Sophisticated with a dash of swagger, these local trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind.
Image consultant and co-founder, The Shopping Map, theshoppingmap.co
PHOTO BY CLAIRE IMLER; MAKEUP BY CHRISTINE HAZELHURST
A Newport Beach resident by way of Colombia, Spain, Isabelle Hedoux’s passion for fashion is both business and pleasure. The longtime model stepped away from the runway at age 48 to co-found The Shopping Map, a website and magazine that celebrates Colombian art, design and fashion. The wife and mother of three teenagers also continues to support Colombia from afar through Fundación Juguemos en el Bosque, a Medellín-based nonprofit that supports disadvantaged youth, and carries on her modeling skills on her growing Instagram account (@simplement_isabelle_). Here, the jet-setting arbiter takes us inside her stylish world.
WAKE-UP TIME: 6:15AM with a large glass of water
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: Always wear pieces that have a certain strength and originality. Dress for yourself, to please yourself.
FIRST FASHION MEMORY: Visiting the Paris Pret-a-Porter show when I was 20 and my first runway for a youth brand
STYLE CRUSH: Jenna Lyons
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: My black tweed Chanel bag
MY UNIFORM: Fancy jeans, an oversize blouse and Adidas sneakers, not forgetting accessories and a bag, a little detail that makes all the difference
IT BAG: My Louis Vuitton Loop Monogram
IT SHOE: All shoes from Roger Vivier
BEAUTY STAPLES: La Roche-Posay skincare products and NUXE melting face cream SPF 50
PHILANTHROPY: As a mother, the situation of children in the world is what touches me most because they are always the most vulnerable. And, of course, ecology because that's what our future generations will inherit.
CURRENT OBSESSION: Fancy baggy jeans
ULTIMATE FASHION SPLURGE: Citizens of Humanity's Horseshoe jeans
DESIGNER TO DIE FOR: Alado
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: Shoes!
SIGNATURE SCENT: Eau de Rochas
BEST ADVICE: Learn to say no.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: “Et un jour une femme" by Florent Pagny
ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius
LAST MEAL ON EARTH: Peruvian gastronomy
SIGNATURE SIP: A gin and tonic with lychee
BEDSIDE READING: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind
BEDTIME: 9 to 10PM
CEO and designer, Mama Bijoux, shopmamabijoux.com
PHOTO BY BLAIRE GOING; MAKEUP BY LEXI MAZZILLI; CREATIVE DIRECTION BY MIA VAUGHN
A third-generation jeweler, Katie Miller’s ability to make life sparkle runs in the family. Following the birth of her second child and a successful career launching products for The Estée Lauder Companies, ORLY and SkinMedica, Miller founded Mama Bijoux in 2019 and opened her first atelier in Costa Mesa’s Paseo 17 in 2022. “The brand has evolved from a mommy-and-me bracelet to a full line of 14 and 18K fine gold jewelry that is wearable, timeless and trend-driven but not trendy,” says Miller. “Every piece has a story to tell and I’m here to help you tell it.”
WAKE-UP TIME: 6AM to make it to 6:35AM spin class on time!
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: No outfit is complete without the right accessories. A diamond tennis necklace can make you feel like a million bucks whether you are wearing a t-shirt or a ballgown.
FIRST FASHION MEMORY: Shopping at Loehmann's with my mom when I was younger. I loved getting lost in the back room and admiring the fancy dresses. I'd collect rhinestones and beads that fell off the dresses and ask the sales girls if I could take them home to make beaded bracelets and necklaces.
MY AESTHETIC: Feminine, classic and elegant with a dash of edgy
STYLE CRUSH: Sofia Richie Grainge
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: My 11-carat three-prong diamond tennis necklace. I wear it every single day.
MY UNIFORM: A puff sleeve dress; Isabel Marant makes some of my favorites. I'm also loving any type of set, such as a blazer and pants or a vest and shorts.
IT BAG: Celine's Triomphe bag in any classic color
IT SHOE: Manolo Blahnik BB 90mm pumps
BEAUTY STAPLE: SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator
PHILANTHROPY: Orangewood Foundation and CASA
CURRENT OBSESSION: Large gold hoops
ULTIMATE FASHION SPLURGE: The Chanel 19 for the gold and silver chain detail. It goes with any color of gold jewelry!
DESIGNERS TO DIE FOR: Khaite, Zimmermann, Isabel Marant, Shona Joy, The Row
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: Lip liner, lipstick and glosses
SIGNATURE SCENT: My Mama Bijoux x Elia parfum
BEST ADVICE: Always step outside of your comfort zone. If it feels hard and uncomfortable, you're on the right track.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: “La Vie En Rose" by Édith Piaf
ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces
LAST MEAL ON EARTH: Spaghetti alla Nerano from Da Vincenzo in Positano
SIGNATURE SIP: I call it the Bijoux Margarita, a skinny margarita with Casamigos tequila and a splash of Aperol
BEDSIDE READING: I'm on a Taylor Jenkins Reid kick with Maybe in Another Life, One True Loves and Malibu Rising
BEDTIME: Washing my face with Elemis Rose Balm, applying Thomas Grove's The Facial Oil, watching an episode or two of Silo with my husband, or lighting a candle and spritzing lavender spray on my pillows for a Zen vibe
Founder, CEO and designer, Beach Riot, beachriot.com
PHOTO BY CHRIS SHINTANI
It’s all fun in the sun—with some hard work to boot—for Beach Riot founder, CEO and designer Nicole Tinkess. Following a successful career in licensing and design for SoCal brand Tavik, the Orange County local launched Beach Riot in 2012, taking her penchant for bright colors and bold patterns to the world of swimwear. In 2017, she launched Sport Riot, the company’s wildly popular activewear, and has since introduced mommy-and-me matching sets, among other apparel favorites, as she continues to build out Beach Riot’s ever-growing categories. Here, Tinkess shares her sunny disposition when it comes to her personal style.
