model spotlight : Joanne Wetzel

MEET THE MODEL

Joanne Wetzel

WHAT IS ONE THING THAT TOOK YOU SO LONG TO DISCOVER? That time is your most precious, treasured, and non-renewable resource and yet, we tend to waste a lot of it.

LAST BOOK READ AND WHAT DID YOU THINK OF IT? The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. The book was an ingenious weaving together of storylines that brought light to horrific, shocking injustices young men suffered during the 1960s at a reform school in Tallahassee, Florida. It can be triggering for some people and in some places, but it’s a must read.

CURRENT SONG ON REPEAT? My Love - Florence + The Machine; her new album just came out, so naturally that’s all I’m listening to right now.

DESCRIBE YOUR GO TO OUTFIT? I am either working with dogs, spending time outdoors, or doing hot yoga, so my go-to outfit is generally whatever is most comfortable, a cute tee, jeans/yoga pants, and a favorite pair of tennis shoes.

ONE RESTAURANT YOU WANT TO TRY THIS SUMMER? Garland! I’ve heard so many people say such dynamite things about the food and experience, but we just never seem to get there.

MOST USED APP ON YOUR PHONE? Spotify

WHAT IS CURRENTLY ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND? Lots of books, including The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.

WHAT IS ONE THING YOU ARE MOST CHALLENGED BY? Overwhelm! I tend to stuff a lot into my days and I have to constantly remind myself to break tasks or projects up into smaller, bite sized bits in order to feel accomplished and keep from being overwhelmed by my to do list!

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO THIS SUMMER IN RALEIGH? Check out the sunflowers at Dorothea Dix Park, have our sixth wedding anniversary at our favorite restaurant Soca, and finally get a chance to kayak down parts of the Neuse River!

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE SNACK? This is going to sound so strange, but I have an addiction to dried mango slices. They are a perfect snack that I can’t get enough of!

WHAT IS ONE HACK SWEAR BY? Stay hydrated. Many things we experience throughout our day–fatigue, headaches, irritability, inability to focus–can stem from being dehydrated. I carry a huge bottle of water around everywhere I go!

A two-piece set can work together, or as separate pieces. Basic silhouettes like cropped, off-the-shoulder, and strapless tops, can be paired with highwaist denim, shorts, sarongs, and virtually anything. The bottoms are also easy to style too: skirt, short, and pants will always be in constant rotation for your trip. Takes such little space and packs a style punch. Scarves can be worked as a belt, bag accent, head band, necktie, and so on. If the length and width allows; a silk scarf can double as a cool halter top.

THE DENIM JACKET

For the cool summer nights, a denim jacket looks great with literally anything! Pick a sweet cropped cut style, that is a light color.

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It’s time to travel again! Choose items that give the most wear, and style options. Classic silhouettes and beautiful color!

TENNIS SHOES

Style multi tasking at its finest, cute and comfortable. nothing is more essential and easy to style than a pair of classic tennis shoes. Perfect for any summer outting or outfit.

WE LOVE THE VINTAGE HAVANA SNEAKERS AND THE KASEY MODAL V-NECK TEE. BOTH AVAILABLE AT LILYMAES. WWW.LILYMAES.COM WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS ELLIOT LAUREN TWO PIECE? AVAILABLE AT SMITTEN BOUTIQUE DURHAM THESMITTENBOUTIQUECOM

DESIGNER TEE

A d esigner tee with great quality is hot and trendy. Pair it with leather, denim, or any textile, and watch your style upgrade instantly. A designer tee is chic; pick a size up, and wear it loosely tucked in, bloused, or knotted.