Meet Kylie Bollwitt, Director of Business Development for Fashion X Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Wardrobe Stylist and Founder of Styling with Kylie.
As busy as you are you are always on point with your styling choices, what are your top tips on day to day styling for the busy gal?
My tips for the busy gal on the go is to always stay true to your own personal style. Find something that you love and run with it. For example, I rock a tunic with leggings and a edgy combat boot almost every day of my life. Throw things in here and there that mix it up. Patterns, prints and color-blocking are fun options. If you are like me you can’t leave the house without a layered wrist full of bracelets, bright and bold lipstick or large sunny shades. I always pack a jacket or long cardigan of sorts to account for a quick change in weather or that coworker who cranks the A/C up too high in the office. The last thing you need to carry out your day with rad style is confidence. Never leave the house without it or a cross-body fringe bag. Those are important too.
It seems like fashion runs through your veins, can you recall one of your earliest fashion moments?
I grew up with two older sisters, so hand-me-downs were the bane of my existence. However, before a holiday or special event, my parents would take us to the nearest mall and we would each be given the same amount of money. How we chose to spend that money was up to us, but once it was gone, it was gone. Realizing that it has now stemmed into my adult-life, I can give the credit to my parents for the pull that drives me to always want to get something new for every event, special occasion and/or holiday. I have to give some credit to my mom, for making me a stylish little tike, like you can see in the photo below. Fashion has always been my creative outlet and I am grateful that I now get to call my creative outlet, my career.
Fashion Icons we all have one, who is yours?
Hands down, Stevie Nicks. She is a boss babe of mixing prints and patterns, colors and textures and isn’t afraid to step out in something that will attract attention from the people in her surroundings. Plus, let’s face it. She is the epitome of effortless bohemian bliss.
What do you typically seek out for when styling a shoot?
Efficiency and relationships. These two words are lifesavers when it comes to trying to plan and execute a successful shoot. I try to build relationships with any boutique or retailer I use in a shoot, so that way we have an open way of communication and expectations are met for all parties involved. I also tend to give those businesses priority in any upcoming shoot I am planning. It shows them your interest in their development as well as wanting to ensure they get the credit they deserve in each image that is released. It is also extremely useful to have someone in your pocket that hosts all of your needs in one spot (i.e. footwear, jewelry, accessories and clothing.) doing a pull and drop for everything in a few places rather than many makes your life, as a stylist, a heck of a lot easier.
Austin we love this city! What’s your favorite thing about Austin?
The weather! I know that is such a boring answer, but I am from Nebraska and I am basking in the Austin glow right now. I love that I have yet to see a flake of snow and I would love if I never had to again. Real talk though this city is the bomb. Everyone I have met, so far, is extremely unique and creative in his or her own right. As a fellow creative soul, I find immense comfort being surrounded by that sort of culture.
What ROCKS about Austin Rocks?
I jump for joy at the chance to work with the crew at Austin Rocks. You can tell that every employee has his or her own style and voice, which is so refreshing to see in business. If you haven’t seen their selection of local Austin jewelers, you are seriously missing out. A business supporting small business owners is my jam and I could hang out there all the time. Lucky for me, they let me!
Finally, in three words sum up what fashion means to you?
Constant evolution of self-expression. Sorry, that is four, but I couldn’t break it down any further!
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