I have always had an interest and passion for fashion,
I mean, from the earliest age I can remember whether it was playing
dress up with my kid
sister or, you know, getting ready with my girlfriends for prom.
But I really didn't develop my eye
and the direction for my career until I was in college.
And I went to Parsons School of Design.
It wasn't really until I had that field work that I discovered
there was this whole world of celebrity styling.
After landing my first client, Michelle, she introduced me to her good friend,
Lupita Nyong'o, and that was the year that she won the Academy Award.
And I was responsible for dressing her for the duration of that award season.
So our stars kind of rose together at the same time.
I love so many different
aspects of my job, I think first and foremost, I love the creativity.
No two days are alike.
No two clients are alike.
And I get to work on such an incredible array of projects.
A lot of people probably think celebrity stylist and bridal,
why would they be in that same category? But walking down
the aisle is the closest thing to walking down the red carpet.
And there are so many parallels
in the fact that this is such an important moment in someone's life.
It felt like such a natural extension for what I do in Hollywood
and bringing this to the bridal client.
The clothing that comes in and out of my office
is it's like having a jewel and a jewel box.
It's so special.
I work very closely with my clients on a couture basis
to create one of a kind custom designs for their specific needs.
Whether they're a celebrity walking down the red carpet or a bride
walking down the aisle.
You know, I never thought that I would live anywhere other than Manhattan.
But as a newlywed couple, moving to Miami
to be closer to family was something that was also really important to us.
I think for me, it's really nice to have the balance between New York and Miami.
It allows me to sort of reset, recharge, and then when I come to New York,
it's all about getting that work done.
Process is such an interesting thing to talk about because it really is
very nuanced, is such a personal getting to know you.
Typically, there's a lot of picture sharing.
There is a lot of mood boarding and there's a lot of collaboration.
I think collaboration is fundamental and that underscores the entire process.
Once we have a sense of the direction that we want to take, the research begins.
And research is such a huge part of what a stylist does.
I often work specifically on custom designs.
That's something that I love.
It's the hallmark of my work.
And I collaborate closely with designers to bring my client's vision to life.
This is such an intimate line of work, and there's so much responsibility
that I have as a stylist and as someone who is shaping someone's image
and how they present themselves for the world to see.
I think the most important thing
is having a shared mutual respect and trust with your clients.
And that's something that comes with time and something that I'm really proud
to have established with my clientele.
I am so proud of writing how to accessorize the perfect
finish to any outfit.
It was definitely a bucket list item to write a book one day,
and I am so proud of the way it turned out.
A car is the ultimate accessory.
And what I love about cars is that it really is an extension
of not just your personal style.
It sort of defines your lifestyle.
And what I loved so much about collaborating
with Bentley was that I could really put my own signature
and my personal touch throughout every element of the design.
Typically, when you have a momentous occasion in your life,
it's a defining moment.
And to have something that is reflective and just as special
as that moment in time is the icing on the cake.
There is nothing more gratifying and rewarding than making
my celebrity clients or my private clients feel confident and beautiful.
I mean, that is truly what gets me out of bed each day.