Are you one of those exceptional people who seek out further training for personal growth and development?

Are you interested in becoming an image consultant, wardrobe consultant, fashion consultant, personal shopper or personal stylist however are not able to make the full investment for training at this time?

If your answer was yes to any of these questions, the solutions can be found in the workbooks and training videos now available in the Sterling Style Boutique.

We encourage you to review 3 of our newest wardrobe consultant, personal shopper, and personal stylist learning tools and resources as well as sample video tutorials:

The Wardrobe Consulting Workbook and Training Video has been developed to get you started in the image consulting industry. We teach you how to mix and match, and cluster outfits for your clients according to the elements and principles of design to create a cohesive wardrobe for your clients.

The Wardrobe Consulting Learning Resource and Training package includes:

• A 90-minute video tutorial on how to perform an effective Wardrobe and Closet Audit
• How to organize a client’s closet and build a cohesive wardrobe
• How to evaluate and understand the needs of your client
• How to effectively manage client expectations
• Ways to solve various issues that arise during Wardrobe and Closet Audits
• Types of Wardrobe and Closet Audits
• Industry terminology for Wardrobe Consultations and beyond

The Personal Shopping Workbook and Training Video will teach you the ins and outs of a personal shopping career – all while saving you time, money, and stress. Michelle T. Sterling offers her exclusive knowledge of the industry and proven methodology to become a powerful personal shopper and asset to your clientele, particularly when working with men. Start on the road to a successful personal shopping career on your own time.

The Personal Shopping Learning Resource and Training package includes:

• A 75-minute video tutorial detailing a Personal Shopping Consultation
• How to work with men and women as a personal shopper
• Factors to consider when personal shopping and working with clients
• How to understand your client in order to start shopping
• How to interpret your client’s personal coloring
• How to put looks together for your client according to their personal coloring, fashion style, personality, and lifestyle
• The do’s and don’ts when shopping for men

The Personal Styling Workbook and Training Video will teach you the crucial skill every personal stylist and personal shopper must master — putting together a Look Book for the client. Learn from one of the best in the industry how to present wardrobe recommendations to your client in a professional and cohesive manner.

The Personal Styling Learning Resource and Training package includes:

• A video tutorial detailing the concepts and thought process behind creating a Look Book
• Men’s and women’s customizable Look Book templates complete with instructions on how to use the template for your clients
• A sample men’s case study Look Book featuring outfit selections for the client based on occasion and lifestyle – enabling you to see the final product
• Detailed instructions on how to add on this service to your clients, how to bill clients for this service, as well as discussion of the organizational process and factors to consider when putting together a Look Book for clients in the professional arena

Shop each of these product offerings for US$497 at

Postage and handling for US or international delivery will be billed in addition to your investment outlined above. Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for your package to arrive.

All Sterling Style Academy training programs and consultant resources are non-refundable and are billed through Global Image Group. The templates from the Sterling Style Academy Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit can be translated into your primary language to suit your needs; however the Sales, Marketing and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit workbook can not be translated for reproduction without prior consent of the Sterling Style Academy.

Today’s thriving corporations are investing in their people and as a result the Sterling Style Academy has recognized that this sector of the multi-million dollar image consulting industry is becoming more and more lucrative.

Enroll in any of our 2010 2.5 Week Image Consultant Training Certification Courses in Miami, New York, San Francisco, or Dubai before December 31, 2009 and we will include the value-added benefit of our Corporate Image Consultant Training Certification Program in Las Vegas, September 10 – 14, 2010 (a value of $5947), for the all-inclusive value of $9947.

Will you be launching your Image Consulting career with a business partner? Do you wish to train with a friend? Enroll you and your business partner or friend into the 2.5 Week Certification Course – World Traveler Program in London / New York, Sydney/ Hong Kong, or Dubai for $9947 each by December 31, 2009, and not only will you receive complementary enrollment into the Corporate Image Certification Program, we will also provide you with complimentary shared hotel accommodations in Las Vegas, September 10 – 14, 2010, for the Corporate Image Certification Course!

The Sterling Style Academy produces top-notch image consultants with one of the largest networks of Certified Image Consultants worldwide. This is why as you are investing in your education through our Image Consultant Certified Training Programs, we are committed to re-investing in you!

