What Do You Value When Choosing A Personal Style or Brand Consultant?
Feeling: Both JAZZED for her possibilities & honored to be chosen! Before working w/a new client I try to discern needs and if we’re a good fit through a series of questions and conversation. In a brief questionnaire I asked, “What do you value when choosing a personal style or personal brand consultant? (Results, competence, creativity, customer service, accountability, etc.)” She replied, “I value most highly results, and then the process to getting them that is based on trust and kindness and truth. I’m looking to...
read moreOvercoming Domestic Violence: If A Teen Can, and I Can…Perhaps You Can To.
“What is one life challenge that you had to overcome to be here, right now…today?” #Grateful Proud of this Miss Teen Seattle contestant! She dug deep for courage and found her voice during her personal interview. Because it’s about SO much more than just being pretty, as a panel judge I asked character questions to get to the essence of these young ladies. ….. “What is one life challenge that you had to overcome to be here, right now…today?” She talked about her experience with domestic violence and what it took to...
read moreOne Style Coach, A Variety of Looks- Here are Two!
Typical fall look for me….. Might wear this for a client appointment if the individual has a very casual sense of personal style and wants to take their look up a notch by looking “put together” but not fussy. She or he appreciates moderate trend detailing and has an “on-the-go” lifestyle. ….Definitely would wear this on the weekend!…I’m addicted to boots especially in the fall ;-). This look speaks to my feminine…. YAY!!! Ruffles, folds and flounce...
read more3 Case Studies: “Virtual Style” Clients Save Time, Money, Frustration
WHAT IS VIRTUAL STYLE? …Because someone else wrote in asking, “What’s involved with VIRTUAL STYLE? I need to find a party outfit for my 70th! 3 Different Clients with Unique Needs, Coloring, Personal Style, and Budgets Blonde hair, piercing blue eyes – she’s understated yet with a very fun twist and mixes her wardrobe accordingly! Tall with broad shoulders – she’s looking for a supple MOTO jacket. Her preconceived idea is that she “can’t” wear them due to her build. Knowing exactly what shapes/line...
read moreTIPS: Never Say “I Have a Closet Full of Clothes and Nothing to Wear!”
Never again have the feeling, “I have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear!” Whew, client had a fabulous “Shop My Closet” session! When we were done she had almost 3 weeks of freshly mixed aligned and empowered professional outfits. She was so thrilled, I thought to share some tips with you! TIPS for getting started on your own “Shop My Closet” session. 1. First identify not the upcoming trends, but the styles that resonate with how you want to feel….your role, style, and your...
read moreThe Scar that Became An Accessory for Her Personal Brand Message!
She’d canceled last year, but circled back today. What a privilege to work with this radiant woman on defining her personal brand/style….In her early 30’s she truly is reconnecting with her authentic essence to live her TRUTH both on the inside and the out….She also had a throat scar from having beat thyroid cancer. Towards the end of her TRAINING CAMP, she asked me if I thought she should cover her scar or leave it visible (some say she should cover it)….While I had my own answer I asked her to connect with her...
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