Winnetka’s Molly Randle grew up surrounded by stylish women who taught her the value of treasured pieces, but also the distinction of dressing chic while remaining true to herself. Recruited into modeling, she spent a decade walking runways, giving her an inside glimpse into the fashion world.
Randle earned a degree from The Academy of Merchandise & Design and in 2013 founded Style Pop. Through fashion styling and personal shopping, she brings out the best in her clients. Randle’s motto—women don’t need to spend a fortune to feel stylish. In her mind, fashion is not about your body or your budget—it’s about your attitude.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR
What’s on the horizon? Fashion Week and shopping for clients’ spring and summer looks
Mantra? Stay true to yourself—it never goes out of style
Best grooming tip? A little mascara and lip gloss goes a long way
Guilty pleasure? Ippolita rose bangles, I love seeing years of gifts and memories on my wrist
Favorite foods? Anything I don’t cook
Music you love? Lately country—I’ll never admit it
Best advice ever given to you? My grandmother always said “self praise stinks”
Best advice you’ve given? Go with your gut
Earliest memory? Playing dress up in my mother’s closet
When you wake up, you…? Make my bed
Before bed, you…? Exhale and make tomorrow’s to-do list
What’s on your bookshelf? Stacks of fashion and design books and treasured family photos
You can’t live without? Laughter
Love to escape to? Beaver Creek, CO—heaven on earth
Advice you would give to your younger self? Cherish all of it—there will be a time you wish it all back
On the Shore
Your style is..? Monochromatic with a pop and a ponytail
Can’t leave the house without? Shades and iPhone
Transportation? Family truckster filled with sports gear
Driving music? My friends’ voices on the phone are music to my ears
Place to eat? Northfield Diner for breakfast, Three Tarts for lunch, Guildhall for dinner
Shop? Anywhere I see a sale sign, I can’t pass a deal
Best thing about the Shore? The people, I love living in a small town
Worst thing about the Shore? The empty storefronts make me sad
The perfect day is…? A walk for coffee with my hubby and English Setter, an afternoon filled with our kids’ sports, and topped off with cocktails with friends
In the City
Your style is..? Black, definitely leather and probably a bit of fur
Can’t leave the house without? A list—always on a mission in the city
Transportation? Metra, Uber
Driving music? My daughter’s playlist, its a perfect mix of rap, old school favorites, and pop
Place to eat? RL, 3 Arts Club Cafe, Fig & Olive, Fred’s
Shop? Barneys, Neiman Marcus, and I love to pop into Luxury Garage Sale
Best thing about the City? The hustle and bustle
Worst thing about the City? Probably the traffic, but that won’t stop me
The perfect day…? Lunch with my favorite ladies, an afternoon of shopping and museum hopping, followed by a Blackhawks game with my hubby and three kids
