My Style: Kathleen Plate

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My Style: Kathleen Plate

Jewelry designer Kathleen Plate always wears clothing that has a story, and she loves to wear pieces made by someone she knows.

KATHLEEN PLATE of Scottdale is the designer and founder of Smart Glass Jewelry.

SIGNATURE STYLE: "Eclectic, yet sort of simple and classic with a few standout accent pieces. I usually wear at least one piece designed or made by someone I know, and almost everything I wear has a story." Navy blue boatneck dress by Diane von Furstenberg and gray leather slouch boots from Sole.

A WEAKNESS: "Shoes! I'm already 5'11'', but I have a closet full of heels! Very funny since I wear flip-flops in my studio every day." H&M jeans and Miss Sixty tangerine and camel peep-toe shoes.

FAVORITE STORES: "I love local boutiques. I always find something good at Fabutique in Decatur." KRELwear organic linen weave knitted top, organic cotton camisole and Smart Glass necklace made from recycled beer bottles.

BEST FINDS: "Donald J Pliner tall black boots for $50 or vintage flared Levi's from the '60s (that fit me perfectly) in a thrift store in San Francisco." Karmel & Alden jeans.

COLLECTIBLES: "I collect eco-friendly handbags, made from repurposed billboards, candy wrappers, soda can tops, newspaper, etc." Her recycled bags include an Ecoist bag made from candy wrappers (front center), an orange clutch by GG2G, a clutch made from recycled newspaper, and a purse made from recycled pull tabs by Escama Studio.

BIGGEST SPLURGE: "When I got my first big deal with Aveda, I bought this crazy coat at a boutique in the Virginia Highlands. It had orange/gold fur on the lapel and cuffs. I loved that coat but finally had to give it away."

STANDOUT FASHION MOMENT: "Watching my glass dresses wow the crowd at L.A. Fashion Week and then walking the runway behind them."

FASHION PET PEEVE: "When people buy a whole look right off a store mannequin -- no imagination, no individuality. I don't think I've ever purchased two pieces specifically to wear together." White top from Nation, H&M jeans and earrings from her Smart Glass Open Line.

ATLANTA STYLE IS ... "A lot more girly and fun than Washington state, where I grew up. When I go home, my friends can tell I live in a city!" GG2G clutch made from recycled billboards.

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KATHLEEN PLATE of Scottdale is the designer and founder of Smart Glass Jewelry.

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