Wendy Mak, Owner of Smitten With Style, was recently quoted in an article by the Sydney Morning Herald to comment on wearing suits like Obama during his Australia visit.

You’ll find more details in this article http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/style/suit-up-like-barack-obama-20111117-1nkhv.html

Are you wondering how to become a stylist?

Would you love to know more about fashion styling courses?

With years of skills and experience, Smitten With Style is able to offer a personal stylist training course to equip you with the skills and knowledge how to become a personal stylist or personal shopper!

This course is designed to train you in the more contemporary and modern profession of how to become a personal fashion stylist. Not only will we teach you how to style, we will also teach you how to FIND and gain clients!

In fact, as our guarantee to you, we’ll offer you unlimited mentoring support after the course until you receive your first paying client! You will also be able to join our networking group to share ideas and experiences with other like-minded stylists!

It may be a little exaggerated to imply that a colour consultant can transform your life. However, they can change your visual image, the way you shop and your attire. A personal colour analysis by a skilled colour consultant can be extremely helpful and enlightening. A brilliant colour consultant in Sydney will enhance your understanding and admiration of colour and how it impacts on you. In many instances they will verify what you already know, and may articulate what you have sensed to be true about your own colouring and the colours that attract you.

The colours that will best go well with you are those colours that share the same individuality that you have. For example if your overall deepness of colour is medium, then you will be best appropriate to colours that are of medium depth. If the intensity of your colouring is subdued, then you will be flattered by colours that are low-key, softened or toned down. The fairer you are the more confused and unbalanced you will come into sight when very deep colours are placed below your face. On the other hand, when someone with very strong and deep colouring wears light colours they will appear worn out by these shades. A colour consultant explains and demonstrates the value of colour by a visual evaluation of a client and the draping procedure. This allows you to witness the impact of colours and their changeable uniqueness on you.

The information and understanding that you get from a fantastic colour consultant in Sydney will produce some very significant changes in your appearance, shopping behavior and clothing organization. When you settle the colours that complement and balance your own colouring you will appear better, younger and more essential. Your skin quality will be more glowing and your facial appearance more even. Small imperfections draw back and the colour of your eyes and hair will be intensified.

You will discover colour to be a great preliminary tip when you hit the shops. A swift look into of the racks in your favorite boutique or department store will divulge whether there’s the possibility of finding something marvelous. If the colours are not for you, there is no point in looking at the styles.

Now, about your wardrobe at home, use colour as your way of organizing and arranging your clothing. Keep your neutral coloured items simultaneously and then group similar coloured garments as one. It’s great when all your black tops are in the single drawer and not spread throughout your closet. As soon as colour is the method you are working with, your clothes will stay in a consistent and accessible order. This great approach will serve you well on those mornings when the alarm doesn’t go off, your pet has disappeared and you’ve burnt the pancakes.

Subsequent to all these, one may find that a colour consultant in Sydney can transform their life. But still for some people, that remain to be questionable, however, what is absolutely sure is that they will impact your life in a very encouraging way.

There will be a time and point in our lives where we will take a good look at ourselves and come to a decision to put together or make some changes with the way we look. This can be easily achieved if we are decided and ready for a total style make-over. Mostly, changes are very minimal like sporting a new hairdo. Long smooth sky-scraping maintenance hair might have had its position in our younger days, but this time we are becoming older, probably reaching our forties or over, it may be time for some adjustment. What people need to think when changing their hair style is that they might look completely different and it may take some time getting used to the new hair. How can we make these changes where we will like how we look rather than just dismay to what we have done?

One way would be to think very carefully about what the general look will be that we want. Would we want shorter hair as it’s simple to handle and retain or do we need a hair cut in such a way that it will add body and bounce to our hair? The best way I can show you to make the right choice is to present the recommendation that any other hair stylist would offer. That is, to look at other women as to the hair style they are using and see if you can decide one that you suppose will go well with you.

