What makes your style stand out?

My style is editorial yet approachable—Modern Southern Belle with city polish. I’m a former on-air meteorologist and a Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising graduate in Fashion Merchandise Marketing, so I blend trend forecasting with an eye for timeless elegance. I mix heirloom romance (pearls, lace, luxe textures) with modern cuts and luxe-for-less finds, always showing both the splurge and the smart dupe. The result: polished, feminine, and truly wearable style.

What’s your dream fashion moment?

A Vogue-style feature of The Ayna Edit at a historic Texas hotel—styled and creative-directed by me, a Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising graduate. I’d bring together real women in both designer and luxe-for-less versions of their dream looks. Editorial magic meets Southern charm, proving fashion can be iconic, attainable, and deeply personal all at once.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I would give back to Mental Health Matters of Southeast Texas in honor of my twin brother, whom I lost to suicide. Supporting this cause lets me help others while preserving his memory. I’d invest the remainder in launching a line of handmade cosmetic and everyday bags inspired by the rich textile history of India, where my father is from—pieces that celebrate heritage, hold daily essentials, and make style meaningful and attainable.