Jeannie Tavitas-Williams | 210SA contributor

Name: Parin Wilson, 23

Location: TJ Maxx at 281/Jones Maltsberger

That gold jacket is very glam. Actually, you're whole outfit is.

Thanks. I really love Baby Phat. It's like her (Kimora Lee Simmons) clothes are made for my body. They look good on me, and that makes me feel good and gives me confidence.

Is there anything you're wearing that's not Baby Phat?

Nope, I'm dressed head-to-toe — from my hat to my shoes — in Baby Phat. That's what I'm shopping for today. Even my little girls wear Baby Phat.

How many daughters do you have?

Two: a 3-year-old and an 8-month-old.

Wow, you look great for recently having a baby.

Thank you! I lost 85 pounds, and it took eight months, but I did it. So I'm shopping to celebrate.

Good for you. Are you gonna pick out something for your girls, too?

Oh yeah, I like for us to be coordinated. They have their own Baby Phat wardrobes; I want them to look good, too. Plus, they deserve the best. My girls really inspire me.

Where do you draw your style inspiration from?

I watch a lot of fashion and style programs, especially “Top Model.” Of course, I'm not tall enough to be a model, but that show offers great makeup and fashion tips we can all use.

Such as?

When women are terrified about wearing the exact same dress or outfit as someone else, it doesn't matter if you have the same thing on. It's all about how you rock it.

So if someone asks you where you bought something so they can copy you, you tell them?

Absolutely. Share the love, share the fashion. But rock it your own way.
 
Jeanie Tavitas-Williams | 210SA Contributor