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Ageless Style-Designer Sherry Hart

It’s the end of the month and time for Elizabeth (aka the Vintage Contessa) and me to interview our latest victims on Ageless Style. Today on Ageless Style I am so happy to feature my friend Designer Sherry Hart.  Believe me, it wasn’t easy to loop her in.  I first met Sherry in person a few years ago at High Point.  My friend Debra (from 5th and State) and I got to spend some quality time with her in Atlanta a few years later and we have been friends ever since.  Is she as quick-witted and entertaining in person as she is on her popular blog, Design Indulgence, yes and then some.  I did have to beg, plead, get down on my knees, and more to convince Sherry to do this.  Finally, she got so sick of me she just caved in. I hope you will enjoy getting to know Sherry a little bit better.  Let’s get to  Ageless Style-Designer Sherry Hart.
 
 
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You Have a Signature Style that is all your own. How Would You Describe It?
 
I DEFINITELY FEEL LIKE MY FASHION SENSE IS VERY SIMILAR TO MY DESIGN AESTHETIC.   OF COURSE, I HAVE HONED IT OVER THE YEARS….AS WE ALL HAVE.  I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE IN BIG PRINTS AND THERE IS VERY LITTLE IN MY CLOSET.  ALTHOUGH I HAVE MADE EXCEPTIONS….AND SOMETIMES IT JUST HANGS THERE WITH THE PRICE TAG STILL ON IT:)  I STICK TO WHITE JEANS….DENIM….AND BLACK ON THE BOTTOM.  THAT GIVES YOU SO MANY COMBINATIONS TO PUT TOGETHER.  PLUS…..ONCE YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU….THEN YOU AREN’T OUT THERE RECKLESSLY SPENDING MONEY TRYING TO GET A LOOK THAT REALLY ISN’T YOU!
 
Who Inspires You and Why? 
WELL, OF COURSE, I LOVE YOUR STYLE AND MARY ANN’S…. VERY SIMILAR TO MINE….NOT FUSSY.  CLASSIC AND TIMELESS.  WHEN YOU BUY A GOOD PIECE IT SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO THE DISTANCE.  I LOVE THAT LAUREN HUTTON….STILL LOOKS GREAT IN HER CLOTHES, JENNIFER ANISTON …..WHO STAYS TRUE TO HER STYLE.   AND OF COURSE WHAT “OLDER” WOMAN DOESN’T LOVE DIANE KEATON’S ICONIC STYLE.
 
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I know you are passionate about neutrals and love a collected, layered look in your own home. Do those elements inspire your personal style as well?  
 
ABSOLUTELY!  IF I AM CHOOSING TO WEAR NEUTRALS…I AM NOT AFRAID TO WEAR WHITE AND CREAM AND TAN TOGETHER….JUST LIKE IN A ROOM IF IT IS ALL THE SAME COLOR YOU WON’T STOP ANYWHERE.  SAME WITH CLOTHES….NEUTRALS JUST MEAN DIFFERENT TONES OF THE SMAE COLOR WITH LOT’S OF TEXTURE.  WHETHER IT’S BLACK AND GRAY OR SHADES OF BLUE…..
 
 
What is your go to favorite accessory? 
 
I THINK THE EASIEST THING IS A STATEMENT NECKLACE.  AGAIN….I DON’T  WEAR TOO MUCH JEWELRY.  IT STARTS TO BUG ME AFTER A WHILE AND I WILL TAKE IT OFF AND THROW IT IN MY PURSE HALFWAY THROUGH AN EVENT !  I ALWAYS SAY THIS….AND IT APPLIES TO DECORATING ALSO…… CAN’T HAVE TOO MANY FOCAL POINTS IN A ROOM….SAME WITH FASHION.  KEEP IT SIMPLE AND USE A GREAT PURSE OF NECKLACE OR STATEMENT EARRINGS.
 
