Ask any Stylist and they will tell you of the many clients they have worked with that want designer style but. Clients walk through the door

As a Stylist, it's important to stay up to date with changes to the fashion industry and over the past year, one of the most significant changes has been the demand by it's consumers for more ethical and sustainable fashion. People are demanding more transparency from their favorite stores and designers, and are looking for clothing options that are cruelty free, environmentally friendly, and socially fair. As a Stylist I've needed to not only be aware of these changes, but

Each time the season changes then so do the contents of our closets, and with Spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to promote your closet audit service with your clients. If you don't already offer this service then it's definitely something you should start as it offers a more complete experience for your clients and is something that, when done right, will keep them coming back to you several times a year. If you want to add this service, or simply want

New York fashion week is underway, and like many Stylists I'm glued to the runway looking for the perfect styles to take back to my clients. Every fashion week I can't help but think about my very first Fashion Week runway show. I remember clearly being dazzled by the creations before me, but I also remember being completely confused as to how any of my clients would ever want to wear anything I saw. You see, Fashion Week is not always a literal representation of what peo

Even though it's the middle of winter for many of us and all we can think about are chunky knit jumpers and boots, it's time to start thinking about Spring. Before you know it, your client's will be wanting looks for their Spring wardrobes and it's time for us Stylists to get ahead of the game. So while you're snuggled-up in front of the fire with a hot chocolate, take a look at the key trends we'll be seeing when Spring finally arrives. Bold Tailoring - Tailored suits and

It seems that wherever you go these days there's a dreaded dress code. Cocktail attire for a wedding, business casual for a work function, or 'dressy casual' for a charity event. The list seems endless, and for many, it can cause a state of panic when the invite arrives and they have no idea what they're supposed to wear. Of course, you could always stick to the good old rule, 'better to be over-dressed than under-dressed', but it always makes for an uncomfortable time when y

If you're reading this post then you've probably thought about becoming a Stylist at some point in your life. And probably, you're still thinking about it but you're just not sure if it's right for you. If you're still on the fence about a career in styling then here are five reasons why you need to do it! 1. Work anywhere - Being a Stylist means that you are not tied to one physical location. Wherever you are in the world, or wherever you may want to go, you can take you

Each time the season changes then so do the contents of our closets. With this in mind, its the perfect time to promote your closet audit.

The change in seasons upon us, it also means a change in footwear for those cooler days and nights. It's time to put away the flip-flops and slip in to cosy booties for the transitional season. If you're a shoeaholic like me, then you're going to love the hottest shoe trends for this fall. Kitten Heel Mules Mules have been a noticeable trend through the spring and summer seasons, and it's set to continue into fall. Look for closed toes and kitten heels to be the season's f

A couple of weeks ago I came across a blog that claimed that body type analysis is dead and that there is a new way of styling known as 'distraction' styling. You can imagine my surprise as I read this. As a stylist and a coach and trainer for upcoming stylists, I pride myself on staying on top of the industry developments and new techniques. So of course I had to read on to find out more. The fashion blogger wrote about how body type analysis was old school styling and fo

With summer finally here, it's time to start thinking about finding the perfect swimsuit for those lazy days by the pool or at the beach. While I know most of us look forward to the summer months, I also know that most of us dread the thought of shopping for swimsuits. We beat ourselves up for not starting that 'bikini body' diet in time, and we decide the best option is to cover up on the beach and promise that next year we'll definitely have our bikini body ready. One th

Like many Stylists, I've spent the last month glued to the Fashion Week runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, and it took me back to my very first Fashion Week runway show. I remember clearly being dazzled by the creations before me, but I also remember being completely confused as to how any of my clients would ever want to wear anything I saw. You see, Fashion Week is not always a literal representation of what people will be wearing in the upcoming season and it

As Stylists, the basis of our craft is to create balance and proportion for our client't body type. We study body shape analysis and use this as our main tool for creating the best looks for our clients. But also as Stylists we have to know when to forget the style rules in order to create the best looks. So when is it ok to throw the style rules out of the window? 1. When somethings simply not working - You've followed the rules and are creating balance and proportion for

Ask any Stylist and they will tell you of the many clients they have worked with that want designer style but. Clients walk through the door armed with style ideas that they've seen on the runways at Fashion Week or in the latest edition of vogue, and as Stylists we get excited at the thought of shopping at the most exclusive designer stores. But more often than not the excitement soon dwindles when we see the budget and we wonder how we can meet their designer demands with