Nearly four years ago, Brenna Lyden was a freshman in college majoring in apparel and was in the market for a walking, talking resume. Enter Chic Street Style: a platform for showcasing her personal style aesthetic. It was during this time running the fashion blog and styling company that Brenna realized there wasn’t a huge…
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Jen Kleiner
Jen Kleiner was just five years old when she realized her calling was in show business — specifically, the art of movie-making. A desire to gain on set experience is how Jen accidentally discovered her career in fashion, too. And it was through both careers that Jen’s career zig-zagged into a resume that boasts five…
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Ashley Tarkington
When it comes to fashion, fit can make or break an entire outfit. And if you ask Ashley Tarkington, she might say the same thing about a job. What had at first seemed ideal working in production at “Access Hollywood” and later at celebuzz.com soon felt more like that pair of favorite—but no longer quite…
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Mandy Kellogg Rye
Most women will tell you that accessories totally make or break an outfit. In Mandy Kellogg Rye’s case, a simple accessory ended up not only making an outfit, but laying the groundwork for her career. Specifically, it was a bracelet produced from a bead store class and the inclination to pick up a new hobby….
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Suzanne Kopulos
Self-described “consummate fashion student” Suzanne Kopulos longs to learn every last detail of styling and fashion. What began as watching her mother in her sewing room turned into a curiosity about fashion and style. That curiosity eventually evolved into a runway show, luxury handbag line for mothers and now, a styling empire. From dressing Beyonce…
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Catherine Cassidy
Her dream job secured, corporate fashion merchandiser Catherine Cassidy found herself looking up to two women she worked closely with: her creative director and her boss. But both were constantly working nights and weekends—even though they had kids—and Catherine just couldn’t see a future for herself where she surrendered so much of her personal time…
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Anna Hodge
Anna James’s journey to successful fashion blogger began with not-so-successfully losing her dream job a week before Christmas. While the unexpected layoff was devastating, Anna realized she had to move on. “Things in this business fall apart every day. It's so important to keep your head up and believe that everything is a lesson or…
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Greta Carey Peoples
Like many women, Greta Carey Peoples first heard about Stella & Dot through a friend. Despite zero familiarity with the line, or even the company, Greta knew she still had the ability to help her friend (and her friend's business). She enjoyed the experience and, a little while later, hosted another party. This time Greta…
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Anna Bugge
When Anna Bugge first heard of styling, her reaction was, “I can’t believe this is a job.” You might feel the same way when you read about Anna’s work. A wardrobe and prop stylist, Anna helps companies develop their concept and brand during a photo shoot. She researches trends, searches for the perfect props and…