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What accessory is on your list this season? I'm currently obsessed with the Peekaboo Fendi bag. This year they are celebrating its 10th anniversary! It is an elegant asset in any wardrobe and if you add a fluffy charm or a fun strap, this timeless piece becomes a cool, fashionable bag. What is your weekend uniform? I prioritize comfort. Since I have many events during the weekdays, on weekends I go for the sneaker and dress combo—easy plus a touch of fashion. Two places you can find dresses for all occasions are Intermix and The Webster; they really have a great selection. For sneakers I just love Prada, they have the coolest ones. Who are your style icons? Coco Chanel, Jane Birkin, Meghan Markle and Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert are women I admire. I believe style is much more than how someone looks and how they dress. Style has to do with attitude, how one treats others and themselves. In spite of beauty standards, what attracts other people is how confident one is! What is your go-to statement piece? Cat eye and tinted sunnies! They make such a strong look. I'm completely in love with the ones from the Dolce & Gabbana collection. How would you describe your own personal style? I have always adhered to the belief that true style is mixing the old with the new, in a way that reveals one's personality. Simply said, I like what I like. What is your go-to statement piece? I have collected vintage evening coats for decades. My faves are a '50s opera coat made in Hong Kong from the Brooklyn Museum archives and a Valentino couture duster from the '60s I picked up on my last trip to Paris. What is your Fall must-have? I'm obsessed with the structure of Balmain jackets—they add a polished look to even the most casual basics. I cannot wait for their new space in Bal Harbour Shops this Fall! What looks are grabbing your attention this season? Minimal, edgy pieces from 3.1 Phillip Lim. Modern takes on tuxedo dressing from Valentina Shah. Cocktail dresses from Naeem Khan. I am also loving Off- White—the designer Virgil Abloh has taken a street style sensibility and paired it with great craftsmanship. An Off-White crossbody bag and one of his leather biker jackets are on my hit list for this Fall, both at Saks! PHOTO BY LIZ WOOD (PAES) DESIGNING WOMEN Four of Miami's most in-demand personal stylists discuss the trends, accessories and wardrobe additions to snap up for a stand-out Fall. BY SIMONE SUTNICK DEJOVANCA PAES A stalwart of Miami's style scene, Held has dressed CEOs, supermodels, celebrities and socialites with her deeply personal and versatile approach to building a wardrobe. ELYSZE HELD This Rio de Janeiro-born stylist first pivoted into the fashion world from a career in private banking in New York City, where she began to amass her cadre of private shopping clients and build her name as a sought-after fashion writer. @elysze @jopaesfashion BAL HARBOUR 79