Ageless Style-Designer Sherry Hart
 
What are your favorite color combinations?  Wait I think I know this answer…
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WHITE….WITH DENIM…..WITH CREAM…..WITH BLACK…..I MEAN RIGHT?  YOU WILL RARELY SEE ME IN PINK OR YELLOW OR PURPLE [NEVER] .  MAYBE A CUTE SUMMER TOP ON OCCASION.
Do you have a signature piece that defines your style? 
 
WELL, WHEN I WANT TO LOOK CLASSIC  IT IS ALWAYS JEANS, WHITE SHIRT, AND A BLACK JACKET.  I CAN PUT ON SNEAKERS….OR BLACK SUEDE LOAFERS….OR OPEN TOE HEELS AND CHANGE THE LOOK IN A FLASH!
 
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Do you have any favorite beauty products and why can’t you live without them?
 
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I AM NOT A “PRODUCT” PERSON.  I USE RODAN AND FIELDS…. ONE REASON IS THAT MY SISTER SELLS IT.  BUT I HAVE TO SAY I REALLY LIKE IT AND I AM GOING TO BUY SOMETHING SO THAT MAKES IT EASY.  AS FAR AS MAKEUP, I USE IT CC CREAM.  IT’S LIGHT AND KIND OF GIVES YOU A “DEWEY FINISH”..  THAT AND A LITTLE CONCEALER IS SOMETHING I TRY NOT TO LEAVE HOME WITHOUT:)
Do you have any style rules that you live by, or do you choose to break the rules?
 
sherry hart for ageless style with cindy hattersley
 
WELL, I AM 68 AND I REALLY DON’T LET THAT DEFINE WHAT I CHOOSE TO WEAR.  OF COURSE, I MIGHT DRAW THE LINE AT WEARING A “TUBE TOP” BUT I CAN TEND TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES A LITTLE!
 
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What are your favorite online and or boutique sources? 
 
I SHOP A LOT AT BANANA REPUBLIC, J CREW AND BLOOMINGDALES.  I STICK TO THE BASICS.  I JUST DON’T SPEND AS MUCH ON CLOTHES AS I USED TO.  I WISH I HAD SOME LITTLE SHOPPING GEMS TO SHARE WITH YOU……
 
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I know you are a workout fanatic, do you have a particular diet and or exercise regime that you follow?
 
I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT FOR 50 YEARS.  I HAVE DONE IT ALL.  AEROBICS, STEP, SPINNING YOU NAME IT.  I PRETTY MUCH STICK TO  HITT NOW WHICH IS HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING.  I BELIEVE THAT WEIGHTS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO.  IT IMPROVES BONE DENSITY  WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT AS WE AGE. I TRY TO WORKOUT AT LEAST 4 DAYS A WEEK AND I AUGMENT THAT WITH WALKING MY DOG ABOUT 2 MILES A DAY EVERY DAY!   I AM NOT A HUGE DRINKER.  MAYBE 2-3 GLASSES OF WINE A WEEK.  
 
Do you have any anti-aging foods and or supplements that are your go to’s 
 
I ONLY TAKE A MULTI-VITAMIN EVERY DAY AND THAT IS ABOUT THAT.  I TRY TO GET MOST OF MY NUTRITION IN MY FOOD.  LOT’S OF VEGETABLES!  VERY LITTLE MEAT.
Ageless Style-Designer Sherry Hart
 
 
What advice do you have for women over 50 or 60? 
 
GET MOVING.  START WALKING….IT IS NEVER TOO LATE.  IT CAN BE LIFE CHANGING!  YOU WILL FEEL BETTER I PROMISE.
 
If you don’t follow Sherry on Instagram you must.  Sherry shares her design projects, and outfits of the day along with her signature humor. You can follow her outfit of the day in her highlights where she inspires us all to get up and get dressed in spite of all that is going on around us!
 
