I first met Solange Knowles at her family's home in Houston when she was a teen. She was a fashionable free spirit even then. She mixed prints, colors and just about anything she wanted, and she made it work. Last night, I met the grown-up Solange - a mom, DJ and world traveler - at a charity party for Houston's new Miu Miu store. She was the guest DJ. She complimented me on my style - purple tie-blouse and pencil skirt with leopard-print pumps. I complimented her on hers - a braided high bun and fun Miu Miu dress. Her eyes widened with a smile when I mentioned the concept of "Dress Like You Are in Love." Here's what she said:
"I love that. It's so true. When I was on tour, it was too hard to put things together because i was living out of a suitcase. I couldn't care less about style. But when I'm at home, I feel more empowered, more stable and maybe even more in love with my own sense of style."