{"id":18306,"date":"2026-07-22T04:00:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/?page_id=18306"},"modified":"2026-07-22T07:30:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:30:29","slug":"about-michelle-t-sterling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/about-michelle-t-sterling\/","title":{"rendered":"About Michelle T. Sterling | Sterling Personal Styling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">International Personal Stylist, Image Consultant, Color Analysis Expert, Author &amp; Founder of Sterling Personal Styling<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18306_d74f33-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18306_d74f33-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18306_d74f33-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:3em;padding-bottom:5em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id18306_d74f33-1e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18306_d74f33-1e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_ad5b79-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18306_ad5b79-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:left;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61\"]{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f3b0c7-61\">Meet our Founder<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68\"]{margin-bottom:30px;text-align:left;font-size:42px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68\"]{font-size:38px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-size:34px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_355a7c-68\">Hello! I&#8217;m Michelle T. Sterling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle T. Sterling is an international virtual stylist, personal stylist, image consultant, personal shopper, color analysis expert, author, and founder of Sterling Personal Styling. For more than two decades, she has helped clients around the world refine their wardrobes, elevate their personal image, and communicate greater confidence, authority, and authenticity through the way they present themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her work goes beyond fashion. Michelle approaches style as a form of visual communication \u2014 one that influences how people are perceived in business, relationships, leadership, media, and everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Sterling Personal Styling, Michelle works with private clients who want more than trend advice. They want clarity. They want a wardrobe that supports their lifestyle, professional goals, personality, and personal brand. Her clients often include executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, physicians, attorneys, public-facing professionals, and high-achieving individuals who understand that image is not superficial \u2014 it is strategic.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18306_e4f751-5d{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_e4f751-5d .kt-btn-wrap-0 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39\"]{font-size:38px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39\"]{font-size:30px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_b507f4-39\">A Strategic Approach to Personal Styling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle\u2019s approach is rooted in the belief that personal style should never feel random, forced, or disconnected from the person wearing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than simply choosing outfits or encouraging unnecessary purchases, Michelle begins by evaluating how a client\u2019s current image is being perceived and whether that perception aligns with their goals. From there, she develops a wardrobe strategy that supports the client\u2019s lifestyle, professional presence, body shape, coloring, personality, and desired level of polish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is not just a more stylish closet. It is a more intentional image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sterling Personal Styling helps clients reduce decision fatigue, avoid costly wardrobe mistakes, and build a closet that works as a complete system. Each recommendation is designed to create greater consistency, confidence, and ease \u2014 whether the client is preparing for meetings, travel, media appearances, public speaking, dating, business development, or a new stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18306_dde062-10{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_dde062-10 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns18306_dde062-10\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18306_3add27-ef.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18306_3add27-ef.kb-button{font-size:12px;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn18306_3add27-ef kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/virtual-personal-styling\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Explore Services<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18306_1904a3-08 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18306_1904a3-08 > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ffd9a6-be\">The Method Behind the Styling<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2\"]{text-align:left;font-size:42px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2\"]{font-size:34px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2\"]{font-size:32px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_ede5ec-c2\">An Intellectual Framework for Creative Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle is also the founder of Sterling Style Academy, an internationally recognized training institution for personal stylists, image consultants, personal shoppers, and color analysis professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since establishing the Academy in 2005, Michelle has trained students around the world in professional image consulting, color analysis, wardrobe strategy, personal shopping, and client communication. Her educational work has helped raise the standard of the personal styling industry by moving it beyond \u201cgood taste\u201d and into structured methodology, psychology, visual analysis, and professional consulting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training background directly informs the work behind Sterling Personal Styling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Clients benefit from the same disciplined approach Michelle teaches to aspiring professionals: color analysis, body shape assessment, wardrobe architecture, shopping strategy, personal brand alignment, and the psychology of image. Her proprietary SCQS\u2122 color analysis method and structured styling systems allow her to create recommendations that are not based on trends alone, but on repeatable, client-specific analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18306_d04d09-b4{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_d04d09-b4 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, 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src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Online-Personal-Stylist-Training-Lesson-7-The-Art-of-Personal-Shopping.