Katie
Owner
Playing dress-up and fashion finds have always been in Katie Brandenburg Stallons’s blood. After pursuing a degree in merchandising and textiles at the University of Kentucky, her expertise and experience now touch each customer at Olive You Boutique. She divides her time at the boutique with her own dress-up dolls at home. She and her husband Cody have three daughters. Katie’s truly easy-going personality offers a relaxing and comforting environment for women shopping at Olive You Boutique. She has great intuition and is always prepared to listen to her customers to help deliver exactly what looks great and feels fabulous on her customers.
Get to Know Katie
Who is your fashion icon?
Fashion icon? I have so many – especially with social media these days! I think this is also because I love so many different styles. So many different kinds are in and I admire different people for how they wear a style and like to see how differently even a black dress can be worn. I prefer the boho, classic, comfy and Jackie-O looks. I try to carry a wide variety of fashions at Olive You Boutique because I think it never hurts anyone to try something new and go out of their comfort zone. You never know, you might find yourself loving something new and different from what you think you love. However, if I had to pick, I would say Princess Kate is a huge icon of mine. I think this is because I am always wondering what she is going to wear. She always looks so put together and I don’t know how she does it, but I adore everything I’ve seen her wear.
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall?
This is tough because I truly enjoy all seasons. I love how fashion can change four times a year. And in Kentucky, we can really wear all four seasons differently. It makes fashion more exciting and always has me looking forward to something new. If I have to pick, I would say spring is my favorite. I love all of the bright pastel colors of spring. They make me so happy! I’m also excited that this means warm weather is almost here. Flowers start blooming, Easter, Spring Break, Keeneland and Derby are near, and dress season is soon to begin. I enjoy wearing dresses and they are so much easier to wear in the spring.
What does your closet look like?
My closet is full of color. I always try very hard to wear more black, gray and neutrals, but somehow I find myself always gravitating toward color. I try to keep my closet very organized; normally this is by color and item type. I think the more organized your closet is, the easier it is to see what you have and pull various pieces together. However, now that I have three little kiddos running around, their closets normally get more attention than mine. It is so fun to dress my little fashionistas. Hopefully they will let me do this for a long time!
Lindsay
Managing Partner
Lindsay is the pragmatic and problem-solving partner that drives new business to the store through marketing and advertising initiatives. Lindsay also shares a fresh sense of style and offers the same genuine care and kindness to customers of Olive You Boutique that make them feel an extra bit of comfort when shopping for that certain look. Lindsay is the lone fashionista in a house full of boys; she and her firefighter husband Casey are raising three young boys in Richmond.
Get to Know Lindsay
What’s in store for the future of Olive You Boutique?
Since starting out less than five years ago, we have expanded so much – so I am planning to enjoy what we have going on at the moment and continue to find ways to improve. Our personal style boxes are growing so fast and they’re fun to select and hear feedback from customers, so more of those in the coming year sounds like a blast! (Email or call the store if you’re interested in knowing more). Truthfully, I have other exciting ideas/plans in my brain but everyone knows I love a good secret and a great surprise in the future.
Shopping bucket list?
I dream of shopping with our Olive You Crew at the original Joules store in England (who wants to join us?) I love each Joules piece we see at market and it takes hours to narrow down. I can’t imagine how long I could spend in their main hub. Also, a visit to the Citizens of Humanity denim production facilities in LA would be such a treat. You can never have too many Citizens of Humanity jeans and to see the washing facility, sewing facility, and design studio makes me smile so big just thinking about it!
What does your shoe collection consist of?
Since Toms has become so fashion-driven and keeps coming out with new styles each season…Toms is pretty much taking over my closet. Since there’s a fantastic pair of Toms for each need–tennis shoe, flat slip-on, flat boot, wedge—I’ve found myself throwing away tons of shoes lately and replacing with a comfy pair of Toms.
Jennifer
Stylist and Merchandising Specialist
Adding to the warm and at-home atmosphere of Olive You Boutique is the design of the store itself. It was designed by Jennifer Brandenburg, mother of the owner, Katie Brandenburg Stallons. With years of experience in the field of interior design, Jennifer’s vision for Olive You Boutique became a stunning reality. In every corner you will find touches of pizazz that make Olive You Boutique unique to other boutiques anywhere in Kentucky and we can thank Jen for that. Jennifer also happens to be the mother of three other beautiful children besides Katie and Lindsay, as well as grandmother to seven amazing kiddos. She runs circles around our crew, all the while dressed in the chicest fashions–nobody wears Johnny Was like Jennifer!
Get to Know Jennifer
Fashion identity?
Colorful and on-trend are my aspirations for personal style. I love cheerful colors and interesting pieces that wear like comfortable art.
