_18A9872{SS} What is your current job? 

{Sharon} Currently, I am working downtown Detroit at Detroit Venture Partners as a Catalyst. As a company our purpose is to help rebuild Detroit by investing in startup technology companies. I am one of the 'go to' women at the Madison building- I plan events, settle in tenants, and manage two of the partner's calendars. I absolutely love Detroit and love working at DVP. Being a part of Detroit's rebirth is exciting and incredible; I can't wait to see what the future holds for this great American city. Working in the broader Quicken Loans family comes with its perks of knowing about the newest ventures that are taking place in Detroit. Just this week, I ate at Wright & Co. in a bedrock building! I highly suggest everyone to check it out.

{SS} How would you describe your work wardrobe? 

{Sharon} I am very lucky to work in a business casual office environment where I can wear jeans every day. I normally dress up my outfit with a fun jacket.  Some of my favorite jackets brands are IRO and Dolce Vita. I love leather details in the jackets I wear, such as on the sleeves or trim of the jackets. I normally wear flats to work- my black toms or white converse or sometimes you will catch me with a cute pair of Sam Edelman sandals.

{SS} In regards to your personal style, do you have a signature accessory? 

Screen Shot 2014-08-14 at 3.28.12 PM LOUIS-VUITTON-neverfull-140-large

{Sharon} You will always see my wearing my Shinola Detroit watch; it is by far my favorite accessory. Partly due to the fact I got it as a gift from work; talk about an amazing surprise! Also, big purses are another piece that I never stray away from. My favorite being my Louis Vuitton Neverfull, however, I do wish I purchased the larger size. To me, the bigger the bag the better! At night, my signature accessory would most definitely be wedges. I pretty much dress up all my outfits with a cute pair of wedges. My favorites are my Alice & Olivia wedges; I have them in three different colors: black, nude, and red.

unnamed-1{SS} A few items in your "styleshack" A.K.A closet that you can't live without? 

{Sharon} I could not live without fun pants. Ones that incorporate patterns, colors, and of course, the camo pants. Right now I am obsessed with camo things in general, especially my camo jeans and my camo Lululemon wunderunder pants. Amazing! You can never go wrong with a great pair of jeans; they are my favorite part of my wardrobe. I prefer to wear JBrand jeans, Blanknyc, Rag & Bone, AG, and Sevens. However, it is all about how the jeans fit the individual. It is extremely important to find jeans that fit you perfectly to fluctuate all your assets. I'm infatuated with wearing colored jeans; I literally have almost every pair of highlighter color JBrands. They are perfect to dress up or down an outfit in the summer time. My Rag & Bone leather pants are another one that I just cannot live without; to die for.

{SS} Who inspires your style?  Favorite Style Icon?

dc2a77eefc865784c9cd46c5fff25603 fc9e648a16480a95fc9508842d941a31 df535ae2906d4c117484fb91cec7fde0

{Sharon} Mary Kate & Ashley, Kourtney Kardashian, and Olivia Palermo.

{SS} Style Archetype?

{Sharon} Edgy

Screen Shot 2014-08-13 at 3.01.37 PM

{SS} Your Styleshack summer picks? 

{Sharon} Linda Gallery denim bag from Zieben MareGenetic Crop Skinny from Zieben Mare and Betsy Johnson Wedge from Shoetique.

7_5013ff63-0cd4-4729-94bc-2d47472509cb 7_53bd14c1-8a50-4c70-86a4-c87753e3d532 7_097a65ae-5541-435d-ab0f-7ed6d00cecc9

{SS} Wardrobe wish list, saving up for a couple new pieces?

{Sharon}

-Chanel canvas espadrilles

-Rag & bone booties- classic newbury booties

-Alexandra Wang- Donna Nickel Hobo

{SS} Favorite Blog?

{Sharon} Sequins and Stripes, Singer22 and I actually just started a Instagram called @TheInsideLook, from shopping, eating, fitness, and traveling! Check it out.

Screen Shot 2014-08-13 at 3.14.09 PM Screen Shot 2014-08-13 at 3.14.31 PM Screen Shot 2014-08-13 at 3.16.01 PM

{SS} Favorite fashion social media app or social media site? 

{Sharon} Nasty Gal, Singer22, Nordstorm, Rue La La, Hautelook, The Hunt, Instagram, and Pinterest.  

Nasty-Gal-logo-640x212 rue-la-la-credit tumblr_inline_mwmr09x2Ro1rn5se3 instagram-followers-and-likes

{SS} Favorite local boutiques?{Sharon} Caruso Caruso, Lexi Drew, and Complex.caruso-caruso-1 Screen Shot 2014-08-13 at 3.36.47 PM

{SS} Favorite local restaurants?

{Sharon} I love love to try new restaurants. I am a foodie at heart. My go to restaurants are LuxePhoneciaBistro 82Green DotLola Dolce Vita, and Social.

16536-0 Bistro82-116

{SS} Summer jam? Currently listening to…{Sharon} My three favorite jams this summer are Latch by Disclosure featuring Sam Smith, Summer by Calvin Harris, and Rather Be by Clean Bandit. I listen to the radio every day on my way to work. I enjoy music very much and I love almost every song that is catchy on the radio!  

{SS} Words to Live by?

{Sharon} “The things you are passionate about are not random, they are your calling.”- Fabienne Fredrickson. 

f07212582df423aef141b9624e658ab8