Friday, September 23, 2016

The Tips On How To Have Experienced Styling

By Debra Johnson


One of the professions which became very popular today in the world, globally, is the fashion styling. However, finding for a job and work as a fashion stylist is very competitive today. And also, for you to have this position, one important skill that needs to be observed is hard work. This is needed to be employed consistently. And unfortunately, other people think of so much misconceptions about this and one of which is they think that it is easy and anyone can do it.

So here are some skills that are needed for you to become a successful fashion stylist in Seattle, WA. First is you must have the passion and must be very keen about the details. Continue on searching about the recent trends and colors. Through watching websites, blogs, and reading fashion magazines can help you have 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, having a practical experience. Working as an assistant or working as an intern in a fashion magazine or to a stylist may be a good start for having an experience. There are websites provided if you want to look for internships easily. Calling and asking a stylist near your place can also be a big help. The responsibilities that an assistant will do depend on the stylist and on given assignments.

Fourth, having excellent interpersonal skills. The skills which are purely about the work are not only important, but the character of the employee as well. Interpersonal skills include professionalism, flexibility in dealing with the clients, creativity, sense of humor, motivation to work, and the ability of working in teams.

So if you already have the styling experience, it is the time for you to make your portfolios. You can use these portfolios so that you can find a work easily. You may browse the internet and try searching examples on the portfolios of the stylists. You can also add an online portfolio so that other people can also find you. Make sure to have a professional looking portfolio.

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 often self employed. It means that they can set their own rates and they are being paid in many ways as well. Some are paid in an hourly basis. Some are paid on a daily basis, and the term for this is 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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