Fashion Consultant - Zoe Hennessey

Where were you born? In Pennsylvania, but I have lived in numerous parts of the USA! I grew up on Sanibel Island in Florida, and near the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. I went to college in Savannah, GA; and worked in New York City for 10 years. I have been living in Los Angeles now for 8 years and love it! In one sentence what is unique about your work? I definitely bring a unique fashion sensibility to the way I style that believe is different than how other stylists do it. Why do you do what you do? I absolutely love being a fashion and wardrobe stylist! I love helping people look and feel their best. Being creative, meeting and working with new people every week, and best of all, the shopping!  What inspires you? Mostly other people in the fashion and art worlds that I see on Instagram or traveling. Describe your personal style. My style is constantly changing and I love to try new looks. I definitely follow and try out the trends. ...

What Part of Being a Personal Stylist Do You Prefer the Most? And the Least? I love this job because it’s creative, every day is different, and it allows me to chose my own schedule. The worst part is not having a reoccurring paycheck! I don’t have any benefits from an employer, no paid time off, and no job security. If I’m not working, I’m not making money, and I have no idea if or when my next job will be. Do You Ever Have Nothing to Wear? Yes, just like everyone else I get tired of my clothes and want something new to wear! What Are the Investment Pieces Everyone Should Own? If you can afford to invest in designer handbags and shoes, those pieces hold their value for a long time, you can often resell them if you get tired of wearing them and want a change. You will never get the amount you paid for the piece, but you will get more than a non designer item. It’s like a car, once it leave the lot the value goes down, but it has value! Having a Personal Stylist Sound like...

Whether you’re a famous movie star posing on the red carpet, or just taking a selfie for Instagram, knowing how to pose for a photo is essential! Here are tips and trick so you’ll always take the best picture (and never have to untag again!): 1.Find the best light. Good lighting can highlight our best features and minimize dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles and imperfections. If you don’t have a professional light every time you take a pic (and who does, besides models?!), try to find places where there is soft light, or light bouncing from a bright wall. This has a softening effect so your skin glows. 2.Find your smile. We don’t all have megawatt movie star smiles, so as silly as it sounds, practice your smile in a mirror, remember exactly what you like about it, and practice it! Maybe you need to pucker your lips a little (not too much!), put your tongue on the roof of your mouth, or lessen the muscles around the eyes. The angle of your chin makes a big difference,...

Save Time  Standing at your closet trying to decide what to wear can take precious time from your day, and cause so much unneeded stress. A personal stylist will help create all the outfits you need, and organize them so they are best suited to your lifestyle. You will never feel stressed getting ready again! Whether it’s a special event, work, a party, or even just running errands, you’ll always have a suitable outfit at the ready! Save Money Most people only wear a few pieces in their closet, everything else never gets worn, and you keep buying new pieces in hopes it will all come together one day. A personal stylist will figure out new ways to wear those never touched pieces so you can finally utilize your closet! She can also tell you what to get rid of and the best new items to buy to help it all come together, so you never waste money on clothes you’ll never wear again. Find Your Style A lot of people have an idea how they want to look, but when it comes ...

• What to Expect When Hiring a Personal Stylist First, a stylist will want to discuss your clothing goals and budget. Then, he or she will meet with you and look at your wardrobe, have you try on clothes, and talk more about what works and does not. Often, a shopping trip is next! Most personal shoppers will bring the clothes to your home, but you can also shop together! From this point forward, stylists will often meet with their clients regularly to add new pieces to their wardrobe, to shop, and create new looks for specific events or travel. • What Are Your Top 3 Favourite Items in Your Wardrobe? Jeans, soft and cozy cashmere sweater, silk biased cut dress – all comfortable and flattering! • What Are the Trends for fall 2019? Square toe strappy sandals; Bottega Veneta’s The Pouch bag; high-waisted pleated pants; blazers; floral dresses; asymmetry; organza dresses and blouses; light wash denim.

• Know your body type and the types of clothes are most flattering for you •  Understand which colors look best on your skin •  Invest more in comfortable shoes and handbags, and less in pieces that have less longevity or are very trendy •  If you want to keep it simple: stick to neutral colors like black, white, navy, khaki and denim - they always match! • Neutral colors are perfect for quick and easy travel, too! •  Always consider the cost-to-wear ratio: If something is more expensive but you will wear it a lot, it might be worth a splurge! •  Keep an open mind! Fashion is always changing; don't be afraid to try new trends. •  Nude shoes really do elongate the leg! • Hire a stylist! Know more information about fashion tips contact Zoe Hennessey or visit www.zoehennessey.com

How do you become a professional stylist? The most common way is to start as an assistant to a stylist to learn and gain experience. You should do tests shoots to build your portfolio, and eventually you will start to get smaller paid jobs. Eventually, you earn enough to break out on your own! What do you need to be a stylist? A very sophisticated and creative sense of style, and an experienced understanding of the fashion industry. You need to be extremely organized and able to understand what the clients needs are, as well as the ability to work as part of a team. What does a wardrobe consultant do? A wardrobe consultant can be many different things. One form of wardrobe consulting is working with fashion designers to edit their collections and help style their shows. Another form is working with a person to help with their personal wardrobe; for example, editing their closet and creating looks, as well as personal shopping. How much does a wardrobe stylist cost? It varies...