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School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Urszula Madri. Being with Island Records and learning much about the marketing side of things with them, I realized the importance that marketing is to succeed in any type of business–including marketing the way you style and marketing yourself. SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Diane McBean SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before attending School Of Style? DMB: I partnered up with a makeup artist and hairstylist and produced a 2011 Fashion Calendar ourselves. This project was to showcase our passion for fashion. School Of Style was my first stylist...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Teri Kennard I've always had an eye for fashion, so I was styling and didn't even know that I was LOL! SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before attending School Of Style? TK: A little bit. . . I did Lady Gaga's nails for her pokerface video and I did pulls for Linda Stokes SOS:...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Stylist Spotlight: Negar Ali magazine, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, In Style and W. Impressive, huh? Well that's just the tip of iceberg. Keep reading to find out how Negar got her start, what she has been up to during the last 12-years of her styling career, what she looks for in the perfect stylist assistant, and much...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Kristen Nicole Macovebooks, fashion magazines, blogs, and trend forecasting. Other things I enjoy are spending time with my family and friends, hiking, dancing, and vacationing. I can never be too old for Disneyland – the happiest place on Earth! SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Kath Duncan Kath is now a stylist for a Net-a-Porter like site in Canada called Dealuxe. Kath went from having virtually zero experience in the fashion industry to being a stylist for an amazing fashion website. She has even made a television appearance or ten as a fashion personality in Canada. Go,...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Whitney Molloy WM: That a binder clip holding Ashley Tisdale's shirt in a Nylon Magazine photo shoot made it into the issue and no one noticed it! SOS: Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of Style? WM: Yes, I interned with Costume Stylist Robin Fitzgerald on a commercial...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Ali Levine SOS: What was the most shocking thing you learned? AL: How fast people progress from assistants to stylists. Let me re-phrase that how fast "hard working people" progress and climb from assistants to stylists. SOS: Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Ariel Tunnell SOS: When did you graduate from School Of Style? AT: March 2011 SOS: Which classes did you take? AT: Class 1 and 2 in NYC! SOS: What was the most valuable thing you learned at School Of Style? AT: The Paperwork! I was so grateful for Luke and Laurens invaluable advice on how to...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Licelte Galvan got back in town and we thought, what better way to say 'welcome home' than another School Of Style Graduate Interview! This time we are catching up with Licelte Galvan who found us through the Simply Stylist event that Luke spoke at. Prior to her attendance at School Of Style, Licelte didn't...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Sara Paulsen OUR GRADS MAKE US SO PROUD!! Sara went from taking School Of Style Class 1, to interning for us, to working on some major jobs with some major stylists! I mean, hello ... assisting Interview magazine's Karl Temlper for a shoot with Tom Ford? Incredible! Sara has also worked on a Levi's...

School of Style " Blog Archive " STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: KATE YOUNGSchool of Style would now like to shine the spotlight on stylist Kate Young. Kate has maintained an extremely varied career during her years in the industry. From styling for top tier publications, red carpet events, and working as a consultant for various commercial endeavors – Kate has done...

School of Style " Blog Archive " STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: JEANNE YANGTime to shine the spotlight on Jeanne Yang, another fabulous stylist whom we so admire here at School of Style. Jeanne's years of experience in the business, and her ability to bring out her clients' unique personalities in her work have made her one of the most sought after stylists in...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Stylist Spotlight: Haidee Findlay Levin Haidee took the time out of her extremely busy schedule to chat with us about how she got her start, what inspires her, what she looks for in an assistant stylist, and much, much more. Keep reading to learn more about Haidee and to see some of her incredible work. School of Style: What made...

School of Style " Blog Archive " STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: ELIZABETH STEWARTElizabeth Stewart is another amazing stylist we admire here at School of Style. She has been in the business for years and has lent her expertise to fashion editorials, ad campaigns, and tons red carpet events. She got her start working as a fashion editor for W magazine. Then eventually...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Class in Session: The BusinessThe Business aka Class 1 is the very first class at School of Style and is the prerequisite to the other school of style classes. This class lays the foundation for your career as a stylist and for the rest of your journey at School of Style. This two-day class teaches you how the business...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Update: Javi SanchezLook at that, another School of Style grad out there working as a stylist. What a wonderful way to start the week! Today we are catching up with New York graduate, Javi Sanchez. We first interviewed Javi in October 2011 and he was already making it happen out there in the styling world....

