Style - Todays Woman

Living Beautifully in Her She Shed: How a Vintage Camper Became Her Personal Oasis

By Megan M. Seckman Jill uses her vintage Singer Featherweight machine for one her sewing projects. Photos by Melissa Donald. Photos were taken on the grounds of the Farmington Historic Plantation. If her husband and two teenage sons can’t find her, they know to check her she-shed, Jill Evans’ renovated 1972 Airstream camper — usually parked in the backyard of her Highlands property — that is her personal oasis. “It is my space. The feeling I get when I walk in is instant comfort. My husband might get frustrated — and it’s not like they [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T16:35:46-04:00April 1, 2018|Living Beautifully|

What We Love About Her Hair

By Miranda Popp Long locks of pure gold instantly catch the eye of anyone who sees this local nursing student. Without the need for highlights or color, Alexis Hulsey was born with beautiful blonde hair, but attributes her healthy mane to the use of a handful of Aveda products. And since she was old enough to get haircuts, she has made quarterly visits to Jacquelyn Stack at Z Salon & Spa for trims. Alexis washes her hair daily with Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo that mutes brassy tones and finishes with Aveda Remedy Conditioner. She blow [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:33:56-04:00March 24, 2018|What We Love|

What I Wore: Susan Purnell Herrick

By Aubrey Hillis Susan Purnell Herrick, co-owner of I Do… A Bridal Boutique says she looks for casual and classic style. “I can’t leave the house without the pearls!” Susan loves wearing black skirts with a soft pop of color. “My go-to is a black skirt or pants and adding a neutral color top,” she says. “I’m not a fan of a lot of color in my wardrobe. Love my neutrals and of course my pearls!” She credits her mother and father, Fred and Jean Purnell, with influencing her sense of style. “I certainly love [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:14:09-04:00March 20, 2018|What I Wore|

What She Wears to Be Approachable & Polished

By Marie Bradby It was casual Friday at the “J” offices, as staffers affectionately call the Jewish Community of Louisville — the umbrella organization for the Jewish Community Center and the Federation Foundation. Executive Shayne Brill had on tennis shoes, jeans, and her new pullover with the JCL logo that the staff received as an appreciation gift. “If every day could be Friday, it would be so easy,” says Shayne, 44, who is senior director of marketing, communications, and engagement. “After all, we are a health and wellness organization, so we can be [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:22:46-04:00March 10, 2018|Work Wardrobe|

Seven Things Demetria Gilkey Can’t Live Without

By Emily Gahafer Good customer service at any type of business is one of the biggest determinants of a positive experience. In fact, Demetria Gilkey cares so much about good customer service that she built an entire business based on just that. “I’ve always wanted to be my own business owner,” Demetria says. “I love working for myself and by myself, calling the shots and being a badass business owner. That’s who I am, and it feels good to know that I have truly done that and followed this passion, and I’m excited to see [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:30:00-04:00March 6, 2018|Seven Things|

How Drapes Make a Difference in a Home

By Keri Foy Same as how accessories pull together an outfit, fabrics put the finishing touch on a home. "It's like the jewels for a woman's evening gown," says Vanessa Yates, co-owner, with her mother Marybeth Crouch, of Draped in Style, a window treatment design firm in Louisville's Norton Commons. "I love specifically what we do in interior design. It just completes a home." If you're looking at ways to feel more at ease in your home, take some cues from this mother-daughter design team. "One of our clients said that her job as a [...]

By April Allman|2024-11-24T17:18:17-05:00March 2, 2018|Living Beautifully|

Living Beautifully in Her She Shed: How a Vintage Camper Became Her Personal Oasis

What We Love About Her Hair

What I Wore: Susan Purnell Herrick

What She Wears to Be Approachable & Polished

Seven Things Demetria Gilkey Can’t Live Without

How Drapes Make a Difference in a Home

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