Meet the newest member of our bevello Winston-Salem family: Mara Schilly! This sweet little Elon grad joined us about a month ago and has already proven her teeny little weight in gold!
What drew you to bevello (why did you want to work for us)? The wonderful staff! The atmosphere that they have created at bevello is very welcoming and fun. I have a great interest in fashion, and what better place to get involved in the industry than bevello.
Other than work/shop/play at bevello, what else do you do? Thanks to shows like Project Runway, my mother and I have been inspired to make clothing in our free time. It’s a great chance to spend some quality mother-daughter time together and expand my wardrobe! I also enjoy singing in choir, my car and the shower, as well as attending Carolina Hurricanes hockey games!
Describe your personal style. My style is classic with a punch of color. I’m a big fan of cardigan sweaters and little black dresses that you can dress up with a great Lori Snyder necklace. You’ll either see me wearing a pair of jeans with a cute top or a fun dress.
What is your favorite trend right now? What do you see being big for spring/summer? My favorite trend right now is stripes and nautical-inspired clothing. Although you have to be careful that your stripes don’t resemble jail apparel, stripes are so hot right now! I’m so thankful the cold weather is gone! The nautical-style clothing is getting me ready for the summer ahead.
What do you think is the worst fashion mistake a girl could make? I think the worst fashion mistake a girl can make is VPL, or Visible Pantie Line. This is a horrible distraction and completely takes away from the outfit being worn. So make sure you get a friend or family member to check before you leave the house!!
This will never be you with Mara Schilly in your life...
What is the fashion staple every girl should have in her closet? JEANS! I think every girl needs to have a good pair, or several pairs, of jeans. You can make a multitude of outfits with jeans! Jeans have been around for awhile and definitely will not go out of style!
What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up (which is sooner than I thought) I want to be part of a non-profit organization. I am very passionate about giving back to the community and I believe there are many organizations out there that do a wonderful job. And who knows, maybe I will found one of my own someday.
Who is your celebrity fashion icon? Why? My celebrity fashion icon is Sarah Jessica Parker, more specifically her character Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. Although outrageous at times, Sarah’s character, Carrie, stands out of the crowd with her sense of style. Her bright colors, sexy lines, and fabulous jewelry are definitely inspiring.
It's all about discrete accessories and details here, folks....
What is your favorite item in-store right now and why? There are so many cute things to choose from! If I had to choose one, I would have to say Theme’s turquoise skirt with the swirly detail on the bottom. It’s flirty and fun! It’s perfect for the summer months. The color is so vibrant; the perfect “pop” for your outfit.
