If you want to see great-looking, well-dressed ladies, why not head to one of the most stylish restaurants in town? As the Shop Tart was leaving M Vista with Mr. Shop Tart, Lena Pinkston, image consultant and owner of Lavish Hair Studio, was arriving. The Shop Tart knew she had to get up her nerve quickly if she wanted to ask for a photo - Lena was so friendly, it was easy! Given her own chic style and manner, Lena must be a fab image consultant.

Let’s start with the boots. Boots add sophistication to any ensemble and this is a classic pair by Nine West. Boots are always a good investment (Lena bought these in 2007), because they rarely go out of style. The Shop Tart has a pair from before most of you were born that never fail to elicit a compliment or three. Lena’s skirt is also a classic, feminine piece - love how the buttons keep it interesting. Wrap sweaters always flatter and layering is key in a place like South Carolina, where the temperature is as unpredictable as the Shop Tart’s taste. The emerald green shirt underneath adds a touch of color, complementing that fab mustard yellow bag. Lena found the bag at Ann’s Fashion Boutique on St. Andrews Road, which the Shop Tart plans to visit soon. Would it be creepy of her to buy the same bag? Wonder if they still have it. Ladies like Lena know how to create a look, including just the right accessories and touches of color. Trés jolie, n’est-ce pas? Gorgeous and smart, Lena earned a master’s degree in retailing from USC in 2007. In addition to being a business owner, Lena is the fashion editor for Hair Etc, a Charleston-based magazine. Whew!

In other news…

• The winter sale at KD’s Treehouse continues - all long pants and long-sleeved shirts are buy one, get one half off and you can take an additional 30% off anything on the clearance rack. The soft knits at KD’s are perfect for toddler layering. Even the Shop Tart’s picky toddler will oblige.
• Just in at Lola: New Amber and Ava styles from Citizens of Humanity, new denim from People’s Liberation, cute tops and dresses from Weston Wear and more great things from Fashionista.
• Coplon’s is hosting an Akris trunk show this Friday.
• M Boutique is getting dressed for spring - go take a look at all the fab new brights!
• 20!20 Vision in Five Points has loads of brand new sunglasses for spring… Raybans, Guess, Ellen Tracy, Coach and Gucci and more. Sunglasses are essential to protecting your eyes and preventing crow’s feet and they’re mad stylish to boot!
• Need a wedding present or something to add a little color to your own kitchen? Finleaf has new fabulously whimsical items by Batton Clayworks.
  

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