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GET SHERRY’S OUTFIT OF THE DAY STYLE

 
You might also enjoy my most recent past feature Ageless Style-Kelley Motschenbacher, where I featured another blogging pal. Now be sure to pop over and read Elizabeth’s Ageless Style Post. Have a cup of coffee, enjoy and leave a comment. As always thanks for reading Ageless Style-Designer Sherry Hart.  And thank you to my pal Sherry for inspiring those of us over 65!  It was pretty painless, wasn’t it?
 
 
 
 
 
 

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. lisa thomson says

    Sherry has lovely style. Thanks for sharing her, Cindy—great choice. She doesn’t look a day over 40 maybe could get away with being thirty-something.

  2. Kathysue says

    Sherry is a favorite person to me so anything she does I am a fan!! She has stayed true to here style in home decor and fashion over the years, anyone has to admire that!! She has a flair that makes her basic pieces so special. Sherry is a jewel and very talented, Love her!!

  3. Kimberly says

    I love how comfortable Sherry is in her own skin. That is the gift that the years give us. Thanks Cindy for doing this series with Elizabeth. I really enjoy it. XOXO, Kimberly

  4. Shannon says

    I have loved Sherry first for her designs which are terrific. Secondly her fashions are smart and reasonable. She is so modest and open about her life challenges I feel like a friend even though we only know each other online. Someday we will meet and the laughing will begin! Sha boom is fabulous! Thanks Cindy for getting the girl to do this! Her star is rising definitely!

  5. Karen B. says

    I always come away from your interviews with not only some inspiration and good ideas but a sense I could be friends with this woman. Haha. I really appreciate seeing women in my age group and what they’re wearing. Thank you for convincing Sherry to allow this interview.
    xo,
    Karen

  6. Cheryl P says

    Love her style! Thank you for sharing, I didn’t know about her until today!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Cheryl

      Sherry’s blog and Instagram are a shot in the arm! You will love them!

  7. Francesca B. says

    Thank you so much Cindy and Sherry for sharing insights this was a wonderful way to start the day!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Thank you Francesca for commenting. Sherry brightens everyone’s day!!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Terry

      I have been thinking of you all in Florida. Scary times! Sure enjoyed meeting you guys and love Janes! Hope to get back one day!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Barbara

      You are so sweet. You will love following Sherry for your daily entertainment!

  8. Ginger says

    Love Sherrys style! Such an eye for design and she is so funny! Thank you Cindy for being tenacious and convincing her to be featured!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Ginger

      We all love her and her style! I think she needed a little pick me up right now!

  9. Jen says

    Sherry is one of my absolute favorites-both her style and her humor! She is one strong, brave woman and I admire her so much. Thanks for this feature!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Jen

      Sherry is the best, and you are right. She is one amazing woman. Someone who deserves all of our respect!!

  10. Juliet says

    Absolutely adore Sherry’s style and outlook. Love love love this series by you and our favorite Contessa. Looking up Sherry’s IG now … excited to follow along and learn more. xo

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Juliet

      You will love following Sherry. Her design sense is impeccable!

  11. classic casual home says

    Sherry inspires me so much with her interior design and now, of course, her stylish fashion. SHE IS AMAZING! I love her outfit of the day on Instagram. These days when it’s hard to even put on make-up, she makes me want to rethink MY outfit of the day. I love all her looks here…ESPECIALLY the blazer and black pants and darling red purse.
    Thank you Cindy for convincing Sherry!!! This was great.
    Mary Ann

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      I agree Mary Ann when I see Sherry’s outfit of the day, I think get out of your sweats and get dressed!

  12. Sandra Sallin- Apart from My art says

    What an exercise inspiration these ladies are. I also love Sherries minimalist approach. I certainly could learn from her. She sounds perfect. I am not! I need to eat and exercise better. So This was great. I also could stop buying clothes. Of course right now I have no where to wear anything. Sherry is very interesting and inspiring. Got to follow her now. Thanks.

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Sandra
      I agree with all of the above and ditto I need to heed your advice!!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Celia
      I am so glad you enjoy it. I miss your posts! I hope you are having some luck with your house sale. Our lake house is on the market as well.