Favorite color palette?
I actually like every color of the rainbow, but I like bright colors in cool tones, like turquoise and orchid. Orchid is definitely my favorite color.
Fashion find you can’t live without?
I can’t live without ACCESSORIES! I have never met a pair of earrings, bracelet, scarf, or necklace I didn’t like. Because of that, my collection is strong and I have trouble choosing which piece to wear. So, most of the time I just wear them all!
Kelly
Stylist
Kelly is our upbeat and joyful stylist who is crafted in the art of comfy fashion. She has a prowess for finding the most ideal fashion pieces to complete your closet with everyday styles perfect for any day you have planned. Not only does Kelly show off her passion for fashion working at Olive You Boutique, but she also balances two other jobs, not including the full-time gig of being a mother of two beautiful girls with her husband, Reagan. Kelly is quite literally “Super Woman” to her colleagues and we feel delighted that she dons the cape for her Olive You Crew as part of her busy life.
Get to Know Kelly
Favorite shopping partner?
At first, I thought I would choose my two daughters because I enjoy spending time with them, but these days the shopping trip would quickly become all about what they want to buy or what Mom can buy for them. My friend, Ellen, seems to have a sixth sense for where the bargains are, so if I had another choice, it would be her.
What’s your closet look like?
My closet is super organized by dresses, coats, tops, pants and shelved sweaters and shoes. I even take it to a neurotic level and organize all my tops by color, including a black, white and grey section. Crazy, I know!
Style identity?
I would like to think that I have an eclectic and open-minded fashion sense, but in reality I am certain that my closet is stocked with clothing of “comfort.” I live a fairly hectic lifestyle (and wouldn’t have it any other way) so I gravitate towards fashion that is comfortable, versatile and classic so that it can last me for a long time and be appropriate for a variety of daily activities. I do like to stay as young as possible, though, so I try to throw in a couple surprises every now and then. Plus, I’m definitely a more “contrast” color coordinator, rather than one who likes things to match.
Vicki
Stylist
She answers to a variety of names but “Mrs. D”, “Vivi” or Vicki is always a perfect representation of style at Olive You Boutique. She is often decked out in head-to-toe Olive You fashion and always accessorizing her look with the most adorable eyeglasses in a rainbow of colors. Vicki is a retired teacher and she teaches us daily how to put fashion pieces together in unique ensembles we hadn’t thought of before. She is an expert at layering styles and stacking accessories to highlight the fashion in the most wonderful and beautiful ways.
Get to Know Vicki
Everyday accessory necessity?
Earrings! I always have to have my earrings on. When I taught school, I always kept an extra pair in my car, just in case I broke a pair or lost them during the day. Now that I’m at Olive You Boutique, I don’t have to worry. I can just borrow a pair from our displays.
Favorite Olive You brand?
My favorite clothing brands are Show Me Your Mumu and NIC+ZOE. I absolutely adore these two lines.
Favorite shopping partner?
Definitely not my husband (though I love him dearly)! I would choose my granddaughter, Victoria, as my favorite shopping gal pal.
Philana
Stylist
Philana is the upbeat and outgoing stylist known for her delightful demeanor and ability to style anyone who comes in the store. Our clients know her familiar, friendly face and love when they get the chance to shop alongside her. Philana works part time at Olive You, while serving as a Curriculum Specialist at Eastern Kentucky University.
Get to Know Philana
What is your favorite accessory?
My favorite accessory is definitely a pair of fun earrings. You can always dress an outfit up or down by adding a fun pop of color with a statement earring!
What color is found most in your closet?
Navy and black! I have a habit of picking neutral colors, but always enjoy that other members of the Olive You Crew help me branch out!
Fashion find you can’t live without?
Little black dress! And of course, I have too many to count, but you can never have too many! They are the perfect go-to!
Meredith
Stylist
What a better addition to the Olive You Crew than a gal who has been an Olive You Boutique fashionista since the beginning! Meredith is an 8th grade English and Language Arts teacher at Warren Middle School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. With her ambitious creativity, she brings all of our social media and graphic design details to life! Being a native to Richmond, our customers’ faces light up when they get the chance to see sweet Meredith!.
Get to Know Meredith
What does a go-to outfit for you look like?
A light wash pair of citizen jeans, a cute Z-Supply top, and a pair of sneakers! Comfort is key but with those brands, you will still look put together and ready for the day!
Everyday fashion necessity?
An Able handbag, preferably a crossbody!
Favorite brand found in Olive You Boutique?
Hobo or Dolce Vita! An outfit isn’t complete without my Hobo wristlet! Can you tell I am an accessories girl?!
