Janie
City of residence: New York, NY
Age: 28
FUN FACTS:
Favorite piece of clothing:
Depends on the season. In summer I love my navy blue Susana Monaco halter dress. In fall I love my Jeans Cowboy boots (does that count as clothing?!).
Favorite clothing/accessories store:
Wherever the deals are! I love finding bargains at TJ Maxx and H&M, but Bloomingdales, Banana Republic/Gap and Calypso are my mainstays.
Favorite online shopping site:
gilt.com, shopstyle.com
Oldest piece of clothing you own:
Vintage Lilly Pullitzer halter maxi dress from the 70s
Style icon :
Kate Winslet
“Cindy is…:
…great at making her clients feel comfortable and not self-conscious or judged. She has this marvelous way of getting the job done while making one feel excited and empowered to put her tips to use on your own.”
MEATY QUESTIONS:
What made you decide to seek out wardrobe therapy/personal shopping/styling services?
Like most Manhattanites, I lack closet space so I needed help purging my closet and identifying pieces in my wardrobe (or that I may need to acquire) that would work year round or at least more than one season. I also had a few pieces that I couldn’t quite figure out how to wear and Cindy did a great job helping in that department with some suggestions of pairings, accessories, or updating the look.
What’s the most surprising thing you learned from the wardrobe therapy/personal shopping/styling experience?:
Layering intimidates me because I’ve always felt like it looked bulky. Cindy taught me to look at it another way that made much more sense for me – to approach layering like you would getting ready to go skiing. Genius!
How useful did you find the consultation? Or what’s the most useful piece of advice you learned from the consultation?:
I found the consultation extremely helpful! I thought I had a good handle on what to wear to work or out weekends, but Cindy helped teach to me put things together that made me more confident that I look put-together wherever I go. No more tugging at a shirt or nagging friends about whether or not what I have on “looks alright”!
Anything else you want my potential clients to know?:
Maybe you are stuck in a fashion rut and need to be a more sparkly version of yourself – whatever your reason – it’s worth seeking Cindy’s help and advice. She’s honest and constructive and won’t try to make you a carbon copy of herself. Cindy will help point you in the right direction and your friends will definitely notice that you dress in a more flattering and potentially innovative way. Go for it. It’s worth it!
