This was a difficult decision but here are my picks for best fashion of the decade 2007 – 2017, that I shot. Happy PhillyChitChat 10th Anniversary. I just have 2 more columns left – the Best Events of the Decade and Pivotol Points in my Career. (the later is just so I can remember when I write my book in a decade, lol)

 

Sara Kelly – 2012
Sara Kelly (l) and Kharisma McIlwaine (r)

Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley –  2016

Alex Holley, Fox 29

Kate Beaver – 2014

Kate Beaver – the dress that launched a million clicks and a media blitz -2013

Francesca Ruscio recently signed with an agent in NYC and is about to work on a film
overseas

6ABC’s Cecily Tynan and Adam Joseph – 2015

 The best dressed weather duo on TV  – 2016

I love shooting Rick and Flo Celender on the social scene.

 

2015
Rick and Flo Celender – 2016

Marisa Magnatta and comedian Joe Conklin co-host CureDuchenne
2015

Marisa Magnatta and Maria Konopka (Papadakis)

Trendsetter Christie Mandia and Brandon Mandia – 2016

Craig Spitzer and Erin Elmore – 2015

Sassy and always up for fun – Erin Elmore – 2009

Danielle Hankin – 2014

At a Mural Arts Fundraiser

That time after the Young Friends at the PMA where I really wanted to get a photo of someone sledding down the steps, of course Danielle was up for the challenge in her Versace outfit and boots.- 2015

Danielle Hankin is more than a socialite, she’s a philanthropist. Earlier this month she co-chair the JNFuture fundraiser at Lucy’s in Margate; She’s a Board Member and Event Chair of Philadelphia Chapter, which her brother Alexander Hankin founded. – 2017

Drop dead gorgeous but more importantly an amazing person and kind to everyone.

Stacey Kracher, Christie Mandia and Kristin Detterline
on Mama Toub’s balcony on July 4, 2014

Amber Goins and Pedro Goins – 2012

Amber Goins and Pedro Goins – 2015 –
The cutest couple that makes you smile broadly when you see them. Adorable dancers as well.

Donald Carter, always a dapper dresser.
For many years Donald was a Republican, a gay republican, which
got him an appearance on the Bill Maher Show nearly 2 decades ago.

Stunning Buffy Harakidas – Metro Communications and event planner of Hair of the Dog with Natalie Guercio from Mob Wives who sang her new songs at the event.

John Soden and  Sarah Doheny –
Met her in 2007, nicknamed her PRStyle Diva
Always an amazing dressed diva

Thom Cardwell – The man of a thousand sports jackets and scarves

Stunning Famed Fashion Illustrator Denise Fike (hire her for your parties) (You might never see her face, but her attire is always perfectly tailored and eye catching) and Lane Fike, Director of Capital Programs at Schuylkill Banks
Joe Weiss, Chairman Electronic Ink and Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of Greater Philadelphia Film Office
November 2007

Anne Callahan and Charles Croce, Executive Director & CEO Philadelphia Museum

Anne Callahan and Charles Croce –
puts a lot of thought into her dress for the Academy Ball. There’s always a great story attached to it
Andy Henning and Jill Rizen
(Timeless beauty, legs for days)

Vivian Camille at Hair of the Dog.
I see her once a year, and every year she makes my best dressed list for that year

Josh DeMarco, hair stylist at Jason Matthew Salon in Rittenhouse, and Michelle Miller, Director of Development, BBBS Independence Region, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Subtle power couple.

Style, grace and fun Marisa Magnatta – definitely one of my favorite photos of one of my favorite nights in the decade
The Academy Ball 2012

Brandon Morrison and Stacey Kracher

Stacey Kracher and Brandon Morrison – Style Icons of the Decade