Olivia
Stylist
Olivia is the fun and funky gal you will find skipping around the store ready to help anyone who walks in the door! Olivia has never met a stranger and can make any customer feel like they’ve received a one-on-one shopping experience. Olivia doesn’t feel that her job is complete without making sure that each customer has multiple options to choose from a trendy headband to a new pair of shoes! Olivia is a student at the University of Kentucky where she majors in communications and is a member of Chi Omega sorority. She lives with her family in Richmond and enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and shopping.
Get to Know Olivia
Favorite pair of jeans?
My favorite pair of jeans is the ‘Olivia’ by Citizen of Humanity! They are my go-to jean and the classic fit will never go out of style.
Favorite brand found in the store?
My top three favorite brands are Z-Supply, Show me Your Mumu, and THML! Anytime I see a delivery from them I can’t wait to go through it and see the new styles we received!
Favorite Shopping Partner?
My favorite shopping partner is my grandmother Gaga! I love spending time with her and shopping at Olive You has become our favorite pastime.
Bobbi
Stylist
Bobbi is our upbeat and positive ray of sunshine who can help anybody with anything! With sisters like Katie and Lindsay, it only made sense that Bobbi became part of the Olive You Crew too! Bobbi takes care of back office duties, keeps us on track and makes sure each task is complete. Bobbi has mastered the art of comfy fashion and she utilizes that skill daily by adding those items to each dressing room! Aside from Olive You, Bobbi loves all things animals! She has a cat named Franc and enjoys pet sitting for dear friends and family. Bobbi definitely stays one busy gal!
Get to Know Bobbi
Favorite shopping partner?
My favorite shopping partners are my mom and sisters!
Favorite fashion item?
Sweaters! Sweater weather is the best and you can never have too many cozy sweaters!
Winter, spring, summer, or fall?
Fall for sure! Fall fashion is my favorite, how can you not love all of the wonderful rich colors that season has to offer?!
Maggie
Stylist
Maggie is the beautiful model you will find on our Instagram and Facebook pages! Maggie’s graceful and kind demeanor shine through in each reel or picture she takes. She is a student at Eastern Kentucky University pursuing a degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is also an active member of the Kappa Delta sorority. While working alongside our customers daily, Maggie finds a way to connect with each one on a personal level to create a unique bond.
Get to Know Maggie
Favorite brand at Olive You?
Definitely Show Me Your Mumu!
An accessory you can’t live without?
Earrings
Fashion role model?
Hunter Premo! With similar features, I often try to create outfits based on her; imagine classy western vibes.
Breanna
Stylist
As one of our newest additions to the Olive You Crew, we feel as if she has been here all along! Bre is the sweetest gal and loves helping our clients! Bre also shines on our Instagram stories and models our pieces wonderfully! Bre is from Maysville, Kentucky and is continuing her education at Eastern Kentucky University while getting her masters in Occupational Therapy! Bre has the ability to jump in wherever and take care of anything quickly! You can find Bre almost anywhere in our store!
Get to Know Bre
Favorite weekend activity?
Hanging out with my friends and playing with my dogs!
Favorite task to do while at Olive You?
I love making Instagram reels! They are so fun and our customers always enjoy watching them.
Fun fact!
I used to show pigs in high school!
Lily Kate
Stylist
Lily Kate is the bright and cheerful stylist that is always ready for any task we throw her way. She is a client favorite for her fun and attentive shopping style and chooses options that push clients out of their comfort zones in the best way possible! Lily Kate is a senior at Madison Central High School and plans to go to cosmetology school after graduation! Lily Kate has a passion for singing and playing guitar, and has been singing for six years!
Get to Know Lily Kate
Favorite Olive You brand?
THML, I love all the fun colors and unique tops and dresses!
Hoops or studs?
Studs! I love minimalistic fashion.
Fun fact!
I swam competitively for 8 years!
Shelby
Stylist
Shelby is the cheerful petite fashionista from Danville, Kentucky. She is a graduate student at Eastern Kentucky University in Occupational Therapy. Knowing how to dress different body shapes and sizes is a skill she puts to work daily. Shelby’s demeanor and southern charm make anybody feel right at home. Shelby makes a meaningful connection with anyone she meets, and shopping with her makes you feel like you’re with your best friend.
Get to Know Shelby
Winter, summer, spring, or fall?
Summer! I love all the bright and cheerful colors! I want every single arrival we get for summer. As soon as you walk through the doors at Olive You, the colorful atmosphere makes it impossible to be anything but happy!
Hoops or studs?
Hoops! In my opinion, an outfit isn’t complete without a pair of hoops!
Accessory Necessity?
Definitely any type of bangle. Preferably a set because they are easy and effortless to put on!
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