Dallas Women of Style 2026: Fashion, Career & Influence

What’s In My Bag At All Times: Hermès Calvi Duo Compact card holder, Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Toast or Salted Caramel, Listerine PocketPaks and Sarah Creal She.E.O. Lipstick

Go-To Shoe: Chanel ballet flats

Beauty Staple: Lenox & Sixteenth Laser Serum & Vitamin Cream and SkinPharm Gold Infusion facials

Ultimate Fashion Splurge: Hermès Birkin 40 in the perfect crushed orange color, my new travel bag

Signature Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

Mentor: My mom, Susan Maddox

Best Advice: “You have to create your own happiness; no one else is going to do it for you.”

Currently Streaming… The Real Housewives of Orange County. I’m so behind on TV shows.

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Signature Sip: Aperol Spritz, heavy on the Aperol

Bedside Reading: This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum

Bedtime: 10 p.m.

ERIN HUNTER

“Be patient with who you are while you are growing into the person you are meant to become,” says Erin Hunter. Whether she’s delivering the day’s headlines or interviewing Hollywood heavyweights, the Good Morning Texas host brings confidence, poise and polished style to every appearance. A self-described believer in “quiet luxury” balanced with affordable finds, Hunter embraces fashion as a reflection of identity, noting that what you wear tells your story before you ever say a word. In just two years, her career has soared, earning her interviews with Hollywood A-listers including Chris Hemsworth, Timothée Chalamet and Kevin Costner. But success, she says, isn’t measured by star power alone. “Success is even more meaningful when you can help others find their place alongside you,” says Hunter, who mentors aspiring journalists and media professionals while reminding herself that you can never have enough grace—for others or yourself.

Wake-Up Time: 5:15 a.m.

Fashion Philosophy: What you wear is more than clothing—it is a reflection of who you are.

My Aesthetic: Polished and feminine on air—think miniskirts and sky-high heels (Antonio Melani and Gianni Bini). Off the clock, it’s baggy pants, a baby tee and sneakers or kitten heels (Uniqlo, Nike and adidas).

Style Crush: Colman Domingo for his statement outerwear and effortless confidence. A$AP Rocky for his creative layering, vintage-luxe mix and bold accessories.

My Most Cherished Accessory: My Pandora bracelet, which I’ve worn since I was 16. Every charm marks a milestone—from childhood memories and soccer days to my 21st birthday and first job. It’s my life story on my wrist.

My Uniform: A miniskirt and high heels (Antonio Melani)

What’s In My Bag At All Times: Lip gloss, a fan, my phone and a piece of candy

Go-to Shoe: Birkenstocks

Beauty Staple: ONE/SIZE Setting Spray

You Can Never Have Enough: Grace—not just for others, but for yourself.

Mentor: Right now, my greatest mentors are my mom and dad.

3 Desert Island Essentials: A boat, endless Chicken Express chicken tenders with gravy and hot sauce, and a life jacket!

Zodiac Sign: Virgo—I am overly organized. If it’s not in my planner, it’s not happening!

Signature sip: A lemon drop martini with a squeeze of fresh orange juice

Bedtime: 10:30 p.m.

WREN HOMSEY

“I love an outfit. We only get one life, and if there’s an occasion to celebrate, support someone or enjoy the moment, I’m showing up dressed for it.” That joyful philosophy defines Wren Homsey’s approach to both fashion and life. The interior designer and entrepreneur balances a thriving design business with raising two young children, bringing the same playful spirit to her wardrobe that she does to her thoughtfully layered interiors. Drawn to vintage finds, borrowed treasures and the occasional runway-worthy splurge, Homsey believes the best pieces tell a story. Her most treasured accessory is a custom gold initial pinky ring passed down from her husband’s grandfather, while her everyday uniform often starts with well-worn Western boots and relaxed denim. Guided by her favorite advice—always make your bed, overdress and do the things you’ll be grateful to remember—Homsey approaches every day with intention, humor and unmistakable personal style.

Wake-Up Time: When my kids make me

Style Crush: Tessa Montfoort for fun; Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for class

My Uniform: My get-dirty suede Western city boots, relaxed denim and a top that can handle the heat. But if there’s an occasion, I’m dressing for it.

What’s In My Bag At All Times: Floss, Jacques Marie Mage sunglasses and a few of my kids’ knickknacks

Go-To Shoe: Sneakers by day, Amina Muaddi heels by night. Bonus: They make your legs look a mile long.

Beauty Staple: Good under-eye concealer and a great smile

Current Obsession: Anything Calacatta Verde

Ultimate Fashion Splurge: A Bibhu Mohapatra runway dress

You Can Never Have Enough: Lemon water and dark chocolate

Signature Scent: L’Objet Côté Maquis

Mentor: The one who asked, “Will you marry me?”

Best Advice: Always make your bed, overdress and do the things you’ll be grateful to remember.

