Mary Ann Sudnick | Style Guru

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My work: Women’s Boutique Owner (Mariani's Boutique) and Image Consultant in Greenville, SC.

My passion: Helping women look and feel their very best!

At the end of a long day, the first thing I want to do is: Be at home with my husband John and my dog Maddie.

Whose diary would you most like to read? Princess Diana.

The nickname I wish I had: “Slim” (Lauren Bacall in To Have or Have Not).

My favorite body part: I like all parts of my 52-year-old body.

The worst idea I’ve ever had: I have had many, but I don’t let them stop me.

I still can’t get the hang of: Getting to bed at a reasonable hour.

If I could be totally wild, I would: Be a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

The smartest woman I know: I can’t pick just one!

Always... Smile.

Never... Let your dreams die.

I wish… There were more hours in the day.

I love: My husband.

My hometown: Dallas, PA.

I’m thinking about: How I can make each day count!

Words I live by: “Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained.” If you don’t try, you’ll wonder the rest of your life if you could have done it.

I can’t live without: Telling my family I love them before I hang up the phone!

I am most proud of: My tenacity, I don’t give up on anything I start!

I’m inspired by: Women who have the courage to start their own businesses.

What keeps me awake at night: Knowing I won’t live long enough to put into action all the ideas I have in my head!

One thing I never want to do again: Get married, I married my soul mate and can’t imagine being with anyone else!

I am guilty of:  Not being able to say no.

My favorite possession: My Faith.

My best bargain find: A fabulous pair of designer shoes 75% off!

Right now I’m reading: The Secret by Rhonda Brynes.

The one item that has changed my life: The Bible.

Favorite website: Google.

Last major purchase: Furniture for a special room in my house.

My theme song: “I’m Coming Out” – by Diana Ross,

If I could do it all over again: I would stop and think about consequences and events in my life I wish I could go back and change.

The food I could eat every day: Chocolate.

The food I never want to eat again: Pasta!

If I were a super heroine I would be: Wonder Woman.

The most important thing I ever lost: My dog MJ.

The best thing I ever won: An award for an achievement during my career at Macy’s.

My best friend says I am: I am the most genuinely sincere person she has ever known.

I wish I’d known: Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.

The world would be a better place, if only: More peace and love existed among mankind.

I’d like to learn to:  Speak foreign language.

Something most people don’t know about me:  I’m a picky eater.

My mother always said: Good things come to those who wait.

My first job: Babysitting.

What are you most vain about? Staying in good shape.

What do you fear the most? Failure.

Best one-liner you ever heard: Will you marry me?

Early bird or night owl?: Early bird.

Favorite color and why?: Turquoise because it reminds me of the tranquility of the sea.

I feel strongest when: I am exercising; in particular Jazzercise!