Hi! Welcome! I’m so glad you asked. A personal stylist is a professional who helps people identify their image and wardrobe goals and then achieve those goals through organizing and decluttering the current closet, adding in new items through targeted shopping, and helping to craft outfits that fit the lifestyle needs of the client. That is the official answer, but after working with men and women in NYC, Philadelphia, and all over the world for over 16 years I can tell you it’s so much more than that! I am also interested in helping you be kinder to yourself, walk into that important meeting with confidence and style, go through a life transition feeling like yourself again, feel less overwhelmed and frustrated getting dressed for the day or an event, and generally feel like the best version of yourself day in and day out. I want you to feel great in your clothes and I know that you deserve that.

I recommend that new clients start with The Complete Overhaul. This allows me to really get to know you and your style, to help you create physical and emotional space in your closet, and to find you new items that help you feel like the best, most relevant, stylish version of yourself. The Complete Overhaul builds for us all the important foundational elements so that as we work together into the future, our sessions are targeted and effective without repeating items you already own or adding in items that won’t make any sense with the other things in your closet. My goal is always to maximize the value of our time together and the investment you are making in your wardrobe.

No, that has never happened. My job is to get to know you, understand your style and body type, and find you amazing items. Even if we need to tweak direction a bit during the appointment, my clients always walk away with fantastic purchases that they can’t wait to wear.

I am 100% sure that we will find clothes that fit and clothes you love. I’ve been styling women and men for 16 years and I have worked with every type of body. My job is to know which brands work for different body types and which silhouettes work for every type of person. Many of my clients come to me during life transitions (I see you new job, promotion, milestone events) and body transitions (hello, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause) I also have an arsenal of tailors, cobblers, and custom garment makers who can help tweak and transform items so they look like they were made just for you!

I always tell clients: it’s my job to know fashion, trends, brands, and retailers but my talent is understanding people. Taking the clues they give me with their personality, their current closet, their lifestyle and inspirations and finding what unites them all with a style that is totally unique and tailored for each client. My ultimate goal is always to have my client tell me, “I never would have picked this out but I absolutely love it.” That’s when I’ve done my job!

After our initial sessions, you get to choose your own adventure! Most clients come back to me after about six months when the weather has shifted to the opposite season to do another shop for the current season (Fall/winter or Spring/Summer) and then after that it really depends on your lifestyle. Some clients feel great with their complete wardrobe and happily wear their outfits for a year or two before returning to freshen things up. Some clients—especially those who find themselves in front of board meetings, leading panel discussions, and generally in the public eye—pop in a few times a year for killer looks that are fresh and fabulous.

This is where the magic of The Lookbook comes in! During The Big Cleanse, we will be cataloguing all the items you own with photos. After we complete The Big Shop, we will also have images of everything new that you bought. The last piece of the puzzle is The Lookbook. I use a digital platform designed for stylists that allows me to make looks from both new and old items. Not only will we have the looks we put together in the dressing room saved there, but I’ll also be able to utilize the items in your closet to make a variety of new looks so you maximize the value of your new items. I can even make separate lookbooks for all the various parts of your life; casual weekend, going out, work, board meetings. You tell me how you live, and I’ll give you outfits that fit.

Nope! During our shopping session, I’ll use the first two hours to do a pre-pull. What that means is that I will take my list of items that I think you need and also that I know you would love and gather a big dressing room full of options in your size. So when you show up, you get right to the fun part of trying things on and getting excited about all the new looks and possibilities you’re experiencing. My team will do the running around and swapping sizes while you get to focus on feeling great!

I can work with any budget! Obviously you will have to spend some money if we are going to do this right, but I tailor my store selections to your budget, not the other way around. And no matter your budget, I will always be sure you are making smart purchases and putting your money into lasting items. And, if there’s a place we can save and not sacrifice quality, I will make sure we find it! During our session we’ll also talk about caring for your clothes and little tricks that will make your items last so you will be able to enjoy them for years to come. 

I always recommend that new clients start with The Complete Overhaul so we can really set you up for success now and into the future. However, reach out, let’s chat! Whether you need more time or less, we can always tweak our sessions to fit your needs.