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Client Testimonials
Here's what some of my clients are saying about their experience:
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Michele, what a treat to see you in your element, working your magic, and contributing to us with color and all your great wardrobe suggestions. I love what you are doing with your gifts in your business. I enjoyed the Group Color Analysis and am excited to see my color palette (finally!) and learn more from you in the future. Adele Michal |
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I decided to do a Color Analysis with Michele because I wanted to start wearing more color. It just made sense to me to have an expert help decide which greens, blues, etc. looked best for me and which colors I should stay away from. Michele used my own personal coloring to determine my color harmony and I now have a personalized color palette that makes shopping in person or online a snap. I like knowing the specific hues that work best for me, and I’ve noticed that working with these colors has made packing for trips easier, too. Michele is passionate about sharing little tips that help women look great without a ton of effort. She’s very stylish and has a great eye. Now I want her to come clean out my closet! Sue Painter |
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I recently had a color analysis done with Michele and it was an enlightening experience! While I had a basic idea of the colors that worked well with my skin tone and hair colors, I was really surprised by some of the results. I now realize that some of the colors I was wearing aren’t the best for me, while other colors I hadn’t considered should definitely be in my wardrobe. It has been fun to go shopping with my color swatches and find items that work perfectly for me in both my business and personal life. I speak in front of large groups often in my work as an autism specialist, and using Michele’s color analysis process has given me a extra confidence that I look my best. Michele is great to work with, and I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to take their image to the next level! Nicole Beurkens |
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Michele rocks! Working with Michele is a combination of education, inspiration and fun. She is unique in that she starts where you are. She wants to know the heart, then she can dress the person. Michele is a remarkable teacher. I was surprised months later at how much I remembered. Genuineness is a key tenet of her work. She wants her clients to genuinely be who they are and to gain self confidence by presenting their best image. Michele truly sees the beauty in each person. E. L. "Betsy" Smith, PhD |
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What an eye opening experience! Thank you so much for all your guidance - I had a fantastic time. You helped me understand many issues regarding color and how to best wear them. It was also good to discover my face shape and understand how to wear the right clothing, shoes and accessories for it, instead of my V-necks that I have been told all my life to wear. I have already gone through some of my closet and realize how many things I no longer wear. I'm in the process of cleaning up! Claudia Acosta |
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This experience was one I had thought about having for a while and I'm so glad I did it. Not only is Michele an expert on style, she is also easy to talk with and really has a passion for helping women look and feel their best. Taking time like this for yourself to focus on how you look and feel is an incredible feeling. The tips and techniques an image consultant like Michele can teach you will last a lifetime. When you look good, you feel great and Michele can be the one to help you get there! Stefanie Zizzo |
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I LOVED working with Michele! After living in LA for 10
years, I was a bit wary of what an image consultant would want to
do with me. I didn't want to be changed into someone I wasn't.
After my first conversation with Michele, I knew that wouldn't be
an issue. Michele is truly someone who sees the beauty in all
women (even when we don't see it in ourselves!) and thrives on
helping you find your individual style. I have never owned a lot
of clothes, but I want to feel confident and attractive with
everything I have. Julie Seibert, Owner |
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I read about Michele in the September/ October 2008 issue of NC Signature magazine and was especially intrigued by the article, "She's One Chic Mama". I contacted Michele because I was flying into RDU and wanted some help with my image for my son’s upcoming wedding. I can't tell you how beneficial my experience with her was! She has very special talents for encouraging women and has been so helpful in directing me on a path of taking better care of myself and dressing with more confidence. Her suggestions and advice have made shopping a much more focused experience for me, and I now zero in on the colors and options that best suit me. Beth Hutchens Champaign, IL |
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I wanted to tell you that I learned a lot from you. I carry my color palette around with me everywhere and am constantly pulling it out…You really helped me see what doesn't work, how much stuff I was wearing & buying because I thought I SHOULD, and how to take a risk and mix things that I wouldn't normally have put together. I've actually made several successful outfits by shopping my own closet! I realize this is the beginning of a long process, but you got me off to a great start. It was freeing to get rid of so much during my closet clarity session. And now I'm not scared to toss things. If I wear something all day & feel lousy in it or realize it's just not me, I toss it. :) Andrea Osborne, Raleigh, NC |
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Thank you! Thank you! for your expert and patient eye! I recently went on a business trip where I was co-facilitating an event for 3 days. I had the greatest packing experience getting ready for this event and while I was there I not only felt wonderful but I received repeated compliments on how great I looked! Normally, I would angst about what I was going to wear in order to look professional and still be 'myself' as well as be comfortable all day long in a freezing hotel. Packing has always been a nightmare for me when it comes to events like this. I would stress for two days trying to figure out my wardrobe (I'm not kidding), then I would over pack because I couldn't decide what to take and then when I'd get there I'd put things on and still feel like a fish out of water. After your color and wardrobe coaching and our incredible shopping spree, I feel like a new woman. My suitcase weighed half what it used to and every piece of clothing I wore was an authentic representation of ME! Every woman entrepreneur needs to invest in your personal style of 'branding'! Thank you again! Schelli Whitehouse |
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Honestly, I had heard about getting my colors done years
ago but it always seemed a bit hokey and silly to me. I couldn’t have been
more wrong. I know realize this is the starting point to building a great
“success” wardrobe. Michele took me through the process of finding my 40