  13. Kim Wheeler says

    Talk about style goddesses!! Well Sherry is on my very favorite people to follow I love everything she does decorating and her personal style. I was so excited to see this post. She definitely has a style and sticks with it which is very inspiring. I also love that she works out and takes care of her self that’s why she looks so great in her clothes!!! Also love her dog! Thanks Cindy another excellent post I love when you gals do these! Kim

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Kim

      Sherry is going to come visit one of these days if we survive this! You will have to meet her! I know she would love you!

  14. Heidi says

    Hi Cindy,
    Sherry has such a strong style esthetic, I love how put together she looks, without being rigid. Very neutral but not dull. Definitely some pointers here that I will take to heart. Going through my closet and thinning things out has been so freeing! I see now I need to to another pass!
    I always enjoy these features, good job!
    Xo Heidi

  15. Barbara hightower says

    I was over the top excited when I saw you were featuring Sherry in today’s blogpost – I adore everything about her! She embodies everything that is “ageless style”!
    Thank you and Elizabeth for featuring all of these amazing women – it’s one of my favorite posts that you do.

  16. Cherie says

    I laughed out loud at Sherry’s comment about taking off a necklace in the middle of an event. I’ve never done that but I have been tempted. I have a friend who is very much into jewelry — especially big, statement jewelry — and when we travel I buy pieces that I’d never buy on my own. Most of them sit in jewelry boxes because they’re not really me. I feel like I’m playing dress-up if I wear them. Now I know I can put pieces in my purse if I’m feeling uncomfortable! Thank you!!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Cherie

      Ha I loved that comment as well. Now if I go shopping with Elizabeth as you know more is more with her. I look at something she has and think wow I would love that. Then I say to myself she is tall and way bolder than I. Isn’t it fun to see women our age so comfortable with themselves though?

  17. Penelope says

    So nice to meet Sherry and her chic timeless style. I am Elizabeth’s victim of the month and almost the complete opposite in terms of style choices(i.e. purple!) , but that is what makes life interesting! Being authentic and well expressed in every arena is what it is all about at any age.

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Penelope

      I loved Elizabeth’s interview with you. You have such lovely style. Sherry knows who she is and has her own aesthetic just like you!

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Jennifer

      Sherry has got it all that’s for sure. Can you believe she is 68?

  18. debra @ 5th and state says

    well this was a score!
    68 never looked so good, ever! love Sherry’s eye for interiors & her personal style. let’s recreate our time in Atlanta!
    debra

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Pal!

      Would love to get together in Atlanta again if we are ever able to safely travel & gather! Geez this has put a damper on our life!!

  19. MaryK says

    Cindy, thank you for featuring Sherry in this blog. I have been reading and following her blog as well for many years. I have to say that your blog and Sherry’s are the two I look most forward to reading. Thank you for what you do.

    • Cindy Hattersley says

      Hi Mary

      I am so happy you enjoyed this. Everyone gets a huge kick out of Sherry and we all envy her talent don’t we? She is one great lady!!

  20. Kathleen says

    Tried the link twice for the outfit of the day and it took me to a sports Instgram Help!

  21. Debbie says

    Thank you so much for these style profiles. These gals look fantastic and encourage us all to stay stylish no matter how old we are! I am also a fan of black, white, khaki and denim!

  22. Lynn says

    Thank you so much for featuring Sherry. Her blog is one of my very favorites! Love her style and her sense of humor.

  23. LA CONTESSA says

    SHE HAS SO MANY DIFFERENT LOOKS TO ME………….HOW FABULOUS IS THAT!
    I CAN RELATE TO TAKING OFF THE JEWELS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY!HA!
    Well, I am so HAPPY YOU NAILED HER INTO DOING THIS……….
    SHE HAS STYLE AND CLASS and anyone who owns a DOG gets MY VOTE!
    THANKS SHERRY for being one of our victims!
    Lovely to meet YOU!
    XX

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