Monica Guerrero Abney
Occupation: Social media director at Casa de Novia Bridal/Atrium Ready to Wear, fashion blogger and illustrator
Home: Galleria area
Personal style: Feminine and minimalistic
Style heroes: I love Audrey Hepburn’s classic look and would love to have Olivia Palermo’s closet.
One forever closet item: My grandmother’s vintage fur coat. I might never wear it in Houston, but it is very special.
Favorite shoes: My red Manolo Blahnik Mary Janes that were a gift from my husband back when we were dating.
Things she should toss, but won’t: My old high school T-shirts. They are so old but so soft and perfect to sleep in.
Trend she’ll never wear: Overalls. … I really don’t think they would work for 5-foot-4-inch me.
Most stylish look: Anytime I have a good hair and makeup day. I feel like I can wear anything and pull it
Most recent pur
chase: Two pairs of Gap boyfriend jeans. They are my latest obsession. … I am just over skinny jeans!
Essential beauty product: Dolce & Gabbana Passioneyes Duo Mascara in black
On the bedside table: A photo of my late dog, Bambo, and my little dog, Sicily, a bottle of water, iPad, iPhone and eyeglasses
Go-to dessert: Brazilian papaya cream
Must-follow on Twitter or
Instagram: I am fashion obsessed, so they are all going to be fashion related: @OscarPRgirl, @GaranceDore, @venzedits, @womensweardaily, @vogue, @thecoveteur, @manrepeller. And because it is always good to read about the good around the world, @ goodnews. Favorite vacation destination: I haven’t seen a place more beautiful than the Exuma Islands in the Bahamas.
Theme song (if she had one): “La Vie en Rose” by Louis Armstrong. I love jazz and old-school trumpet, bass.