classic. I love shopping the more cutting-edge pieces from minimalist brands like Ports 1961 and Jil Sander and mixing them up with contemporary finds from Elizabeth & James, Patricia Field, Kimberly Ovitz, Rebecca Minkoff and Halston Heritage.
Current style craves: A chunky gold men’s Rolex and the Cartier love bracelet.
Style pet peeves: Pinky rings.
Favorite brands/stores: Intermix and Bergdorf Goodman.
3 things you never leave home without: Hand cream, ChapStick and perfume.
About Belinda
Belinda is a Cali girl to her core. A self-taught style critic, she brings her fashion sense to Smarter.com with a mission to offer insights, style tips and inspiration, and to share her real-life fashion experiences.
You won’t find Belinda sporting many prints (because they change so quickly) but she can hardly resist a classic black-and-white stripe pattern. And while Belinda tried out her first heels at 14, in typical Cali style, she usually prefers more comfortable footwear — especially cute flats. No-fuss garments fill Belinda’s closet, and if it’s not comfortable, she doesn’t wear it. She also loves cocktail rings, because they add the right amount of “sparkle” to any outfit and always “make the cocktail in your hand look so much better!”
Like so many aspiring fashionistas, Belinda practiced styles on her Barbie collection when she was younger and spent hours primping, rarely getting past the closet to actually play. In later years, she joined the Carrie Bradshaw fan club, religiously watching “Sex and the City” and taking wardrobe notes.
A few notes from Belinda:
Personal style: Classic and comfortable. I look for pieces that are timeless and can become staples in my wardrobe. I love solid neutrals and muted colors, because they can be easily combined with each other. I’m also obsessed with black and white color combinations– so chic and always in style.
Current style craves: A chambray button-down, tan or camel-colored flats, large cat-eye sunglasses.
Style pet peeves: Peek-a-boo bras, overly boyish looks and socks worn with sandals or peep-toe heels.
Favorite brands/stores: The Gap, H&M, Banana Republic.
3 things you never leave home without: Lip balm, hand cream and my iPhone.
About Jenna
Jenna’ our mid-western, self-taught style siren. Born and raised in Michigan, she put on her first high heels at 5 (sparkly with pink feathers across the top) and had a makeup routine in the third grade.
Fashion has always been Jenna’s passion– and now she gets to share her style wisdom for work! Glamour.com featured Jenna as a Best Dressed Reader, and she is a fashion expert at Wetpaint. She’s also been a fashion blogger for StyleCheckup, a fashion columnist for AND Magazine and a high-fashion contributor for Front Row View/FRV Magazine.
A sunglasses fiend, Jenna owns just about one pair for every day of the month. She’s also got about 100 pairs of shoes, including 20 pairs of boots. Much like her best-dressed icons — Jackie O, Princess Di and Sarah Jessica Parker — Jenna believes style is about far more than fashion. “It’s more about happiness, confidence and owning a look that’s completely true to yourself and your tastes. In the great words of Yves Saint Laurent, ‘Fashion fades; style is eternal.’ I hope readers always remember that!”
A few notes from Jenna:
Personal style: I like effortless style. I love wayfarer sunglasses, cut-offs, breezy dresses and lace-up boots. I rarely meet a denim shirt or pair of ballet flats I’m not itching to own. I love contrasts — hard and soft, masculine and feminine, sweet and edgy. I love simple, lasting clothes with accessories to give a look substance.
Current style craves: Colored pants, utility vests and coats, bright shoes, loose sweaters, maxi dresses, rings, menswear watches, style aesthetics with the three C’s — clean, comfy and colorful!
Style pet peeves: Dressing too casually. When in doubt, always: Dress up.
Favorite brands/stores: J.Crew, H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Michael Kors, Lanvin, Celine, Chanel. (And Target. For anything and everything essential.)
3 things you never leave home without: Lip balm, my iPhone and an armful of accessories — I love rings on multiple fingers and skinny bracelets.
