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PROFILE

Coultress O’Neill
offers contemporary
attire and
accessories and
a healthy dose
of retail therapy

Style Confidence

Estilo Boutique Owner Talks Holiday Fashion

Stephanie Coultress O’Neill knows all about retail thera-
py—as well as retail and therapy. Before she opened Estilo
Boutique in 2005, the owner pursued one of her passions
and earned her master’s degree in psychology from The
University of Texas and then operated her own child and
family therapy private practice. After a while she decided Q. What guidance can you offer for pairing patterns and
to follow her other passion: fashion. Coultress O’Neill aims prints successfully?
to offer customers not only carefully curated contemporary Take a component of each pattern, but don’t overdo it.
women’s clothing and accessories but also the opportunity For example, take a brown-and-black plaid pant and pair
to boost their confidence and sense of style. it with a brown-and-black floral. Don’t throw too many
The entrepreneuse here offers Waterways readers her clashing elements together, such as different patterns
insights on holiday style and navigating ever-changing and different colors. Have a component that brings it all
fashion trends. together as well, such as a solid shoe and/or bag.

Q. What are your favorite ways to ensure your LBD Q. What one accessory is the best to splurge on?
stands apart from all the others at holiday events? The accessory that you cannot live without. When you
Accessories are essential to help your LBD stand out. A see that gorgeous statement piece that speaks to you,
great statement necklace, earrings or a cuff can elevate you should buy it. Accessories can be very personal, so
your dress to the next level. when you have to have it…get it.

Q. What are the trends this year for holiday looks? How Q. How would you describe your own style? How has it
do you recommend incorporating them into one’s own evolved?
personal style? I love to mix a little edgy and fun with classic. I love to
Lace is a fun, romantic trend for the holidays and can be fashion forward while still being functional. As I have
make any outfit feel very festive and fun. Velvet is anoth- become a mom of two little ones, my style has definitely PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CRADDICK PUBLIC RELATIONS
er great trend that has become a staple for the holiday become more functional but yet still fashionable. I have
season. Make the trend be a component of your outfit to be able to chase after a 4-year-old but look stylish
and not the whole look. For example, wear just a velvet while doing it!
top or a velvet shoe.
Estilo Boutique is located in Tarrytown’s Casis Village, 2727
Exposition Blvd, Suite 121, and online at estiloboutique.com.

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