As told to Arielle Pardes by Michelle McFarlane September 06, 2016 It can be easy to trivialize a job like this, but you can change someone's life. 1. You have to learn the basics of fashion — you can't just "wing it." I didn't go to style school, but I was a model and learned from … [Read more...]
8 Must Haves to Succeed As A Personal Stylist…They’re Not What You Think
She looked at me expectantly...then a little shocked...and I knew that my answer was far from what she was expecting to hear. I was having lunch with another personal stylist who had been styling for about a year and she had begged for a meeting because she was stuck. Her business was … [Read more...]
Creative Customer Retention Strategies to Make More Money
Why Just Offering a Superior Service or Product Isn’t Enough To Succeed. You need creative customer retention strategies to make more money by building a loyal client base for your business. Isn’t it funny that a nice appearance – a simple, professional looking, well designed piece of paper, for … [Read more...]
6 Essential Tips On How To Become A Personal Stylist And Be Successful
“How do I become a personal stylist?” I get this question about 2-3 times a day. Usually through email. And I honestly don’t even know where to begin in answering that question. Why? Because I think I took over 10,000 steps, if not more, to get where I am today. So how do I explain … [Read more...]
Find Out How These 11 Successful Women Start Off Their Mornings
Morning time for me is such a light, hopeful, motivational time. I truly get the sense that it’s the start of something new and fresh every day. Especially when I’m in California or Colorado and the morning sunshine streams in through the windows like bits of heaven. I make sure to do … [Read more...]
Simple Common Sense Tips Every Savvy Personal Stylist Must Remember
When you work as a personal shopper or stylist you are working one-on-one with people. And there are certain, proper ways to engage with people that usually are successful in making them comfortable and happy with you. But sometimes, when you’re tired or you’ve been doing it for a … [Read more...]
4 Lifestyle Professionals Every Personal Stylist Needs to Partner Up With
Tomorrow, I have a husband and wife that The Shopping Friend is providing personal styling services for. They are from Australia and hired a concierge service in Sydney to set up their whole package. The concierge service called me. The wife wants personal shopping for her and her … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Personal Styling Business
Create a successful business that allows you to work your passion and affords you freedom. Join the Ultimate Personal Styling Business Program to enter a world of entrepreneurs all working to bring their businesses to new heights. This step-by-step business plan shows you how to create a valuable … [Read more...]
Master Course on Fashion Styling, Editorial and Celebrity Styling
COMING SOON! Our Master Course in Fashion Styling, Editorial and Celebrity Styling is now closed. Want us to contact you when we open up? Our Fashion, Editorial and Celebrity Styling course encompasses everything you need to know to become a successful fashion stylist in the world of red carpets, … [Read more...]