School of Style

Jessie is another one of our grads who stuck by us and paid her dues by interning for us … A LOT! We totally love her for that. We are now super proud to see her out there making it on her own as a wardrobe stylist. Jessie took some time out of her increasingly busy schedule to play Q&A with us. Check it out …

School Of Style: Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Jessie Webber: I’m Jessie, born then raised in Los Angeles. I love to laugh, love the beach, love music and love fashion. I’m a no b.s. kind of person, you get what you get with me. I don’t try to be anyone else but me because if I do then who’s going to be me?

SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before attending School Of Style?
JW: I worked different retail jobs but besides that, no.

SOS: When did you know you wanted to become a wardrobe stylist?
JW: When I was younger (and still today, guilty!), I used to change my outfit every time I’d change activities. No matter if it was just going from playing indoors to outdoors, my outfit would change. Everything from my clothes to my hair ties. Wardrobe styling just makes sense to me.

SOS: When did you graduate from School Of Style?
JW: I completed my last class in June.

SOS: Which classes did you take?
JW: All 3 and I suggest you do too!!!

SOS: What was the most valuable thing you learned at School Of Style?
JW: The most valuable thing I’ve learned that I use on almost a daily basis being a beginning stylist is when Luke told us when looking for work and sending out emails you have to be “just under stalking.” That advice has gotten me most of my jobs I believe because I was persistent and shows that I really want this, people like that.

SOS: What was the most shocking thing you learned?
JW: Nothing was really that “shocking”

SOS: Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of Style?
JW: Yes! I’ve gotten to work on all kinds of different wardrobe styling jobs from fashion shows to photo shoots. Stick with the SOS staff after graduating and you WILL get work!

SOS: Describe your ”style” as a stylist:
JW: I would say that my “style” as a stylist is a case by case type of thing. When I’m pulling clothes for someone, my style is their style. Of course I go out of the box and put my spin on it but for the most part, its your style I’m working off of, not mine.

SOS: Is that different than your personal style? If so, describe your personal style:
JW: Yes, my personal style is like a hippie at a rock concert.

SOS: Who is your dream client?
JW: I can’t just say one specific person but, my dream would be to style multiple bands at a festival like Coachella. Just like Luke and Lauren did this year. THAT would be heaven.

SOS: Who are your favorite designers?
JW: Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Chloe, Current/Elliot, Grai, Mike & Chris and Helmut Lang.

SOS: Favorite trends?
JW: Gladiator sandals, big sunglasses, all things boho

SOS: Trends you wish would die?
JW: High waisted jeans- don’t even get me started and leggings, I’m over it.

SOS: What are your favorite places to shop?
JW: Planet blue, Madison, Siavolina, most boutiques on Abbot Kinney, Shobop.com and Bluefly.com

SOS: Any tips you would like to share with other stylists who are just starting out?
JW: Fake it till you make it and just keeping going. Think energizer bunny…

Be sure to keep up with Jessie on her blog>>

Last week we had another exciting Class 2 with Jillian and Brandy (one of our NYC class grads). We zipped all around town and even met up with Lauren at Diavolina on West 3rd Street.

Cydney Griggs Bespoke Paper Hats

Preface PR- Cydney Griggs Bespoke Paper Hats

Luke Storey and Jillian at Showroom 7

Universal Costume Dept

Outside of Alexander McQueen

E.P.I.C

Brandy and Luke at People’s Revolution

Best store in LA … Maxfield

Because our first ever NYC Class 1 was such a hit we’ve decided to make our way back to New York.

School Of Style is heading back to New York City in October to teach another batch of aspiring stylists the ins and outs of the styling industry. Our plane tickets are booked, our location is locked in, now all we need is YOU!

Sign up today to reserve your spot. Our last class sold out, so be sure get your space today.

Class 1 (Classroom)

Date: October 9th-10th
Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Ace Hotel New York City

Register>>

One of our grads sent us this video and it is too funny not to share. Now don’t get us wrong, Model Mayhem can be a great resource but it can also be a great resource for a lot of laughs. This song/video speaks to the latter …

“That Doesn’t Make You A Model” Song – Watch more Funny Videos

Whenever we stop at Caro Marketing we always get excited about pulling from the label Plastic Island. Plastic Island has the funnest gear that is young, contemporary, and affordable. Their line ranges from casual street wear to cute/sexy little dresses that you can wear out on the town.

Right now we are loving their Rogue Knit Bomber jacket, Nior cocktail dress (we put actress Krysten Ritter in this dress), and the Remix Crop Hoodie.

To shop Plastic Island or to view the collection, visit their website now>>

Last week while stopping at Dietch PR in downtown LA for our Class 2 we noticed a new addition to the Dietch family. It was a line called Mila and it was pretty much love at first sight.

You may remember Mila from Season 7 of Project Runway. She was in the final 3 and showed her collection during New York Fashion Week. The collection is bold, edgy, and mostly black and white (you know we love that). Some of our favorite pieces include her black open-weave sweater, graphic dresses, and the best of all … her revolver gloves!!!!

The revolver glove may be the greatest fashion invention of all time. They aren’t completely fingerless gloves and they aren’t your typical glove either. These gloves are so fresh and unique. They even leave space for you to rock your favorite rings with them as well (see above picture for the glove magic).

Learn more about Mila and her collection here>>

As stylists, it’s pretty safe to say that we are professionals when it comes to shopping. We know how to tear through racks and we also know how to save some serious cash (paying retail is for the birds). So when we heard about the Barney’s (our favorite store ever in life) Warehouse Sale, we just had to go.

Yesterday was the first day of the sale and we were some of the first people there. The sale started at 8am. We got there at 9am and stayed until 3pm. Yes, you read that properly. We stayed for 6 hours. 6 hours!!!

In that six hours we got thousands and thousands of dollars worth of clothes for 75% off retail. Insane. Some notable purchases include …

Luke’s sweet Dior Homme blazer from the Spring 2010 runway show:

Lauren’s pair of Maison Martin Margiela boots from the Spring 2010 runway show:

Those are just two the things we found! Our bags were FULL. Definitely worth the trip downtown. We also got a tip from one of the little ladies working the sale … The last few days of the sale is when the serious markdowns occur.  So head over to the sale and let us know what you get.

Who doesn’t love a little neon in their life? Even though we are always decked out in black, we definitely appreciate some color every now and again. A great source that we have found for extreme color is through KRELwear’s latest knitwear collection.

KRELwear’s product range includes sweaters, dresses, skirts, tanks, and accessories such as hats, scarves, leg warmers and cuffs. This line is definitely one of kind and embraces originality (we love that).

KRELwear was recognized as a GenArt “Fresh Faces of Fashion”. And has dressed some of Hollywood’s finest including; Alanis Morrisset, Christina Ricci, Carmen Electra, Pink, Cameron and Natasha Lyonne.

To get your closet filled with KRELwear visit their site today!