We had the good fortune of connecting with Shelly McGowan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Shelly, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?

I’ve always had a love and eye for style, fashion trendsetting & shopping. From luxury to budget shopping, pairing pieces and putting the fun in functional fashion started with shopping trips with family and shopping for others when special events and celebrations arise.
Personal styling and makeover mastering is an art that reveals visual beauty and ignites inner strength and confidence.
Being the source of this personable service influenced me to build the brand Lyd & Mari.

The most important lesson that I have learned is to take risks. I also never claim failure, I call it education and practice.

 

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
Lyd & Mari focus is to educate and empower you in finding individual styles to dress in a manner that embraces who you are.

Dope styling services, photo wardrobing, personal shopping, image consulting and makeovers are available to you virtually, in person and by travel.

We take pride in being a vibe for the entire family by always researching price comparisons and big-ticket items.

Whatever your occasion or shopping needs are, we’ve got you covered.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I reside outside of the greater New Orleans area,

Brunch is a thing at Nice Guys NOLA, none like you have ever experienced!

I would take my visiting buddy to ANY festival in or around the city of New Orleans, Baton Rouge or in between.
I am a total “fest” girl.

A good time, live music and positive energy is always on the agenda.

Absolutely a day of the outdoors with grilling or a picnic.

Massage therapy for the win and an array of cajun food or cajun cooking seals the deal!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The inspiration of Lyd & Mari’s brand, core and name is dedicated to my mother and grandmother.

I grew up adoring them as my first encounter with fashion expressions, style, class, grace and shopping.

Website: lydmarillc.org

Instagram: lydmari_style

Yelp: Lyd & Mari LLC

Image Credits
Professional Business Branding Photo Shots by Sierra Nicole Photography of the greater Baton Rouge Area. Instagram: sierranicolestudio sierranicolestudio.com

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