Style Cabinet: Chic Hip-Hop Publicist

Name/Alias: Kayla
Location: Atlanta, GA
Profession: Publicist, Event Planner, Artist, Jack of all Trades

Who’s Your Favorite Designer? Marc Jacobs and Plenty Frock by Tracy Reese

What’s In High Rotation In Your iPod Right Now?
DJ Coolbreeze’s/Parlae of DFB’s Teddy Grams the Hustler mixtape
The Best of Minnie Riperton
Chrisette Michele- I Am
John Coltrane- A Love Supreme
Nas- It Was Written
Outkast- Aquemini
Outkast- Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
Monica- Miss Thang
Tribe Called Quest- Electric Relaxation
Devin the Dude- Waitin’ to Inhale
Anita Baker- Rapture
Sade- Lovers Rock
Jill Scott- Not like Crazy
Beyonce- B’Day
USDA- Corporate Thuggin’
Waiting to Exhale soundtrack
Janelle Monae- Lettin’ Go
Smashing Pumpkins- Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Roy Ayers- Searching
N.E.R.D- Maybe
Diplomats/Juelz Santana- Who Am I
Lil Wayne- Tha Carter 2004
Earth, Wind & Fire- Love Holiday
John Legend- P.D.A (We Just Don’t Care)
Kanye West- Can’t Tell Me Nothing
Mary Mary- So Close
Teedra Moses- Complex Simplicity

What’s the Most Expensive Clothing Purchase? Diane Von Furstenberg dress

1. Jasper Pleated Chiffon Dress, $495, 2. Belleview V-neck Dress, $365. Peggie Sleeveless Dress, $285, Net-A-Porter
What fad do you have to admit buying into? Skinny jeans

Favorite Jean Brands? Seven for all Mankind and Club Monaco

What Stores Do You Frequent? Club Monaco, Bloomingdale’s, American Apparel & Banana Republic

What’s Your Favorite Boutique to Browse in Atlanta? Bill Hallman Flaunt, Wish, Envy, Cherry Bomb & Bang-On

Favorite Shopping area in Atlanta? Little 5 Points

Favorite Shoes? Donald J. Pliner, Michael Kors & old school Jellies from Urban Outfitters

What fashion trends do you see in Atlanta?
Atlanta is just so diverse, and it’s become a haven for the non-indigenous. You see everything from high-style, rocker glam, punk and retro/vintage. There is no straight trend abiding in Atlanta, there’s lots of original style, but I do see lots of peep toe pumps and flats, Missoni inspired prints, bright colors, huge sunglasses & handbags and lots of metallics.

Colors to Wear? Bright…yellow, turquoise, crème & white

Wardrobe Staple? Large handbag or tote

Fashion pet-peeve? Chunky heels & scuffed up pointy toe flats

Fashion Icon? Sandra Dee & Judy Pace