Ever wonder why your closet is filled with things that either depress or scare you? The ever present black on black uniform that no matter how many times you go shopping you end up with yet another black sweater and black pants? The inability to understand how stripes could possibly look good on anyone but a Ralph Lauren model? The feeling of utter defeat when staring at 27 different jean styles that the latest magazine insisted you have and not understanding why? Let’s not forget that corner of your closet that houses such spectacular decisions as the high waisted pant, the he rum pant, the jumpsuit, and my personal favorite of late—the high heeled clog.
Enter Celebrity Stylist Allison Berlin, co- founder of Style Made Simple. In addition to styling for Stacey London on TLC’s What Not to Wear, O Magazine and Victoria’s Secret, Allison has presented her fashion advice on many national shows such as The Today Show, E! News, The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet, CNBC, Fox, Fox News and more! Prior to starting Style Made Simple, Allison honed her skills in the Bloomingdale’s Fashion Office as a trend forecaster, market editor, and print advertising stylist. Recently, she was named one of the best stylists in New York by Page Six Magazine.
Allison and her team of experts at Style Made Simple make accessible the services usually reserved for celebrities and socialites. (She has styled top Manhattan socialites as well as celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Liev Schreiber and Rosie Perez). “Because of my professional background, I have always helped friends and family with their styling and shopping needs, and soon realized that having access to a professional stylist should not be limited to just celebrities—this is a luxury that everyone can enjoy,” Allison says.
Unlike a basic personal shopper or traditional stylist, the Style Made Simple team does not simply shop for a client, but also puts the total look together. SMS helps clients navigate through the confusing maze of department stores and boutiques, translating trends, and making selections according to an individual’s body type, lifestyle, and budget.
Clients who seek out SMS’s services run the gamut from the blushing bride to be, a working woman who has just landed a new job, someone needing a closet makeover, or anyone looking to update her look.
Allison’s team, by guiding a client to good choices, can help prevent those fashion disasters. What was your worst fashion emergency? Pants split at a meeting? Wrap dress fly open on a first date? Maybe it’s simply getting dressed in the morning. Imagine your life armed with the knowledge of what to wear, how to wear it and where to find it. It’s not easy to challenge your personal style but SMS’s e-books, packed with styling tips, tricks and secrets will create possibilities you may never have thought about. The good news? You can even get started for free…
For more information, go to Allison’s website, www.stylemadesimple.net. Download a sample of one of Allison’s e-books, The 3rd Piece: The Secret to Putting Together a Great Outfit. The website also offers career classes and training seminars. View Allison’s editorial portfolio at: www.allisonberlin.net.
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