“I loved working with Marcella!! She came highly recommended by other folks who have worked with her, so I read through her services, decided the blog post was the right move for me, and submitted via her contact form. I was looking for help identifying some cuts, colors, and fits that would make me feel comfortable in my body, as well as upgrading my style from Millennial fast fashion to something more sustainable that I could ride with into my 30s.

I bombarded Marcella with my expansive Pinterest board of a scattershot collection of things I liked. She was able to parse the trends that I was Pinning into a couple of buckets of types and styles of clothing – and walked me through the benefits of a capsule wardrobe. Once we had nailed down our goals, closet budget, and measurements, Marcella turned around the blog post in a great amount of time!

The blog post is awesome. It has a good mix of higher and lower cost items, staple and statement pieces – and all the suggestions are only from a handful of stores, so I didn't have to have a bunch of separate checkouts. I find myself referring back to the blog post to read the notes about how a particular fit or cut will look on my frame. All in all, I've found several styles I wouldn't have picked for myself that are my favorite things to wear AND I've found a few new brands thanks to Marcella that I'll be filling out the rest of my wardrobe with! (Hello, Sezane!!)

Marcella was real and funny, understanding and intellectual throughout our whole time working together. She was quick to communicate and met me on every platform I bounced between - email, text, Google Sheets, Google Photos, and Pinterest. Really and truly such a joyful experience that led to me learning a lot about myself through garments!” - [Paige]

“I've had a love/hate relationship with clothes ever since I can remember. Loved the Sunday School Watermelon Dress. Hated the frilly socks that made my ankles itch. While I wanted to have my own sense of style, I hated going to the mall and digging through racks of clothes. It never seemed like I could put together an outfit that I liked at a single store. Instead, I had to go to multiple stores for one look and my patience would expire quickly.

That all changed with Marcella. Not only did she put together wonderful outfits for me using items I already had in my own closet, she taught me how to really shop. She recommended single items to buy - that complemented looks that I already had - that would elevate my fashion to a new level. I could be comfortable in my clothes, but also present the character that I wanted to be.

I didn't have to ditch my entire closet, though I ended up taking a lot of unused/oversized clothes to charity, which helped me stay within my budget while making me look like I spent big bucks.

Now when I go out to the mall by myself, I know what to look for to complement my closet. I ACTUALLY HAVE FUN SHOPPING NOW. With her personal styling Blog post crafted especially for me, shopping has become a scavenger hunt to complete looks. Gone are the days where I have two hours to shop for a special event. The clothes are already in my closet!

I feel so confident in my clothes now that even when I work from home, I find myself dressing in outfits inspired by or styled by Marcella. I dress for success, regardless of if anyone's going to see me or not.”

— Natalie S., Writer

“I was recently promoted to a high-level position at work and had to travel overseas for an important conference. As usual, I was at a total loss for what to wear; my body type isn’t the easiest to shop for, so 90% of my shopping experiences end with me leaving a store feeling frustrated and demoralized.

Thankfully I was able to call on Marcella, who, after asking what one thing I had to have on the trip (answer: pewter patent Docs), recommended that I get a jumpsuit. Wait a sec. Me? In a jumpsuit? Late 30s, big breasted, short-legged me? What an absurd thing to suggest. But I ordered one anyway. I tried it on. Not only was it super comfortable, but I looked amazing in it! Marcella was right there to help me pick the perfect outfit based around the jumpsuit and my beloved boots. I went on that work trip with my new wardrobe must-have, plus something I needed even more—a major boost of confidence.

I’m really grateful that Marcella was willing to gently challenge my internal dialogue about what I was capable of wearing; working with her has had a lasting effect on my self-image with implications beyond just my wardrobe. Whatever your styling goals may be, trust Marcella to lead you through the process and (dare I say) have some fun along the way.

I thought I could never look good or feel comfortable in a jumpsuit. Now I get to wear what feels like pajamas to work. And you can too!”

— Katie Lee, Translator

-Paige Jones