As fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” With that in mind, we decided to seek out some of Huntington’s most stylish women.
How did we find them, you ask? First, we asked our 3,052 followers on social media for their picks of the most stylish women in town. Next, we sent out 1,248 emails to some of our subscribers soliciting their choices as well. We then tallied up all the names we received and whittled the list down to 12 sharp dressers. The process was purely democratic.
Next, we set up photo shoots with each of the ladies at various locations throughout Huntington — places like downtown sidewalks, Pullman Square, Heritage Station, 21 at the Frederick, the Cellar Door, Ritter Park, the Keith-Albee and the Huntington Museum of Art. Each woman was told to wear whatever she liked for her shoot. We are quite pleased with how everything turned out!
In the following pages you will find a variety of looks, color and styles. We think the photography and subjects look amazing.
We would like to thank the 12 women who chose to participate in this article. All of them were patient, humble and gracious. So, without further ado, we give you Huntington’s Most Stylish Women …
Jacqueline A. Proctor
Deputy Commissioner at West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Head to Toe: Sunnies by Quay-Australia, necklace by Passionate Expressions by Kelly Avery Boyd, dress by Diva-London, bag by Yves Saint Laurent, scarf by Chanel, shoes by Nine West
Favorite Designers: Tracy Reese, Badgley Mischka, Aquatalia, Louise et Cie, Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, St. John
Isabel Cross
Grant Writer for Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation & Owner of 21 at the Frederick
Head to Toe: Glasses by Anthropologie, Topshop dress for Nordstrom, shoes by Diane von Furstenberg, watch by Rolex
Favorite Designers: Anna Sui, Jason Wu, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Christian Siriano, Frances Valentine
Tia Szendi-Horvath
Account Manager for Johnson and Johnson Vision
Head to Toe: Sweater by St. John, Biggie Smalls T-shirt by Amazon, jeans by Scotch and Soda, shoes by Christian Louboutin, handbag by Arcadia, pearl necklace and earrings, gold estate bracelet and ring from T.K. Dodrill Jewelers
Favorite Designers: Alice + Olivia, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Dolce & Gabanna, Tom Ford, Vivienne Westwood, with a love affair with vintage clothing, resale shops and Gabriel Brothers
Dominique Elmore
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow at the University of Louisville, former Pediatric Resident at Marshall University School of Medicine
Head to Toe: Dress and shoes by White House Black Market, bracelet by Kate Spade, earrings from Claire’s
Favorite Designers: Kate Spade, Chanel, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, New York and Company, White House Black Market
Anne Yon
Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management
Head to Toe: Jacket from Kenzington Alley, shirt by Free People, skirt from Macy’s, shoes by J.Crew, sunglasses from Dollar Tree, earrings from Saks Fifth Avenue, bag by HJ
Favorite Designers: Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Carolina Herrera, Needle and Thread
Erica Rachelle Deligne
Digital Creator and Owner of Delightfully Deligne, LLC
Instagram: @delightfully_deligne
Head to Toe: Dress by Gianni, white camisole by Diane von Furstenberg,
boots by Marc Fisher, bracelet and necklaces by Jenny Bird, diamond rings family heirloom, tights by H&M
Favorite Designers: Ralph & Russo, Altuzarra, Fendi, Victoria Beckham, Elie Saab, Ralph Lauren, Alberta Ferretti, Vivienne Westwood, Alice + Olivia
Beth “Buffy” Hammers
Chief Executive Officer of Marshall Health
Head to Toe: Dress by Vince Camuto, jewelry from T.K. Dodrill Jewelers (tree cluster diamond/emerald/sapphire earrings by TLK, bubble diamond bracelet by Conkey, princess emerald with diamond halo by TLK), shoes by Hugo Boss, handbag by Susan Alexandra
Favorite Designers: Jovani, DKNY, J.McGlaughlin, J.Crew, Stella McCartney, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss
Gena Yost
Retired Dental Hygienist
Head to Toe: Hat by Dee’s Louisville, dress by Chiara Boni La Petite Robe, gloves vintage circa 1950s, shoes by Jimmy Choo, clutch by Kate Landry, sunglasses by Tom Ford, pearls by T.K. Dodrill Jewelers
Favorite Designers: Trina Turk, Halston Heritage, Milly, Badgley Mischka, Stuart Weitzman, Black Halo, Sam Edelman, Alexis Bittar
MacKenzie Morley
Owner of Kenzington Alley
Head to Toe: Dress by Just Cavalli, watch from C.F. Reuschlein, hair and makeup by Catherine Beyers
Favorite Designers: “I’m not big on designers. I don’t follow certain brands as I’m mainly about comfort. But you can always find Sam Edelman shoes in my closet, Article of Society denim, Tumi luggage and Barbour outdoor wear.”
Lisa Chamberlin Stump
Chief Strategy Officer at Mountain Health Network
Head to Toe: Sheath and jacket by St. John, wallet on chain by Chanel, jewelry and Rolex from C.F. Reuschlein, shoes by ECCO, hair by Lee David Salon, calf muscles by Brown Dog Yoga
Favorite Designers: St. John, Burberry, Carlisle, Giorgio Armani, Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren
Shandalia King
Executive Medical Device Account Manager
Head to Toe: Black jumpsuit by Fame & Partners, bracelet and earrings by Givenchy, ring by Kendra Scott from VC Boutique, shoes by Ted Baker, hair and makeup by Kara Styer at Identity Salon & Spa
Favorite Designers: Vince, Alice + Olivia, Prada, Burberry, Ted Baker, C/MEO Collective, ASOS, with a love affair with Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Gabriel Brothers and Target
Linda S. Holmes
Director of Development and Alumni Affairs for Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Head to Toe: Dress by Calvin Klein, Shoes by Ralph Lauren, Rolex watch from C.F. Reuschlein, diamond bracelet from Kay’s Jewelry, white gold diamond necklace from Rogers Jewelers, hat by August Hat Company. “Costume jewelry is a must for me and the black beaded bracelet is that touch,” she said.
Favorite Designers: Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, Ellen Tracy, DKNY
