Featured Stylish Planner of the Week – December 17, 2009

Jeni DuBard, Atlanta, Georgia

Note from Jeannine: I am so pleased to share with you this planner who is such a dear friend to me.  Jeni DuBard was the very first intern at my wedding planning company, FAVOR Events.  Jeni came to us through Georgia State University, where she was pursuing an Event Planner Certification through the School of Hospitality.  Jeni interned for only three months before I hired her to act as our Director of Tailored Services.  During her time with us, she designed and developed our blog, as well as contributed numerous articles on wedding related topics.  Quite honestly, our blog (FAVOR Events) has not been the same since she left!  Jeni has an incredible work ethic, is so warm and caring, and has an amazing, polished sense of style.  She now works as the Social Events Coordinator for Low Country Catering here in Atlanta and is doing amazing things to further develop their wedding business.  Please read her bio to learn more about my sweet friend, Jeni DuBard.

Company Name: Low Country Catering in Atlanta, GA

Number of years in business: 2

Website:  www.lowcountrybarbeque.com  

How would you describe your personal style?  I would call my style “casual classic”.  I love tailored, classic pieces and I love to dress up, but most events in my life call for casual clothing. 

What is your “go-to” meeting attire? It depends on the meeting, but I try to find a balance between being “too casual” or “too over-dressed” by mixing the pieces in my closet.  I will wear jeans with blazers and a big necklace, dresses with jeweled flip flops, etc.

What is your “go-to” evening industry event attire? (i.e., associational meeting, vendor or venue open house, etc.)  Depending on the season, it is usually pants and a great top (Fall/Winter) or a dress (Spring/Summer).  I love dresses!

What is your attire for wedding/event day set-up?   For warm weather weddings I prefer knit dresses with J.Crew flip flops.  In cool weather its jeans and a sweater with flats.

What is your attire for actual wedding/event?   Nine times out of ten it is some variation of a black dress – usually paired with a bold necklace or bracelet.

What style and brand of shoes do you wear on wedding/event days?  I always start in heels but end up in flip flops!

What are your favorite jeans and why?  Joe’s "Honey" boot cut or skinny.  They are the only jeans I have found that fit exactly right!

What are a few of your favorite cosmetic products?  NARS blush, Dior Show Mascara, Chanel lip gloss, Stila lip glaze

What products are in your current skincare regimen?  I have problematic skin, so I use a combination of dermatologist prescribed products.  I love Korres Moisturizer, though!

Who is your favorite celebrity style icon and why?  Reese Witherspoon – because of her classic style.  She always looks polished and pulled together.

Please share with us (in 50 words or less) your favorite beauty or style tip:  I’ve always been taught to buy pieces that will last.  I can rationalize spending money on a piece if I know it will stand the test of time.  This is especially true of shoes and handbags.  Nothing says “pulled together” more than a great pair of shoes and a well made bag.