Fashion Consultant - Zoe Hennessey

What is the difference between a personal stylist and a fashion stylist? A personal stylist, or personal shopper, works with everyday people (meaning, not famous!) and helps build a wardrobe suitable to their body shape, personality and lifestyle. A fashion stylist has a broad range of jobs, ranging from styling fashion editorials for magazines, advertisements, celebrities, music videos, as well as consulting to designers. Is a personal stylist the same thing as a fashion consultant? In a broad sense, the answer is yes. Basically, I would be consulting an individual person on their personal sense of style. Is a personal stylist the same thing as a personal shopper? Yes Can I afford to hire a personal stylist? It is a luxury service, so it is more expensive than shopping for yourself, however, the rewards are plentiful. Most people lead very busy lives and have little time to focus on building a perfect wardrobe, so a personal stylist will find the best clothing fo...

Zoe Hennessy, a los Angeles fashion and wardrobe stylist professional shares a few tips with us on how to treat style as in the fashion industry. 1. Celebrity stylist duties versus personal stylist duties The biggest difference is when styling a celebrity for the red carpet, I pull from showrooms and designers, with very little actual shopping. Designers want the celebrity to wear their clothing or accessories to make their brand more known; it’s a form of advertising. Working with a private client is always only shopping. Also, with a celebrity, there are more things to consider; for instance, how the look will photograph, the publicist’s opinion, and the fans! 2. What Does a Los Angeles Personal Shopper Do? Firstly, I meet with my client and go over their needs, as well as evaluate their current wardrobe. We then make new outfits with the clothing she already owns. Often, new pieces are needed, so I will shop specifically with her in mind. Often, I work with clien...

Q. What’s the difference between your duties as a celebrity stylist and those as a personal stylist? 1. It’s very similar, yet different. For red carpet dresses and publicity photos that will have a worldwide audience, there’s obviously more pressure to get it perfect the first time. But I treat all my clients with the same care and attention to details. They’re all celebrities to me. Q. What’s it like to be a personal shopper? 1. I specialize in creating versatile wardrobes to meet the client’s specific needs. For instance, if they need to be outfitted for a trip, I’ll choose the most fashionable pieces that will fit the vibe of where they are going, and also be appropriate for the weather. I also organize closets to keep matching outfits together and make often large ensembles easier to manage. Q. What’s your favorite part of the Los Angeles fashion world? 1. I love the fact that Los Angeles is constantly evolving in terms of style. You never know what the next trends will ...

1. How does being a celebrity stylist differ from styling everyday people? The jobs are similar. I put the same amount of care and attention into any client I work with, using my expertise to guide them on fashion choices. For red carpet dressing and photos that will be seen worldwide, there tends to be a bit more pressure to get everything exactly perfect, while a private client might not be as picky. 2. As a personal shopper, what are some job duties you handle for your clients? I love creating versatile wardrobes that meet my client’s needs. If a client needs to pack for vacation, I will find fashionable pieces that work great for the weather and vibe of where they are going. I also enjoy organizing closets, keeping outfits together so things are easier to find and manage. 3. What do you love most about the Los Angeles fashion scene? Los Angeles is evolving and becoming more style-conscientious. It’s not just tees and cut-off jeans shorts anymore! More and more I a...

1. Where do you get your inspiration? I get a lot inspiration from people I see on the street when I am out shopping, at restaurants or parties. I also get tons of ideas from Instagram, especially from other stylists and fashion bloggers. 2. What is the difference between a personal shopper and a fashion stylist? Do you do both? Yes! Some of my clients are not celebrities, nor are they in the entertainment industry. For these personal clients, I organize their closets and put together wardrobes based on their needs. Often, I am making outfits based on their work or social life. Sometimes, I pack for vacations or work trips, or special events. Many private clients lead very busy lives and enjoy having clothing brought to them, so I also do a lot of shopping. As a fashion stylist, usually a company will hire me to style a commercial or advertisement, music video, TV show, or movie. There are also celebrities that I style for the red carpet or other press events. ...

All most all are getting mesmerized by the glittering look that a celebrity has. Their iconic and magnetic look is nothing but the result of creativity by the celebrity stylists. These professionals are working behind the scene and produce a wonderful result which is completely unimaginable. A star can’t glitter without them. When it comes to promote themselves in different stages, celebrities hire personal stylists. Specially, in this paparazzi era, where they get a popular promotion without any hassle and they get clicked by photographers when they are out. All celebrities have a common fear that, they shouldn’t get clicked while they are looking odd. This is the reason fashion stylist has become their best friend. They also seek their assistance for their upcoming events. One thing is to keep in mind that, fashion stylists are always engaging to enhance the look and the style statement of the celebrities, for whom they are committed for. Los Angeles is the dream la...