Sunday, October 2, 2016

Simple Ideas For An Experienced Styling

By Debra Johnson


Fashion styling became one of the most known professions in the world today. However, looking for a position as a fashion stylist may be very competitive nowadays. And in fact, to work in this position, you must work hard to be able to have the consistency of employment. But unluckily, there are some people who have misunderstood the career of being a stylist. Some would say that the the job is very easy and can be done by anyone.

Here are some of the skills needed to be able to become successful in Seattle, WA as a fashion stylist. First, you must be very passionate and you must have a keen eye on details. Continue doing a research on the recent colors and trends. By watching blogs, websites, and as well as reading some fashion magazines, you can learn experienced styling Seattle.

Second, involving yourself in many trainings. Even if this is no that essential, it can still improve your understanding and credibility about this industry. The training or the course should teach you all about the fashion trends, history, importance, and cycles. Be sure that you can also learn the importance of props and outfits, color, and the sourcing locations. Nowadays, there are already a lot of courses that you can take either in an online or classroom session.

Third, getting a hands on experience. To work as an intern or an assistant in some fashion magazine or with a known stylist can be the best start for you to have an experience. Some websites are available and being provided for you to look for companies hiring for assistants or interns. You can also call and ask stylists located in your place if they need an assistant. Responsibilities of the assistant may vary on the stylist or on the assignment.

Fourth, possess very good interpersonal skills. Skills about the work alone is not only the important thing, but as well as the characteristic of the employee. The needed interpersonal skills are ability to work in a team, work motivation, good sense of humor, originality, flexibility when dealing with a client, and professionalism.

So when you already have experiences in styling, it will be the right time to create your portfolios. These portfolios can be used when you apply for a job. Browsing the internet and searching portfolio examples of stylists may be a good suggestion. Creating an online portfolio can also be done to let other people see it. A professional looking website is recommended.

One important thing is looking for designers, photographers, make up artists, and also hair stylists may be done to help you in finding a job. Also, another suggestion is to approach an agency related to fashion. The agency may refer you on to stylists.

Most of the stylists are self employed. And this literally means that they will be the one to decide on their rates and on the way they are paid. Others prefer to be paid hourly. Others may also prefer to be paid daily or referred as day rate.

Freelancers are paid by a publication according to how many pages they have made. Some editors would negotiate this with the employee on a yearly basis. This will happen if the freelancer completed all necessary pages assigned to her or to him.




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