Houston Chronicle Sunday

Monica Guerrero Abney

- joy.sewing@chron.com

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.

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