Testimonials
The Sterling Style Academy is so proud of the success our global graduates have achieved. Due to each Certified Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper’s business savvy to apply the tools and knowledge they learned from training with the Sterling Style Academy, they have become personal shopping and personal styling pioneers in their home cities and countries, including Japan, Trinidad, Chile, Italy, Dubai, Nigeria, Russia, Guatemala, Colombia, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.
Each of the Sterling Style Academy Certified Personal Stylists and Personal Shoppers featured are not only pioneers in their industry but they are all self-motivated, go-getters. They have a true passion to become successful image consultants and personal shoppers and they implemented their education into a viable career in different parts of the world. Not only do they jet set to work with clients but they are also driven, motivated, and take advantage of opportunities when they appear. These are the true characteristics of successful and dynamic entrepreneurs and we are very proud of them for achieving their goals. Some of our graduates were as young as 23 when they started, proving age does not make a difference in professional image consulting, personal styling and personal shopping.
Keys to Success
As fashion and style are truly hands-on professions, we believe that our graduates have benefited greatly from the in-person, hands-on training they received in one of our in-class courses. With one-on-one interaction with instructors and class mates from all over the world, Sterling Style Academy graduates are more globally versed in fashion and aware of the influences of various cultural trends
Those who graduate from the Sterling Style Academy all share the abilities to put their education to use in their businesses, market themselves appropriately according to the tools they learned in class, and most importantly, they are not afraid to take risks. Sterling Style Academy’s training director, Michelle T. Sterling, who co-authored the book, Success Simplified, motivates students through her own drive and business savvy to do the same in their market. Students recognize that to be successful in the image consulting and personal shopping industry, it takes personal conviction and the confidence to take smart risks. Our graduates take this cue from our internationally recognized alumnae and staff to build successful businesses for themselves in their own region or country. This is what makes the Sterling Style Academy so unique and globally recognized as a leader in producing top-notch personal stylists and personal shoppers.
Another key to success for each of our featured alumni, is their investment in their continuing development as image professionals through our training materials. These valuable training products incorporate instructional training workbooks and dvds that our graduates can future reference upon the completion of their personal stylist and personal shopper training.
The Global Benefits of the Sterling Style Academy
The Sterling Style Academy trains globally diversified image consultants and personal shoppers who not only become pioneers in their countries but also are based all over the world. Many of them take advantage of the Sterling Style Academy’s “Corporate America,” success oriented mentally – incorporating our methodologies in their best business practices. International students who have chosen to educate themselves in New York, Miami, or Los Angeles have also benefited from the American shopping experience. Those who have enrolled in our international programs in Dubai, Mumbai, Mexico, Brazil, London, and Hong Kong have truly mastered the art of international shopping combined with a structured methodology for conducting personal shopping sessions outside of the United States.
Image consulting and personal shopping is not only a growing industry worldwide, but is also one that is financially viable, no matter where in the world you launch your business. Regardless of where you live and if your training takes place in the United States or by an American-based personal shopping training academy, the principles and core competences you learn at the Sterling Style Academy are universally accepted worldwide.
Take a Deeper Look at Where Some of our Graduates are Now
Daniela DiGiacomo | Image Consultant + Journalist + TV & Radio Host + Model
Latina Celebrity Daniela DiGiacomo is a graduate of the January 2012 Miami Image Consultant Training Program. Prior to getting certified as an image consultant, she won the title of Miss Best Style while winning the beauty pageant title of Ms. International in 2006. She currently hosts numerous TV shows for Univision, Hola TV, and TNT Latinamerica while providing image and fashion consulting services to a prestigious group of clients in Miami and in Latin America. In April 2016, People Magazine en espanol named her best dressed while she was hosting Premio Lo Nuestro for Univision. Kudos to Daniela DiGiacomo for capitalizing on all her achievements and publicity to continue to pursue her love of fashion and expand her image consultancy business to provide fashion, style, beauty, nutrition, and fitness advice.
Karla Navarro | Notable Colombian Men’s Fashion Designer
Karla is a graduate of the Miami April 2015 3-Day Color Consultant, Fashion Stylist and Personal Shopper Short Course in Spanish. Trained by our training director, Michelle T. Sterling, Karla chose to attend the Sterling Style Academy to diversify her skill sets as a fashion designer utilizing the information that she learned to launch her women’s collection and expand her brand into the United States. She also plans to diversify her business to include personal shopping for her clients on an international level.
