How to clear your closet AND get free clothing
If you like to score FREE fashion treasures and clear out unworn clothing cluttering your closet, this post is just for you. Have you ever been to a clothing swap? I recently scored some great wardrobe additions when my sister-in-law gathered some stylish friends for a swap. The change of season is a perfect time to do a clothing swap. While you are rotating your seasonal clothing items, simply pull out the ones that you just don’t wear for one reason or another, and bag them up to pass along to another. In case you’ve never done it, here’s a step-by-step; Create a group text or email to 5-10 ladies to find out their interest and availability for a clothing swap. If you have at least 5 interested, set a date that works and make it happen! Each person brings at least 1 bag of clothing, shoes and/or accessories they no […]
How early childhood shapes our self-image and style
When Scott* entered my studio for his first consultation, his personal presence was quiet and nearly invisible. In his mid thirties and single, he wore light gray, worn and baggy jeans, an oversized pale blue dress shirt, scuffed and mealy loafers…and had barely combed hair. He wore glasses that were conservative and more of a non-statement than anything else. This was nothing like the same man I had watched perform a song in front of a large audience with a vibrant and engaging presence. I wondered, where was the disconnect? He came to me for personal styling and identity work with the goal of improving his personal image and increasing dating prospects. Before I met with him, I had asked him to bring 5-7 favorite pictures from art, architecture and nature. I call this exercise the Favorites Effect. This simple exercise is remarkably telling. When you describe why you like […]
The Top 7 Signs that you are ready for a Career in Personal Styling
So you love all things fashion & style, and the idea of getting paid for it makes you drool with excitement. Getting to do it all the time? Dreamy. You might even follow some Stylists online and envy their job, wondering if you might be cut out for it. Wonder no more. Read on for the top 7 signs that will tell you if this career is right for you. Oh, and stick around at the end for the FREE 7-step master checklist for launching a career as a Personal Stylist! 1. Fashionista is your nickname! Ok, maybe not literally, but admit it…you’ve been called that before. It’s obvious to others that this is a natural talent for you. You’ve clearly got a knack for it. 2. Helping others feel good about themselves gives you energy. It’s not just all about you. Helping others feel and look good actually fuels […]
Living the Dream as a Personal Stylist: My Story
Hello! My name is Katelyn Milley. Thanks to The Style Core, I am living my dream of being a Personal Stylist. This May, I celebrated my business’ three year anniversary! Here is my story… In June 2012, I attended The Style Core’s Essential Personal Stylist training class. Having previously taken other styling courses, I wanted to build on my personal styling education. I really enjoyed the class and learned important skills that I use in my business today – most notably color analysis and how to give a fashion consultation. After completing the course, I went home and mulled over the information I learned from Carla. After a few months, I began creating my business. Over the next six months, I reserved my website URL, www.katelynmilley.com, selected a website template, and had my logo designed. I carefully constructed my brand. Business cards were printed and I wrote my website’s content. […]