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Online Personal Stylist Training Lesson 7 - The Art of Personal Shopping\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Online-Personal-Stylist-Training-Lesson-7-The-Art-of-Personal-Shopping.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Online-Personal-Stylist-Training-Lesson-7-The-Art-of-Personal-Shopping.png\" data-id=\"19707\" class=\"wp-image-19707 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-12658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-New-York-City-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:3em;padding-right:2.5em;padding-bottom:3em;padding-left:2.5em;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_6aea01-8b{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb\"]{margin-bottom:15px;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb\"]{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb thicker wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_288ad2-fb\">THE DIFFERENCE <\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd\"]{font-size:42px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd\"]{font-size:36px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd\"]{font-size:32px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_158a32-dd\">Style Meets Intuition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes Michelle\u2019s work distinct is the combination of analytical precision and intuitive perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her clients often come to her because they want an expert who can quickly understand not only what looks good, but what feels aligned. Michelle has a strong ability to read people \u2014 their energy, goals, hesitations, lifestyle patterns, and the subtle disconnects between who they are and how they are currently presenting themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This intuitive side of her work is part of what makes the styling process feel personal rather than formulaic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle\u2019s interests in astrology, Nostradamus studies, and Spiritual Response Therapy reflect her broader belief that people are multidimensional. While her styling recommendations remain practical, visual, and strategic, her holistic perspective allows her to consider the whole person \u2014 not just their closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Michelle, style is not only about clothes. It is about alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a client\u2019s image reflects who they truly are, they often feel clearer, more confident, and more prepared to step into the next version of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18306_7e5a77-a5{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_7e5a77-a5 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7\"]{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_a17303-f7\">Does THIS SOUND LIKE WHAT YOU NEED?<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_496717-4a\"]{margin-bottom:30px;text-align:left;font-size:42px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_496717-4a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_496717-4a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_496717-4a\"]{font-size:38px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_496717-4a\"]{font-size:34px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_496717-4a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_496717-4a\">Why Clients Hire Michelle T. Sterling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people assume personal styling is mainly about shopping. In reality, most clients come to Michelle because they want clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may have a closet full of clothes and still feel unsure about what to wear. They may be successful professionally but feel their image has not caught up with their current level of achievement. They may be preparing for a major life transition, career shift, relationship change, public appearance, leadership role, or business expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle helps clients answer the questions that often create wardrobe frustration:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:26px;color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{border-radius:%;border-width:px;border-style:solid;padding:px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:15px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items18306_d8ae94-94 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_b4f9ad-a2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_b4f9ad-a2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">What actually works for my body, coloring, and lifestyle?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_967902-74 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_967902-74\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">What image am I projecting?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_28cd17-bf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_28cd17-bf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">What should I stop buying?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_604ae1-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_604ae1-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">What pieces are missing from my wardrobe?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_f342e4-2c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_f342e4-2c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">How do I look more polished without looking overdone?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_2118d2-4a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_2118d2-4a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">How do I dress with more confidence, authority, femininity, elegance, or ease?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_da3b07-27 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_da3b07-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">How do I make my wardrobe feel more like me?