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    Meet the Stylemakers

    Meet the CultureMap Stylemaker semifinalists and cast your vote now

    Lindsey Wilson
    Sep 9, 2015 | 11:57 am

    Who are the most stylish men and women in Dallas? We intend to find out. We have once again partnered with the Plaza at Plaza Center to present the second annual CultureMap Stylemaker Awards, which will culminate in a celebration on October 15 at Tootsies.

     

    First, we asked you, our devoted readers, to nominate those you deem our city’s arbiters of style. Then we convened a panel of judges — including yours truly and CultureMap editor-in-chief Jennifer Chininis, 2014 Stylemaker winners Melissa Rountree and David Goltl, fashion show producer and owner of RSC Productions Rhonda Sargent Chambers, and the Hall Agency’s Cindy Morris — to narrow down the pool to 12 deserving semifinalists.

     

    It was no easy task, but after after carefully considering each and every nominee, we present a list of men and women who represent not only a diverse array of styles, but also a variety of industries. Some have made an impact on the fashion business; others have simply impressed with their ability to make a fashion statement in any circumstance.

     

    So take a look at this list, and then cast your vote. You can vote once a day, every day, until September 20. The six top vote-getters will move into the final round to determine the readers’ choice. That person, along with editors’ choice, will be honored at the Stylemaker party on October 15.

     

    Meet the Stylemaker semifinalists (listed in alphabetical order by last name):

     

     Name: Judy Aldridge
     Occupation: Blogger
     Website: atlantishome.com
     Why Judy deserves to be a Stylemaker: Judy Aldridge never met a bold, vintage piece she didn't like — and thank goodness for that, because it's her daring style that makes her so much fun to watch. Her daughter, Jane, runs the popular blog Sea Of Shoes, showing that the apple doesn't fall far from the well-turned-out tree.

     

     Name: Nicole Bulcher
     Occupation: Bar Method manager and Dallas Cowboys cheerleader
     Website: instagram.com/nicolebulcher
     Why Nicole deserves to be a Stylemaker: Blue and silver might be her colors on the field, but this veteran Dallas Cowboys cheerleader doesn’t shy away from vibrant colors and powerful prints in her everyday life for a carefree style we all wish we had.

     

     Name: Javier Burkle
     Occupation: Stylist
     Website: instagram.com/javierburkle
     Why Javier deserves to be a Stylemaker: Styling others may be his profession, but Javier always looks pretty slick himself. This man-about-town always knows what’s hip and happening, and how to translate it into a more polished daily life. His friends say he always looks impeccable.

     

     Name: Kendall Eckerd
     Occupation: Blogger, designer, and illustrator
     Website: clanofcro.com
     Why Kendall deserves to be a Stylemaker: When she’s not tending to her beautiful blog or working on her upcoming fashion line, the professionally trained artist is putting together looks so effortlessly cool that you wonder how denim and a T doesn’t look that great on everyone.

     

     Name: Lisa Garza
     Occupation: Chef/Restaurateur/Creative Director
     Website: lisagarzataste.com
     Why Lisa deserves to be a Stylemaker: After appearing on The Next Food Network Star in 2008, Lisa parlayed her kitchen skills into two wildly popular Dallas restaurants. But it's not just her food that people remember: her vintage vibe and Southern hospitality charm all who know her.

     

     Name: Nelson Huff
     Occupation: Sales associate, Pockets Menswear
     Website: instagram.com/nelsonhoward
     Why Nelson deserves to be a Stylemaker: There’s an art to making a man look his best, and one look at Nelson confirms that he’s got it. It’s easy to take fashion advice from such a stylish gentleman, and we can thank him for helping to make Dallas gents a bit more put together.

     

     Name: Nancy Koen
     Occupation: Co-founder, B. Stellar Jewelry
     Website: bstellar.co
     Why Nancy deserves to be a Stylemaker: Nancy stays on top of not only what’s in fashion, but what will be. She has years of experience in the fashion biz with myriad designers and brands, and recently she launched jewelry line B. Stellar with pal Misty Incontrera, giving the women of Dallas a little bit of their style to carry with them.

     

     Name: Julian Leaver
     Occupation: Area Director of Catering Sales and Events for Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent
     Website: instagram.com/julianleaver
     Why Julian deserves to be a Stylemaker: Thanks to Julian, #BowTieTuesday is officially a thing in Dallas. The dapper man behind some of the most fairytale-like events at the Mansion and the Crescent is always perfectly turned out, and that includes the classy ties he’s been sporting since first grade.