Spaces are limited. To take advantage of this special offer, please enroll and reserve your space in the 2.5 Week Image Consultant Training Certification Course of your choice prior to December 31, 2009 at the following link: www.sterlingstyleacademy.com/25_week_program.html.

Once you have registered for the 2.5 Week Certification Program, we will contact you with regards to your Corporate Image Consultant Training Certification Program enrollment.

For questions about this limited time image consultant training offer, feel free to contact us.

Get an insider look at the Sterling Style Academy from 2009 graduate, Debra Ovall, as she shares her image consultant training experience with you. Debra had the unique opportunity to take both our online and on-location courses.  Not only does her testimonial discuss her road blocks in becoming an image consultant, it also explains how she overcame her concerns through the mentoring of our training director, Image Consultant Michelle T. Sterling.

As a certified image consultant based out of the Washington DC Metropolitan area, Debra touches and empowers the lives of others – helping them to develop and maintain their undeniable personal style. Uncovering each client’s potential, Debra guides them through a process to help them put their best look forward. Debra understands the importance of looking good and how that directly relates to a positive self image. Having a positive self image can give you the boost you need to go after life’s opportunities and dreams. Her clients have one thing in common; they have decided to make a personal investment in themselves. They realize the way they look represents who they are from the inside out.

You too can be on your way toward developing or enhancing your career as a top-notch image consultant.  Take that first step and call the Sterling Style Academy today at +1.888.866.8996.

Budding businesswomen Jeunesse Ali, left, and
Amy Inglefield share their expertise on image
consultancy and concierge services.
PHOTO: KARLA RAMOO

Tick! Tock! The clock on the wall is reminding you have to go shopping for groceries or rush to the nearest mall for an outfit for a special function. As the hours close in, you realise you haven’t finished preparing dinner. You’re so overwhelmed and you utter a silent prayer wishing there was a helping hand. Hope looms on the horizon. It comes in the form of 23-year-old young women Amy Inglefield and Jeunesse Ali. They have come to the rescue with a novel concept of offering that much-in-need, prayed-for helping hand.

In February, the duo started a business which twinned image consultancy and concierge services (TimeSquared Ltd). At the Guardian’s office on Monday, Inglefield and Ali spoke about the genesis of their business. They met when they were students at Maple Leaf International School in Petit Valley. Their friendship blossomed and today they are business partners. Inglefield said, “The concept is about helping busy people to have more time to themselves. I would always have to do errands for my parents. So I decided I would start my own business. I am more focused on the image consultancy.”

Ali, who has a diploma in event planning from Brown College, Toronto, Canada, chimed in, “You can get a number of services at a hotel. I don’t think we have anything quite like that available normally. I decided I would team up with Amy.” “The bottom line is we want people to have extra time to themselves. That’s why we called it TimeSquared,” added Inglefield. Although they are testing the waters, Ali said, “Although there is a downturn on, we are doing pretty good. Things are looking up, even though we are relatively new kids on the block.” Sounding like an ad, Inglefield said, “As long as there are things we can do, we’ll do it.” Along the way, they are developing marketing skills, building their client base and developing business acumen.

Inglefield on image consultancy
Inglefield’s face lit up when she outlined the most exciting thing which falls under her portfolio—shopping. Tugging at the butterflies on her necklace, she said, “I love to shop for myself. I love to go shopping for others. I loved helping my friends with what they should wear and shouldn’t wear. It is like my dream job. I am really enjoying it.” She also assists people with personal style evaluation which can range from traditional to romantic. “We look at body type, dress, colours, personal style. We might go through your wardrobe and put things together, so it’s easy to find clothes when you need it. Things you might need from day-to-day. We might tell you what not to wear, but we are not insulting in how we do it,” Inglefield said.

“We can go shopping for people and economise for them. You don’t need to have a tonne of money to look good. It’s about how you shop.” Inglefield goes shopping online for her customers and visits the malls and boutiques. She even flips through her trusty booklet, which is classified according to subjects to assist her and make her job easier. “I might pre-select something. So I just take the customer there. We try it on and go. They don’t have to go through the hassle of going through racks of clothing. Sometimes we might go shopping with a group of women. About four of them might gather at a friend’s house. They might have a tea party. Everybody is so excited and happy to go shopping.

