Jane Humphrey Jane Humphrey | March 22, 2020 | Feature,
For this stylist, every day is a blank canvas meant for coloring.
Most people tend to shy away from a bold, over-the-top approach toward everyday fashion, but, lucky for us, this trendsetter shines bright—one might even say like a diamond. Her very essence is magnanimous, and if you don’t know her, you sure want to upon first glance. With inimitable style that stands in a category of its own, Mahone effortlessly mixes patterns, materials and colors in the blink of an eye. She can often be spotted in rich, vibrant hues or loud textiles emblazoned on a plain T-shirt. Whichever route she takes, Mahone exudes a whimsical mix of grace and confidence we all strive for ourselves. Constantly creating new looks for her A-list clientele, the co-founder of The CLAD Life, a full-service styling agency, packs her days with a punch. “I’m a night owl and early riser,” shares Mahone, which might explain why she’s a gal on the go from sunup to sundown. Hot off the heels of earning her degree at Columbia College Chicago, where she studied fashion marketing and management, the Texas native moved to Dallas and immersed herself in the bustling world of retail. After working at some of the city’s most luxurious spots, including her current position at Tenoversix in Forty Five Ten, Mahone found herself receiving constant requests for personal styling and closet consulting. One serendipitous day, a lightbulb went off and Mahone decided to put pen to paper. In 2017 she founded her business with Kristin Smith. “Our focus is to help establish a unique signature look,” Mahone shares. With a creative eye and a keen sense of what her clients are searching for, she carefully curates a wardrobe refresh. “I’m constantly running between stores to pick up a cool variety of things.” If you ever spot this fashionable femme, odds are her hands are full with the most covetable of bags—hello, Forty Five Ten, Neiman’s and Vintage Martini. Not only does Mahone spend her days scouring the city for unique treasures, this design darling is undoubtedly a gem herself.
6:50AM
EARLY BIRD
“My fiance, John, leaves the house at 5:30AM. After a kiss goodbye, I head back to sleep. My first 10 minutes of the day are spent saying a prayer or meditating before I hit the gym. F45 has been my go-to for the functional training. I love the mix of weight and cardio training, and the fact that it’s only 45 minutes makes me feel somewhat accomplished.” f45training.com
9AM
TALKING SHOP
“I have a daily morning call with my business partner for The CLAD Life. I’m also planning a destination wedding right now, so connecting with different vendors and time zones can be quite interesting.” thecladlife.com
12PM
EATING RIGHT
“I love to have a good, healthy lunch. My current faves are True Food Kitchen, The Gem and DIVE.” divecoastal.com; insidethegem; truefoodkitchen
3PM
TREASURE HUNT
“If I have a ton of client fittings for the week, I spend my day pulling from local stores and sourcing pieces from our online vendors like Net-A-Porter and Moda Operandi.” modaoperandi.com; net-a-porter.com
7PM
ROLLER GIRL
“John and I like to skate, so depending on what day of the week it is, we’ll hit up the Forum Roller World to get a little late night cardio in. It was one of our first dates, so it’s always a special moment for us.” forumrollerworld.com
Photography by: clocks photo by Audrey Shtecinjo/Stocksy; Diamond Mahone portrait by Alicia Stepp; weights photo by D-Keine/iStock Photo; CLAD Life photo courtesy of Diamond Mahone; smoothies photo by Photka/iStock Photo; vintage sign photo by Clem Onojeghuo/Unsplash; roller skates photo by Belchonock/iStock Photo