WAKE-UP TIME: 6AM
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: Versatility is key. Whether I am designing or shopping for myself, I am constantly reaching for staple pieces that can easily be styled in different ways for different occasions. I am also obsessed with vintage shopping, so I will pair a unique vintage piece with my go-to everyday wardrobe staples for a simple look that's true to my personal style.
FIRST FASHION MEMORY: Getting my first designer bag by Coach. I was so excited to get that bag and wore it practically every day.
MY AESTHETIC: Chic, elevated and vintage
STYLE CRUSH: David and Victoria Beckham; their style is unmatched.
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: My grandmother's gold necklace I wear every day
MY UNIFORM: Most days you will see me wearing my Beach Riot Ayla legging in black, paired with a simple tee or jacket, and my favorite vintage accessory.
IT BAG: Goyard's Petit Flot bucket bag
IT SHOE: I am always wearing/reaching for my Hermès slides, but my fun it-shoe choice would be my Mach & Mach leopard crystal-embellished pumps.
BEAUTY STAPLE: Byredo flavored lip balm
PHILANTHROPY: I am really looking forward to volunteering with National Charity League next year with my daughter.
CURRENT OBSESSION: My current and forever obsession is vintage shopping.
ULTIMATE FASHION SPLURGE: Diamond jewelry because it is truly timeless.
DESIGNERS TO DIE FOR: Loewe and Celine
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: Bikinis! Beach Riot focuses heavily on swimwear, and I love designing pieces that I personally wear.
SIGNATURE SCENT: Le Labo Another 13
BEST ADVICE: Always trust your gut and intuition, and don't let anyone else's opinion or judgment steer you off of your path.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: “ME!" By Taylor Swift
ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini
LAST MEAL ON EARTH: Chick-fil-A
SIGNATURE SIP: Sauvi-B
BEDSIDE READING: At night, I'm either listening to crime podcasts or watching/reading a romantic comedy
BEDTIME: Around 11PM
Founder, CEO and designer, Regina Oswald, reginaoswald.com
PHOTO BY STEPHEN G. OSWALD
At 22, Regina Oswald immigrated from her native Uzbekistan to the United States, where she found herself climbing the corporate ladder to an award-winning career in pharmaceutical sales. More than a decade later, her true love—fashion—took center stage as she stepped away from sales to launch her namesake clothing brand. “It was really frightening, but it makes me very proud that I started my business at 40 years old without any kind of retail experience in the fashion industry except for my personal passion,” says Oswald. “Seeing people wear my pieces was the utmost joy for me as a little girl, and nothing has changed.” When she’s not designing beautiful garments, the altruist can be found serving on the board of CHOC Mental Health, South Coast Repertoire’s gala committee, and supporting myriad causes through the Stephen G. & Regina Oswald Foundation.
WAKE-UP TIME: 5:30AM at the latest. I am an early bird, and I love having a quiet hour in the morning to set the mood for the day.
FASHION PHILOSOPHY: Fashion is not what to wear but how to wear it.
FIRST FASHION MEMORY: With the help of my grandma, I sewed a full circle skirt out of bright red fabric with white polka dots and styled it with my mom's top and flaunted it in front of my grandmother's girlfriends.
MY AESTHETIC: Edgy-feminine with masculine details
STYLE CRUSH: Victoria Beckham
MY MOST CHERISHED ACCESSORY: My engagement ring and wedding band
MY UNIFORM: I think and act differently in heels. Anything but flats.
IT BAG: Hermès black Kelly 28
IT SHOE: Alexander McQueen black ankle-cuff sandals
BEAUTY STAPLE: Less is more. During the day I wear minimal makeup, but I do love HydroPeptide's Solar Defense tinted broad spectrum SPF 30 and bronzer from Charlotte Tilbury.
PHILANTHROPY: The resources must flow through you. I love sharing my talents, time and treasure making a difference in the community.
CURRENT OBSESSION: Nutrition and Pilates
DESIGNER TO DIE FOR: Alexander McQueen
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH: Shoes and belts!
SIGNATURE SCENT: Clive Christian Jump Up and Kiss Me Ecstatic
BEST ADVICE: Joy, confidence and emotional intelligence will make you look impeccable in any outfit.
THEME SONG TO YOUR LIFE: “I Am What I Am" by Gloria Gaynor
ZODIAC SIGN: Aries
LAST MEAL ON EARTH: Blini with caviar
SIGNATURE SIP: I don't drink often but when I do, a skinny margarita is my go-to. And, of course, a good pinot noir.
BEDSIDE READING: I meditate before going to bed.
BEDTIME: Around 10PM
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