What is your approach to styling? When styling a client, I listen to what you want to accomplish with your clothing, then the magic happens. Once I have all the pertinent information, I will create a look(s) that will be comfortable for your body type and image. My goal is to match your personality with timeless, sophisticated, and stylish fashions. Let's have some fun and create a style you'll love.
How does the ideal closet audit go when you're with a client? A closet audit helps us to identify what you have in your closet that can be utilized in creating your image. You will try on things that have potential and purge things that miss the mark. By listening to each other, we will be able to collaborate on what feels and looks good on you. Once your closet is organized you will be able to select daily clothing options with ease.
How does the ideal shopping trip go when you're with a client? The "shopping trip" is about having fun while selecting looks that are inline with your style direction. Don't be nervous about the "shopping trip". This will be your opportunity to get on the spot fashion advice while utilizing my style expertise in selecting what's feels good for you. I love when clients are willing to try options they normally wouldn't pick themselves or thought they couldn't pull off. Let's go shopping!
How did you get into styling? At a young age I've always had a passion for fashion. I remember in school, over summer break, I would create my style/image for the new school year. My eye for fashion has afforded me the opportunity to share my creative edge in the lives of family, friends and sometimes strangers.
What gets you excited as a stylist? Creating an image a client loves, while educating them on how to look great everyday is what gets me excited as a stylist.
Who are your style icons? Jane Birkin, Kate Moss, Ralph Lauren, Pharell, Idris Elba, Nat King Cole, David Beckham, Kerry Washington
If you could go back in time to any period, when would you go to? 1970's and 1980's
What are your favorite stores when you're shopping for yourself? Macy's, Nordstrom, Paul Frederick, Zara, Lord and Taylor. Online: Hautelook, Gilt, MyHabit, ASOS just to name a few.
What's your one piece of style advice? Own your style; if you don't who will!
How do you know when your client is satisfied? I know when my clients are satisfied when they can't stop looking at themselves in the mirror and their confidence is through the roof from all the compliments they receive.
What are your strengths as a stylist? Womenswear, Womans Plus-size, Womans Curvy, Menswear, Big & Tall
What are your weaknesses as a stylist? My weakness as a stylist would be... I just can't get enough of fashion. Fashion makes me weak because I love style.