SUSIE on getting “my personality back into my wardrobe.”

Posted on September 19th, 2011 Written by No Comments

Meet Susie

Freelance web designer
www.susieroselle.com
Wife and Mom of two little kids

Why did you first contact Well Styled?
It’s so cliché, but I had become one of those moms who wears yoga pants and t-shirts everyday. It happened partly because I had gained some weight and could no longer fit into my old clothes, and partly because I didn’t want to get spit-up, finger paint, food and sticky kid stuff on my clothes. To be completely honest, I think I also didn’t feel that great about the way I looked.
After picking up running as a new hobby and losing my baby weight, I contacted Michelle so that I could get a fresh start and get my personality back into my wardrobe.

What have you gained from working with Well Styled?
Aside from my session with Michelle being fun and full of laughs, I ended up gaining a huge amount of confidence about the way I look. She pre-selected clothes for me that simply look great on me. I learned basic rules for my body shape that I could apply to getting a good fit in pants — previously my biggest problem. After some simple advice to have a seamstress take in the waist of my pants, I had a closet full of pants and shorts that looked smashing!

The actual shopping process was easy peasy. As I tried on items that Michelle had selected, she mixed and matched, and pulled alternate sizes/colors for me if I needed them. We worked on a practical approach to putting together comfortable outfits that make me look professional for work, presentable doing errands around town, and hot on date nights with the hubs. I feel like my wardrobe is now the perfect blend of on-trend and realistic for my age and stage in life, and I no longer stare blankly at my closet and wonder what to wear.

What stood out to you about your first Well Styled session?
During my first session of going through my closet, I was surprised to realize how old some of my clothes were and how badly some of them fit. It’s like I just didn’t see it until Michelle pointed it out. It was cathartic to get rid of them.

The more pleasant surprise was how many great little things I had in my closet that I wasn’t wearing. I didn’t realize that were creative combinations of pieces just waiting to be worn. Michelle has an eye for such unexpected combinations.

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TOMS – Customized Art Job

Posted on August 31st, 2011 Written by No Comments

I am absolutely in love with what Mary Gregory is doing with a basic TOMS shoe.

With love, care, and of course amazing talent she is taking her painting skills onto a different type of canvas…the TOMS canvas! I contacted her immediately to learn how the Well Styled community can get their hands on one of her customized gems. Here is her response:

Thank you for writing! Here’s how it works: If a client purchases TOMS online, they may have them shipped directly to me or, if purchased locally, take them out of the box, put them in a padded or reinforced envelope, and send them to me USPS (it’s cheaper). We’ll discuss color and design and I’ll send them back when finished. I charge $50. And that covers most any design.

What a wonderful service you are offering! I looked at your site and am so impressed with the solution you’ve come up with to the problem that plagues so many women. Very smart. I would be honored to have the TOMS promoted there. Plus, TOMS would sell more shoes and get them onto the feet of needy children.

Here is Mary’s contact information if you have more questions for her or want to get the address where shoes can be shipped to.  You can see more examples of her work on TOMS here.

 

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Martha – On dismissing her “mythical future perfect self.”

Posted on August 4th, 2011 Written by 2 Comments

Meet Martha

Freelance advertising copywriter and voice talent
Mom to an almost 6 year old

Why did you first contact Well Styled?

I had just turned 41. After a rough transition into motherhood and my 40s, I was looking for something to make me feel creative and alive again. I’d always wanted to have more fun with my clothes, but was just too chicken and clueless about where to start. And I really, really, really wanted to learn to love and dress the body I have NOW, instead of some mythical future perfect self.

What have you gained from working with Well Styled?

I found out just how much I love wearing color! It makes my day. Bright, vibrant makes me feel powerful and strong, but all I used to wear was black, brown and grey. And honestly, it’s like the creative side of me was unleashed. I have so much fun now, whereas I used to dread my closet. I have a wardrobe of basics that I can count on, day in and day out, plus the knowledge and inspiration to rock out those basics with something extra daring now and then. Working with Well Styled has made a positive difference in my day, every single day.

What stood out to you about your first Well Styled session?

I was freaking out about tucking in my shirts. Seriously, freaking out. And Michelle dragged me into my bathroom, hiked up her shirt and said “Look, I have a belly. I can’t tuck things in, because it doesn’t work for my body. You DO NOT have a belly. You have a teeny tiny waist. TRUST ME!” And I did trust her, from that moment, because Michelle isn’t afraid to get real.

You’re a return client. What keeps you coming back?

Michelle just gets it. She makes me laugh. She makes me love my body and my style, and refuses to let me compare myself to other people. She provides the loving reflection I can’t always see in the mirror, helping me edit and hone my clothes as my ever-changing life evolves.

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