Steph Shep Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Her Gold Gala Red Carpet Prep

Shepherd's styling process revolves around comfort and authenticity. "Firstly, you want to feel comfortable, because if you feel comfortable and confident in what you're wearing, then you exude that energy, and that's the best look of all," she says. "Second, make sure it photographs well; sometimes things look great in person but weird in photos. Third, I've made this mistake before, so I always try to choose something that feels authentic to my personal style."

"Don't feel pressure to conform to how everyone else is dressing or what is trendy if it doesn't speak to you," she adds.