Sophisticated with a dash of swagger— these local trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind.
PHOTO BY ISAAC BAILEY; DRESS BY MONSE FROM NORDSTROM
Founder and principal designer, Stephanie Larsen Interiors, stephanielarseninteriors.com
Curious about fashion from an early age, interior designer Stephanie Larsen applies that interest to both her own wardrobe and the homes she creates for her clients. “The worlds of fashion and interior design are intertwined in some really incredible ways and my passion for one always inspires my passion for the other,” says Larsen, who describes her own style as an eclectic mix of elevated basics and statement pieces. “It’s all about experimenting, exploring and finding the styles that fit you and your life.”
WAKE-UP TIME:
5:50 AM
DOPPELGÄNGER:
SOME PEOPLE TELL ME I LOOK LIKE NIKKI TAYLOR
MY AESTHETIC:
ORGANIC MODERN
UNIFORM:
JEANS, A WHITE SHIRT AND DESIGNER SHOES
FORMAL LOOK:
A BEAUTIFUL DRESS, GUCCI PUMPS AND A DESIGNER HANDBAG
PROFESSIONAL LOOK:
EITHER PANTS AND A BLAZER OR A WHITE CRISP DRESS ON HOT SCOTTSDALE DAYS— ALWAYS PAIRED WITH MY SAINT LAURENT TOTE
HAIR SALON:
BEAUTY AND PROPAGANDA
FAVORITE BOUTIQUE:
NORDSTROM IS ALWAYS MY FIRST GO-TO; ERICA IS MY STYLIST IN SCOTTSDALE!
FAVORITE HOTEL:
AMANZOE IN GREECE
FAVORITE CITY, BESIDES SCOTTSDALE:
NEW YORK CITY
FAVORITE EVERYDAY SHOES:
BOTTEGA VENETA PADDED SLIDES
FAVORITE DRESSY SHOES:
GUCCI PUMPS
FAVORITE SNEAKERS:
CHANEL
PAJAMAS:
I HAVE AN AMAZING EMBROIDERED ROBE FROM RYA COLLECTION.
DENIM:
MOUSSY
CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
MY WEDDING RING
BAG:
BOTTEGA VENETA CASSETTE CROSSBODY IN BLACK
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH:
WHITE SHIRTS
STYLE ICON:
COCO CHANEL
BEAUTY LOOK:
A NUDE LOOK WITH GLOWING SKIN, PERFECT EYEBROWS AND BEAUTIFUL LASHES
LIPSTICK:
CHANEL ROUGE COCO IN MELTED HONEY
SIGNATURE SCENT:
NOMAD BY BOND NO. 9
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL:
THE LINES INTERFUSE INTENSIVE CREAM BY SKINBETTER SCIENCE
BEST ADVICE:
DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND THE MONEY WILL FOLLOW.
MANTRA:
I AM WHOLE, PERFECT AND COMPLETE, JUST AS I AM.
CURRENT OBSESSION:
DIOR SLIDES
BEDTIME:
9:30PM
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
“WALKING ON SUNSHINE” BY KATRINA AND THE WAVES
PHOTO BY FULLY ALIVE PHOTOGRAPHY; STYLED BY RISA KOSTIS; MAKEUP BY AZURE SCHAFFER
Founder, The Good Vibe Media & Studios, thegoodvibemedia.com
After launching her women-run video production company, The Good Vibe Media, in 2016, founder Carly Gilleland kept running into an issue—finding a the perfect spot to shoot in the Phoenix area. So, in May 2022, she opened The Good Vibe Studios, a community-focused space for brands and content creators to tell their stories in a beautiful way. The busy mom describes her style as all over the place, not surprising given her hectic schedule. “I’m in sneakers and a band tee one day and heels and blouse the next,” she says. “Behind every brand or event there is a person—or group of people—that has an impactful story to share. We feel honored and privileged to help produce high-quality video for them.”
WAKE-UP TIME:
6AM
DOPPELGÄNGER:
KATE MIDDLETON
ESCAPE:
A LONG RUN WITH ANY RÜFÜS DU SOL SONG BLASTING
WEEKENDWEAR:
LULULEMON
HAIRSTYLIST/SALON:
NICOLE O’HAIR AT STEVEN PAUL SALON & STUDIOS
FAVORITE BOUTIQUE:
THELIFESTYLEDCO IN ARCADIA
FAVORITE ONLINE FASHION SOURCE:
REVOLVE AND FASHIONPASS
FAVORITE HOTEL:
THE ARIZONA BILTMORE IS A CLASSIC.
