Day In The Life: Stylist

Typically people think that being a stylist is soooo super glamorous and they automatically think of Rachel Zoe and celebrities. In all reality, it's quite difficult to get a styling gig and many Fashion Stylists end up doing shoots that are far from glamorous.

I currently do styling for a local Vancouver clothing company. They have a vast target market, I'd say it's women ages 20-60. They pretty much just buy what sells and hope that it appeals to everyone.

I am responsible for taking these clothes and creating visually appealing outfits using clothing, accessories, etc. I then have to put them on the mannequin which requires patience and an abundance of pins, which can get extremely tedious! I have also done my own photo shoots with girls from the company, which was super fun! I wish I had taken more photography classes and could do more shoots just for fun. I absolutely love capturing the beauty of someone in a photograph!

My favorite part of the job is that I get to represent the company at any promotional tv appearances and any professional photo shoots. It is so fun to put together outfits to go on real models rather than mannie. Whenever I have to go to anything media related I feel like Lauren Conrad, but way cooler! I must say that the Fashion Industry in Vancouver is rapidly growing and I can't wait to get involved in other aspects of the industry besides styling. I've been to a few buying appointments with the boss and the designer and I was in heaven. I have such an eye for buying, I can always predict what will be a hot seller, what is ill fitting, what women will dislike about the garment etc. It is definitely a dream of mine to one day be a buyer!

What I'm Wearing:

Sweater by Kersh
Blouse by Kensie
Skirt from Aritzia
Accessories from H&M

Today I'm listening to: Skinny Love by Bon Iver


♥ Alicia in Wonderland