Despite her cute half-floral, half-black belted cocktail dress, Courtney, this week’s Stylista find, describes herself as a jeans and t-shirt kind of person. In fact, her favorite item she can’t live without are her jeans. So what inspires this fashionista’s versatile style? Courtney says she looks up to stylish icons and celebrities, like Avril Lavigne, who are trendy and wear what they feel comfortable in, despite what others might say.

“Wear something comfortable that you feel sexy in and don’t pay attention to people who might look down on you. At the end of the day, you have to answer to yourself,” says Courtney. She also has two sure tips for any woman who wants to look and feel beautiful and sexy. First, wear heels. The taller the better because they make your legs look long and lean. Second tip, wear mascara. This, she says will brighten up your look by brightening up your eyes.

The Fashion Week Tampa Bay Stylistas are out and about so stay stylish and maybe you will be featured in the next Street Style segment!

An abundance of lavish colors indicate summer is in full swing. Meet Naomi, a Tampa resident fashionista who loves the brightness of the summer months. I spotted Naomi leisurely shopping with her husband and loved the bright texture of her sandals and the chunky green necklace she paired with a floral print tank and jean capris. “I’m a very bold person and usually choose bright colors to wear. Right now yellows and greens are my favorite but I change with the seasons,” Naomi said.

Claiming she has over 200 pairs of shoes and several coach bags, Naomi said her fashion obsessions are accessories. “I always wear high heels. This is the only style flat I wear but I’m definitely an accessory person.” Naomi said she doesn’t have a particular style icon but loves the designs of Michael Kors, Ann Taylor and Coach.

Naomi describes her style and personality as eccentric and cheery, and says good simple makeup, comfortable jeans and shoes are the tips she would give to future fashionistas.

The Fashion Week Tampa Bay stylistas are out and about so stay stylish and maybe you will be featured in the next Street Style segment!