Two decades ago, Columbus had little high-end fashion. Saks and Nordstrom were years away from opening, and boutiques were almost nonexistent. Connie Leal Ballenger was sure that women wanted more. So she gave up her lucrative career at Arthur Anderson and opened Leal in Upper Arlington in 1993. … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: Q&A with Connie Leal Ballenger
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WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Debra Penzone
She is a small-town girl turned big-city woman leading one of the most celebrated salon concepts in the nation, but Debra Penzone remains as authentic and unpretentious as they come. Today, in our inaugural “Women We Love” feature, Kristy Eckert talks with Deb about her vegan adventure, her passion … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Debra Penzone
Jenna Lyons: Style Crush
Jenna Lyons. Statuesque. Timeless. Effortless. I am smitten with her personal style! I want to raid her personal closet! Look at how she rocks the perfect white tee, the perfect striped top (with a bit of style added at the sleeve), that uber-cool white shirt, and so on, and so on..... Style … Read more about Jenna Lyons: Style Crush
A Day in the Life of a Wardrobe Stylist
As Wardrobe Stylists, a day in the life is a bit of an oxymoron! One day in a week may include shopping in the morning followed by a client's wardrobe in the afternoon, and the next day our team could be on-set at a photo shoot. The beauty of this balance in our jobs is this keeps us responsive and … Read more about A Day in the Life of a Wardrobe Stylist