Hilary Kaczmarek pairs a modern look with coordinated accessories and shoes. (Joseph Fuqua II photo) | ZOOM |

        Accessories are a big part of Hilary Kaczmarek's style. So much so that the Colerain woman, 24, often carries a different purse almost every day and completes her outfits with coordinated jewelry and shoes.

        “I have to lay it all out the night before,” she says, to avoid the morning rush and get to her job selling cars at Walker Pontiac in Springdale.

        Her friend and nominator, Jeanine Tucker, says, “she manages to pull together a beautiful wardrobe on a tight budget” and credits Ms. Kaczmarek with saving her from “more than one fashion disaster.”

        Your fashion philosophy: Clean. I try to have a sleek, modern look.

        Your signature look: I have a different purse and different pair of shoes for each outfit. I have about 15 purses I use on a regular basis and about 25 in all. I try to keep them the same size because I switch them so often.

        You can be found shopping: At Lazarus and Lane Bryant at Tri-County Mall, Dillard's and TJ Maxx. And I love the outlet mall at Jeffersonville on I-71 (Prime Outlets at Jeffersonville I).

        You wouldn't be caught dead in: I wouldn't rule anything out. I'd wear anything as long as it looks cute.

        You can never have enough: Shoes and purses. I have about 28 pairs of just sandals.

        Best bargain: I got a $300 Nautica winter coat for $49 at the Jeffersonville outlet Nautica store. Granted, it was summer when I bought it, but it was a great price.

        Earliest fashion memory: When I was about 9, my mom's best friend called me an “early bird” because I always dressed in something before it became a trend.

        Favorite finishing touch: Earrings — small studs, like diamonds. I have several pair and wear different ones every day.

        Fashion pet peeve: Colored socks. I hate colored socks with gym shoes.

        Send nominations to Joy Kraft, Cincinnati Enquirer, 312 Elm St., Cincinnati 45202; fax: 768-8330; jkraft@enquirer.com. Include their name, age, daytime phone and why they should be featured.

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