3 Desert Island Essentials: Raffia tote, a good read and my husband, who knows my drink order.

Zodiac Sign: Isn’t it obvious? Pisces

Last Meal On Earth: Anything Duro and Sue’s Lebanese food

Signature Sip: I’ll take an ice-cold vodka martini, please! And probably two…

Bedside Reading: The Perfect Nanny by Leïla Slimani

Bedtime: When my kids let me

KAITLYN DAVIS

“I’ve always believed you don’t have to be a cowgirl to love Western fashion. If you love the style, wear it. The best outfits are the ones that feel authentic to who you are, not what other people expect,” says Kaitlyn Davis. It’s a philosophy the lifestyle influencer lives every day, embracing a wardrobe she affectionately describes as “Western Barbie.” Married to former PBR World Champion Cooper Davis, she’s built a brand at the intersection of rodeo culture and fashion. Alongside her husband, Davis has cultivated a devoted following while also launching two businesses of her own: Reign Lashes, a subscription-based lash company, and First Class Cowboys, a Western-inspired fashion brand. Looking ahead, she’s hoping for “more rodeos and more fashion”—and maybe an even closer look at the women behind the world of professional bull riding.

Wake-Up Time: 6:30 a.m.

Fashion Philosophy: When in doubt, denim out!

My Aesthetic: What would Western Barbie wear?

Style Crush: Kacey Musgraves

My Most Cherished Accessory: My Hermès Mini Kelly

My Uniform: An all-denim jumpsuit, boots and a Hermès bag with a fringe Twilly

What’s In My Bag At All Times: Sisley lip gloss, Orbit gum for anxious chewing (bull rider wife life) and Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses fragrance

Go-To Shoe: Christian Louboutin Santa Clara cowboy boots

Beauty Staple: A belt

Current Obsession: The 2014 Chanel Paris-Dallas Métiers d’Art collection—it’s a Western collector’s dream.

Ultimate Fashion Splurge: A custom-fit American Hat Company cowboy hat

You Can Never Have Enough: Volume in my hair

Mentor: My sister

Currently Streaming: Off Campus

3 Desert Island Essentials: Dr. Diamond Metafacial Duo, The Outset Lip Gloss and Arrae Clear Protein Water flavor packets

Theme Song To Your Life: “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool” by Barbara Mandrell

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Last Meal On Earth: The Royce Roll, spicy edamame and a crispy Diet Coke with lime from Oishii

Signature Sip: A skinny Mexican martini with a Tajín rim

Bedside Reading: A Pinterest scroll

Bedtime: 9:00 p.m.

JEAN LIU

Principal of her namesake design studio, Jean Liu most recently celebrated her role in Kravet’s “Never Basic” ad campaign. Equal parts designer and style authority, Liu’s aesthetic leans “deconstructed prep” with a touch of “relaxed avant-garde.” On the job, she dons Stella McCartney for adidas running shorts, a vintage T-shirt and a Free People nylon hoodie, while off the clock, she’s often spotted in a Monse shirt dress layered over a cotton tank. Her Bell’Invito notebook, measuring tape and Chloé sunglasses are always within reach, ready for an impromptu job-site visit. Liu, who serves on the board of Dwell with Dignity and is a founding member of the AAPI Design Alliance, specializes in residential and hospitality projects for a select roster of clients. Following a late-summer trip to France to recharge, she’ll hit the ground running this fall with an epic Howard Meyer home renovation. And if all goes according to plan, a book might just be on the horizon.

Wake-Up Time: Ideally 6:00 a.m., lately 4:30 a.m.

Fashion Philosophy: High-key, low-key. Comfort and style, since these days there’s generally a job-site walk every day of the week.

My Aesthetic: Deconstructed prep or relaxed avant-garde

Style Crush: Laura Kim, co-founder and co-creative director of Monse

My Most Cherished Accessory: My Anya Hindmarch googly-eyed tote and vintage Chanel charm bracelet—one for every day, one for special occasions.

What’s In My Bag At All Times: RXBAR Nut Butter & Oats, a measuring tape, Bell’Invito notebook and Chloé sunglasses—my job-site essentials

Go-To Shoe: On sneakers by day and vintage Dries Van Noten heels by night

Ultimate Fashion Splurge: A vintage exotic-skin Birkin

You Can Never Have Enough: Coffee and books

Best Advice: Stay calm and observe. Wait at least 24 hours before making any big decisions.

Currently Streaming: Suits and rewatching Ted Lasso with my daughter

3 Desert Island Essentials: Peanut butter-filled pretzels, a Peacock Alley Chelsea bath sheet and Natura Bissé SPF 50 sunscreen

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Last Meal On Earth: The “Trust Me” menu at Sugarfish

Signature Sip: An LDU Americano in the morning, Rambler during the day and Tusk L’Orange Cab in the evening

Bedside Reading: What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci

Bedtime: These days, never later than 9:30 p.m.