<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_a12400-09 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-18306_a12400-09\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"3\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Through Sterling Personal Styling, Michelle helps clients build wardrobes that are not only attractive, but functional, strategic, and emotionally aligned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18306_5d7333-07{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e\"]{font-size:34px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e\"]{font-size:32px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_f5c962-9e\">Recognized Image, Style &amp; Color Authority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Michelle T. Sterling\u2019s expertise has been featured in major media outlets including <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/2006\/10\/12\/fashion-celebrity-stylist-life-collect-cx_ls_1013style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Forbes\">Forbes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/buyside\/style\/clothing\/what-is-business-casual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/business-news\/technology\/tech-silicon-valley-swagger-fashion-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-1236271315\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">WWD,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/dressing-for-work-gained-weight_l_60b90dc8e4b0169ca9727ab9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">the HuffPost<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2012\/05\/23\/jamie-dimon-bob-iger-among-countrys-best-dressed-ceos\/\">the NY Post<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eonline.com\/news\/1433926\/a-stylists-summer-packing-list-for-looking-feeling-cool-in-any-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">E!Online<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/stylist-corporate-image-consultant-explains-how-to-do-quiet-luxury-2023-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Business Insider<\/a><\/em>, Vogue, Harper\u2019s Bazaar, CNN, and other international publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her commentary has covered style, executive presence, business dress, quiet luxury, celebrity image, color analysis, workplace appearance, personal branding, and the role of clothing in professional perception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">As both a practitioner and educator, Michelle remains actively involved in the styling industry. She continues to work with private clients while directing Sterling Style Academy\u2019s international training programs, ensuring that her methods stay grounded in real-world client needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Sterling Personal Styling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sterling Personal Styling is Michelle\u2019s private client styling practice for individuals who want a more polished, intentional, and aligned personal image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Whether the goal is to elevate a professional wardrobe, prepare for a career transition, refine a public-facing image, simplify shopping, or finally understand what truly works, Sterling Personal Styling offers a strategic and personalized approach.<em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18306_b13a2c-f5{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18306_b13a2c-f5 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns18306_b13a2c-f5\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18306_938ee4-af.kb-button{width:initial;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn18306_938ee4-af kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/my.forms.app\/form\/612d435fbd6e4f7f3a853953\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">WORK WITH me<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18306_fe0a12-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image18306_b32b96-8e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18306_b32b96-8e kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port34\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Forbes-October-13-2006.png\" alt=\"Michelle T. 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Sterling in HuffPost June 4, 2021\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HuffPost-June-4-2021.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HuffPost-June-4-2021.png\" data-id=\"19850\" class=\"wp-image-19850 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Business-Insider-February-14-2024.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Michelle T. Sterling in Business Insider February 14, 2024\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Business-Insider-February-14-2024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Business-Insider-February-14-2024.png\" data-id=\"19852\" class=\"wp-image-19852 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Business-Insider-November-8-2023.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Michelle T. Sterling in Business Insider November 8, 2023\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Business-Insider-November-8-2023.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Business-Insider-November-8-2023.png\" data-id=\"19853\" class=\"wp-image-19853 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NY-Post-May-23-2012-\u2013-Best-Dressed-CEOs.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Michelle T. Sterling in NY Post May 23, 2012 \u2013 Best-Dressed CEOs\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NY-Post-May-23-2012-\u2013-Best-Dressed-CEOs.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NY-Post-May-23-2012-\u2013-Best-Dressed-CEOs.png\" data-id=\"19854\" class=\"wp-image-19854 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Forbes-October-13-2006.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Michelle T. Sterling in Forbes October 13, 2006\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Forbes-October-13-2006.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Forbes-October-13-2006.png\" data-id=\"19849\" class=\"wp-image-19849 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WSJ-June-5-2025.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Michelle T. Sterling in WSJ June 5, 2025\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WSJ-June-5-2025.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WSJ-June-5-2025.png\" data-id=\"19866\" class=\"wp-image-19866 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WWD-\u2013-May-1-2024.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"Michelle T. Sterling in WWD \u2013 May 1, 2024\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WWD-\u2013-May-1-2024.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WWD-\u2013-May-1-2024.png\" data-id=\"19867\" class=\"wp-image-19867 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-port23 kb-has-image-ratio-port23\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EOnline-Summer-Packing-List-Press-Image.png\" width=\"1122\" height=\"1402\" alt=\"E!Online Summer Packing List Press Image July 14, 2026\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EOnline-Summer-Packing-List-Press-Image.