The Complete Styling Package is the most-booked package with Alayne Joy. Here are some common questions regarding the package : Is the Discovery call mandatory? Discovery calls are a great place to start if you have any questions, concerns or just want to chat things through to ensure it's the right fit. Your style journey is very personal, so working with a Personal Stylist that you trust and feel comfortable with is key! This call is the perfect way to ensure that we both feel completely confident that working together is the best step towards helping you reach your goals. What do I need to do to get ready? Pre-session prep is quite straightforward and easy! You will receive an email a few days before your first session that outlines how to prepare for each session in the package. The best thing you can do to prepare is to organize your wardrobe beforehand. Wardrobe Edits are not spent organizing, but if you can organize your closet ahead of time this will set you up for success. What do we do with the clothes that are removed during the edit? During your Wardrobe Edit we will determine which items can be consigned and which are better to be donated or recycled. Consignment items are those that are currently "in style" or "on trend", are in great condition and are a desired brand. Items that can be donated are those that are in good, wearable condition (not damage or visible wear)- in Calgary, I recommend Dress for Success or Women in Need, although there are many great organizations looking for quality donations. For anything else, that's where textile recycling comes in- you can recycle clothing, footwear and accessories at any Calgary City Eco Centre (north and south locations), or at a Goodwill Throw n' Go. How do you select the stores that we go to? Every client is unique- different styles, size, needs, values and budget, and because of this, no two shopping sessions are alike. Shopping locations are based on everything that you want and need, and specific stores are selected so that we can check as many boxes as possible. Some shopping sessions take place at a number of stores at the mall, some are at a couple of local boutiques, and some are a hybrid of mall & boutiques. When it comes to luxury brands vs fast fashion, I take your values into account and I know what brands, stores and items are worth spending on, and where we can hold back. This being said, I do not take clients to stores like H&M, Old Navy, Sirens, or Joe Fresh. I prefer clients to spend their money on items that will last, even if it's a basic tee, I want you to have something that will last more than 3 washes (but is still a good price...and I know where to go for that!). Do we drive to the stores together? Because I go ahead of our meeting time to prep for your arrival, you and I will drive separately. Even for those sessions where we need to drive to a different location, I will still go ahead of you to ensure everything is ready. What should be my shopping budget? The Complete Styling Package includes one two-hour shopping session. This timeframe allows for us to find a really good selection to rebuild your wardrobe, including footwear and outerwear. For these sessions, I like to work with budget of $1000+ to ensure we can get you the number of pieces needed and the quality that will last. If budget is a concern, don't hesitate to address this during the Discovery Call so that we can discuss it further. My weight is changing, should I wait to book? Let me put it this way- you deserve to feel amazing in your clothes no matter what phase or stage of life you're in. This means you know what your personal style is and you understand how to put together outfits that work for your lifestyle and your body as it is right now. If your weight is currently changing and want to dive into your style journey, we can absolutely get started with the awareness & consideration of what's going on. This means that we'll edit your current wardrobe accordingly, we will get key wardrobe items that can work with you through the transition so that you aren't feeling frumpy or sloppy in ill-fitting clothes, and we'll hone-in on what your personal style is and teach you how to create outfits that you love and that will work no matter what size of clothes you're wearing. Don't hold yourself back from diving into your style and doing what you can to help you feel the way you want to feel every single day! Do you style men and women? I work with anyone who has an eagerness & willingness to learn more about themselves. Your style is personal & unique and I aim to work with those who are craving and desiring change, they want to level-up and step-up, but they just don't know how to get there. You understand that what you've been doing, the items you've bought, aren't working in the way that you want them to, but you're not sure why. You're in a time of change, whether that's changes with your lifestyle or your body, these changes bring about some confusion and you want to get to a place where you feel not only good, but incredible and excited, every day. If this sounds like you, let's chat!