Client Makeover: Think and Grow Style
May I just say, my clients are the COOLEST!!
When my latest client, Think and Grow Chick, reached out to me I thought to myself, ‘OMG this is going to be the perfect pairing.’ If you don’t know her, she is a business badass to the max! Think and Grow Chick is an entrepreneur who is killing the game in the financial/personal development space.
She reached out to me because she felt her look didn’t properly convey her personal brand, and she wanted a look that would attract the right people to her business. Because I have gone through this myself (and I work with women EXACTLY like her), I knew she was in the right hands.
Before
As you can see in a few snaps from her 7-day selfie challenge, she was by no means a train wreck. In fact, she has great style and some amazing pieces in her wardrobe. So what’s the problem? The problem was her look was screaming “corporate America,” when her brand and personality was much more carefree and fun.
My mission was to infuse some personality into her look, and as a result, increase her confidence.
Style Development
The style development process is always such a fun step in my styling process because I get to find out what the client loves but is too afraid to try on her own.
For her new look, the direction was classic, sophisticated, a bit of an edge, and the slightest nod to bohemian fashion. Her icons included Victoria Beckham, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Blake Lively.
Shopping
Since my client is a business owner, it was important to buy quality pieces without breaking the bank. So I did a little high/low mix shopping (some might call it my specialty). Here are the stores I hit:
- The Outnet
- Nordstrom
- Zara
- Nordstrom Rack
- TJ Maxx
- Marshalls
- Saks OFF 5th
- Target
Every piece from her pull was under $200. Including a Stella McCartney little black dress from TJ Maxx, that was $199.
Top by ATM, Vest by Theory, Suede leggings by Vince, Necklace by Cara
Top by Topshop, Trousers by Zara, Earrings from Shopbop, Necklace by Topshop
Sweater by ATM, Skirt by Topshop
The Fitting
My fittings are always fun! Snacks, music, and enough clothes to fill a 3-hour window – the average time of my fittings. She tried on everything I brought and in the end, we exceeded our original budget. Oops! No, it ended up being awesome because she won’t have to shop for a VERY long time! Plus, I built her a functional wardrobe with pieces that can easily be mixed and matched.
After
In the end, we have another happy and fabulous client who is ready to take on the world! How good are these looks? She went home with WAY more, but these were my personal favorites.
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I love everything you did. You and I are soooo much alike when it comes to style i wish i was able to beet you in person , no creepy stuff lol. I just know that you and I are extremely like minded. If you have time contact me. Im designer and personal stylist , I looove my job but I dont know how to get on your level. If you have time please contact me. I would love to pick your brain even if its just for about 5 min flat. I know I could gain alot. I know allll about the school of style and what not. But! I dont currently have the money to take your and Luke’s course. smh i know i know you are like whaaaat. She wants to be under my wing but no money?????? I get it but understand that I believe in me 100,000 so if you give me 5 min of your time . I will direct ppl to you and tell them, hey this is where I got my pass. I’m great and awesome and capable, but where did i learn it??? After I reel ppl in they will be excited to learn about you, its just like Laylah Ali saying hey my Dad Is Mohammad Ali. if she doesn’t show us that she can box then we aren’t interested in Ali regardless. But if we see Mohammad first then we are automatically fans of Leylah.