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Guest Fashion Editor - Carolyn Ann Holder


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. November 11, 2009
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GUEST FASHION EDITOR: CAROLYN ANN HOLDER

Avid traveler and golfer Carolyn Ann Holder knows how to style for any occasion. Her colorful past as a model for Barbizon Modeling School and touring around the world as a dancer with Bob Hope and the USO has given Holder the confidence to pull off any look.

Carolyn Ann Holder: 'I have a classic and comfortable style - and I love bright colors.'
Carolyn Ann Holder: 'I have a classic and comfortable style - and I love bright colors.'
COIN BRACELET
'This custom-designed bracelet culminates my travels. Before Europe went to the euro, I collected coins from different countries, and this bracelet pulls together all of my travels and memories from those trips.'
COIN BRACELET 'This custom-designed bracelet culminates my travels. Before Europe went to the euro, I collected coins from different countries, and this bracelet pulls together all of my travels and memories from those trips.'
SPORT HALEY GOLF WEAR
'I love the colors of this skirt and visor, and it's comfortable.'
SPORT HALEY GOLF WEAR 'I love the colors of this skirt and visor, and it's comfortable.'
HERMÈS SCARF 
'This was my first Hermès scarf that my husband bought in Paris. I love the colors, and I wear it tied to a purse, around my neck, around my waist or even in my hair.'
HERMÈS SCARF 'This was my first Hermès scarf that my husband bought in Paris. I love the colors, and I wear it tied to a purse, around my neck, around my waist or even in my hair.'
GIORGIO'S HANDBAG AND SHOES
'This turquoise ostrich handbag and pair of flats is very unusual, and you definitely have to be confident to wear them. I love the detailing on the handbag.'
GIORGIO'S HANDBAG AND SHOES 'This turquoise ostrich handbag and pair of flats is very unusual, and you definitely have to be confident to wear them. I love the detailing on the handbag.'
CHARLOTTE KELLOGG CAPRI PANTS
'These are definitely my signature pants. They are very comfortable and I like all the designs, colors and fabrics.'
CHARLOTTE KELLOGG CAPRI PANTS 'These are definitely my signature pants. They are very comfortable and I like all the designs, colors and fabrics.'
ST. JOHN JEANS
'I mix-and-match these colorful jeans with sweater sets for my everyday look.'
ST. JOHN JEANS 'I mix-and-match these colorful jeans with sweater sets for my everyday look.'
FLEUR DE PARIS HAT
'This was made for me in New Orleans. I love anything that is individual and different. I feel confident wearing this hat.'
FLEUR DE PARIS HAT 'This was made for me in New Orleans. I love anything that is individual and different. I feel confident wearing this hat.'
CHANEL 
HANDBAG
'This satin tote was a birthday present - I like it because it’s not your traditional Chanel bag.'
CHANEL HANDBAG 'This satin tote was a birthday present - I like it because it’s not your traditional Chanel bag.'
DOLCE AND GABBANA SUNGLASSES
'I love sunglasses, especially pairs that are large and dramatic.'
DOLCE AND GABBANA SUNGLASSES 'I love sunglasses, especially pairs that are large and dramatic.'
BROACH COLLECTION
'Five or six years ago my son (state Representative Doug Holder) and his wife, Shannon, started giving me a broach for my birthday, which is wonderful. Since then, I have added to the collection from my travels.'
BROACH COLLECTION 'Five or six years ago my son (state Representative Doug Holder) and his wife, Shannon, started giving me a broach for my birthday, which is wonderful. Since then, I have added to the collection from my travels.'

 

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