She gravitates toward fresh, fun, funky but not prints
WHO: Heather Kenton, 36, of Rehoboth Beach, off-centered public relations specialist at Dogfish Head
WHY: She was nominated by Cindy Small, who says: “The last time I saw Heather, she zoomed past me on a golf cart doing her duty as a new member of Team Dogfish. Even though hard at work, she still looked fantastic. Tall, slender with a new job and a new baby, Heather is always the fashion plate whether on the job or spending casual time with her family.”
HER STYLE: Fresh, fun and funky
WEARING, at Chesapeake and Maine in Rehoboth:
FIRST OUTFIT – Top from The Limited; jeans by Hudson Clothing; cowboy boots from Ariat; necklace and earrings from Francesca’s Collections; artisan bracelet from Etsy; ring by Elegant Slumming
SECOND OUTFIT – Black lace skirt from Banana Republic; top from The Limited; high-heel pumps by Madden Girl; earrings discovered at a boutique in Asheville, North Carolina; necklace from Francesca’s; bracelet from Banana Republic
THIRD OUTFIT – Top from Express; fitted jeans by Hudson Clothing; heels by Nine West; necklace from Etsy; earrings from Francesca’s; bracelet by Banana Republic; eyeglasses by Warby Parker
WHERE SHE SHOPS: Marshalls, Francesca’s, The Limited, Banana Republic, random retail fashion websites and during her travels
HOW SHE SHOPS: “I’m not a huge fan of shopping and/or trying on clothes. I usually get in the mood to spruce up my wardrobe once a season and typically buy all I need in a day. If I could, I’d buy everything I need to survive via the internet.”
FASHION ICON: “My mom has the best personal style and always looks lovely and effortlessly put together. Her choices exude confidence, happiness, comfort and femininity. Even at a young age, I thought my mom was classically beautiful and embraced a style that was all her own.”
FAVORITE DESIGNER LABELS: Frye, Hudson Clothing, Flying Tomato, Free People, Ariat, The Limited
MOST RECENT PURCHASE: Turquoise eyeglasses from Warby Parker
OLDEST ITEM IN HER CLOSET: “A pair of butterfly cowboy boots I’ve had for 12 years. I can literally feel the concrete through the soles of the shoes (which have been resoled countless times) and love them more with each passing year.”
GO-TO GROOMING: “Chae Sade, stylist/owner at Lade and Mane keeps my locks looking naturally blonde.”
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FAVORITE COLORS: Turquoise, black, coral and cream
FAVORITE FABRIC: Lace
FAVORITE FRAGRANCE: Romance by Ralph Lauren
GO-TO OUTFIT ON SATURDAY NIGHT: “Leggings, a comfy top, and my black and tan Ergo baby carrier.”
BEST CELEBRITY HAIR: Super model Gisele Bundchen
WORTH THE SPLURGE: “Colorful, bold prescription eyeglasses.”
WISH I HADN’T BOUGHT IT: “Every single time I buy an article of clothing with a print. It serves as a better dust collector than a fashion accessory.”
INDISPENSABLE WARDROBE ITEM: Hudson Jeans. “They are super long and fit perfectly. It’s the only item I can order online in any style and be 100 percent certain of a flawless fit.”
FASHION PET PEEVE: Mean girls who put down other women’s wardrobe choices. “Don’t criticize what other women are wearing. Everyone has a unique style. We need to support each other.”
HEELS OR FLATS? Heels, definitely. “I’m 5-foot-10 and love high heels!”
WHY FASHION IS IMPORTANT: “Clothing can be as simple as something you put on to make yourself feel beautiful and confident, or as dynamic as something expressive of culture, travel or a time period. Fashion and style are a personal choice and a component of what makes us all unique and special.”
Style Files runsweekly in Sunday Life . To suggest someone stylish to feature — your co-worker, teacher, friend, relative or even yourself — please send information to stylefiles@delawareonline.com and include contact information. Pictures are super, too. Reach Eileen Smith Dallabrida at esmith@smithreports.com.