FAVORITE CITY, BESIDES SCOTTSDALE:
NASHVILLE
FAVORITE EVERYDAY SHOES:
GOLDEN GOOSE SNEAKS
FAVORITE DRESSY SHOES:
ANY NUDE HEEL
FAVORITE SNEAKERS:
HOKA—I’M A RUNNER.
LINGERIE:
SPANX
DENIM:
AG
CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
THE SAPPHIRE RING MY DAD GAVE MY MOM FOR THEIR ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. HE PASSED WHEN I WAS 14.
BAG:
MY LITTLE BLACK CELINE PURSE THAT I FOUND AT MY SISTER’S CLOSET! I LOVE A GOOD BARGAIN FIND.
WORKOUT:
LONG RUN AND A SPIN CLASS AT THE MADISON OR YOGA AT RADI8
LAST MEAL:
CHOPPED CHEF SALAD FROM INGO’S TASTY FOOD
STYLE ICON:
VICTORIA BECKHAM
LIPSTICK:
BUXUM GLOSS IN SOFT BEIGE
SKINCARE:
ALINE SKINCARE
SIGNATURE SCENT:
COZY BY CAYLA GRAY
BEST ADVICE:
YOU ARE WHO YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH, SO CHOOSE WISELY.
BEDTIME:
NO LATER THAN 10PM
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE:
“I CAN” BY NAS
PHOTO BY MICHAEL BEAUPLET
President and executive creative director, PXG Apparel, pxg.com; reneeparsons.com
A fashion fiend and a golf lover, Renee Parsons saw a void in the market for stylish yet functional golf apparel. So, she took matters into her own hands, launching PXG Apparel in 2018. Since then, PXG has grown internationally and evolved into an exciting lifestyle brand, offering fashion-forward pieces for both men and women. “I believe that every day you dress to reflect who you are, who you want to be and how you want to present yourself to the world,” says Parsons, who’s excited about the brand’s Americana-inspired fall/winter collection launch and upcoming trips to New York and Paris for fashion week. “With the fashion world returning in full force,” she says, “I look forward to finding inspiration in the latest runway looks.”
WAKE-UP TIME:
6AM
ESCAPE:
HAWAII
MY AESTHETIC:
CLASSICALLY ON TREND
UNIFORM:
ANYTHING BLACK. I ALSO LOVE MIXING SPORTSWEAR WITH DESIGNER PIECES.
WEEKENDWEAR:
THE PXG RP SIGNATURE POLO DRESS IS PERFECT FOR A ROUND OF GOLF OR HAVING DRINKS AT THE CLUB WITH FRIENDS.
PROFESSIONAL LOOK:
A DIOR BAR JACKET AND PXG BLACK PANTS
FAVORITE BOUTIQUE:
ELYSE WALKER BOUTIQUES IN CALIFORNIA AND NOW ONLINE. IN SCOTTSDALE, PHILIP MANGHISI’S AMAZING BOUTIQUE, WUNDERKIND.
FAVORITE HOTEL:
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V IN PARIS
FAVORITE CITY, BESIDES SCOTTSDALE:
NEW YORK OR PARIS
FAVORITE BEACH:
WAIALEA’S BEACH 69 IN HAWAII
FAVORITE EVERYDAY SHOES:
THE ARIZONA SHEARLING BY BIRKENSTOCK
FAVORITE DRESSY SHOES:
THE LIDO BY BOTTEGA VENETA
FAVORITE SNEAKERS:
THE NAMA SNEAKER BY CHLOÉ
PAJAMAS:
THE BONNE NUIT SET BY LA LIGNE. HAVE IT MONOGRAMMED WITH YOUR INITIALS FOR A BESPOKE TOUCH.
DENIM:
THE HIGH-WAISTED WEEKENDER SKIMP BY MOTHER DENIM
CHERISHED ACCESSORY:
MY ENGAGEMENT RING
BAG:
CHANEL
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH:
TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
STYLE ICON:
COCO CHANEL
LIPSTICK:
48 ROSE BOISÉ MATTE BY HERMÈS
BEST ADVICE:
BE DIRECT IN HOW YOU COMMUNICATE. MY DAD ALWAYS SAID THIS TO ME.
PHILANTHROPY:
THE BOB AND RENEE PARSONS FOUNDATION IS AT THE HEART AND SOUL OF EVERYTHING WE DO.
CURRENT OBSESSION:
THE PXG SLEEVELESS LEATHER PIPING DRESS
COCKTAIL:
1942 ON THE ROCKS OR A SLIGHTLY CHILLED GLASS OF FRENCH RED BURGUNDY
SKINCARE ESSENTIAL:
OSMOSIS SKINCARE—ALL OF THEIR SERUMS ARE AMAZING.
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