FAQ

I have limited availability for new clients. I encourage you to contact me for availability or to be added to my waitlist.

In the meantime, please check out my blog and subscribe to my newsletter for free style advice. 

Please visit this page to see a more thorough explanation of my current service offerings. Most of them are available virtually or in person.

I offer the following personal styling services:

• Consultation
• Closet Edit
• Closet Organization
• Personal Shopping
• Outfit Creation
• Trip Packing
• Photoshoot Styling
• Special Occasion Styling

Currently, I’m available to travel throughout San Diego County for personal styling appointments. As a North County local, I serve clients in the following areas:

• Cardiff
• Carmel Valley
• Carlsbad
• Del Mar
• Encinitas
• Escondido
• Fairbanks Ranch
• La Jolla
• Mira Mesa
• Oceanside
• Poway
• Rancho Bernardo
• Rancho Penaquitos
• Rancho Santa Fe
• San Marcos
• Scripps Ranch
• Solana Beach
• Sorrento Valley

No. After our initial meeting, I can do my work without you needing to be present. I have several clients who are not typically home during outfit creation, closet organizing, and trip-packing services. In this case, you will be sent an invoice and photos by email.

Please visit my portfolio here.

Yes! You may see all my recommended local professionals here.

Yes! This is probably the #1 reason my clients hire me. I do all the shopping for you. This makes getting dressed efficient and rewarding.

To ensure the most productive use of our time, I recommend having all of your laundry done. Please also have your dry cleaning picked up. This prevents me from recommending items you already have.

It also allows you to try on your full wardrobe so we can make a thorough assessment. Ideally, all of your garments and accessories are fairly organized and in the same room.

For example, if all of your shoes are downstairs, but your closet is upstairs, bring your shoes upstairs too. This helps me get a full picture of your wardrobe. Of course, none of this is required. It does make our time together more efficient though.

I shop everywhere! To give you a more specific idea, my clients and I shop at stores like:

• Anthropologie
• Bloomingdale’s
• GAP
• Lululemon
• Neiman Marcus
• Nordstrom
• Talbots

For in-store personal shopper services, I prefer to meet my clients at Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego.

For my clients who shop sustainably at consignment stores, we shop online retailers such as Fashionphile and The Real Real.

Yes! I work with many sustainable shoppers who prefer to shop consignment. We make use of online retailers like The Real Real and Poshmark or local boutiques.

Email is my preferred contact method. While texting is convenient, it’s far too easy to accidentally delete or read texts.

Unfortunately, unlike an email, I can’t mark a text unread. To ensure I see your messages, please email me.

For personal styling services in San Diego, my rate is $175 per hour, with a two-hour minimum. Most appointments are 2-3 hours.

An initial thirty-minute consultation is included free of charge. Please contact me for my current availability. You can see a list of my current service offerings here.

Payment is due immediately after the completion of our appointment. You will receive an invoice for all of our appointments. I accept cash, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, and all major credit cards. 

Usually, yes. I have partnerships with most retailers.

However, these commissions (or lack thereof), don’t affect my recommendations. I do not work for any particular brand or store.

As your stylist, I won’t encourage you to buy anything that doesn’t fit your lifestyle, aesthetic, or budget. Your needs are my top priority.

Yes! I accept all major credit cards, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, and cash. Payment is due at the end of each appointment.

This depends on your needs and goals. For a seasonal update, I recommend a shopping budget of at least $2,000. If you need a total wardrobe overhaul, a budget of $5,000 is sufficient.

A client may cancel any appointment without penalty as long as I have 24 hours’ notice. If the cancellation is last-minute, a fee will apply. This fee is one hour of billed time. 

Most, if not all, clients will require some tailoring. This can add up.

For example, most pants need to be hemmed. A lot of women need waistbands taken in and shoulder straps taken up. I assure you it’s worth it! It is something to keep in mind if you’re budget-conscious.

Yes! I have worked with women from size 2 to 22, so I am comfortable with women of many shapes and sizes. My clients have also ranged in age from 17 to 70.

Certain body types are indeed more difficult to dress. Please note that the styling process may be more time-consuming for certain clients. For example, there might be more rounds of returns and exchanges for the rarer body types. This includes women who are:

• Size 0 or smaller
• Size 20 or larger
• Taller than 5’9
• Shorter than 5′

No. I haven’t been on social media for several years. I prefer to spend my time and energy on other projects. I like to focus on my clients, my blog, and my newsletter.

Yes, I can dress anyone! While the vast majority of my clients are women, I have styled the occasional male client. Please note that men who need proper suits will need a much larger wardrobe budget.

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