Glasses Inspiration

Glasses Inspiration

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I'm working with a client this month who wears amazing glasses, and it's got me really excited about styling with glasses. I love how they frame the face, and I especially love a darker set! When I was little, I used to want glasses (and braces) more than anything. When my eyes hurt after my first computer classes and I had to go to get them checked, I was thrilled. Glasses! But it wasn't meant to be for me then. Even now that I have glasses (for a twitchy law school-induced astigmatism eye), I don't often wear them. Hmmm...might need to remedy that.

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I'm excited to show you some of what we're working on together once our session is over. Here's what she booked me for during Personal Pricing in October:

One virtual session where I'll check out her clothes and set her up with TONS of new outfits to wear for her everyday life-as well as an unusual, gorgeous outfit for the wedding weekend she has coming up!

I also typically throw in a Pinterest inspiration board for clients and send them deals on clothes that I find in the weeks following our time together at no charge.

P.S. I don't ask for personal pricing upfront. Instead, clients send me a check within a week for whatever amount you've decided on. But, this client let me know that she has $25 to spend. Typically, virtual sessions are 1.5 hours, but we've booked two hours to include time for the "special event" styling.

So for $25, she'll get about 2 hours with me-and what clients have described as "a whole new way of looking at the clothes I already have!" In other words, "It's like shopping  without spending all the time and money!"

P.S. 

I loved what Love Always Hannah had to say about glasses, didn't you? Also, The Girls With Glasses had a cute, light message for little girls with glasses.

Q&A: Packing a Killer Bag for a Fall Wedding Weekend in Charleston

Q&A: Packing a Killer Bag for a Fall Wedding Weekend in Charleston

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I recently had a reader question about what to wear to a fall wedding she's attending near the end of the month in Charleston, SC. I've written about packing before, but there is still more to say! First, I really recommend choosing a theme for your clothing for the weekend. With only a few days to pack for and limited space, choosing a theme will help you.

When I say theme, it could be Polka-Dots, Romantic Skirts, All Black, Plaid and Jeans, or whatever you are excited about. Here, I've picked some inspiration shots for you based on colors, and here's why I think themed packing is the way to go!

Introducing: Personal Pricing

Over the past two months since launching Start Close in Styling, many of the 6,000 20,000+ visitors to this site have reached out to me. I've worked with lots of you-some even agreed to let me show you off here! It has been an amazing way to build my profile and to hone in on what I can offer the (extra)ordinary woman. 

That's why, for the month of October, instead of setting an hourly rate or a per-service rate, I'm inviting you to pay what you want for all personal styling in the month of October! I've dubbed it called Personal Pricing, and it applies to any appointments (in person or virtual) we schedule in October even if the services are rendered in November or December. 

So, are you ready to love your clothes and how you look in them? Let's get started! It's going to be so fun!

- Ella

November 1 Update: I had planned on a set list of prices starting November 1 that were based on feedback from my clients thus far, but based on the outpouring of interest from the readers of my favorite blog, I've decided to offer lower prices than previously planned for all services booked in the month of November, regardless of when the service takes place. 

Learn more about my services offered here.