Hala Al Harity | Middle East Celebrity Stylist + Brand Ambassador as seen in Bazaar, Vogue & Grazia
Hala is a graduate of one of our Dubai 2013 training programs and soon after graduation was featured in Arab News as Saudi Arabia’s first notable fashion stylist to socialites. She was quoted saying, “How did you launch your career as a fashion stylist? I first began my venture into styling about two years ago. I used to shop and style close friends and family. Gradually, more people began to inquire and request my services and I realized that I have a knack for styling, which encouraged me to pursue a career in this domain. I began first with a certified intense educational course from the internationally renowned Sterling Style Academy based in New York City. After earning the degree, I came back to Jeddah and launched my new career.” Click here to see the entire article. In 2015, Hala has also been featured in the Saudi Gazette. In 2016 she was featured as Bazaar Arabia’s Best Dressed, in Grazia Magazine Middle East, hosted an event for Vogue Italia in Saudi Arabia, and was honored with an award in 2017. An Instagram Influencer, she’s an excellent example of following her passion.
Kate Rucharasevee | Personal Style Consultant + Enneagram Certified Coach
Since graduating from the Sterling Style Academy in Paris in 2016, Kate (Thadinee) Rucharasevee quickly shot up to the top hosting workshops for organizations and for the ladies of Thailand. She has appeared on several Thai TV stations, as well as in many Thai fashion magazine publications such as Marie Claire and Elle. She is currently the Editor & Chief of The Daily Stylista and a Personal Style Coach. She is multi-talented – producing video style segments for her own social media outlets as well as being featured on television shows both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. She also has her own fashion label. She’s turned her love of fashion, style, and self-development into a thriving career that continues to evolve! In 2023, she is also currently Deputy Editor at Vogue Magazine, Thailand.
Juliana Burlamaqui
Especialista em Imagem /Professional Image Consultant/ Representante Dresscode Intl no RJ. Ministra Fashion Management no IBMEC/ ANCI France Member www.julianaburlamaqui.com.br
Luigina Campos | Image Consultant, Personal Stylist, Personal Shopper
Luigina Campos is a graduate of the Miami April 2015 3-Day Color Consultant, Fashion Stylist and Personal Shopper Short Course in Spanish. Trained by our training director, Michelle T. Sterling, Luigina chose to attend the Sterling Style Academy to diversify her skill sets as a color consultant utilizing the information that she learned to launch her widely attended color analysis workshops in Costa Rica. She has been an image consultant since 2010 and is a regularly featured TV Stylist for 7 Estrellas Costa Rica.
Lucy Samuelian | Celebrity Stylist + T.V. Personality
Lucy is a graduate of the 5-Day Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper Training Program in Miami in January 2013. As an Armenian American TV Show Host, Personal Stylist, and Fashion Stylist, Lucy Samuelian, turned her dream and her passion into her reality as a TV Personality and stylist on the Glendale Life Reality TV Show. She travels around the world shopping and styling her clients and has been featured on several other TV programs worldwide for her amazing styling talents. Her most notable styling gigs were for Maxim Magazine and hip hop artist, Akon.
Faisal Al-Ghazzawi | Certified Men’s Image Stylist + Brand Ambassador + Model
Faisal Al-Ghazzawi of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is a 2016 Men’s Certified Image Stylist graduate of the Sterling Style Academy in Dubai. The Sterling Style Academy is fortunate that we attract multi-talented individuals to attend our courses as Faisal started his interest in fashion by modeling and then his passion later evolved into styling photoshoots, styling others, and hosting events for brands. In less than a year, Faisal Al-Ghazzawi is an Instagram Influencer and Brand Ambassador, representing and working with many luxury and Saudi brands with their promotion. He has already been featured in Arab News.
Yuuri Takano, Global Style
Japan’s leading image consultant, Yuuri Takano, is an author, trainer and consultant to individuals and corporations in Tokyo and Japanese companies and expats in New York. Yuuri Takano has an English Literature degree from Meijigakuin University and received a certificate from Best College in image consulting in Tokyo. Her training with the Sterling Style Academy in New York combined with her solid styling skills make Yuuri sought out by celebrities, modeling agencies and corporations throughout Tokyo and Japan.
Cris Bemvenutti | Consultoria de Imagen 3D
We are excited to share the remarkable success story of Cris Bemvenutti, a graduate of the Sterling Style Academy from Curitiba, Brazil. After taking our 3-Day Course as a Color Consultant, Fashion Stylist, and Personal Shopper in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in September 2012, Cris embarked on a journey that would forever change her life and career. Cris specializes in 3D image consultancy and is renowned for creating a unique True Color system for color analysis. It took her nine years to perfect this system, which has earned her widespread recognition in the industry. Her meticulous and dedicated approach to color analysis has made her an icon in the fashion and style world.
