Sunday, October 2, 2016

The Tips On How To Have 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 is to involve yourself in trainings. Though this might not be very essential but it will really improve your credibility and understanding about the industry. The course or training should be able to teach you the history, trends, cycles, and importance of fashion. Make sure that you also learn the importance of color, outfits and props, and sourcing locations. There are many courses today that are offered in both classrooms and online sessions.

Third is get a hands on experience. Having an internship or working as an assistant in a fashion magazine or to any known stylist can be one of the best ways for experience. There are some available websites from which you can find for companies looking for interns or assistants. You may also ask or call some stylists in your place who you know if they are needing an assistant. The responsibility of an assistant varies upon the stylist and on the assignment given.

And fourth, you must have excellent interpersonal skills. Skills concerning the work are not the only important skills needed but also the character of the person. This would include flexibility when dealing with different types of clients, professionalism, sense of humor, creativity, ability to work in teams, and must have the motivation to work in longer hours.

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.

Another important thing is to look for some designers, make up artists, photographers, and hair stylists, so they can help you in looking for a job. You may also approach any agency that has a specialization in fashion. They can refer you to some stylists.

Stylists are usually self employed. This means that they set their own price, and also, they can be paid in many different ways. There are some who are paid in an hourly wage. Some are also paid in a daily wage and this is called as a 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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