Charlotte Living Magazine ~ J. Wesley Knowles Linda possesses a great eye for detail and her innovative combinations place her stylings ahead of the curve with fresh, bold  approaches.”  Charlotte Living has had the pleasure of working with Linda M. Martinez on numerous fashion...

Back in 1945, the Diamond Restaurant in Plaza Midwood opened with a menu of Southern fare that the locals loved.  In 2010, The Diamond was purchased and refurbished to its original glory by some dear friends of mine. My mission was simple, showcase fall fashion trends amongst the rubble. It...

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens:  In 1991, retired textile executive Daniel Jonathan Stowe bestowed a gift destined to provide beauty and joy to future generations. With the vision of a botanical garden to rival the world’s best, Stowe set aside nearly 400 acres of prime rolling meadows,...

This shoot took place at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.  With it’s opening in Charlotte, NC on January 2nd, 2010, Charlotte Living was the first publication allowed to shoot inside this wonderful museum designed by architect Mario Botta. The museum is named after the family of Andreas...

So many girls today want to wear short and a little too little to the imagination but I just love long dresses. When I was asked  to style for  this shoot I wanted to show long, feminine and colorful gowns. As always I added my own dash of jewelry to the looks. TweetPrintMoreShare on...

Single in the City: from the boardroom, a night on the town or a black tie event, I created looks for the modern woman. This was my first shoot where I cam up with the concepts for the shoot. I had a vision to create a look where at the end of a night, she would be floating on water. It took...

My first assignment for Charlotte Living Magazine was to dress WBTV’S news anchor, Maureen O’Boyle. The creative team wanted me to dress her in outfits that were not typical for her. Considering her conservative attire for TV and not really knowing her I went with my gut and dressed her in...