Ameriga Giannone, Ameriga Giannone Styling
Since graduating from Sterling Style Academy’s 2.5 Week Miami Image Consultant Training Course in early 2010, Ameriga Giannone has established herself as the premiere image consultant, make up artist and hair stylist for South America. She is also a director for Tu Closet. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, English, Portuguese and Japanese, Ameriga has positioned herself as a worldwide image consultant with her Sterling Style Academy certification. In 2011, she became a TV personality, hosting a show called “Personal Shopper: Al rescate de tu imagen!”
María Cristina Acquaroni, Style & Wardrobe Consulting
A graduate of the January 2011 class in Miami, she was born in Guatemala from an Italian father and Spanish Mother. From a very young age Maria Cristina showed a strong interest for fashion and aesthetics thanks to the influence her grandmothers and her mother played in her life. Three very different women who always knew how to conduct themselves thru life with much style and grace. She’s passionate about arts, beauty and aesthetics, etiquette and good manners and of course the art of knowing how to dress in style. She studied fashion design at the Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy and also has a Bachelor in Business Administration. She has experience with make up, modeling and worked for 7 years as Creative Director of Azahares, a candle making company her mother started in the year 2000. Maria Cristina now works and lives in Guatemala, a country that has opened doors for her and to whom she owes a great part of her identity. Aside from working with private clients, she also has a weekly television segment called “Style Sessions” every Tuesday at 9:00am at Canal Antigua. She’s a personal shopper for two well-known Spanish franchises, MANGO and Adolfo Dominguez. She’s a guest columnist for El Periódico, a local newspaper. She’s a style consultant and personal shopper for Oakland Mall, one of Guatemala’s most prestigious shopping centers, and she’s been invited to teach at two of Guatemala’s fashion schools, UNIS and LLatzer. Maria Cristina also has her own style blog.
Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, The Dzigbordi Show
After a successful career in financial services, investment banking and international trade consulting, Dzigbordi put her passion for wellness, grooming and image at the forefront of her career.
Dzigbordi K. Dosoo is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Allure Africa Group and a professionally trained Image Consultant. She is regarded as a leader in the Lifestyle Industry in Africa and a strong advocate for promoting industry standards. She believes that image is everything and this has led her to many organizations across Africa – delivering tailored programmes and seminars for the business sector, organizing frequent workshops for the public institutions, and personal consultations for individuals. Through The Dzigbordi Show, she has carved a niche for herself for affecting people’s lives, encouraging individuals across Africa regardless of age, size and shape to discover their personal styles. What makes her stand out is her expertise in the areas of Wellness, Grooming and Image, allowing her to take a holistic approach to the individual leading to a transformation that is sustainable which then becomes part of their daily lifestyles. Her ability to engage, inspire, inform and impart knowledge has made her a highly sought after speaker.
Dzigbordi was named the prestigious “CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year” 2009. She is currently the Chair Lady of the Spa Association of Africa, the First African to Co-Host the invitation only Global Spa Summit and she has been featured in Top International and Spa Industry Press such as Spa Business Magazine, The Spa Hand Book Women’s Wear Daily, Pulse Magazine from the International Spa Association and Business in Africa among others. She is frequently seen on TV and heard on radio in Ghana as a an expert on lifestyle issues.
Dzigbordi’s social responsibility efforts include serving on the governing Council of United Way Ghana, a trustee of the Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana, a member of the Zonta Club of Accra II, and the Complete Renewed Equipped Women (CREW). She has a passion for young ladies believing that they can fly no matter how unconventional they are, and is a mentor to many. In addition to various Spa Management Qualifications, Dzigbordi is a Certified Image Consultant from the Sterling Style Academy. Educated in the United States, she holds an Economics and Finance Degree from Virginia State University and Executive Education from Harvard University.
Gabriela Garzon, G.G. Etiquette
Upon graduating from Sterling Style Academy Miami in January 2008, Ms. Garzon conducted her first corporate seminar within 2 weeks of graduation. She passed the AICI First Level Certification program in May 2008 and is now certified through both the Sterling Style Academy and the Association of Image Consultants International. She currently works with cross cultural executives and corporations in Miami and Venezuela.
Linda Laymon, All Dolled Up
Formerly a CBS sales executive, Ms. Laymon provides fun shopping experiences in the New York area for the women of all ages. She passed the AICI First Level Certification program in May 2008 and is now certified through both the Sterling Style Academy and the Association of Image Consultants International. In 2011, she authored a booked call “Crossing Swords.”
