Atlanta’s 2026 Women of Style: Elegance & Leadership

Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Queen Rania of Jordan

Dream Shopping Destination: It’s always Paris!

The Next Item on Your Wish List: An orange box lined with blue

Power Color: Cream 

Most Stylish Place in ATL: The St. Regis Atlanta

Your Style Soundtrack: “A Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay

Favorite Date Night Spot: Umi

Your Style in Three Words: Feminine, graceful, curated

Best Style Advice: Great style is built on the fundamentals: healthy hair, radiant skin, impeccable grooming and well-tailored clothing. Master those, and you’ll always be among the best dressed in the room.

SARA BETH BROWN PRENDEVILLE

@brown_sarabeth

Sara Beth Brown Prendeville is the president of Brown & Co. Jewelers, where she is leading the evolution of one of Atlanta’s longest-standing family businesses into a modern luxury brand. After graduating from Auburn University and the Gemological Institute of America, she built her career in the jewelry industry before joining Brown & Co.’s board and becoming president in 2022. Passionate about fostering genuine relationships, Sara Beth has helped expand the company’s legacy while preserving the trust it has built over generations. Beyond the showroom, she is dedicated to mentoring women and supporting organizations, including Daughters Against Alzheimer’s, CURE, Hemophilia of Georgia and Shepherd Center. When she’s not working, Sara Beth can often be found hiking, fishing, golfing or spending time on the water with her family.

Wardrobe Staple: A great pair of jeans

Tailored or Relaxed: Tailored

Gold or Silver: Gold, but I love mixing metals

Vintage or Contemporary: Both 

Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Quiet luxury

Favorite Designers: Zimmermann, Rag & Bone, COS, L’Agence and Simkhai

Current Style Obsession: Statement neck stack

Favorite Local Boutique: Any shop in Buckhead Village

Signature Handbag: My Bottega Veneta Andiamo tote

Signature Shoe: Anything Chanel

Beauty Essential: Barefaced Toning Pads II

Signature Scent: Le Labo Santal 33

Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My grandmother’s engagement ring

Fashion Icon, Past or Present: The Antwerp Six 

Dream Shopping Destination: New York City

The Next Item on Your Wish List: A vintage Gucci white jumpsuit I recently spotted

Power Color: Brown

Fashion Rule You Always Break: No white after Labor Day

Trend You’d Love to See Return: Chokers

Best Gift You Ever Received: My mom’s diamond tennis bracelet

Date Night Spot: Osteria Mattone on the patio

Your Style Soundtrack: Anything Beyoncé

Favorite Hostess Gift to Give: Diptyque candle

Your Style in Three Words: Comfortable, streamlined and a touch out of the ordinary

Best Style Advice: You do you!

BROOKE ELLIS GATLIN

Brooke Ellis Gatlin is vice president of human resources for Jim Ellis Automotive Group, where she proudly carries forward her family’s legacy while championing the people behind one of Atlanta’s most recognized businesses. A third-generation leader, Brooke is passionate about cultivating a workplace built on connection, collaboration and opportunity, helping team members grow both personally and professionally. Outside the office, Brooke enjoys spending time with family, playing pickleball, pursuing fitness and creative writing, and giving back through community outreach. She also hopes to become a published author one day and to launch a nonprofit focused on food insecurity and family togetherness.

Wardrobe Staple: Flare jeans, a blazer and any trucker hat

Tailored or Relaxed: A time and place for both. Tailored for business and relaxed for pleasure

Gold or Silver: Gold, always

Vintage or Contemporary: Contemporary

Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Quiet luxury

Favorite Designers: Kate Spade, David Yurman, Chanel

Current Style Obsession: Floral, denim and flared

Favorite Local Boutique: Honey and Lu

Signature Handbag: The Sack Bag by Marc Jacobs

Signature Shoe: A wedge

Beauty Essential: Chanel lip gloss in Icing

Signature Scent: Lost Cherry by Tom Ford

Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My grandmother’s fur

Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Marilyn Monroe 

Dream Shopping Destination: Paris

The Next Item on Your Wish List: Infrared red light cabin

Power Color: Pink

Fashion Rule You Always Break: Denim on denim

One Trend You’d Love to See Return: Flash mobs

Most Stylish Place in ATL: Swan House

Best Gift You’ve Ever Received: My children

Fashion Guilty Pleasure: Chokers and oversize hoop earrings

Your Style Soundtrack: “Dandelion”

Favorite Hostess Gift to Give: Something they can eat or drink, sometimes both!

Your Style in Three Words: Glam, versatile, modern

Best Style Advice: Glossy lips, and smile like you have a secret

LINDSAY BLANKENSHIP

@linzblanks

Lindsay Blankenship is a biohacker, adventure enthusiast and former digital marketing executive who retired early to pursue a life centered on health, family and meaningful experiences. Guided by a passion for longevity and personal growth, she has climbed Mount Kenya, cycled across India and explored the Bhutanese Himalayas through the Strive Collective, with each expedition supporting Big Change charity. At home, Lindsay follows a dedicated wellness regime that combines biohacking, strength training, yoga and recovery therapies to stay ready for her next challenge. She is also committed to Atlanta’s philanthropic community, supporting organizations such as GCAPP, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Marcus Autism Center, where she will serve as co-chair of the 2026 Season of Hope Gala.

