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SHOP favorite picks by Katie Quinn, San Francisco’s Best Stylist of 2010, HERE: http://bit.ly/Katie_Quinn_Picks

Q & A: 

1. How would you describe your style? 

I believe your style is always evolving, but I have been pretty consistently playing with the classic side of bohemian mixed with an understated edginess.

2. What is your best style advice to women? 

You can’t go wrong in pieces that inspire you and make you feel good.

3. What are the latest fashion trends you are excited about? 

I am most excited about where prints are going this Spring.  These more sophisticated prints and the use of prints with different textures are making them irresistible even to people who have shied away from them before.

4.What make you happy? What inspires you? 

My clients inspire me! I love figuring out my client’s personality and triangulating that with their vision and lifestyle to create wardrobe that makes them feel more confident and at ease. Outside of clothes, I am obsessed with music.

MORE ABOUT KATIE QUINN

Katie has extensive experience as a personal stylist working with both male and female clients in Chicago, New York City, and the Bay Area.  Katie also works with companies to solidify their image and brand via consulting or visual campaigns.  In 2012 Katie helped launch an e-commerce site specializing in menswear by designing a visual style quiz and spearheaded the site’s buying and merchandising.  In 2010, she was voted Best Stylist in San Francisco and her work has been featured in DailyCandy, Thrillist, Dimension Magazine, Some Magazine, VenusZine, 180mag and W25 Magazine.

SHOP favorite picks by Gemma Newlove, international jet-setting stylist, HERE: http://bit.ly/Gemma_Newlove_Picks

Q & A:

1. How would you describe your style? 

Classic European style with a fashion-forward edginess. I like to mix designer pieces with everyday staples. For example: Prada pants, Isabel Marant top with Zara boots.

2. What is your best style advice for women? 

Focus on a small number of core wardrobe staples and build your looks around those. Wear well-fitted pieces that suit your body shape.

3. What are the latest fashion trends you are excited about? 

The explosion of color for Spring 2013 is wonderful to see, leaving behind neutral palettes and moving to such a varied spectrum of colors.

4. What makes you happy? What inspires you? 

My children make me happier than I can actually describe. Nothing makes me happier than to dress in an outfit that I feel has been well put together – it makes me feel on top of the world! I’m inspired by people who aren’t afraid to challenge themselves in any facet of life, be it work, art or sport. I feed off creative people and—thanks to them—I can then tap more into my own creative side.

MORE ABOUT GEMMA NEWLOVE

Originally hailing from English shores, Gemma Newlove has spent most of her adult life abroad, and by no means any coincidence in some of the world’s best fashion & style locales such as Milan, London and Sydney. This broad international exposure has given Gemma a truly unique style and sensibility. Her inspiration comes from an eclectic appreciation of Italian artisanship and tailoring, Australian edgy beach boho-chic and British tradition and heritage.
Gemma’s pivotal moment came whilst working for Glenda Bailey of Harper’s Bazaar US in Milan. This real life “Devil Wears Prada” experience led to the realization that fashion was part of her raison d’être.
Her friends all look to her as their very own style setter and are always asking for tips and advice on current trends. Gemma is delighted to be a ModeWalk stylist and ultimately aspires to be in a position of promoting her very own sartorial designs on ModeWalk.

SHOP favorite picks by Jacqueline Gilbertson, founder of Culture Capsules and international etiquette expert, HERE: http://bit.ly/Jacqueline_Gilbertson_Picks

Q & A:

1. How would you describe your style?

My worldwide travels have shaped an eclectic style; however, having lived in France for many years, I am very much influenced by the French aesthetic sensibility. “Boring” isn’t in my repertoire — I love an element of surprise!

2. What is your best style advice to women? 

Fashion is a way to express your individuality. Your choices should always make you feel comfortable. However, you should be daring and try new looks as long as they truly express who you are. And, very important, fashion should be fun!

3. What are the latest fashion trends in Paris and London now? 

The trend of implicit versatility is a sign that designers are truly listening to the needs of the modern woman. The focus is on separates that can be mixed and matched in imaginative and individualistic ways. Moreover, since the boundaries between cultures have become blurred, our fashion choices can also reflect a unique blending of cultural influences. It’s all about creative practicality! Here’s a suggestion to help you with your selection: think “pants as a must-have,” think “unstructured, supple shapes” and think “cheerful in spirit.”

4.What make you happy? What inspires you? 

I have a love of learning and mastering new skills. Beauty and excellence in all their myriad forms inspire me.

MORE ABOUT JACQUELINE GILBERTSON:

Jacqueline Gilbertson is an international entrepreneur and an established specialist in cross-cultural, social and business etiquette. She is a consummate world traveler and organizes by-invitation-only cultural programs in both the United States and abroad. “‘Fashion Week in Paris” has been among the “top favorite” experiences of her clients.