Carolyn Curtis, First Impression Style
Carolyn Curtis, Wardrobe Consultant who graduated from the April 2010 class in New York. She helps women look and feel fabulous by dressing their best no matter what the occasion. Her expertise and personal service allow her clients to save time and money while building a wardrobe that fits their lifestyle, silhouette, and budget. Carolyn also represents an exclusive line of women’s apparel and accessories from the Doncaster Collection, the secret of many well-dressed women.
Barbara Rosa
A Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultant and Personal Shopper at Saks Fifth Avenue in Miami.
Pooja Kaushal
A Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultant and Personal Shopper at Harvey Nichols in London.
Jordana Vargas Fuentes | From Colombia to Miami
A Sterling Style Academy Certified Image Consultant, Personal Stylist & Personal Shopper graduate. Image Consultant and make up artist at BISA Colombia. Instagram influencer and YouTuber.
READ SOME OF THE STERLING STYLE ACADEMY’S GRADUATE SUCCESS PROFILES
Yuuri Takano (Japan)
Graduate of New York 4 Week Course – August 2005, is a 2 time author, trainer, consultant, and public speaker.
Amy Inglefield (Trinidad)
Graduate of Miami 2.5 Week Course – Janaury 2008, is co-founder of TimeSquared, LTD. a leading personal styling business pioneering the industry in Trinidad and Tobago.
“Hi Michelle! So great to hear from you! Business is great! No plans to be (in Miami again) as yet but I’m always doing some last minute jet setting so I’ll be sure to let you know. Hope all is well. I really look up to you and admire you for what you have done for yourself! – Amy Inglefield”
Ameriga Giannone (Italian born, residing in Chile)
Graduate of Miami 2.5 Week Course – January 2010 is a make-up artist, fashion stylist and personal stylist in Santiago, Chile. She travels between Chile, Argentina, and Italy to work with clients – shopping for them globally.
“Hey Michelle – How are you!? Things are doing great here – I actually was invited to a TV program to solve the problems of a compulsive shopper and it went on air yesterday! I had a million contacts today; it was great publicity! Here is the link: http://www.24horas.cl/programas/informeespecial/2010/ (Its in Spanish.) Looking forward to hearing from you. – Ameriga”
Yetunde Bankole-Bernard and Eloho Alero Abada (Nigeria)
Graduates of New York 2.5 Week Course and Las Vegas 5 Day Course – April and September 2010 – are still launching their business in the very new image consulting industry in Nigeria. They are setting themselves up to be image consultant and personal shopping pioneers in their industry. They conducted their first seminar in November 2010 and had to turn people away from attending their program as it was over booked!
“Hi Michelle! We’ve talked about you all week & even just concluded on sending a message today. We are doing great! Putting finishing touches to the website and holding a seminar by the end of Nov. Sure we’ll keep you posted. Regards, Yetunde”
“Hallo Michelle! Everyother thing is going on smoothly according to plan and you will be hearing from us shortly! I see there’s a lot going on at your end – as usual. Hope you are well and do take care. – Alero”
Ann Damon Reilly (USA)
Graduate of One-on-One Training – June 2010, incorporated her interior decorating business with image consulting – immediately generating clients.
“Just wanted to let you gals know the Sterling Style Academy training was such a great experience for me. As a busy
mother of two this career fits so well with managing my family. I recommend the in person training – so valuable to have the face to face contact and knowledge provided. I reflect on my training often when working with my clients. Feel free to contact me at ann@anndamonreilly.com if you have any questions. www.anndamonreilly.com is my website.”
Janet Adetu (Africa)
Graduate of the 3-Day Short Course and 5-Day Corporate Image Consultant Training Program in New York – September 2012. As a radio show host and key note speaker, Ms. Adetu has been recognized for her commitment to excellence in the image and etiquette field being interviewed by a notable African journalist and featured on the cover of Life Magazine by The Guardian Newspapers in Africa in 2015.
Angeline Christopoulos (USA)
Graduate of the 5-Day Personal Stylist and Personal Shopper Training course in December 2015 in New York, Angeline took the bull by the horns and set up her website, blog, and social media pages within one month after training. And just 7 months after graduating, she has already forged partnerships with her local mall in the Tampa, Florida area. That’s utilizing your training to it’s fullest potential! The Sterling Style Academy Training Director helped Angeline come up with her business name, the FabuLess Stylist, based on Angeline’s unique background and business goals.
See what our Alumni say about us. And visit our Instagram to see what some of our graduates are doing now.
When selecting an image consultant, personal shopper and personal stylist training program, we know you value the thoughts of our graduates and have therefore featured some of their comments regarding our programs for you here.
