CAMILLE STYLES
| owner + creative director
As the founder of Camille Styles, my passion is to bring creativity, inspiration and stress-free style to our readers around the globe. I’m a firm believer that parties are supposed to be fun! When I’m not styling a photo shoot, testing new recipes or working on client projects for Camille Styles Events, I’m scouring the streets of Austin and beyond for the most delicious, innovative and chic finds to share with all of you here.
Chanel Dror
| crafts & special features
Not unlike her famous namesake, Chanel is happiest expressing her creativity in music, writing, fashion, & everything artistic. She is proud to admit that the craft store is her home away from home, and finds inspiration for her hand-made creations just about everywhere. From interiors to daily outfitting, Chanel loves incorporating her personal style into everything she does.
Kelly Bowman
| fashion
With a love for all things chic, Kelly is constantly searching for the most inventive finds in the culinary and fashion worlds. As a student at the University of Texas and a fashion school grad, she’s on the pulse of what’s new and noteworthy, and she draws her creative ideas from friends, family & travels around the globe.
Jessica Simpson
| food & drink
Jess is a passionate baker, cook and eater. As a lover of all that’s local, seasonal and full of flavor, her creations range from vegan & gluten-free dishes to a healthy heap of traditional comfort foods & sweets. She features photography and recipes from her baking and cooking on her drool-inducing blog, Forgiving Martha.
Claire Zinnecker
| before & after
Claire is a firm believer that the biggest style is found in the tiniest details. She exercises her love for bold graphics and fabrics as an assistant to Austin’s most prestigious design firms as they create beautiful spaces for clients. Her passion for affordable design inspires DIY projects and before & after transformations galore.
Cristina Cleveland
| bring it home
Cristina lives to help others discover their personal style, and loves providing the tips and tricks to achieve it. She believes design is an empowering tool that should be affordable and accessible to everyone. (Needless to say, she loves a good DIY!) She explores her passion for global street style and interiors on her blog, Fuji Files.
Ashley Bailey
| the byrd collective
Ash, owner of floral and event design studio The Byrd Collective, approaches flowers with a finely-honed eye for creative art and design. After a varied career in the fashion and art world producing incredible events from NYC to Savannah, Ash returned to Austin to found her company. Every month, she brings one-of-a-kind inspiration to the site with original floral projects created for CamilleStyles.com
Michelle Sereno
| do you dare?
Michelle attributes her eye for style to her mother’s signature red lipstick. A student at the University of Texas, she’s inspired by an eclectic mix of feminine formality and smart design. When she’s not checking in on her favorite bloggers, you can find her treasure hunting at local vintage shops.
Ana Perkins
| The Iconic Hostess
As the creator of Grown-up Shoes, Ana finds inspiration through all facets of style and design. Her love of fonts and color is rivaled only by her love of good food and her hometown of Austin, TX. Always eager to play hostess, Ana contributes a monthly party column complete with tips and tricks to get you thinking about your own stylish gatherings.
Coco
| company mascot
Aside from being the official mascot of CamilleStyles.com, Coco is available for public appearances with the following stipulations: private dressing room with doggy door and golden paw print name plaque; large bowl of Science Diet for Sensitive Stomachs; one (1) milk bone of 100% cow hide; one (1) human king-size bed; two (2) on-site belly scratchers.