Consuelo Bellini
[ Fashion Designer, Artist ]
Age: 37 Where you’ve seen her work: Bellini designed the outrageous outfits for Valencia Community College’s popular “Education Is In” ad campaign. A fashion designer by trade, Italian-born Bellini currently focuses on designing her jewelry line, DiscolaNYC. Style inspiration: She discovers gorgeous pieces at Orlando Vintage on Fairbanks and reworks them, as she did with this lime-green chiffon dress.
Jonathan Nee
[ Model, Musician ]
Age: 22 Where you’ve seen him: Nee is a Gucci model and former member of the popular local rock group Band Marino. He’ll walk the runways for Fall 2009 in Milan. Style philosophy: “Anything slim-fitting is appreciated.”
Melanie Pace
[ Wardrobe Stylist, Personal Shopper ]
Age: 26 Where you’ve seen her work: Pace has styled fashion shows for Bloomingdale’s and styles wardrobes for private clients. Style philosophy: “You really can’t do too many accessories when you are dressing yourself for everyday. Go bold.”
Hozumi Greiner
[ Model Scout for the Japanese Market ]
Age: 47 Where you’ve seen her: Greiner is a fixture at local charity galas and fashion shows. Style philosophy: “When it comes to buying clothes, it has to be quick. I know immediately if it’s perfect.”
Jalisa Boynes
[ Student, Budding Fashion Designer ]
Age: 19 Where you’ve seen her: With her She collection, Boynes was among a handful of local designers invited to show their designs on the runway at the 2008 Park Avenue Fashion Week in Winter Park. Style philosophy: “My style depends on the day, but I love pearls and my favorite color is black.”
Troy Beasly
[ Interior Designer ]
Age: 45 Where you’ve seen his work: You’ll find interiors by Beasley, design principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, all over town, including at Luxautica, the exotic car club and showroom in southwest Orlando. Style philosophy: “I begin with something casual and top it with a little sophistication. I’m a realist—it makes me approachable.”
Kristin Jones
[ Hair Stylist, Vintage Clothing Restyler ]
Age: 28 Where you’ve seen her: Jones works at the uber-trendy Alchemy salon in College Park. She also buys and restyles vintage clothing for her own line at Alchemy and for Etoile boutique downtown. Style inspiration: “I love street fashion.”
Palmer Thompson
[ Luxury Retail Sales Manager ]
Age: 53 Where you’ve seen him: Thompson makes the scene at local fashion events. Style philosophy: “I like to mix stripes and patterns. Interesting pieces of clothing have always had appeal to me.”