I met Melissa Kary Allen, owner of MKAStyle, at the Best of Main Line event earlier this summer. Wearing an off-white lacy top with matching flowy pants, chunky heels, and lots of cool jewelry, Gyll and I arbitrarily voted her ‘best dressed.’ Melissa approached our table where we learned about her services as a certified image consultant.
I immediately saw how Melissa’s expertise could benefit our clients, so I scheduled a session to experience her services firsthand.
Several days before our session, Melissa sent me a questionnaire to find out about my preferred look, style aspirations, and any body image hangups. She also advised me not to wear any makeup for our session. (yikes!)
Melissa arrived at my home, again looking fabulous, armed with heaps of swatches. She recommended we find a space with natural light where I could sit and be comfortable. I brought a chair into my bedroom and positioned myself in front of the mirror, next to the window. To ascertain which colors look best with my skin tone it was necessary to create a blank slate. I was then draped in a white cape, with matching white hair net–definitely not my best look!
Melissa then began to drape various colors of fabric around my neck. The colors fell into the four seasons, winter, spring, summer, and fall.
“Do you see how this color makes you look younger, brightens your face, and enhances your complexion?” Melissa quizzed. Honestly, it took me a while to see the subtleties but after several minutes I started to get it. While some colors washed me out others really did enhance. It turns out I’m a rare combination of both Spring and Fall!
With my colors deciphered, we then reviewed my questionnaire. Melissa had obviously spent considerable time reviewing my answers as we discussed how to create my ‘signature look’ and how to maximize my lack of height (other than wearing heels).
We then took a look at my clothes. I think Melissa was a bit dismayed by how much black I wear, but she also pointed out how I have been gravitating to many colors in my wheelhouse. She also gave me some great suggestions of how to incorporate more color by accessorizing. We concluded the session by creating outfits from my existing clothes.
I left the session feeling educated about making better decisions on what to buy. I also received the ‘Color Me Beautiful’ color swatches in my colors so I can take them with me on future shopping trips!
I felt completely comfortable with Melissa. She’s non-judgmental, and it’s obvious her passion is to help women look and feel their absolute best. Since most of my work focuses on helping others feel good in their homes, it felt a bit indulgent having the spotlight turned on me, but I have to say, I really loved the entire experience!
For more information or to book your session contact us at info@TheOrganizingProfessionals.com or call 610-230-0633. Gift certificates also available!