For more recent Sterling Style Academy reviews, please click here and visit our Instagram story highlights, particularly Students Say.
Sterling Style Academy Reviews
“I am so glad I found the Sterling Style Academy online color analysis training! It has been an invaluable tool in helping me become a confident Color Analyst. Michelle is an exceptional teacher – very knowledgeable in the subject and always willing to help and answer questions. The lessons were well-structured and easy to follow! Highly recommended!”
“My experience with Sterling Style Academy was wonderful from start to finish. Michelle is an amazing instructor who shares her expertise in a way that makes learning about color theory fun and interesting. She brings practical advice into each lesson so you can apply what you have learned in the real world. This course has been so helpful and I’m thrilled with the results!”
“Taking the training course at Sterling Style Academy was an amazing experience! They provide comprehensive instruction on everything you need to become a successful image consultant and personal stylist. Michelle Sterling is an incredible teacher, mentor, and coach who truly cares about each of her students’ success – I highly recommend taking this course if you’re interested in becoming an image consultant or personal stylist!”
“I recently completed my training at Sterling Style Academy and am so thankful that I did! The expert instruction from Michelle Sterling was invaluable and the comprehensive curriculum fully positioned me to become an excellent image consultant, personal stylist, and fashion consultant.”
“Seven years ago, I embarked on a transformative journey at the Sterling Style Academy through their 5-day personal stylist course in New York, complemented by the e-certification program materials. As I reflect on the past years, it’s evident that the knowledge and expertise I gained during that course have been instrumental in propelling my personal styling business to new heights.
Michelle’s guidance and deep understanding of the fashion industry, coupled with her keen insights into personal styling, provided me with the tools and know-how to not only survive but thrive in a competitive market. Her commitment to excellence was evident then and remains a driving force in my career today.
The course content, even after seven years, stands out as comprehensive and ahead of its time. The fundamentals I learned, from body types and color theory to the psychology of fashion, have remained relevant throughout the years. The practical tips on business and entrepreneurship were particularly invaluable, setting the course apart from others in the field.
The e-certification program materials have also proved to be a lasting resource. The continuous updates and commitment to staying current with industry trends have kept me well-informed and positioned me as a leader in the personal styling arena.
She didn’t just teach me how to be a stylist; she guided me on how to build a successful personal styling business. Seven years later, I find myself not only standing out in a crowd of stylists but also evolving with the industry’s changes. I couldn’t be where I am today without you!! Forever grateful!
In conclusion, the Sterling Style Academy’s personal stylist course, taken seven years ago, remains a pivotal moment in my career. I am thankful to the Academy for her unwavering commitment to her students’ success. If you’re considering a career in personal styling, don’t hesitate—this course is an investment that pays dividends for years to come.” – Traci Jeske, Personal Stylist & Personal Shopper
“I am so glad I decided to take Michelle Sterling’s online color analysis training course. Her approach to teaching makes learning color theory easy and fun. I now feel confident recommending colors to my clients that are outside of the usual seasonal palettes. Highly recommended!” – Joanna
“Everything was organized perfectly – from the online platform to the resources provided – it made learning a breeze. What stood out most to me during my experience was how knowledgeable Michelle is in her field, inspiring us all to be the best we can be!” – Kathy Lee
“With no prior knowledge about styling or fashion consulting, I felt intimidated but after completing this course I feel like an absolute pro! Thanks to the support of Michelle and her team, I’ve been able to launch my own styling business and the confidence I have gained has been invaluable.” – Angela Fong
“This course has been incredibly eye-opening for me. After taking the course, I feel much more comfortable recommending colors to my clients. Michelle Sterling is an amazing instructor and mentor who makes sure that you gain a real understanding of color theory.” – Laura R., Personal Stylist
“I was hesitant at first to invest in this course, but it has been totally worth it! The video content is well thought out and extremely helpful. I’m now confident in analyzing every person’s coloring accurately. Highly recommend!” – Rachel G., Image Consultant
“The knowledge I gained from the course has been invaluable. I feel much more confident in my ability to help clients choose colors that will flatter them. Michelle is an incredible mentor and teacher who truly wants you to succeed.” – Julia M., Professional Shopper
“Sterling Style Academy was an invaluable investment for me that I’m so thankful for. The comprehensive course gave me all the knowledge and resources I needed to become a successful personal stylist and fashion consultant – something I could never have achieved on my own!” – Dima Awadi
“Ms. Sterling is the best teacher ever. She makes sure you understand the terminology perfectly and makes classes fun. It was my dream to take the Online Image Consultant and Personal Stylist training course with her. It was so worth it!” – Rebeca Urena
