Today we are introducing you to Joyce Echols as our BethieLife Woman Crush. You can find this fascinating gal designing shoes, fashions or home interiors or you can find her clay shooting on a ranch. Part beauty and part tomboy! Amazing. Check out her photos and fun interview. Welcome, Joyce!
Where did you grow up?
I was born in LA. Lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma during elementary school. But since then I have been in Houston most of my life. I am a Texan!!
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three beauty products would you like to have with you?
Sunblock lotion, TNS Recovery Cream and lip gloss
Who or what has been the biggest influence on your personal style?
I love the mix of feminine and masculine looks. I also like to wear a lot of black.
What is your favorite indulgence?
Quality caviar and good wine.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Well, my best piece of advice I would like to give is to focus on your own self growth. Work on your patience, trust yourself, love yourself and never give up on your dreams.
What is your favorite Houston store and/or restaurant?
I love the restaurants DaMarco and Kilans. I also love Sloan/Hall and Katia Boutique for clothing and gifts.
What’s on your plate? (Future projects, travel plans, etc.)
I have a wonderful trip planned to Argentina for dove hunting.
How do you spend your down time?
Watching movies and eating in bed.
Tell us three of your favorite shopping/beauty/lifestyle websites.
Goop for lifestyle and health ideas. Net-A-Porter and First Dibs for shopping.
Tell us three of your health/beauty tips.
Get a dog, walk a dog, love a dog.
What are three things you can’t live without? (Besides God, family, and friends.)
Food, wine and comfy clothing.
What is your favorite vacation spot?
There are quite a few and I look forward to finding many more as the years pass.
If you weren’t in your present occupation, what would you dream of doing?
I would be a private detective.
What books or movies have you loved recently?
Most recent book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck”
Occupation
Shoe designer/Fashion/Interior and Lifestyle designer
Care to Share
I will turn 46 in October. Libra! 🙂
Tell us something humorous about yourself.
I am actually quite a tomboy.
Beth … thank you for the crush ; ) It was a great time!
Joyce, thank you for being my crush!!! <3