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by Rachel Spurlock
Must Haves
For the Closet ... The fanny pack is back. Go trendy and wear it as a bum bag, or be more practical with a classic cross-body style. The nylon exterior of the Think Royln makes it great for everyday errands, rain or shine. $138. Available at Linda Golden Boutique, 379 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, (610) 658- 0992, www.lindagoldenboutique.com.
For the Home ... Whether prepping for a slew of holiday company or refreshing your interior for the long haul, the classic silhouette of this Rowe Furniture Sylvie Sofa makes it a great addition to your home. $2,195. Available at Vintage Home, 83 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, (610) 251-2155, www.vintagehomepaoli.com.
For the
Vanity ...
A perfect stocking stuffer that packs a punch, Eminence Bamboo Firming Fluid helps reduce signs of aging while boosting collagen production to tighten skin. $63. Available at Grazia Skin Care Studio & Spa, 312 E. King St., Malvern, (610) 644-4122, www.graziaspa.com.
Local Fashionista ... RENÉE GREENSTEIN
QVC Personality and Founder/Designer, Women with Control, Malvern
PERSONAL STYLE: Always ready
to travel or do anything. Easy yet sophisticated—very city chic. I take basic pieces and add a scarf, handbag or shoes.
STYLE ICONS: Donna Karan, Elsa Schiaparelli, Christian Dior, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen and Coco Chanel. Coco was a woman with control—she built an entire empire on what she believed in.
HER PERSONAL FASHION JOURNEY:
I was born in Canada but raised in the U.S. When I was about 12, my aunt—who lived in Europe—presented me with my first Chanel jacket. From there, I just loved looking through fashion magazines. I was always so intrigued by it all, how it could be so elegant and how fabulous the models looked. Then I went to New York and started modeling.
BRAND STYLE EVOLUTION: I’d been so inspired by Donna Karan. I remember walking into Bergdorf Goodman and seeing these great essential pieces. Donna Karan knew how to put together these
pieces and still look so elegant. That’s why I created City Knit. Then I dove into trying to find a great pair of pants. Gravity was going one way, and I wanted to be lifted up. I refused to wear a shaper, which is how I came up with Women with Control— spandex that smooths and lifts.
HER TYPICAL WEEK: QVC will tell me when I am going on air. Then I have to look at what I have to do for my business. On any given day, I get up at 5 a.m. It’s never ending, and every day is a new day.
ADVICE FOR YOUNG BUSINESS OWNERS: Running your own company isn’t glamorous—there are a lot of pitfalls, and you don’t make money right away. But if you have a passion for something, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it.
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT:
A luxurious scarf or a beautiful pair of gloves. Personally, I love exotic scents. You can never go wrong with candles, scented soaps or hand creams for your favorite fashionistas.
LOCAL FASHIONISTA: TESSA MARIE IMAGES
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