“If you are looking to learn about styling, fashion consulting, or even just want to spruce up your wardrobe – this is definitely the place to go! Michelle Sterling is an excellent teacher, trainer, coach and mentor who not only teaches but cares about each individual student’s success.” – Christoper Carlson
“For anyone considering taking a course to become an image consultant or personal stylist, I can confidently recommend Sterling Style Academy as the perfect option! The knowledge and skills gained are invaluable and you won’t regret your decision.” – Sally Ulizar
“I highly recommend Sterling Style Academy for anyone looking to become an image consultant or personal stylist – it is 5 star rated in my opinion! The comprehensive curriculum provided by Michelle and her team gives you all the tools needed to become a successful professional in this field. They truly go above and beyond with their training and care about each student’s success. It was an incredible experience that I’m so thankful for!” – Emma Hou
“Thanks to the amazing learning experience provided by Michelle Sterling at Sterling Style Academy, I am now a certified image consultant and have been able to launch my own styling business! I am so thankful for the knowledge and skills that I’ve gained through this course, which have allowed me to pursue my passion.” – Manisha Gupta
“Sterling Style Academy is a 5-star rated training program that provides top-notch instruction from an experienced mentor in the field of image consulting and personal styling. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with all the tools you need to become a successful professional in this field – it was an amazing learning experience for me!” – Angeline Christos
“Thanks to Michelle Sterling and her team at Sterling Style Academy, I now have all the skills needed to be a successful image consultant, personal stylist and fashion consultant. They provide excellent guidance throughout your learning journey and truly care about each student’s success. I highly recommend the course to anyone looking to pursue a career in this field!” – Mara Rolan
“Sterling Style Academy is an outstanding training program with a comprehensive curriculum that will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to become an image consultant or personal stylist. The instruction from Michelle Sterling is top-notch and she truly cares about each student’s success, making sure they have all the tools needed to be successful.” – Elham AlSharif
“I recently completed my training at Sterling Style Academy and can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Thanks to Michelle’s expert instruction, I now have all the knowledge and resources needed to launch my own styling business – something I could never have achieved on my own.” – Melanie Carter
“Taking the Sterling Style Academy training course was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! It gave me all the knowledge and resources I needed to become a successful personal stylist and fashion consultant. Michelle Sterling is an excellent teacher, trainer, coach and mentor who not only teaches but cares about each individual student’s success – she truly goes above and beyond with her instruction!” – Monica Gonzalez
“If you’re looking for a comprehensive course to learn about styling, fashion consulting, or even just want to spruce up your wardrobe – look no further than Sterling Style Academy! They offer top-notch instruction from experienced professionals in the field that will equip you with all the skills you need to be successful. Highly recommend!” – Agnes Kim
Sterling Style Academy Reviews on Instagram
We would also like to introduce to you, Sterling Style Academy Alumni, Debra Ovall. Get the insider scoop on the Sterling Style Academy from this 2009 graduate 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. Since Debra has graduated we have changed the way we conduct our online image consultant training courses so that they are more in line with our in-class training experience.
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.
Next join some of the April 2010 graduates of the 2.5 Week Image Consultant Training Program in New York and see what they have to say about the Sterling Style Academy.
“My experience at Sterling Style Academy exceeded all of my expectations. When I enrolled in the 2.5-week program, I was preparing to launch my own business, Miss Helen’s Image Consulting, and I knew that I wanted to be educated by the best in the industry. Ms. Sterling provided me with comprehensive technical skills, business strategies, pricing schemes and, above all, confidence. Each topic was thoroughly explained using videos, demonstrations, and hands-on interaction with clients. Her ability to work collaboratively with the class while teaching each lesson quickly and effectively was outstanding.
My experience at the Sterling Style Academy was most rewarding and I feel that I now have the confidence and the direction to move forward with my own career. Ms. Sterling, herself, is most knowledgeable, she presents well, and she is extremely dedicated to her program. I have, indeed, learned from the best in the business!”
Helen MacGillivray
Sterling Style Academy
Certified Image Consultant Graduate
Since Helen’s graduation in April 2010, she has developed a lovely website, blog, and internet radio talk show that is both informative as well as engaging to prospective clients – leading them to hire her. We congratulate her on all her achievements within her first year of business. Now that is what we call a go-getter and we wish Helen much success in her future endeavors!
To hear about our other student’s experiences during the 2.5 week training program in New York, please watch their video testimonial below. These two ladies from Nigeria loved our program so much they enrolled in our Corporate Image Consultant Training Program in Las Vegas in September 2010 as well.
