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(from left to right) Betty Mallett lawyer, wife of Leslie Burl McLemore; Kathy Johnson vice president of Regions private banking, wife of Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Christina Cannon

“Behind every great man is a great woman.” That quote, which became popular during the feminist movement, certainly seems to be true of Betty Mallett and Kathy Johnson, the city of Jackson’s most recent first ladies. Gracefully beautiful with intellects to match, these two women are strong and charismatic. And not only are the two women great in their own right, but they also have unique, “great” style. From trendy neutrals to vibrant magentas, these women know what looks good.

Where 2 Shop

Maison Weiss
Highland Village, Suite 109
4500 Interstate 55 N.
601-981-4621

Shoe Bar at Pieces
425 Mitchell Ave.
601-939-5203

Talbots
Highland Village, Suite 172
4500 Interstate 55 N.
601-362-0383

Treehouse
3008 N. State St.
601-982-3433

Turkoyz
Highland Village, Suite 123
4500 Interstate 55 N.
601-981-4000