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Update: Kathleen Kennedy School of Stylegraduate Kathleen Kennedy. We last spoke to Kathleen in August, 2011and we are proud to say that she is still out there kicking some stylist butt. Keep reading to find out what she is up to and how School of Style helped her get her stylish foot into the fashion industry's...

School of Style " Blog Archive " GRADUATE INTERVIEW: JENNIFER ANNANG I'm also a stylist in training. I discovered the art of styling when I started working in retail when I was 15. The store manager always chose me to dress the mannequins because she liked my style. I loved doing it! haha SOS:Did you have experience in the fashion industry before attending...

School of Style " Blog Archive " STYLIST SPOTLIGHT: CRISTINA EHRLICHIt's about time for another Stylist Spotlight. Today's outstanding featured stylist is the fabulous Cristina Ehrlich. Cristina is a former professional ballet dancer who got her start in styling at the age of 27, when she decided to move away from dancing to pursue her interest in fashion....

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Mikaela Adamsstyling the girls for a photo-shoot. I was obsessed with knowing more about the job. I went to FIDM for about 5 quarters majoring in Fashion Design . One day while in class I said forget trying to be a Fashion Designer it wasn't for me. I wasn't cut out for it. I want to be a stylist. Soon...

School of Style " Blog Archive " GRADUATE INTERVIEW: LAURYN STONEfashion editor for CHAOS Magazine as well as a personal style/fashion blogger for the site. I am also freelance assisting. However, the most important thing to note about myself is my obsession with my two cats, Puma & Nova. SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: LaDonna Young up with School of Style graduate LaDonna Young. LaDonna graduated fromSchool of Stylelast October and has already worked with TLC's Stacy London and New York stylist/ costume designer Matthew Simonellini. Keep reading to find out how she did it and the advice she has for other aspiring...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Macc Thomas LOL! Since graduating from School Of Style (this past May) Macc has already been busy with work. Macc has worked with a pop star and an international model. Just goes to show that if you are persistent and really want it, you can work as a wardrobe stylists. School Of Style: Tell us a...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Erin Hendley School Of Style: Tell us a little bit about yourself? Erin Hendley: I am 23 years old from Kentucky. I got my degree in Fashion Merchandising at SIUC and just recently moved to New York to pursue the fashion industry. SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before attending...

School of Style " Blog Archive " GRADUATE INTERVIEW: ALEXIS HOUSTON SOS:What was the most shocking thing you learned? AH: The most shocking thing I learned was that the business side of styling is somewhat complex and that it can make or break you. SOS:Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of Style? AH: Yes! I've assisted...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Nico X. Ortega SOS: Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of Style? NO: For sure! SoS paved the way for me to work with Train, deadmau5, Kendall Jenner, and the cast of True Blood. Also, I have worked great stylists like Deborah Afshani, Leah Rae Smith, and School of Style's very...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Jill Pineda There's so much to it! SOS: What was the most shocking thing you learned? JP: The amount of work that's involved before and after they actual styling of people/shoots/shows. SOS: Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of Style? JP: Yes, I've been so lucky to work...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Lexy Bundschuh Time to see how School of Style helped another aspiring stylist achieve their dreams. This week we are talking to Lexy Bundschuh, who went from 0 to 60 in a matter of months. Congrats, Lexy. School Of Style: Which classes did you take? Lexy Bundschuh: I took class 1,2,3 and the boot...

School of Style " Blog Archive " Graduate Interview: Sallimar Lorenzanastylist Annie Funn and Gabrielle Lewis. Under the wing of these top celebrity stylists, she has got to work with a host of celebrities including Vanessa Williams, Christina Milian, Kristin Cavallari – just to name a few! Keep reading to learn more about Sallimar and her journey from student...