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EOnline-Summer-Packing-List-Press-Image.png\" data-id=\"19902\" class=\"wp-image-19902 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:5em;padding-bottom:5em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:3em;padding-bottom:3em;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:2em;padding-bottom:2em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18306_a83dbd-f6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_179134-b2{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_179134-b2{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_179134-b2{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_179134-b2{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_179134-b2{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_179134-b2{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_179134-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18306_179134-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image18306_e7a219-a2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image18306_e7a219-a2 img.kb-img, .kb-image18306_e7a219-a2 .kb-img img{object-position:50% 50%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18306_e7a219-a2 kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-port34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-Dubai-Personal-Stylist-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-14862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-Dubai-Personal-Stylist-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-Dubai-Personal-Stylist-scaled-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-Dubai-Personal-Stylist-scaled-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-Dubai-Personal-Stylist-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Michelle-T.-Sterling-Dubai-Personal-Stylist-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18306_e00f6e-25\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_87875f-af\"]{margin-bottom:20px;text-align:left;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_87875f-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_87875f-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_87875f-af\"]{font-size:14px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_87875f-af\"]{font-size:13px;}}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_87875f-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_87875f-af\">TAKE THE NEXT STEP<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1\"]{margin-bottom:30px;text-align:left;font-size:42px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1\"]{font-size:38px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1\"]{margin-bottom:20px;font-size:34px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading18306_1c17a1-e1\">Ready to Work With Michelle T. 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Luxury culture has never been more visible than it is today. 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href=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/what-netflixs-the-leopard-reveals-about-ambition-desire-and-emotional-loyalty-when-prince-charming-is-only-charming\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">What Netflix\u2019s\u00a0The Leopard\u00a0Reveals About Ambition, Desire, and Emotional Loyalty \u2014 When Prince Charming Is Only Charming<\/a><\/h2><\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Watching The Leopard on Netflix reminded me of something I have observed for years inside certain luxury and elite environments: The aesthetics may evolve. 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The series takes place during the&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/what-netflixs-the-leopard-reveals-about-ambition-desire-and-emotional-loyalty-when-prince-charming-is-only-charming\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead the Post<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> What Netflix\u2019s\u00a0The Leopard\u00a0Reveals About Ambition, Desire, and Emotional Loyalty \u2014 When Prince Charming Is Only Charming<\/span><span class=\"kadence-svg-iconset svg-baseline\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kadence-svg-icon kadence-arrow-right-alt-svg\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"27\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 27 28\"><title>Continue<\/title><path d=\"M27 13.953c0 0.141-0.063 0.281-0.156 0.375l-6 5.531c-0.156 0.141-0.359 0.172-0.547 0.094-0.172-0.078-0.297-0.25-0.297-0.453v-3.5h-19.5c-0.281 0-0.5-0.219-0.5-0.5v-3c0-0.281 0.219-0.5 0.5-0.5h19.5v-3.5c0-0.203 0.109-0.375 0.297-0.453s0.391-0.047 0.547 0.078l6 5.469c0.094 0.094 0.156 0.219 0.156 0.359v0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .entry-actions -->\n\t\t<\/footer><!-- .entry-footer -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"kb-post-list-item\">\n\t<article class=\"entry content-bg loop-entry post-18156 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lifestyle tag-asli-enver tag-beauty-and-status tag-bosphorus-mansion tag-elite-culture-psychology tag-elite-social-dynamics tag-engin-akyurek tag-image-and-status-psychology tag-inherited-wealth-psychology tag-istanbul-elite-culture tag-luxury-culture-psychology tag-luxury-lifestyle-analysis tag-michelle-t-sterling tag-netflix-old-money-review tag-nihal-old-money tag-old-money-aesthetic tag-old-money-fashion tag-old-money-netflix-series tag-old-money-psychology tag-old-money-turkish-drama tag-old-money-vs-new-money-2 tag-osman-old-money-netflix tag-psychology-of-wealth tag-quiet-luxury-culture tag-serkan-altunorak tag-turkish-drama-analysis tag-turkish-elite-culture tag-turkish-luxury-drama tag-turkish-netflix-dramas tag-turkish-old-money-culture tag-wealth-and-social-status tag-wealthy-social-behavior\">\n\t\t\t\t<a aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"post-thumbnail kadence-thumbnail-ratio-3-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/what-netflixs-old-money-reveals-about-wealth-beauty-and-social-status-according-to-michelle-t-sterling\/\" aria-label=\"What Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Old Money\u00a0Reveals About Wealth, Beauty, and Social Status \u2014 According to Michelle T. 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Sterling<\/a><\/h2><\/header><!-- .entry-header -->\n\t<div class=\"entry-summary\">\n\t\t<p>Watching&nbsp;Old Money&nbsp;on Netflix initially made me hesitant because I assumed it would simply be another series glamorizing wealth, yachts, luxury brands, and elite lifestyles without much emotional depth. At first glance,&nbsp;Old Money&nbsp;appears to revolve&#8230;<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-summary -->\n\t<footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-actions\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"more-link-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sterlingstyleacademy.com\/blog\/what-netflixs-old-money-reveals-about-wealth-beauty-and-social-status-according-to-michelle-t-sterling\/\" class=\"post-more-link\">\n\t\t\t\t\tRead the Post<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> What Netflix\u2019s\u00a0Old Money\u00a0Reveals About Wealth, Beauty, and Social Status \u2014 According to Michelle T. 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