Starting your styling business is an exciting time, but it also comes with the stress of having to pay your bills while following your dream

So you have an eye for style and a passion for fashion, and you may have trained to become a Stylist. You know all about color, the fashion industry, body analysis, proportion and balance, the styling process, how to work with your clients, and even know the basics of running a business. You've got a lot of great skills, and these skills will definitely help you as you build your business, but in order to truly make your styling business (or any business), successful, you'll

Okay, so I know it sounds crazy and you're probably sitting there right now saying you can't afford to work for free as you've got bills to pay and mouths to feed. But, believe it or not, offering your services for free is actually one of the best ways you can boost your styling business. Now, of course, I'm not saying work just for free, but volunteering your time and offering pro-bono services is such an effective marketing tool that I recommend you give it some serious t

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

Starting your styling business is an exciting time, but it also comes with the stress of figuring out how to pay your bills while following your dreams. Unless you have enough money or a partner to support you, chances are you'll need to continue to work your 9-5 until you build up your styling business and can focus on it full time. Working full time and developing a business can seem like an overwhelming thing to do, but it can be done (I know, because I did it), and by f

For Stylists just starting their careers one of their major concerns is how to actually land those first clients. It's a legitimate concern, and unfortunately it can hold many Stylists back from starting their business. Believe it or not, landing your first clients may not be as hard as you think, so don't hold back, watch this video, find out how exactly to get clients through the door, and jump head first into your amazing new career! Happy Styling! Louisa Want to take yo

2019 is upon us, and I'm sure, like many people, you are thinking about the upcoming year and the direction you want to take your life. For many it's about changing bad and unhealthy habits, but for other's it's about taking the steps to create the life they want. If you dream of a job working as a stylist then you might be thinking about making this your goal for the new year. If you are then I'm sure you're full of excitement, but also feel nervous wondering if you have

For Stylists just starting their careers one of their major concerns is how to actually land those first clients. It's a legitimate concern, and unfortunately it can hold many Stylists back from starting their business. Believe it or not, landing your first clients may not be as hard as you think, so don't hold back, watch this video, find out how exactly to get clients through the door, and jump head first into your amazing new career! Louisa Want to take your career to th

Unless you've been living under a rock for the past decade, you're bound to have heard about the emergence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in many areas of business, including fashion. AI is creating new ways of doing almost everything, including personal styling, and it's got personal stylists worrying if they're going to be replaced. With companies such as Amazon leading the way, there are new digital options for consumers to gain fashion advice before they buy. A handy d

I'm sure you've all heard the term capsule wardrobe, and if you haven't, you will once you start your personal styling business. This is one of the most popular services that people seek from personal stylists. People want functioning wardrobes full of stylish outfits that they can pull together with minimal time and effort. But what exactly is a capsule wardrobe? And how can you create one for your clients? The term capsule wardrobe was coined by Susie Faux, a boutique ow

If you're thinking of becoming a stylist, then I'm sure you've asked yourself whether you actually have what it takes. You've got an eye for style, and color coordination is your middle name, but while this may make you popular on Instagram, will it actually lead to a successful career? There's more to be a successful stylist than pulling together outfits, so watch the video below and find out now if you've got what it takes! If you think you've got what it takes then now's

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

Starting your styling business is an exciting time, but it also comes with the stress of figuring out how to pay your bills while following your dreams. Unless you have enough money or a partner to support you, chances are you'll need to continue to work your 9-5 until you build up your styling business and can focus on it full time. Working full time and developing a business can seem like an overwhelming thing to do, but it can be done (I know, because I did it), and by f

So you have an eye for style and a passion for fashion, and you've trained as a certified stylist. You know all about colour, the fashion industry, body analysis, proportion and balance, the styling process, how to work with your clients, and even know the basics of running a business. You've got a lot of great skills, and these skills will definitely help you as you build your business, but in order to truly make your styling business (or any business), successful, you'll n

Okay, so I know it sounds crazy and you're probably sitting there right now saying you can't afford to work for free as you've got bills to pay and mouths to feed. But, believe it or not, offering your services for free is actually one of the best ways you can boost your styling business. Now, of course, I'm not saying work just for free, but volunteering your time and offering pro-bono services is such an effective marketing tool that I recommend you give it some serious t

So you've taken a styling course, you've practiced on family and friends, you've set up your website and social media sites, and now you're ready for paying clients. But how does a stylist actually start getting those paying clients through the door? What I'm going to tell you may bring you out in a cold sweat, especially if you're an introvert like me, yes, I'm going to use the 'N' word, NETWORKING! Ok, take a deep breath and bear with me, because no matter how much the th

If you're thinking about a career in styling then you may be wondering what the difference is between a fashion stylist and a personal stylist, and which career direction is best for you. There are many 'industry experts' that will say the two are the same, but while the roles may share similar skills they are inherently different jobs, and it's important to know the differences between the two before you start your career path. Fashion Stylists - While learning many of the

For many people thinking about signing up for an online training program some of the biggest concerns can be not knowing what the training platform looks like and whether they have the technical knowledge to complete the program. If these concerns are holding you back from enrolling in one of our online certificate programs then we want to alleviate your fears and show you exactly what's in store for you once you click 'enroll'. Here's an exclusive look inside our online tr