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We saw Connie and had to admire her pulled-together look in the face of a busy night as a restaurant manager. The ever-sleek and polished Sylvania native talked style rules and why family members make better fashion icons than celebrities.
Where do you draw your fashion inspiration?
The world is filled with inspirational people, but I don't have to look any further than my circle of family and friends. I was the youngest of five girls, and I paid close attention to what they did. I would sit and watch them do their hair and put on their makeup. My daughter, who's 23, inspires me. My mother is very classic, my mother-in-law is very classic. But the best fashion advice I get is from my husband. He likes how I dress.
How do you define what trends are age appropriate?
At every age, I think you have to have in your head where to draw the line. I'm very careful with that.
Do you have any past looks that make you cringe looking back?
Elephant bell bottoms when I was in junior high — but that was what everybody was wearing. I did have a perm once. Oh my gosh, what a nightmare. It was way too curly.
What are you favorite places to shop?
Ragazza. I love C'est La Vie because they have great little jackets, sweaters and jewelry. Lady C is a great spot, and Lily Whitestone, too.