best colors and then showed me how to integrate my colors into my wardrobe
and completely shifted my perspective. I understood why I gravitated
towards certain items in my wardrobe and realized I’d wasted money on
other pieces that just didn’t “feel right”. Had I only had this tool
years ago I would have saved loads of money and time by not wasting both
on searching for and buying pieces that just didn’t work for me. My
color palette and checklist of basics makes shopping a breeze and
amplifies my confidence on TV and the stage because I know what I have on
is totally working for me. Thanks Michele! |
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Excellent service. I now have a clear understanding about what works for me and why. It’s a pleasure to look at myself in the mirror again. Pure magic! Marina Lando |
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Michele recently went through my entire wardrobe and was consistently upbeat, informative, and so tuned into my preferences that I really felt like I was developing my own style and not trying to emulate someone else's. You will learn how to have a blast dressing yourself in ways that bring you joy. It was a totally positive experience! Jeana M. |
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I just want to tell you that I'm getting GREAT feedback on my clothes. Many people have told me I look really good. I always tell them I had help. Last week my younger son (age 17) told me that my investment in your services had been money well spent. That's how he put it! Can you imagine? Ginny P |
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I am so happy that I met with Michele! She really listened to my needs and questions, and she gave me a lot of clear, helpful advice about color, style, and clothing. I met with her to prepare for a college reunion, and she helped me put a great outfit together. She also gave me ideas for everyday casual and work outfits. I feel more confident about putting looks together now. I highly recommend Michele...she is both caring and professional. |
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I am happy to report your efforts were an overwhelming success...the look is exactly what I was after. Thank you for a very successful job in bringing a professional look to my staff. Bill T. |
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I had recently had the pleasure of meeting Michele at Coffee & Contacts in Morrisville. I was immediately impressed when she walked through the door. She had confidence, classy style and a dynamic personality. I said to myself what a pretty lady ! She definitely lives up to her name One Chic Mama ! |
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I booked an appointment with Michele to have
a Color Analysis done. We had such a fun morning. It was relaxing,
informative, and a very uplifting experience. After spending those two
hours with her at her studio, I left with self-confidence and I felt as
if I just had a two hour message. I knew that when I received my color
palette that I would look at myself with a different perspective.
Michele generates a positive energy and has a wonderful aura when she
walks into a room. Marie W. |
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Little did I know before meeting with Michele for a personalized color analysis how much I would enjoy shopping for clothes. This used to feel like a chore to me. I would leave home with intentions of buying clothes and quickly find myself shopping for shoes or home accessories instead. My color palette is so easy to use and takes the frustration and fear of failure out of the equation for me now. The interesting thing is the shoe section of my closet has always looked like a candy store and my clothing section was mostly black. I'm excited to be working on turning it into a rainbow of color and now find myself excited to shop for clothes. It's like a game to me now. Michele is very professional and her communication style is as elegant and warm as her image in her pictures. I'll be booking my personalized image analysis soon. Michele has empowered me to have fun being a student focused on improving myself! |
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I recently purchased a jacket in a color that I would've NEVER chosen before! I was always drawn to black or brown....to play it safe. I'm soooo excited to try new colors that are not only fun, but that look great on me! Toni Trone, Boston, MA |
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I've admired Michele's poise for years....I no longer have to look in my closet and groan and I'm showing myself that I really can care about my looks. I am feeling much better about my appearance. What I really liked most about Michele's approach was how she educated me about why something looked good on me ...Her approach was intellectual and non-judgemental. I love her style!
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I just want to say thank you so much for all the advice you have given me. I really do love my color palette and have been using it when I shop for clothes. It really does change the way I shop. I have received many compliments ranging from my eyes, to putting colors together that seem to work for me. When I really get it right and know I get it right it is such a good feeling. I know then that I am the best I can be. I do love the makeup also. I am interested in getting some more eye colors and maybe one more lipstick in my palette. I think the blush is right on with any color I would use on my eyes or lips. Thank you once again for sharing your knowledge. Lisa Wheeler, Raleigh NC |
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Thanks so much for taking the time to spend with my on my Closet Clarity session. During the session, I found out that some pieces of my wardrobe that I didn't feel completely comfortable in were because they didn't really suit me! One thing that really hit home with me was when we determined my face shape…and what colors work best on me…I knew my aqua jacket coordinated well with my skirts but I just never felt comfortable in it. It wasn't the fit or the feel of the fabric… the pastel blue just didn't suit me. You brought clarity to my wardrobe! I was impressed by your ability to create new outfits within my existing wardrobe. Pieces that I would never have dared pair before, I now realize work really well together. You added pop to my look by getting me to think past just trying to match colors within my outfits. I now think more about how different color combinations can complement each other more than monochromatic choices, which is what I tended to do on my own. I feel like my closet has new life, and no new pieces have been added! I am doing more, with less...getting more mileage from fewer pieces. You did a great job editing my closet, and I'm excited to be able to think outside my box. Thanks again! Jenny Snyder, Raleigh, NC |
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Michele combines great style savvy with a gentle touch. I really enjoyed the process of realigning my wardrobe and learning what suits me best. I also got some great surprises along the way, particularly when she showed me my color palette. There were a few colors in there that I used to overlook at the stores and now I realize those colors are my most flattering ones. Meeting with Michele was one of the best things I've done for myself in a long time! Ellen Hoover, Konigstein, Germany |