The Stylist

Shannon Harter was a senior fashion and jewelry stylist at Alain Studio - an online style service for global clientele.  Alain Studio was also a tight knit fashion community where stylists shared personal interests and inspiration with each other.  Stylists kept in touch with their clients via chat for business and email for notes in between sessions.  A true supportive and fun environment.

Shannon was the go-to for her substantial list of clients.  She was the point of service manager for junior stylists and executive manager for stylists in training.  She was further on a management committee in deciding what merchandise would be purchased for style sessions.  In essence, she was an assistant buyer on the management committee.

When Shannon began her career with Alain Studio, she was already established as an entrepreneur.  She launched Harter Style shortly after successful training and somehow took off.  "Somehow" in that her website was just okay and she did not keep up with her blog.  Her growing ;portfolio shined, however, and with the help of family and friends (being test clients themselves) spreading the word about her natural talent, one search result turned into one official style request and simply went from there.

Shannon loved her job with Alain Studio.  Every client was a unique challenge because most were international and cultures had to be respected.

Fashion - Budget.  Size.  Initial preference and work from there.  Preferred brand and work from there.  Time of year.  Type of occasion.  Best fabric combinations.  Best color combinations.  Jeans or trousers.  Wash.  Color.  Length.  Tees or long sleeves.  Casual or formal.  Tank tops or camisoles.  On their own or accented underneath.  Sweaters or sweatshirts.  Yes or no on graphics.  Pattern or solid.  Ankle length, knee length, or mini - dress or skirt.  Leggings or sweatpants.  Blazer, open cardigan, or casual jacket.  Anything else?

Shoes - Budget.  Size.  Initial preference and work from there.  Preferred brand and work from there.  Time of year.  Type of occasion.  Pumps or flats.  Stiletto, chunky, low, or kitten heel.  Wedges or flip flops.  Boots or booties.  Knee boots.  Rain boots.  Leather or suede.  Complimentary color.  Anything else?

Bags - Budget.  Initial preference and work from there.  Preferred brand and work from there.  Time of year (for care purposes).  Type of occasion.  Wallet or clutch.  Purse or tote.  Duffle or hobo.  Complimentary color.  Best fabric combination.  Anything else?

Jewelry - Budget.  Initial preference and work from there.  Preferred brand and work from there.  Type of occasion.  Statement or understated.  Bling or simple. Styles and color combinations.  Basics - Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, Rings.  Preferred necklace length and clasp.  Preferred bracelet length and clasp.  Preferred earring length and backing.  Alternatively, clip on earring option.  Preferred ring size.  Basics - Fine, Fashion, Costume (this, of course, would be dependent on budget).  Anything else?

And so many more questions Shannon asked and answered in chat sessions and emails on a daily basis.  Novice stylists were exhausted by the end of the day.  She eagerly worked overtime.  Her clients defined the success of her career.  She may be at senior level, but she always felt a sense of constant learning, especially with new clients.

Shannon never forgot her roots with Harter Style.  She worked with new and existing clients on weekends.  Her weekday priority was Alain Studio.

Life as a stylist through Shannon Harter's eyes was perfect.  Education, hard work, and perseverance made styling as a career ideal.