Dorcia Kelley is a modern-day Renaissance woman. She worked 12 years as a Fashion & Interior Stylist & Market Editor working for brands such as ELLE, ELLE Decor, Renaissance Hotels, Essence, Vibe Vixen, Lucky, Real Simple, Lancome Paris and various private clients.
She now sells bags among many other stylish finds on her site, Kelle Miles. A site, according to Dorcia that’s “for women who are confident in their own personal style and who are beyond wearing labels.” Love that!
“This year I spent a lot of time traveling throughout Asia and Europe becoming obsessed with finding unique, local items. KelleMiles.com is a online experience that captures that discovery process of these wonderful accessories. Later this year, the site will feature home decor from my travels in India. The scarves were personal designed and manufactured by me! So, I’m very excited,” she told us.
And we are just as excited to pick her brain and dissect her style with an exclusive interview. Read on, Glamazons.
Glamazon Channing: Who are your pieces for?
Dorcia Kelly: The travel maven and anyone who loves accessories, texture and home decor.
GC: What makes Kelle Miles different than the myriad of shopping sites?
DK: You have a personal Fashion stylist who travels the world purchasing great accessories available personally for you. I have worked as a market editor for celebrities such as Serena Williams, Rhianna, Janet Jackson, Joy Bryant, Kerry Washington, etc as a market editor selecting great pieces for their closets.
GC: What advice to you have for women trying to define their personal style?
DK: Know what fits your body type, always invest in classic pieces and accessories are always key. Never follow trends and accessories can always make the outfit.
GC: We love to travel on this blog! What places have you visited?
DK: Hong Kong, Italy, India, Paris, Mexico, London.
GC: Did they influence your style?
DK: The culture and street fashion always influence my style.
GC: What item in your closet can’t you part with?
DK: Any Basso & Brooke graphic piece, cashmere wrap for travel, Kelle Miles leopard print scarves, studded clutch for night dinners available at kellemiles.com and my louboutin studded leopard sneakers for the airport (it always get the boys heads rolling).
GC: Name 5 things we find if we took a peek into your handbag?
DK: First, I am carrying my “Debbie” leopard printed nylon tote with tons of needed compartments (which is available now on the site).
1. My beauty travel must have’s – Pucci makeup with the following: Caudalie Eau de Raisin grape water to keep the skin moist during lengthy flights, facial wipes, hand sanitizer, SPF, lip balm and under eye concealer (for a bright refreshing look once you step off the plane),
2. Croc document wallet that holds all my important documents securely
3. Printed “Ella” scarf (available on site)
4. Cannon camera to take photos of my travels and snap pixs of great accessories for my clients. I am always shopping for them
5. Hermes magenta ostrich daily planner
Isn’t she fab, Glamazons? Go check out her site asap, and let me know item you HAVE to have! Here are more of her faves:
Stay Stylish,
Glamazon Channing
