Today we’d like to introduce you to Mallory Sills.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I fell in love with fashion at an incredibly early age. Growing up, I didn’t fit in and struggled with low self-esteem/body image but clothes and fashion are where I felt I could truly express myself, where I felt ‘at home.’ My love for all things fashion grew as I got older and realized the relationship between what I wore, in a way that expressed who I am, with how I felt. It seemed like a natural step to study fashion in college.
Throughout my college years, I gained a lot of great experience in the industry, even interning at Marie Claire Magazine for the Senior Fashion Editor. I came back to Chicago to finish school, shortly after graduating I had the opportunity to train with Stacy London from TLC’s “What Not to Wear” and was invited to be a part of her ‘stylist army.’ It wasn’t long after graduating that I decided to start my own business to offer personal styling services to the Chicagoland area.
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to own a business but I wasn’t quite sure how to combine my love of fashion with entrepreneurship. I started my business at 22 and began taking on personal styling clients. My business has definitely evolved over the years (as any business does). Today, I have 1:1 clients I work with in person as well as virtually (with clients all over the world). In addition to working with 1:1 clients I’m a professional speaker, podcast host, and jewelry designer.
Has it been a smooth road?
I don’t think there is such a thing as a smooth road as a business owner – but that’s why it’s such an incredible adventure. I’ve definitely had my fair share of struggles along the way. I would say one of the biggest struggles was knowing how and where to market/grow my business.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Image Success by Mallory – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Image Success by Mallory is a full-service personal styling and image consulting business. In essence, I help my clients with any and all of their wardrobe and style needs. That means everything from shopping with/for them, to clean out their closets, helping them pack for trips, and even styling outfits for them via a personalized app.
I specialize in helping clients to create a wardrobe and image that’s consistent with who they are, their personal brand, and ultimately makes them feel incredibly confident. I’m known for helping my clients gain incredible confidence in themselves and take the stress out of getting dressed.
I’m most proud of the work I do with clients. My clients and the positive changes they experience are truly why I love what I do and make every struggle worthwhile.
Every client is different, and I honor that. I spend time prior to even working with my clients getting to know who they are, what they’re about and what their style goals are. Our style is very personal, and I want to make sure that my clients feel comfortable with me and we have a mutual understanding/connection that allows us to accomplish their style goals.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love that there are so many things to do in our city! My least favorite thing has to be the super cold temps we get in the winter 🙂
Contact Info:
- Website: www.mallorysills.com
- Phone: 630-878-9234
- Email: mallory@mallorysills.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallorysills/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imagesuccessbymallory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MallorySills
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/image-success-by-mallory-chicago-2
- Other: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-style-success-podcast/id963972595?mt=2
Image Credit:
Christina Pawlak
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