Photograph: David Rosenzweig
Photograph: David Rosenzweig

Mary Alice Stephenson wears multiple hats: She's made a name for herself working as a stylist, fashion commentator on networks including CNN and E!, spokesperson for brands such as Sally Hansen and Rembrandt, contributor to Harper's Bazaar, and national fashion ambassador for Make-a-Wish Foundation (wish.org). But above all, she serves as single mom to a kindergartner. "I never wanted my home to be too precious for my son, but I did need my own space for my clothes and my jewelry collection," says Stephenson, explaining why she devoted the entire top floor of her Cobble Hill brownstone to her pair of closets. "It's like my work office."

Closet case: Mary Alice Stephenson

The beauty and style expert shows off her newly renovated closets, which take up an entire floor in her Brooklyn brownstone.

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Her favorite NYC stores

Darr 369 Atlantic Ave between Bond and Hoyt Sts, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-797-9733, shopdarr.com)
"I'm obsessed with Brooklyn furniture, and Darr is amazing for home goods," says Stephenson of this local decor shop.

New York Vintage 117 W 25th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-647-1107, newyorkvintage.com)
"It's literally the best-curated archive of fashion in the world," enthuses Stephenson of this massive vintage showroom. "Whenever I pull for shoots there, I end up getting something for myself."

Zara locations throughout the city; visit zara.com
"I wear Zara all the time," notes Stephenson, who wore a one-shoulder jumpsuit from the Spanish chain on the day of this shoot. "It's great for every aspect of my life."

Zo 68 Washington St between Front and York Sts, Dumbo, Brooklyn (718-237-4002, shopzoeonline.com)
"It's got Proenza, Celine and DVF mixed in with inexpensive stock," says Stephenson of this designer-friendly store. "I shop there a lot because it's in Brooklyn and it's curated so well."

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