Style

Demarish Smith Mom, Wife, Breast Cancer Survivor, and Athlete Written by Tracy James  Photographed by Chuck St. John “I’m a Maxxinista,” Demarish Smith explains as I peruse the designer fashion selections in the closet of her Highland Lakes home. She is referring to the fact that some of her garments were found at The Runway at TJ… Read More

Steffie Rosene Sophomore at Vestavia Hills High School Written by Tracy James Photographed by Chuck St. John The mirror has two faces when it comes to 15-year-old Steffie Rosene’s personal style. In one is reflected an athlete in Vestavia–logoed shin guards who has played soccer since the age of 4; in another, a willowy, self-described… Read More

Carlin Everts Territory Manager/Sales Representative for The Simblist Group & Mom-to-Be Written and styled by Tracy James   Photography by Chuck St. John As we all seek that healthy glow in the New Year, expectant mother Carlin Everts has already found it. Radiating warmth from her skin, Pantene-commercial worthy red hair, bright smile and overall presence,… Read More

Style Icon: Jeff Roberts Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial By Tracy James , Photographed by Chuck St. John Written and styled by Tracy James   Photography by Chuck St. John Some argue that “clothes make the man,” but 42-year-old Private Wealth Advisor Jeff Roberts has always viewed his wardrobe as a means of bolstering his ambitious… Read More

Mom & Volunteer Coach for Girls on the Run Written and styled by Tracy James   Photography by Chuck St. John Like most moms of school age children, Kristie Stewart spends her life on the run, so joining ranks with a group called “Girls on the Run” seemed like a natural fit. Already an avid runner,… Read More

Dancer and Father Written and styled by Tracy James Robinson Photography by Chuck St. John Admiring Fabian Sanchez’s confidence and presence, not to mention his charisma and hip action on the dance floor, it’s hard to imagine this handsome Birminghamian as a shy teenager who failed to attend his prom at Berry High School. Fabian… Read More

Major Allison Campbell Miller Alabama Air National Guard Instructor Pilot Written by Tracy James Robinson, Photography by Chuck St. John Ever think of a leather jacket as life saving? And I don’t mean, “OMG, I can’t live without that jacket” kind of life saving. I mean “I’m a stranger in a strange land, get me… Read More

Master Stylist, Salon U by Tracy James Robinson Photography by Chuck St. John Photographer, Chuck St. John; Stylist, Tracy James Robinson. All clothing & accessories from Icon’s’ own wardrobe. Photographed at Salon U and Bottega Cafe. Mark Hyde grew up in Birmingham and attended Huffman High School. But his real education started after he left… Read More

Brent Thompson and daughter Lowery. by Tracy James Robinson Photography by Chuck St. John Brent Thompson is an only child, as is his father. So it’s no surprise that Brent, a partner at Thompson Financial, and wife Martha, an attorney at Huie Fernanbuq & Stewart, chose to have an only child as well. And what’s… Read More

J.Crew Personal Shopper by Tracy James Robinson Photography by Chuck St. John Ah, to be 24 again. Fresh-faced prepster Andy Smith exudes a passion for all things creative: art, architecture, landscape, and above all, fashion. His involvement in the fashion industry as a personal shopper for J.Crew at The Summit helps Andy feed his shopping addiction… Read More

D.M.D., Inverness Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Photographer, Chuck St. John; Stylist, Tracy James Robinson. All clothing & accessories from Icon’s own wardrobe. Photographed at the Birmingham Museum of Art. To the foreign traveler, one of the first impressions of India is the colorful attire of its people. The dress of an Indian woman not only… Read More