Increase your business success with the Sterling Style Academy Image Consultant Sales, Marketing, and Business Brand Identity Launch Kit. It has helped students like Helen to successfully be prepared to launch their business in this exciting industry. You too can be the Sterling Style Academy’s next success story!
Next we would like to introduce to you, Yekatherina Bruner. As a current student enrolled in the online image consultant training program, Yekatherina shares her experience with you as a Sterling Style Academy online student. Rather than waiting to complete her online training before starting her business, Yeka decided she could do both at the same time. For more information about Yekatherina, please visit her website at www.ykstudioonline.com.
Yekatherina’s true passion is helping women express when they dress. A dedicated and highly-sought after image consultant and owner of YK Studio L.L.C., she has recently been named as a Glamour Magazine “Glambassador” for 2009 and has been awarded with the “Rising Star Award” from the Sterling Style Academy in San Francisco. A world citizen, Yekatherina’s global travels and living experiences have shaped her culturally-diverse approach to style.
Yekatherina helps women realize their full potential by teaching them how to shop strategically and acquire a wardrobe most appropriate for their lifestyle, personality, and body type. Her intuitive love for quality design shines in her master selection of fabric, color, and style that allows for genuine expression and enhances the unique qualities of each woman she works with. Her rarified talent extends to pulling together outfits that help women exude confidence and joy.
Through meeting with clients individually, Yekatherina can professionally remove closet “trauma” and replace it with closet “bliss.” The journey begins with “editing” – selectively removing non-flattering styles and colors, then she “shops” the closet discovering looks you never knew you owned. She enthusiastically arranges “personal shopping therapy” experiences that transform her clients from head-to-toe, including make-up, hairstyle, accessories, and complete outfits.
In addition to her love for style, Yekatherina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia, in South America. She is a native of Colombia and lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband and two young daughters.
Ferosa George, originally from South Africa, currently residing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia comments on our 3-Day Short Course in Dubai and Online Certification Program on our Facebook.
“Every fashion diva should flutter and lust after not only the 3 day short course in Dubai but any course offered by Sterling Style Academy. I did the online Image Consulting course over 2 yrs and the 3-day short course in Dubai brought it all together for me. It’s inspiring to work with Michelle and it motivated me to go out and thr…ow fashion tantrums because I feel so empowered by what I learnt. Only problem is, I feel like a female version of Tim Gunn with a bit of Coco Chanel sprinkled in here and there, attitude and all. I’m not sure if it’s a good thing because I’d rather feel like Heidi Klum but I’m intent on saving all the fashion victims of the world, first stop…Saudi Arabia. That’s a challenge in itself but Michelle created a fashion femme fatale that’s ruthless about not only blazing trails in the fashion world, but about living the dream that I’m passionate about. In my case, the devil didn’t make me do it…Michelle did.”
Esther Henze, from Cologne, Germany comments about our 4-Week Image Consultant & Personal Stylist Certification Program in New York.
“Hello. I am on my way to the airport and sad to leave New York, however there are new challenges waiting for me back home. Thank you for providing us with an excellent training program. I had a great time and feel well prepared for whatever comes.”
Katty Lopez-De Gull from Caracas, Venezuela comments about our 4-Week Image Consultant & Personal Stylsit Certification Program in New York.
“I attended the 4 Week Image Consultant Certification Program in New York in 2010 and the training was a fully comprehensive and intense experience. Being Latin, at first I was skeptical as to whether or not the Sterling Style Academy was a real institution and I needed to be certain it was established and accredited. However after seeing the level of detail within the course prospectus, website and blog, I felt the program was of value and a good training investment. When watching Michelle Sterling’s videos, she seemed confident, credible, and knowledgeable in the field of image consulting. She made me feel comfortable about my decision to attend Sterling Style Academy. Despite the language barrier, the Sterling Style Academy training program exceeded my expectations. I learned more than was described in the course prospectus. I am glad that I took this class because it adds important value to my image consulting skills and to my resume. I mastered the science and art behind working with different body types, personal coloring, fashion styles, business attire and lifestyles. My overall training experience has allowed me to work with a wider variety of clients, to make them feel confident of working with me, so that they can see a quicker return of their investment. Looking back after taking further educational courses, I still think the Sterling Style Academy was the best educational investment of excellent value – providing me with the most complete training to prepare myself to become a professional in the industry.”
Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, CEO and Founder, Allure Africa Limited, and the host of The Dzigbordi Show in Ghana, Africa comments on our 2.5-Week Image Consultant & Personal Stylist Certification Program in Miami.