     

     Name: Amanda Reed
     Occupation: Manager, TenOverSix
     Website: instagram.com/curiouscatwalk
     Why Amanda deserves to be a Stylemaker: Amanda stays ahead of the fashion curve as well as she masters classic style. Her couture knowledge lends a bit of refinery to everything she touches, and we covet her statement-making shoes. She is also excellent at finding that finishing "third piece."

     

     Name: Bridget Ryan
     Occupation: Account consultant, rewardStyle
     Website: beingbridget.com
     Why Bridget deserves to be a Stylemaker: This tech-savvy fashion maven has a job that suits her. As a consultant for rewardStyle, she's clued in to everything that's going on in Dallas and beyond. Says her nominator, "You not only want to emulate her style, but her sweet disposition as well."

     

     Name: Charles Smith II
     Occupation: Fashion designer, Smith The Second
     Website: smiththesecond.com
     Why Charles deserves to be a Stylemaker: Exposure to high fashion while walking the catwalks of Milan may have influenced Charles Smith II, but it's the designer's sporty, sexy signature style that informs his two fashion lines. He's changing the way Dallasites dress, one new vision at a time.

     

     Name: Linda Snorina
     Occupation: Associate creative director, The Marketing Arm
     Website: instagram.com/linda_snorina
     Why Linda deserves to be a Stylemaker: You could say Linda's eye for design informs not only her work in creative marketing, but also her day-to-day look. There's an air of exuberance to how this vivacious gal dresses, and she gets noticed wherever she goes.

     

    Which of these Stylemakers stands out from the rest? Cast your vote daily through September 20.

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    Shopping Time

    Where to shop in Dallas right now: 6 new stores and finds for July

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    Summer can often be sleepy when it comes to new store openings, but summer 2025 is not taking a break. This edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly column of shops and sales, has six new finds, dominated by home decor stores, but also new clothing brands and collections.

    Here's where to shop in Dallas in July 2025:

    Aroma 360
    Home and office fragrance store at Galleria Dallas carries automatic diffusers, reed diffusers, car scents, candles, and sprays. They have a brand new Miami collection, featuring notes like bergamot, pineapple, driftwood, and grapefruit. One signature item is the Mini Pro Scent Diffuser, a $300 automatic diffuser that uses waterless and heatless technology to scent up to 600 square feet.

    Barbie's House
    Barbie Clariday originally founded a home furnishings store in 1999 to serve Houston clients. Now 25 years later, her daughter Jennifer Brown has opened a spinoff in Prosper, offering the same mix of fine furniture, home accessories, gifts, and design services where they'll help find the perfect decorative item or furnish an entire home. They sell bed comforter sets, pillows, chairs, and gifts from brands like Oh My Mahjong and B's Knees candles.

    Conrad Shades
    Luxury window shades brand is now available exclusively inside the Holly Hunt showroom in the Design District. Holly Hunt carries the full catalogue of 150 woven designs, including the recently launched Japanese-inspired Shibui Collection. Highlights include the Indigo and Sakuru shades, crafted from recycled denim fibers, and the Kata shade, which evokes the dying and weaving traditions of Japan.

    OmniThreads 
    Dallas-based clothing brand inspired by spirituality, Greek mythology, and the zodiac is online only, where it sells T-shirts, hoodies, dad hats, and kids shirts. Here's where to get T-shirts for every sign of the Zodiac, from Aries to Pisces, rendered in vivid, graffiti-esque designs and colors. They have an eco-friendly mission, using biodegradable packaging and paperless receipts.

    Sephora
    Beauty chain has opened a location in Allen at the Allen Premium Outlets, next to the Kate Spade store. It's a regular Sephora store, not an outlet, which stocks the usual assortment of cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and makeup from Glossier, Makeup by Mario, and Summer Fridays. There is no shortage of Sephora locations with 30 in the DFW area including Galleria Dallas, Preston Royal, and Willow Bend in Plano.

    Weekend Academy
    Walmart’s newest private fashion brand fills a space in the fashion market for Gen Alpha, ages 7-14. The tween-specific clothing brand features 65 clothing items for girls and boys including denim, graphic tees, fleece, skirts and dresses, footwear, and accessories, with a majority of items available under $15 and many under $10. Weekend Academy joins Walmart's two other clothing brands for younger shoppers: Wonder Nation brand for kids and No Boundaries brand for Gen Z teens and young adults.

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