Ali on concierge
When Ali makes the trek to the grocery to purchase staples, dairy products or meats for her clients, she is confident in the knowledge her client has more time to themselves. “The bottom line is we want them to have more time to do the things that they need to focus on. The things that are more important to their lives.” Ali is even willing to go the extra mile. “We might do a bit of banking services. We do a bit of corporate service. A little photocopying. We deliver packages.” Other services include baby sitting, reminder services, house management, acting as a liaison to vendors, event planning, computer research and travel arrangements.

At the same time, the young women are cognisant of the precarious state of affairs in the country. “We make sure what we are doing is legal and above board. We try to tie up things around 6 pm,” Ali said. But the overwhelming feeling is the customer satisfaction when they retire to their respective homes in the Diego Martin area. “We want our customers to feel satisfied and happy. We want them to focus on their lives and getting their things done,” Ali said. Quizzed on whether they consider themselves Good Samaritans, Inglefield said, “You could say we’re a bit like of that. We just love to help.” “Girls just wanna help,” Ali joked.

Read Amy Inglefield’s Rave Review on the Sterling Style Academy Fan Page on Facebook

Hey Sterling Style Academy!

I just wanted to give you all an update on our business (TimeSquared Ltd)!

We’ve been doing so well! We’re getting great reviews and have been very well received!
Thank you again for making this all possible (and making my personal dream a reality!) I’m doing what I love thanks to Sterling Style Academy!

I strongly suggest taking their courses as it’s the best and so much fun!  Hi to Michelle for me!

With love
Amy – May 18, 2009

A Message from the Sterling Style Academy

Jeunesse Ali and Amy Inglefield graduated from the Sterling Style Academy Miami in January 2009. They are great, young female entrepreneur role models who demonstrate that with skill, determination and perseverance even those who are young can succeed in a tough economy. We hope these youthful ladies can inspire others to pursue their goals and dreams as well. The duo had their first group session in May and are now featured in The Trinidad Guardian. Congratulations, Ladies! Michelle T. Sterling, Training Director of Sterling Style Academy, is proud to have trained these ladies and help them to successfully launch their career in the image consultancy industry.

At the Sterling Style Academy we train top-notch Image Consultants and Personal Shoppers around the world in New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Miami, Dubai, London, and Hong Kong. Our goal is to prepare students for success in the multi-million dollar Image Consultant industry through both classroom exercises and hands-on training with instructors who are recognized industry professionals.

The Sterling Style Academy prides itself in providing consistently updated course curriculum so that our students receive the most current and timely style industry information. Wardrobe case studies are shaped by the hippest celebrities and designer style, and our coaching of corporate communication and appropriate wardrobe is geared toward persevering through economic downturns. With this commitment to excellence, we are excited to incorporate the latest online wardrobe styling tool into our training curriculum, Polyvore.com.

Polyvore is a free, fun virtual styling tool that allows people to mix and match products from online websites to create fashion outfits and professional looking spreads.

Products are imported into Polyvore from websites via a browser bookmarklet Clipper tool and then styled in a drag and drop canvas known as the Polyvore editor. This collaging functionality provides wardrobe stylists and consultants with a tool to visually answer their clients’ fashion questions using real products.

With their innovative “clipping” technology, Polyvore.com allows Sterling Style Academy’s students and Certified Image Consultants to create wardrobe case studies and style sheets for course projects and current clients. Our Personal Shoppers and Image Consultants are able to work with the most current clothing available from any online retailer in all fashion categories from Dramatic to Romantic. Stay tuned to view work from current Sterling Style Academy students worldwide.

Prospective students may enroll in our 4 Week Certification Program in New York, August 3 – 28 or our 2.5 Week Certification Program in San Francisco, October 5 – 17, by Friday July 31, 2009 and we will secure your enrollment into the Corporate Image Certification Program in Las Vegas, September 11 – 15 (a value of $5947) for the all-inclusive tuition investment of $9947.     

We believe in offering the highest standard in professional image consultant training and offer the best educational value for our students.

