Jeweler, founder of The Jeweler’s Daughter; director of marketing at Tower of Jewels
A twist on tradition. I let my look be effortless but chic, polished, but not too polished. I like to mix high and low, old and new to create comfortable, functional, stylish ensembles. Here’s my big style secret: so many of my favorite items are from thrift stores or Target designer collections. On any given day, my outfit consists of thrift-store steals combined with high-end designer investment pieces with layers of jewelry on top. It’s those well-balanced outfits that make me feel like a million bucks! It doesn’t do anything for me to walk into a store and buy an outfit off the rack.
Your biggest style influence?
My life at any given moment inspires what I’m wearing. I like to slightly overdress for the occasion, whether it’s a day at the office or something on the fancier side. You’ll always find me in a lot of jewelry — estate or designed by a Weinstein. During the holiday season, when I’m spending most of my time at the store, I like easy, chic outfits that I can throw on. Clean skin and minimal makeup that lasts all day. Reasonable shoes — gasp! At work, I’ve toned down my personal style a bit because it’s important for the jewelry and the service to be what the customer remembers most.
Your number one style rule?
You’ve got to feel good in it! There are no hard and fast fashion rules, as far as I’m concerned. I love navy and black together. We live in Las Vegas! Wear white all year long! Style can’t be taught or listed in a rulebook. Style is feeling confident in what you’re wearing and being aware of the impression it’s making. Considered silhouettes, intentionality, putting some love into your look — that’s style.
Any teenage fashion faux pas you’d rather forget?
Dyeing my hair brown. I was in a school uniform or ballet clothes most of the time, so luckily I didn’t get a ton of opportunities to make fashion faux pas as a young’un, but I decided after that, I am most definitely a blonde.
What’s been your best style find?
When I was living in New York, I would scour a certain suburban thrift store for designer goods. One half-priced Wednesday, I discovered a navy blue, silk Gucci button-down with a vintage label, in perfect condition — for $7.99. I almost plotzed. After finding that, I came back once a week and filled my closet with button-downs and blazers from Escada, Armani, Halston and more.
What’s one thing women can do to elevate their style?
In Las Vegas, I would say put your “assets” away. I love my curves. I embrace them, but I keep my hemlines and necklines pretty modest. Our city would shoot up in chic points if ladies started making style decisions based on their own personal tastes rather than on what attracts ogling eyes.
If you could only wear one look forever, what would it be?
I could rock nude nails, red toes and a Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress from now until the day I die.
What are you wearing this winter?
Chic, effortless work ensembles that flow seamlessly from day to night. We’re open seven days a week from Nov. 13 through Dec. 24, so you’ll find me at the jewelry store rocking business chic now till then.
Five things she can’t live without
1 Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream, $95, Nordstrom in the Fashion Show Mall
2 NARS Cruella velvet matte lip pencil, $25, NARS in the Forum Shops at Caesars
3 Somersault Letterpress “Jumping Deer” and “Santa Wants Beer” holiday cards, $5 each, somersaultletterpress.com
4 Tom Ford Fragrance “Tobacco Vanille” Eau de Parfum, $525, Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Show Mall
5 The Jeweler’s Daughter Rings Rings Rings 14-karat gold stacking rings, starting at $150, Tower of Jewels