Frequently Asked Questions

This is not ‘just a job’ to us, and we know this isn’t ‘just shopping’ for our clients either.

Clothing has the power to change not only the way we see ourselves, but also the way we feel about ourselves which is why we always talk about the transformation being inside and out. We absolutely love what we do and you will see us light up in sessions when we begin to see your transformation kick in.

General Services

Q: What services does Chelsea Brice offer?

Chelsea Brice offers comprehensive personal styling and personal shopping services for both men and women in Melbourne and Christchurch, New Zealand. Services include style consultations, wardrobe reviews, wardrobe decluttering, shopping sessions and mix and match sessions

Q: Where does Chelsea Brice offer her services?

Chelsea Brice provides in-person personal styling and shopping services throughout Melbourne CBD and surrounding areas, including Armadale, Richmond, St Kilda plus mote. Services are also available in Christchurch, Auckland Merivale, and beyond in New Zealand. Online styling consultations are also available.

Q: What is a personal stylist?

A personal stylist helps individuals define and enhance their personal style, offering guidance on clothing choices, body shape, colour, and overall image. The goal is to create a wardrobe that reflects your personality and lifestyle, making you feel confident and empowered.

Q: What is a personal shopper?

A personal shopper assists clients in purchasing clothing and accessories that align with their style goals, budget, and body type. This often includes pre-shopping to select items in advance, making the shopping experience efficient and enjoyable, and ensuring smart, confident purchases.

Women's Personal Styling & Shopping

Q: What women's personal styling services are available?

For women, Chelsea Brice offers a range of services including initial style consultations, in-depth wardrobe reviews and decluttering, tailored shopping sessions, and mix-and-match sessions to maximise your existing wardrobe.

Q: What is included in a women's styling session?

Women's styling sessions always begins with a style consultation to understand your goals, lifestyle, and budget. Shopping sessions include a pre-shop, where your chosen stylist selects items for you to try on based on your initial consult before you’ve arrived, saving you time and effort. You can also receive exclusive stylist discounts at selected stores.

Men's Personal Styling & Shopping

Q: What men's personal styling services are available?

Chelsea Brice offers several personal styling packages for men, including "Revive Me," "Define Your Style," and the "VIP Package - The Game Changer." These packages are designed to cater to different needs, from a simple refresh to a complete wardrobe overhaul.

Q: What is included in a men's styling package?

Men's styling packages can include a virtual style consultation, wardrobe review, and an in persona shopping session. The "VIP Package" offers a more comprehensive experience with an at-home consultation, a full wardrobe review and declutter, and an extended shopping session. All packages include a pre-shop and mix-and-match photos of your new outfits.

Common Styling Questions

Q: What kind of shopping budget do I need?

To be totally honest everyone can be a little different here, It really depends what you're comfortable spending per item and overall (we do go over this topic in more detail during your initial consult) We tailor each shopping trip to suit the individuals needs / budget. We choose stores and items based on what you decide. To give you an idea most people step into our packages with anywhere between $700 - $10,000 however we’ve shopped with more and we've shopped with less, so the good news is there is no wrong or right.

Do you receive commissions from stores?

HELL’S NO! Instead we pass discounts on to you from brands that want to create initiatives. You’re our client, and we don’t want to be pursued in any shape of form to choose items or brands based on bonuses. It’s our aim to purely focus on finding items / outfits / wardrobes that only light YOU UP!

Q: How can I dress to look slimmer and taller?

A personal stylist can provide tailored advice on this, but some general tips include wearing monochromatic outfits, choosing vertical stripes, opting for well-fitted clothing, and selecting shoes that elongate the leg line. Chelsea can help you identify the specific styles and cuts that flatter your body shape.

Q: How do I pack smart for a trip?

Smart packing involves choosing versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to create multiple outfits. A personal stylist can help you create a travel capsule wardrobe, ensuring you have everything you need without overpacking. This is a common request, and Chelsea can provide expert guidance for any destination as she herself has travelled extensively.

Q: I feel like I have nothing to wear, even with a full wardrobe. Can you help?

This is a very common problem! A wardrobe review / declutter session can help you identify the gaps in your wardrobe and create new outfits with the clothes you already own. Chelsea can help you build a functional and inspiring wardrobe where everything works together.

Breakdown Of Our Individual Services.

  • Style Consultation.

    It always begins here. This is the perfect way for me to get all the information to style you for YOU, staying in line with your lifestyle and of course budget.

    We will discover your unique set of style words during this session, gain clarity about what you're drawn to in an outfit and get crystal clear about what you want to get out of your chosen experience.

    This will either be conducted face-to-face, or over FaceTime depending on your chosen package.

    Before our consultation you will be sent a form to fill out getting us started, plus we will ask you to create a mood board using Pinterest. We will go over all these details thoroughly during the consultation because both are very powerful tools in the world of styling@

  • Wardrobe Session.

    This element is quite popular for a few reasons. Firstly clutter can have the power to overwhelm you which can make the task of dressing harder.

    By removing all the items that no longer serve you, will give us a clear picture of what’s actually missing and why your wardrobe isn’t working as hard as you would like it to. We can work out the key items we need to shop for to bring everything together.

    We often tailor this element to what the client mostly needs to achieve the overall outcome. Our time might be spent cleansing, re-organising, identifying missing gaps, or creating new outfit with what you already own (if you have all the right pieces that is)

  • Shopping Session.

    Armed with the knowledge from our consult, (and possibly wardrobe review) we hit the shops to find the key pieces to pull your new style and wardrobe together. These are individually tailored to your ideal outcome, budget, style and body shape.

    A "Pre-Shop" is included in all shopping packages. Meaning we arrive to the stores before you and start sourcing options and ideas (based on your initial consultation). This gives us a head start with our shopping session, so that our time together isn't entirely spent blind shopping for all our items. This is how we get so much done in a short space of time. The level of items pulled is based on what package you've chosen, plus what and how much we need to find during ou trip.

  • Mix & Match.

    Maximise your wardrobe and create endless options without forgetting them all! In this 1-hour session, we'll mix the ‘new with the new’ or the ‘old with the new’ to create as many outfits as possible making getting dressed in the morning a breeze.

    All looks created will be photographed and sent to you in grid form to easily reflect back on.

    This will help you learn how to take outfits from day to night. Gain confidence with your mix and match skills. Plus learn to shop smarter saving you time, effort, money and stress.

    ** Please note: Additional charges may apply if you live more than 30kms away from your chosen stylist.

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Our Personal Styling Packages are designed to achieve different outcomes. Don’t see anything that suits you to a T? Get in touch, and together we can tailor something that works for you!