08/26/2026
This dressing room selfie made me smile Amanda Burmaster ๐ฅฐ Long before I owned a vintage shop, I had my own styling business where I worked with women one-on-one in their closets, helping them to fall in love with their own wardrobe again by elevating looks with the perfect accessory or re-envisioning how they style it. I was the Fashion Editor for Focus on the Coast Magazine for over 10+ years and had a style column in the Star-News where I was constantly dreaming up elaborate shoot locations and styling models all day long. On the side, I hosted and produced both a Fall and Spring Fashion Preview where I gathered Wilmingtonโs favorite boutique owners, hair stylists and fashion lovers to present each seasonโs new trends on the runway. And prior to that, Shannon Ricks and I hosted some legendary fashion shows at Odessa - our Grey Gardens inspired show is still one of my faves!
What Iโm saying is that this is in my BONES. I love dressing women and seeing the change that comes over their whole persona when they put something on that makes them feel SEEN, beautiful, POWERFUL. Dolly was the perfect example of this! ๐ฆ
So, when you make a one-on-one shopping appointment with me at Jess James + Co. you are getting the added benefit of a seasoned personal stylist helping you find the perfect fit and something just your style! And if youโre a repeat customer, I try to curate your dressing room for you before you arrive. I know how busy everyone is so I take the guess-work out and let you just get to trying on! Let the fashion show begin! ๐ค๐