Once you have thought of what kind of hair style you would like, you will need to look for magazines and cut out pictures of hair styles you are taking into consideration. stick those pictures on a piece of paper in the arrangement of your first choice with number 1 choice at the top followed by number 2 choice and so on. Next, take your pictures to your friends or partner and ask for their opinion. Before long you will be able to reduce your choices of hair style to three or four, and so on.

Now that you have reduced your choices, you will need to think of the color of the hair style make over you are taking into account. Do you want a full everlasting color or a semi wash color? Will you use streaks and or highlights? Will you use perm style, wave style, or straight style? Again, look for your colors and style of hair cut by cutting out pictures and start the process again, being number 1 at the top followed by number 2 and so on. Get your friends to note on the style of your new hair cut and see what colors and cutting techniques will suit you.

Finally, get your selections to your hair stylist and ask for their recommendation. Often, hair salons will have a few hair stylists, but I am sure if you made some research took pictures to show the exact style that you want, the stylist will have an easier time determining if it will suit you or not. This simple technique will lessen any doubts you may have when taking into account a new hair style or a complete makeover. Hair style make over for women are many so by making the right choice at the very start will achieve the look you desire.

A lawyer—what does a solicitor look like? Specifically, a male solicitor? Rest assured a stereo-typical image comes to mind. Suits in dull, earthy colors; plain black leather shoes; the same safe-colored polo’s; and of course, that expensive if not heavy-looking suitcase in hand. Don’t you ever wonder if any of them want to break the lawyer-look mediocrity? Are you a solicitor seeking to do just that? Question no more. Because a male make-over is but a step away from your grasp.

Do you look like everybody else? Do you want to stand out from the crowd?

A preponderance of male solicitor will almost never consider or even ponder about an extreme make-over. Reason for this is because whenever men hear the word “makeover”, they instantly think it’s for women. But in reality, not getting the real idea means that male attorneys are missing out on something that can give their professional careers noteworthy improvements.

To set things straight, dear gentlemen, an extreme makeover is not solely for females. Yes, that’s right. Men could definitely use a makeover too, even if the word itself does have female subtexts. The fact of the matter is, almost all of the influential and most powerful men are getting help from image consultants. We’re talking about the President of the United States, ninety-nine percent of Hollywood actors, politicians, etc. So, if you are indeed a professional seeking to build a career as striking as those prevailing individuals, why deprive yourself the advantages those men enjoy?

Get over loathing the word “makeover.” You must not be panicky to this word. Take a deep breath, put your arms around the idea and accept it. If you try and visualize President Barrack Obama getting a makeover before taking his presidency, and that Manny Pacquiao also does have an image consultant he tags around wherever he goes, it might help you understand the importance of looking and feeling great even if you are what you like to say an “alpha male”.

You can start with a male makeover by letting go of the idea that you can get a good haircut in a unisex salon or just anywhere. Only a barber can give you the kind of haircut you require. A trained, professional barber knows how to cut the hair around your ears. Keep in mind that your hair is the first thing people see, so a good haircut is important. A good image consultant always knows the best barbers and he can recommend them, and what’s so great about this is you’ll probably pay less for the barber who cuts your hair better than the one you used to go to.

If your image consultant is giving you evident advice, that is, advice derived from testing what works in a legal setting, and then your makeover will also help you select appropriate suits. These inside secrets, known to a handful of top image consultants, will make your extreme male makeover an empowering experience. You will emerge feeling that you have inside style secrets that can help you with clients, colleagues, and judges. And the fact of the matter is, you really will.

A personal stylist can seize some of the anxiety out of your everyday life. Engaging the services of a personal stylist will give you the skills to appreciate you, your body shape and how to form a personal style. Personal stylists in Melbourne are qualified professionals who can categorize an extensive range of body issues. They will provide the information you require to dress in the approved manner and compliment your figure.

Have you noticed that on some day’s people observation on how glowing you look? A color seminar with these stylists you will have an understanding of which colors and tones work well for you, enabling you to pick from a palette of hues that improve your appearance.