“Sterling Style Academy’s Train to Become an Image Consultant Program is a uniquely developed course for potentials who are only looking to be the BEST in the area of Personal Styling, Personal Shopping and Image Consulting. I am privileged to be one of the graduates of this program and I can definitely say that my experience was intense yet fun and I was challenged intellectually with every single topic covered. After researching various other training programs, I selected the Sterling Style Academy because it sets itself apart by creating an environment of structure, sophistication, superb interaction and practicality, and I could relate to the founder. You will walk away knowing that you have actually been in school, done research and worked in the field at the same time. It’s an awesome feeling of confidence. Michelle Sterling is truly a fashion, image and shopping expert with a wealth of knowledge regarding the industry worldwide. Her excellent abilities to facilitate and teach training programs will make you stand out as an image consultant and personal stylist upon graduating from the program. Hats off to the Sterling Style Academy. If you want to succeed – choose Sterling!”
Luigina Campos from Costa Rica propelled her image consulting business in Costa Rica to the next level upon taking our Curso Intensivo de Personal Shopper y Personal Styling: 3 Días en Español en Miami in 2015.
“Estoy muy agradecida con el curso de asesoría de color y estilo ya que he podido ponerlo en práctica con mis clients, actualmente he tenido más de 10 clientes solo en el mes de mayo, todas están muy interesadas en ser asesoradas por mi persona por el gran conocimiento que he adquirido y por estar respaldada por un Instituto tan prestigioso como Sterling Style Academy. Este curso ha consolidado aún más mi experiencia de más de 5 años y ha sido un gran complemento para aplicarlo como Personal Shopper, me ha abierto la visión a un mundo de mayores posibilidades, todo con el fin de poder seguir embelleciendo y empoderando más mujeres tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. Mi meta siguiente será realizar el personal shopper en Miami con mis clientes de Costa Rica, todo gracias al excelente apoyo de su Instituto.”
Post Graduate | Accreditation | Sponsors
The Sterling Style Academy is an internationally recognized training institution that has helped many individuals worldwide start their own successful companies as well as has helped many women to secure jobs as a personal shopper in department stores. Many of our graduates worldwide have had their own TV shows. Therefore, yes our certification is recognized by the high end institutions who choose to work with us and select our students to work with them such as Net-A-Porter in Asia, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Harvey Nichols. The image consultant industry is not a regulated industry; therefore there is no formal accreditation within the industry that is recognized by prospective clients as the source to select and hire an image consultant unlike being a doctor, lawyer or realtor. Therefore each image consultant training program is only as good as how successful their students have become.
ATD
As a member of the Association for Talent Development, the Sterling Style Academy certification program applies the techniques and best business practices adopted by successful businesses to develop a unique set of systems for delivering our educational training program. Our time tested systems have proven to be effective and this is why our students consistently achieve the high standards required by the industry. Our courses are structured to meet the standards and requirements defined by educational organizations and professional associations worldwide.
AICI Certified Image Consultant Certification (AICI CIC)
As the image consultant industry is not regulated, the Sterling Style Academy courses were developed almost 20 years ago in accordance to the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) industry standards and guidelines and continue to be updated according to generally accepted industry standards and based on real world client experiences. As the industry is not regulated, we do not believe it is necessary to provide continuing education units (CEUs) to show accreditation for our programs as the strength of our brand and educational content alone have produced some of the most highly visible image consultants in the industry who have succeeded on this platform. Therefore while our graduates are fully equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills needed to pass the AICI First Level Certified Image Consultant Certification Exam, it is the strength of the Sterling Style Academy educational training, mentoring, and business development program that has produced stellar consultants who earn top dollar in the industry through positioning themselves as experts in the industry. When you invest in a personalized, top quality training program and you can expect to receive top quality training by industry experts who are on the forefront of innovation and in a position to train others to be successful entrepreneurs. Our graduates have gone on to be emulated as successful TV or radio show hosts, authors, and key note speakers rather than emulate. Therefore the education that you receive at the Sterling Style Academy is equivalent to the education you would receive at a private school in the U.S. that provides elite, outstanding training programs of excellence.
Certified Image Stylist Group (CIS)
Upon graduation, an invitation into The Certified Image Stylist Group grants you access to work among a select group of globally diversified image stylists who are part of an internationally recognized brand. Established by Michelle T. Sterling, the Certified Image Stylist Group provides image consulting and personal stylist expertise to clients worldwide.
IFB
As a member of IFB, the Sterling Style Academy certification program helps you apply fashion blogger techniques and best business Internet practices in order to successfully market your business as an Instagram influencer or on the web. Learn how to create your own fashion blog and have people notice and hire you for your talents.
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