Will you be launching your Image Consultant and Personal Shopper career with a business partner or do you wish to train with a friend?  Enroll you and your business partner into our New York or San Francisco course and we will also  provide the two of you with shared hotel accommodations in Las Vegas as well as secure your enrollment into the Corporate Image Certification Program for the all-inclusive value offer of $9947 each!

Now is the time to enter into the career of your dreams!  Earn more income by launching your business by the end of the year through investing in top-notch professional image consultant training at these unprecedented educational value packages.  Your image consultant career training is tax deductable.

To take advantage of this offer before July 31, 2009 and make your investment today, please call the Sterling Style Academy at +1.888.866.8996.

Image Consultant, Michelle T. Sterling, AICI, Founder of the Global Image Group and Sterling Style Academy, has been selected to join the exclusive network of the National Organization of Professional Women.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is one of the most exclusive and rapidly growing associations of female executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs in the United States. They span almost every industry, including health and medicine, education, advertising and public relations, manufacturing, publishing, communications, entertainment, law, and more.  To learn more about the organization, visit their website at, www.napw.com. 

Today’s thriving corporations are investing in their people and as a result the Sterling Style Academy has recognized that this sector of the multi-million dollar image consulting industry is becoming more and more lucrative.

Enroll in our 2.5 Week Certification Courses in Hong Kong or Dubai by July 31, 2009 and we will include the value-added benefit of our Corporate Image Certification Program in Las Vegas, September 11 – 15 (a value of $5947) for the all-inclusive value of $9947.

Will you be launching your Image Consulting career with a business partner? Do you wish to train with a friend? Enroll you and your business partner or friend into the 2.5 Week Certification Course in Hong Kong or Dubai for $9947 each by July 31, 2009, and not only will you receive complementary enrollment into the Corporate Image Certification Program, we will also provide you with complimentary shared hotel accommodations in Las Vegas, September 11 – 15 for the Corporate Image Certification Course!

The Sterling Style Academy produces top-notch image consultants with one of the largest networks of Certified Image Consultants worldwide. This is why as you are investing in your education through our Image Consultant Certified Training Programs, we are committed to re-investing in you!

To take advantage of this offer, please enroll at the following link: http://www.sterlingstyleacademy.com/25_week_program.html

View this informational video on how to become an image consultant or personal shopper featuring the industry expertise of Michelle T. Sterling, AICI, Founder and Training Director of the Sterling Style Academy. Ms. Sterling is interviewed by Karri Ann Frerichs, Admissions Director for new and prospective students of the Sterling Style Academy.

Learn how to become an Image Consultant and Personal Shopper:
- How do I start an Image Consultant Career?
- What salary do Certified Image Consultants earn?
- What does the Image Consulting industry look like?
- What are the benefits of Sterling Style Academy?

The Sterling Style Academy is the Ivy League of Image Consultant Training

Who Attends
Our students enroll in any of our ten training programs because they have the innate desire to help people, wish to hone their natural talent for fashion and style, and possess the drive to achieve success and recognition in their industry. Therefore we strive to provide our students with the most innovative and dynamic image consultant training that is responsive to pop-culture and fashion trends but focuses on the enduring practices and theories which define style. As a result, we are one of the leading producers of top-notch image consultants worldwide.

Academic Excellence
The Sterling Style Academy is committed to academic excellence. We encourage the development of our undergraduates and mentor our alumni to hone their oral and written communication and creative skills so that they are prepared to promote themselves in the global marketplace. Furthermore we instill confidence in our students to approach new situations and to make critical decisions during their image consultations. These skills are essential in becoming an expert image consultant in this growing marketplace.

Faculty to Student Ratio
We are committed to student development and ensure one faculty member for every ten students. The class sizes range from 3 to 30 and large classes routinely break into small interactive groups under the direction of a faculty member. The low student-faculty ratio provides students with an optimal interactive and educational environment in which they can learn from their peers as well as cultivate their creative styling abilities.

Graduate Success
As our student body is comprised of highly-motivated, entrepreneurial individuals from around the globe, 85% of our graduates launch their own businesses or leverage their education for promotion and career advancement. Approximately 15% of Sterling Style Academy on-location graduates are selected to enroll into The Apprentice Program to join the elite team of the Global Image Group consultants.