Each person is different. Each person has different body shapes. An understanding of body shape and color is important for a personal stylist can go further. They will evaluate your personality, tastes and way of life and help you discover a look that is fashionable and right for you.

A clothing analysis with a personal stylist will classify the pieces that work well for you and those that don’t. Some items will be retained, others reused and some cast off. Following an evaluation of your clothing you will be given a shopping plan listing the key pieces you need to buy. This approach takes the presumption out of shopping. You can then use your money wisely on items that will mix and match, creating clothes that you will love to wear. Each of us has a financial plan to work to, and a personal stylist in Melbourne can show you in making a functional and stylish wardrobe which works within your means.

A personal stylist is conscious of present trends and fashions and how they can be worked into your wardrobe structure to keep you looking fresh and up to date. Knowing your finest colors and individual fashion will make shopping for individual accessories amusing and cost effective. The right preference of a modern handbag, jewelry or shoes can absolutely make over an outfit. A personal stylist knows precisely what to buy and where to find it. Shopping becomes a breeze as you will include a qualified assistant giving the right advice, not a well meaning but uniformed person, collaborating with you on your purchases.

Extraordinary event dressing can be burdened with complex decisions. A personal stylist is skilled in the manners and protocols of many situations. They can help you to synchronize an appropriate outfit for any gathering or special event. You can then calm down and take pleasure in the occasion having assurance in your look and style.

When you completely understand your individuality, style, colors and body shape then the pleasure begins. Shopping will become a helpful experience. You can use your time efficiently towards building a wardrobe that says to the world that you are a confident stylish person. Shopping for what suits you and expresses your individuality, will become simple armed with knowledge skill and assurance provided by the services of a personal stylist in Melbourne.

Mother’s Day is a time when people want to give the perfect gift to their mothers. Smitten With Style wants to help those who are still on a hunt for a great gift by offering a voucher for a personal stylist to give to Mum for Mother’s Day.

Smitten With Style, a team of trained and experienced stylists based in Sydney, announces the availability of special gift vouchers that people can give to Mums on Mother’s Day. The vouchers, which are available in a variety of packages, will give the recipient a chance to undergo personal consultations with the team’s stylists.

A wonderful treat, a gift voucher from Smitten will provide your Mum with a fun and enjoyable way to learn about their style and maybe even indulge in a bit of shopping.

“Although our Smart Style Shopping Trips are our most popular gift vouchers, gift vouchers are available for any of the services” says Wendy Mak, founder of Smitten With Style. “And we are happy to tailor custom pamper packages. Contact us for advice on which service would be most appropriate for your Mum.”

Popular options for gift vouchers include:

Wardrobes That Work (Wardrobe Consultation) – will help you stop making fashion mistakes and maximise the value you get from your existing wardrobe! Dress successfully for your body shape and learn what’s working (and what’s not) in your wardrobe!

Smart Style Shopping (Shopping Trips) – Our most popular service, we will take you shopping and show you the brands and styles that flatter the bits you love best – based on your body shape, colouring and areas of concern.

Smitten With Style Package – The best of both worlds. This package includes both our Wardrobes That Work Consultations and Smart Style Shopping Trips to give you a complete and whole style session!

Top to Toe Makeover Package – This package will unveil a new you from top to toe! Let us show you how gorgeous you are with this hair, make-up and style makeover package. In just half a day!

Make Me Over (Make Up Consultation)- Learn what colours suit you best, and how to apply your make up quickly and easily. With a focus on skincare fundamentals, make up application techniques, best colours & products to suit you, and going from day to night, this is a great session for those who want to learn where to start with make up & skincare or to extend your existing knowledge.

Gift vouchers are available for purchase on the Smitten With Style Website http://smittenwithstyle.com/styleconsultantsgiftvouchers

Our stylist services cater to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth areas. Bookings and other inquiries can be made through 0423 475 705 or by filling up an inquiry form at http://www.smittenwithstyle.com.

New York is undoubtedly one of the most captivating and glamorous cities in the world; Likewise, a shopping trip to New York , the fashion capital of the world, is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experience you can ever have.

