A few years back it struck me how many people in my entourage, from family members, to friends, to only mere acquaintances would contact me to seek my advice on helping them attain that perfect look for different occasions, especially milestone and other memorable events. Many people asked me to shop with them and advise them on the best shades, styles for their skin colour and body types and, of course, keeping in mind their budget and needs. I soon realized how much I loved this side of fashion as I was facilitating a positive difference in their lives. I helped people feel good about themselves, confident about their image and the way they presented themselves to the world.

Slowly but surely, I started to review friends’ wardrobes, brushed up on my readings and trainings on colour analysis, and assisted friends and acquaintances on decluttering their closets. I tried to be as honest as possible with those who sought my advice, whether they were close friends or distant acquaintances, on what their present style said about them. I soon grasped that, in the case of many men and women, they were experiencing difficulties getting past the fact that their body shape today vs five, ten or even twenty years past, may well have changed. They held onto items they desperately hoped that they would be able to get into once again, while, presently feeling depressed about their current figures. They were letting themselves go rather than embracing the person they are today. This is where I like to intercede. I aid people in finding their new beauty and regaining their self esteem.