Loryn Guiffré

>> Age: 33

>> Residence: Makiki

>> Occupation: Marketing manager, Saks Fifth Avenue

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Loryn Guiffré is one of those women who seems fashionable even in life’s most mundane moments. So it’s not surprising that when hiring for its new International Market Place Waikiki location, high-end department store Saks Fifth Avenue scooped her up, taking her on as their marketing manager. Guiffré’s background is in marketing but her attitude is all fashion. Guiffré also models and has appeared in print ad campaigns and runway shows on the Hawaii fashion scene.

She starts her mornings by catching up on the fashion press to keep current on trends and throughout the day is communicating with Saks’ corporate marketing team in New York. Ever graceful while running in heels, she always packs a cocktail dress in her work bag to be prepared for whatever comes her way.

Best heels for a busy day: “Before I started working at Saks Fifth Avenue, I worked downtown, which necessitated a ton of walking to various meetings on rough sidewalks,” said Guiffré via email. “Because I wore out my heels so quickly, I would purchase simple, nude-colored heels from Nine West. The price point is such that I didn’t worry if I wore them out too quickly. Bonus points: The nude color makes your legs look longer.”

Accessory roll call: “I think less is more, especially with jewelry. I stick to my gold Marc Jacobs watch and a pair of stud earrings. You can’t go wrong with pearls. I also love to support local designers, and my Kira Hawaii X cuff bracelet is a go-to piece that I wear frequently. If I really want to dazzle at night, it’s more about the makeup and a killer clutch (I have a gold-studded one that I love). For makeup, I usually rock a darker, smokier eye with extra volume on my lashes or opt for a vibrant red lipstick. I love this Tom Ford lipstick that has a matte finish. It makes heads turn!”

Travel must-have: “I can’t leave home without my baby-pink Fuji Polaroid camera. It is so fun to take photos of all the places I get to travel to, and it’s great to give photos to friends so they can take home memories, too. I also won’t travel without sunscreen, and it is the best when it doubles as a foundation. I love the Shiseido UV Protective Stick Foundation SPF 37.”

Favorite pau hana cocktail and the dress to wear with it: “A cosmopolitan martini (channeling my inner Carrie Bradshaw), and I would drink it in anything by the designer For Love & Lemons — they are my go-to for cocktail dresses right now; very creative designs with a bit of sexiness and lacy, light fabrics.”

The weekend: “While I love being glam during my workweek and for events, I also love lounging on the weekends. You can spot me in a plain, white henley T-shirt paired with worn-out denim and cheetah-print heels, or you can find me at Kaimana Beach rocking a RVCA bikini and lounging on one of my favorite towels, The Beach People Roundies. It makes me feel glam as I soak up the surf and sand.”

Wardrobe MVPs: “I love simple white and black crew-neck shirts and tank tops, black blazers and button-up shirts. You can mix basics with so many combinations of clothing. I like to wear a pencil skirt with a crew neck and blazer, or throw on a tank and blazer with skinny jeans and some Jeffrey Campbells (shoes) for a more urban, casual vibe. I also like a nice, soft, white T-shirt with simple khaki shorts and all-white Converse Chuck Taylors. Quality, basic pieces expand your closet exponentially.”

By Erin Smith, special to the Star-Advertiser. Island Lookbook is a weekly feature that spotlights local trendsetters. Contact features@staradvertiser.com.