Finola Hughes,
Style Expert

Finola Hughes, Emmy® Award winning actress, style maven, mother of three and host of The Style Network’s “How Do I Look?,” is an expert on all things fashion. With a passion for style and a discerning eye, fashionista Hughes is known for making fashion meet function. As a working mom, Hughes knows how what women want and need and how it fits into their daily lives.  Whether offering advice on her hit makeover program or commentating directly from the red carpet, Hughes provides a fresh outlook on fashion balanced with classically refined elegance.

Born and educated in London, England, Hughes began her professional acting career in 1980. An accomplished and versatile actress, Hughes is most widely recognized for her portrayal of the mysterious Anna Devane on “General Hospital” from 1985-92.  She returned to daytime in 1999 where she eventually resurrected her role as Anna Devane on “All My Children.” Joining The Style Network in 2003, Hughes made her debut as a correspondent for Olympus fashion week, building a rapport within the fashion community for her unique sense of style. She is now filming the ninth season of one of the network’s highest rated shows, “How Do I Look?” which recently celebrated the airing of its 100th episode.

In addition to her daytime television career now spanning more than two decades, Hughes has appeared “Good Morning America,” “Regis and Kelly,” “Access Hollywood,” “Fox News,” and is frequently called upon for her style insight by renowned publications, including TV Guide, Soap Opera Digest and Fashion Week Daily. She is also an accomplished writer; penning the book “Soapsuds” (Ballantine Books, 2006) and blogs on The Style Network Web site.

Hughes’ multi-faceted career has grown exponentially over the years, expanding into the creative side of the fashion industry with the 2005 QVC debut of her bohemian-chic jewelry collection, Finola’s Jewel Box. As lead designer, Hughes combines her extensive experience in the fashion industry and her personal passion for eclectic, unique designs.

Most recently, Hughes has extended her career by joining leading mobile 3-D software and technology company Emdigo as the resident style expert. Pioneering Emdigo’s downloadable mobile fashion magazine, Style Kick, Finola provides content that is available to more than 70 million mobile phones, offering regularly updated fashion tips and trends right at your fingertips.

From film to television, from jewelry designer to style expert, Hughes impresses all with her talent, knowledge and impeccable fashion sense. She currently resides in Santa Barbara, California with her husband artist Russell Young, their two sons Dylan and Cash, and daughter Sadie.