Who I am

I grew up in the middle-of-nowhere Maine, where I spent hundreds of snowy days reading fashion magazines, drawing, and dreaming up endless crazy outfits. I was voted “weirdest dressed” in my high school yearbook. I got a degree in psychology at Reed College in Portland and a master’s in social work at Columbia University in New York, where I learned all about what makes people tick, behavior, and the importance of empathy. In Austin I realized I needed more of a creative outlet than social work had to offer, and I discovered the craft of wardrobe consulting & started my personal styling business in 2011. As a personal stylist, my background has made me sensitive to the issues of body image, identity, finances, and anxiety that can sometimes come up during the process. My time as a social worker combined with my well-honed skills for entertaining myself have given me an irreverent sense of humor and the inability to take anything TOO seriously. My approach is always to have the most fun possible while making you feel the best you can possibly feel about the way you dress.

My Work

I now work as a personal stylist to hundreds of men and women both in-person & virtually, across the world. I built The Style Shift Workshop, an online course to learn how to be your own stylist, and I also mentor up and coming stylists on the business of personal styling. I've contributed to and have been featured in numerous publications and podcasts. I speak/present on a host of style-related topics and have partnered with companies such as Dell, Amazon, St. David's Hospital, PayPal, BazaarVoice, Dairy Max, and Herman Miller.

My Style Mission

Your personal style is the unique ingredient that lets the world know who you are—and as a Style Misfit, I believe your wardrobe should reflect your true, authentic self. For me, there’s no better feeling than helping you discover the clothes that make you feel most YOU.

With a background in social work, I take a psychological approach to styling that’s different from what you see on makeover shows. There’s no judgment or ridicule here—just a supportive space where we can process where you're at style-wise and help you meet your goals in a way that feels empowering.

I see you as an individual, considering your body type, budget, and lifestyle. Fashion should support you, be a creative outlet that boosts your confidence, and the process of curating a wardrobe you love should be fun, not full of rules or frustrations. Together, we’ll turn your “misfits” into your signature style—an effortless expression of who you are today.