We are so excited to announce the launch of our first-ever Style Shopping Tour of New York!!! Climb on board with your own personal stylists for 6-days of fabulous fun, style & shopping activities, sight-seeing and wining & dining. Take advantage of a super Australian dollar and shop New York in style!

Activities range from a private, VIP breakfast at Sak’s 5th Avenue (the only shopping centre whose shoe department has its own city zip code!), an exclusive all-day tour of the legendary premium brand outlet district Woodbury Common in New Jersey (with 220+ designer stores this is no DFO if you know what I mean!), shopping the boutiques in SoHo, daily cocktails, style workshops, admission to all of New York’s top sights including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty and much more!

Your stylists will be on hand 24 x 7 to help you decide what to buy and how to wear it, so you’ll only come home with clothes you love and will wear over and over.

Tour dates:
02 Sept 2011 – 08 Sept 2011 departing from Sydney

Earlybird rate (book and pay before 20 June):
$6,800 per person including airfares, transfers, accommodation & breakfast, daily tours & activities & SO much more
OR
$4,800 per person for land only package (ie no airfares)

Indulging yourself in a personal shopping trip is of great importance. Indeed, every season there’s a new fashion, new trends, colors and cuts. However, we all are unique, have unique shape, unique body and unique lifestyle. Throughout a personal shopping trip, you’ll learn how to choose outfit that suit your body type and personality and make you feel glowing and self-confident.

Personal Shopping - Client Testimonial

Robyn is a busy working mum from Perth, and her husband purchased her a shopping trip with our Senior Stylist Bridgette in January.

Over a long weekend in Sydney, Robyn started with a Smart Style Shopping Trip and after seeing the benefits of having an expert eye to help, Robyn decided to also utilize our Top To Toe total makeover. This exciting makeover allowed Robyn to obtain Bridgette’s advice on a new hair style and make up enhancements to complete Robyn’s new look.

Now with a new wardrobe and her amazing transformation with a modern, sexy hair style, Robyn was only too happy to share with us some of her feedback:

“I can’t believe that it’s been a week since my ‘transformation’. I have had so many compliments on my hair with many saying how I look younger! Rick and I went out on Thursday night, I wore the sexy black Karen Miller top, new jeans with boots and felt wonderful. ….Hope you are having fun helping others to look and feel beautiful. A heartfelt thanks once again.”

It was an absolute delight and honour to be able to style Robyn and we wish her all the very best with her new style and look forward to seeing her again in the future!

As a Fashion stylist, I often advise my clients to buy versatile shoe styles that look perfect worn with different types of clothes. You definitely don’t need to buy a pair of shoes for every single dress or outfit in your wardrobe! When shopping for a pair of shoes, remember to pick the one that makes a good match with more than one style of clothes. The following are a good example of versatile shoes:

The heel – closed toe

The black patent heel will be your most versatile friend, for work or for dressier evening events and under trousers. If you can’t handle the height, a wedge or kitten heel would work just as well. In a closed toe shoe look for something not too pointy so that you can wear it with your opaques.

The heel – open toe

An open toed heel (or wedge or kitten heel) such as a peep toe is terrific for hot summer days when one still must go to work looking stylish, or balmy evenings with wide linen pants. Try a tan or nude shoe which is a perfect summer colour.

Ballet flat

For off-duty days and weekends, a ballet flat is a crucial essential. It’ll give you comfort and style even while you’re running around after little Jack in the playground.

Dressy sandal

Whether you choose a slip-on thong or T-bar classic, a dressy leather thong will take you from beach to lunch with the girls. There’s no doubt you’ll live in little else during summer!

Tall boot

Your first investment in knee high boots should absolutely be a black boot (patent if possible) as it will lengthen your legs when worn with black opaque tights. This is your most essential boot and from there you can experiment with different textures and colours.

Evening shoe

A little sparkly number for special occasions will complete your shoe wardrobe. Select from either black which is safe, or silver. You’d also be surprised at how versatile a nude or bronze coloured shoe is.