International image consultant, wardrobe stylist, and professional organizer, Wendy Bryant Gow has over 30 years of experience in the image and fashion industry. Heading to NYC and then Atlanta in the early 80's, Wendy began building the foundation for Lily Winston with careers in sales education and public relations with the Lauder Corporation , as a ready-to-wear buyer with Abraham and Straus , runway modeling, and as a personal stylist. Relocating to the Triangle in 2001, Wendy became a featured stylist with the News & Observer's Style and Living In Style magazines as she continued to travel and pursue her entrepreneurial interests here and abroad. Today she is Founder and CEO of Lily Winston and Wendy Bryant Gow & Associates, LLC.
Wendy has been featured in numerous local and national publications and has become a popular speaker for organizations, universities, and corporations on such topics as "Proper Professional Attire in a Casual Professional Environment," "Creating Successful First Impressions," "Appropriate Attire for a Professional Interview," "Dressing for Dating at Any Age," "Organized Chaos," and "Fashion Forward For Your New Career." In addition to her professional involvements, Wendy has served on numerous charitable boards and civic and community projects.
A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wendy resides in Chapel Hill with her two daughters, Winston and Lily.
ALI CIAMPA
aciampa@lilywinston.com
After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ali launched a successful modeling career with the Elite agency in NYC and Europe. She returned to the Triangle, married, raised three children and continued her career, creating a strong clientele base throughout the Southeast. In 2006, Ali redirected her love of fashion - focusing her energy and creativity on designing and opening a ladies' boutique in Cary, NC. Ali now brings her extensive knowledge of the fashion and retail world to Lily Winston as an expert stylist and image consultant.
"Ali epitomizes today's career woman: stylish, successful, beautiful, a happily married mother to three wonderful children. She is the type of woman you want to have in your circle of friends and more importantly - on our team at Lily Winston."
KENDRA DEVANTIER
kdevantier@lilywinston.com
With a degree in finance from James Madison University, Kendra experienced early success within the finance industry in Philadelphia, New York, and Connecticut, before relocating to Raleigh to pursue a career in real estate.
Lily Winston is excited to welcome Kendra to our consulting firm because of her tremendous energy, drive and business sense as well as her keen understanding of the importance of image to propel a career and a lifestyle. As an image consultant with Lily Winston, Kendra inspires others to present the best of themselves so they are able to seize every opportunity life offers them.
KENDRA GATELY
kgately@lilywinston.com
A native of Orange County, California, Kendra was influenced from an early age by the classic, understated and eclectically self-expressive fashion images that surrounded her. Graduating from North Carolina State University, she set her sights on a career in the fashion industry - including positions in management and personal shopping with retailers in Chicago and up and down the East Coast. Prior to joining Lily Winston as an image consultant, Kendra received a degree in fashion merchandising at The Art Institute in Durham.
"Kendra approaches her work with such a strong sense of passion and personally connects with each client to ensure that they look and feel their very best while reflecting their individuality."
