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Beverly Rizzolo
AGE 51
PROFESSION Environmental Quality Specialist
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To feel comfortable and find confidence with styles that are modern yet appropriate for her line of work. To look stylish for date nights and pulled-together for outings with friends. To create a style that best represents her stage and season of life.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“Sandi is a fun person and knowledgeable in her field. She has a great eye for style and was quickly able to understand my needs, encouraging me to try new yet age-appropriate looks. Her prices are a great value for the personalized service she provides. I plan to use her services again in the fall...if not sooner!”
Janet Cook
AGE 63
PROFESSION Interventional Memographer
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To update wardrobe with looks that are both modern and age-appropriate. To create a travel capsule that is easy to pair together and wear at home. To eliminate styles that are stuffy and outdated with replacements that best support her working lifestyle.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“I have always had a problem shopping for my own clothing. When I go into a department store, I literally start to sweat. I found Sandi Mele, and what a God-send! She put together outfits with clothing I already owned using pieces I previously had no idea would pair together. Then she pre-shopped for outfits given my style and size. Sandi is style-smart and always aware of my budget. I feel blessed to have found her! She is so very talented and cares deeply for her clients.”
Carly Godzdanker
AGE 30
PROFESSION Pediatric Occupational Therapist
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To identify and create a signature look. To understand what looks good on her body and learn how to make outfits using what she already has. To find the gaps in her wardrobe and translate the looks she loves on other people to her own wardrobe. To eliminate the frustration of not knowing what to wear during social events and date nights.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“I hate shopping, but I love looking cute. Knowing this, my husband bought me the best gift ever for my 30th birthday - time with Sandi. She came to the house and very non-judgementally went through my closet helping me toss old clothes and put together new outfits. She was so easy to work with before, during, and after our sessions. She is professional, adaptable, and skilled. Most importantly, she was incredibly respectful of my style and budget. I would recommend Sandi to anyone!”
Natalie Van Note
AGE 47
PROFESSION Divorce & Family Mediator, Child Family Investigator, & Licensed Professional Counselor
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To coordinate a closet full of clothing and maximize what she already owns. To find appropriate clothing that reflects her new business and supports her lifestyle following a divorce. To strike the balance between too casual and too formal for her line of work. To gain confidence with a signature look that’s unique to her.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“Working with Sandi Mele was a wonderful experience. I didn’t know how to put outfits together and needed someone to match my clothing to my personality. That’s where Sandi stepped in. She overhauled my closet and made beautiful ensembles that truly reflect who I really am. Sandi made me feel like a princess in my clothes and encouraged me to step out in style. Sandi is truly a gifted consultant and stylist. I recommend her to anyone wanting to have a truly ‘wearable wardrobe!’ Thank you for bringing out the real me.”
Isabella Rivera-Quiambao
AGE 38
PROFESSION Flight Attendant
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To create a pulled-together wardrobe for her volunteer work at Alternatives Pregnancy Center that is both professional and disarming. To assemble a functional wardrobe with quality styles that are easy to mix and match rather than randomly picking out second-hand pieces at Goodwill.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“I never considered having a wardrobe consultant. It sounded like something only movie stars or the ultra rich could afford, but I was pleased to find out that this was not the case at all. Sandi made it possible for an average gal like me to have her very own stylist! Sandi had the ability to pick out outfits that not only suited by body, but my personality as well. A total game changer! I was reminded that my identity is in Christ, which is a beautiful thing. Beauty draws people in, so why not share it! I highly recommend giving Sandi a call. It’s not about vanity, it’s about discovery!”
Lauren Dowds
AGE 24
PROFESSION Early Learning Center Director
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To transition her wardrobe from college student to new director of a childcare center. To identify the styles that best represent her personality while communicating professionalism. To start with what she already owns and strategically purchase new pieces that will provide the most versatility in her wardrobe.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“When I asked Sandi for help, I was in a weird transitional phase from college student to director of a childcare center. Sandi first came to my house for a closet shop session where she showed me how to use items already in my wardrobe to suit my new profession. We then went shopping and she arrived at stores ahead of time, picking out a handful of great looks for me. Several I would never have picked for myself, yet she understood my job, my budget, and my personality, and rolled it into one great wardrobe for me. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone needing a stylist!”
Mandy Huizar
AGE 27
PROFESSION First Grade Teacher
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To get out of her rut of buying tons of clothing but feeling like she has nothing to wear. To learn how to mix and match what she owns and enjoy more color in her closet. To strategically buy styles that will coordinate with the pieces she already enjoys wearing.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“I hired Sandi for a closet shop in order to create new outfits with clothing already in my closet. I had a full closet, but I woke up every morning feeling like I had nothing to wear. Sandi was able to create over 50 new outfits with things I already owned! She showed me new color combinations I had never thought to try. She also taught me about different ways to mix and match patterns- something that normally intimidated me. When Sandi left that afternoon, I felt inspired by the outfits she created and excited to try them out!”
Julie Haney
AGE 44
PROFESSION Stay at Home Mom and Educator
STYLE CHALLENGES & GOALS To put together updated looks that are both stylish and age-appropriate. To build a casual wardrobe that supports her lifestyle and looks pulled-together as a homeschool mom. To learn strategies to better flatter her body shape.
STYLE TRANSFORMATION
“When I first met with Sandi, she was very easy to get to know, and I felt like she really listened to my needs. I asked her to help me find 6-8 outfits to update my closet with pieces that were flattering to my body type. Now, this is the amazing part...she pre-shopped for me, and I had so many great options to choose from! She helped me get basics as well as fun pieces to add to my closet. Sandi was also very good at making sure everything fit properly. She made shopping fun, and I wish I could take her shopping with me every time! We came up with way more outfits than I ever could have imagined just by mixing and matching the items I purchased, all while staying within my budget.”