InStyle Mag's Style Questions

1. What's the secret to making yourself stand out?

Laughter

2. Is there one piece of jewelry every woman should treat herself to?

One statement piece that is you. It can be diamond earrings or a chunky stone necklace. Something that you can save for special occasions that instantly allows you to feel like you are doing something special.

3. What do you splurge on?

Art. Art. Art.

4. The one piece of advice most women need and don't get?

It's you, and only you, who decides if you are beautiful or not.

"Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical."

-Sophia Loren

5. Who is your style icon?

Kelly Wearstler

6. What is your favorite brand of jeans?

Citizens of Humanity

7. What is one thing a woman can do to her wardrobe to make it look chicer?

Belt a cardigan or sweater vest over one of your usual shirts

8. What is your secret talent?

Looking through recipes, which I do a lot, and knowing which ones will be good or not

9. What is your favorite beauty product?

Aveda products. I love them all...their hand relief cream, rosemary mint shampoo and conditioner, blue oil, foot cream...

10. What is your guilty pleasure?

TV. I watch a lot of it and love it. No excuses or apologies.

11. What do you sleep on?

Pure Beech modal jersey sheets. They are heavenly. And Dwell bedding--so cozy!

12. What is your secret cheapie?

Plain white mens undershirt tees from Target in the packs. They are comfy and versatile and CHEAP. You can cut them up or layer with them or just rock them plain. I love them.

13. What is one piece every woman should have in her wardrobe?

A perfect pair of dark jeans

14. What is your signature scent?

I go back and forth between Gucci II and Origins Ginger, that I've been wearing for ages.

15. What is your go-to accessory?

A watch. I could get rid of all other jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces, etc.) and just be happy with a good watch.

16. What is your must-do when traveling?

I love to visit an art museum or art festival in that city. I love checking out a vegan or vegetarian restaurant. I also can't pass up visiting their Anthropologie store. In my defense, they are all different.

17. What is your favorite flower?

Right now, light pink/white peonies

18. What is your favorite comfort food?

A big ole veggie burger and a pile of sweet potato fries

19. What is the secret to having great style?

Being brave! And being yourself.