Wardrobe Staple: Diamonds (it’s my favorite color!)

Tailored or Relaxed: Relaxed

Gold or Silver: Gold

Vintage or Contemporary: Contemporary

Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Quiet luxury

Favorite Designers: Zimmermann, Dolce & Gabbana, Alice + Olivia, Valentino

Current Style Obsession: Pairing with a perfect purse

Favorite Local Boutique: Tootsies

Signature Handbag: My white Valentino with gold hardware

Signature Shoe: Any fashion sneaker

Beauty Essential: A monthly facial

Signature Scent: Au naturel

Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: My Oscar de la Renta butterfly embroidered mini dress

Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Rachel Zoe 

Dream Shopping Destination: Paris

The Next Item on Your Wishlist: Either a new handbag or a piece of jewelry

Fashion Rule You Always Break: Mixing metals

Most Stylish Place in ATL: Lions Head

Favorite Date Night Spot: Umi

Your Style Soundtrack: “Murder on the Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Fashion Guilty Pleasure: Building an entire party around a dress code

Trend You’d Love to See Return: Getting genuinely dressed up for dinner

Your Style in Three Words: Feminine, comfortable, authentic

Best Style Advice: Wear what makes you happy!

JASMINE DERNEHL

@xxvbeauty; @chantelledesignsbyjasmine

Jasmine Dernehl is the owner of XXV Beauty and Chantelle Designs, where she brings her lifelong passion for beauty and design to every project. After beginning her career as a celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist in Hollywood, she launched XXV Beauty through her salons before expanding into interior design alongside her husband, Brody Dernehl. Whether creating a signature makeup look or transforming a home, Jasmine is inspired by helping clients feel confident and excited about the finished result. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children and volunteering as a performing arts teacher at their school.

Wardrobe Staple: I’m definitely a Chanel girl. I love a good blackand- white outfit and fabulous shoes.

Tailored or Relaxed: I’m either Sporty Spice or ultra glamorous. I find it hard to just wear normal clothes!

Vintage or Contemporary: I would say my style is timeless. I like to find pieces that don’t really represent any kind of style, but simply emanate beauty.

Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: I never leave home without earrings. I think they always put an outfit together. It doesn’t matter how fabulous you are; if you’re not wearing earrings, it just doesn’t look right.

Favorite Designers: I’m definitely a Chanel and Louis Vuitton girl.

Current Style Obsession: I’m loving all these floral-patterned dresses, but I can’t wait for fall because that’s my favorite time of the year for fashion.

Signature Handbag: I love my cream-colored Louis Vuitton purse

Signature Shoe: There’s nothing better than a pair of Dior anything!

Beauty Essential: XXV Beauty face wash and exfoliate… life-changing

Signature Scent: Daisy by Marc Jacobs

Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: A dress my mom bought me on our trip to New York City when I was 18—it still fits perfectly!

Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Audrey Hepburn

Your Style in Three Words: Sexy, sassy and classy

Best Style Advice: Never follow trends and never feel that you’re overdressed. Create your style, create your vibe and own it!

DR. LATTISHA BILBREW

Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, author and national physician leader whose work extends far beyond the operating room. Inspired by childhood experiences witnessing disparities in healthcare, she became the first Black woman orthopedic surgeon partner at Resurgens Orthopaedics. She founded Inspiring Tomorrow’s Healers Today, a nonprofit that mentors young women pursuing careers in medicine. Passionate about expanding opportunities for the next generation, she also advocates for healthcare policy and physician leadership nationwide. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bilbrew enjoys fitness, travel, fashion and time with her son, and is a competitive bodybuilder and Amazon bestselling author.

Wardrobe Staple: A perfectly tailored blazer

Tailored or Relaxed: Tailored. Structured always wins.

Gold or Silver: Gold

Vintage or Contemporary: Vintage

Statement Piece or Quiet Luxury: Statement piece balanced with quiet luxury

Favorite Designers: Coco Chanel, Ann Lowe, LaQuan Smith

Current Style Obsession: Sculptural silhouettes and unexpected statement accessories

Favorite Local Boutique: Anne Fontaine

Signature Handbag: Chanel classic flap

Signature Shoe: Aminah Abdul Jillil pointed-toe Bow pumps and Tory Burch Jessa loafers

Beauty Essential: Fenty Beauty lip gloss and Danessa Myricks Beauty blurring spray

Signature Scent: Good Girl by Carolina Herrera

Most Treasured Piece in Your Closet: An old black blazer from Walmart. Years ago, I traveled for an orthopedic surgery residency interview and realized I had forgotten my suit. I found a black blazer two sizes too big, wore it to the interview and earned the residency. I still have it today as a reminder that style is about confidence and resourcefulness, not the label.

Fashion Icon, Past or Present: Grace Jones 

Dream Shopping Destination: Monaco

The Next Item on Your Wish List: A Patek Philippe watch

Your Style in Three Words: Bold, polished, timeless

Best Style Advice: Never be afraid to stand out. Every day is an opportunity to express yourself through your clothes and personal style.