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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TEAM INSIDER: Q&A with Christy Walsh
Christy Walsh dreamed of being a stylist. But even with two degrees and corporate experience at both Tween Brands and A&F, she wasn’t sure she could ever leave her tight-knit family for Los Angeles or New York. When she discovered Wardrobe Therapy, she asked Elizabeth if they could meet. Little … Read more about TEAM INSIDER: Q&A with Christy Walsh
WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Vicki Bowen Hewes
Vicki Bowen Hewes left a lucrative career in corporate real estate to launch Dress for Success Columbus. Her mission? To empower women. And she’s doing it with everything from interview suits to resume help to mentoring. In today’s “Women We Love” feature, Kristy Eckert talks with Vicki, 50, about … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Vicki Bowen Hewes
TEAM INSIDER: A Q&A with Elizabeth Bean Smith
Since Wardrobe Therapy launched, we’ve done so much more than style looks with you. We’ve laughed together. We’ve cried together. We’ve celebrated life together. This year marks Wardrobe Therapy’s 10th birthday. As we celebrate, we’re sharing our story in a new way that we hope truly inspires your … Read more about TEAM INSIDER: A Q&A with Elizabeth Bean Smith
101: Packing for a One Week Trip in a Carry-On Bag
I am a habitual over-packer by nature. Maybe worse than a habitual over-packer. Ok, definitely worse. While living and working in London and being given an automatic 25 days of vacation time per year, I quickly learned that overpacking is not fun when you're schlepping luggage two times your size … Read more about 101: Packing for a One Week Trip in a Carry-On Bag