Fashion Forward-Athelia Whooly, Shabby Apple

Shabby Apple was started because we saw a need in women’s fashion that was not being met. A need to make women feel feminine and beautiful for what they wear, not what they bare. We offer flirty, stylish dresses a woman can wear just as comfortably in the office, at a family dinner, or on a date. Shabby Apple is a fashion company for women, by women, and of women..Read on to jump into the fashion forward world of Athelia Whooly..

FG: How would you describe your personal style?

AW: Janis Joplin meets Jackie O. I love all things feminine, long necklaces, flowing skirts and anything flowered. Yet, I still like classic lines and a clean fit.

FG: Name 5 items every woman should have in her closet.

AW: A great Trench coat-classically styled, black pencil skirt, perfect party dress (does NOT have to be a ‘Little Black’ version),a pair of flattering Jeans and a classic pair of pumps!

FG: Who is your fashion icon and why?

AW: Grace Kelly in Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’. She’s feminine and yet still classic. I love her full skirts and the detailing of her outfits. All of her garments also FIT will and flatter a feminine figure. Finally, she uses beautiful pops of color!

FG: What fashion trend is your least favorite?

AW: Short dresses. Almost nobody has the legs to look really good in a mini dress. Most of us that wear them just shouldn’t.

FG: What the weirdest item in your wardrobe?

AW: I have a beautiful purple and gold silk, quilted jacket that my mother brought home for me from Kazakstan. It’s definitely weird, but I love it!

FG: What is your style philosophy?

AW: Dress simply and have one ‘feature’ item to spice up your outfit. All basics is boring. And too much ‘exciting’ clothing in an outfit is too much. I like a basic outfit with one exciting feature. For example, I have a beautiful floral jacket that I wear with simple jeans and pumps. I also have a sequined skirt that I wear with a grey t-shirt and flats. 7.

For More information, please email me at awoolley@shabbyapple.com. or visit my site at www.shabbyapple.com.