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Celebrity Stylist
After a degree in fashion journalism, Rachel joined the fashion desk of The Sunday Mirror. It was here, working on editorial shoots, that she developed a passion for styling – being able to transform people’s appearances and their ‘look’.
In addition to regular work for celebrity magazines such as Hello!, OK! and Heat, Rachel is also booked by celebrities themselves to be styled for awards ceremonies, TV appearances and VIP events. Her clients include David Beckham, Robbie Williams, Helen Mirren, Rachel Weitz and Patsy Kensit among many others.
In addition to regular work for celebrity magazines such as Hello!, OK! and Heat, Rachel is also booked by celebrities themselves to be styled for awards ceremonies, TV appearances and VIP events. Her clients include David Beckham, Robbie Williams, Helen Mirren, Rachel Weitz and Patsy Kensit among many others.
Q. Who or what has most inspired you in your life?
A. My Mother.
Q. Who do you consider to be the most inspirational people in the world?
A. Those capable of change.
Q. What’s your definition of success?
A. More time off!
Q. What is the key to success?
A. Less time off!
Q. What boundaries have you had to overcome in order to achieve success?
A. My location (Devon) and lack of family contacts in the fashion
business felt like a huge obstacle when I was starting out in styling
about 15 years ago... It made it hard to feel confident, but as a
result I learnt to be self reliant.
Q. What is the most important piece of advice you’ve been given?
A. Trust your instincts.
Q. What advice would you give to women looking to get ahead in their career?
A. Put the hours in and start small.
Q. What’s the most important thing in your life?
A. Family.
Q. What’s the best thing that’s happened to you?
A. Meeting my husband.
Q. What’s the worst?
A. Nearly losing my mum when I was 21.
Q. What’s the best mistake you’ve ever made?
A. Sometimes, as a freelancer, it can be hard to judge which jobs to
take and which to pass on... I think this is as close as I've got to
a "good mistake" as even when it seems you've not taken the best job
it can often work out that way long term.
Q. What’s your favourite item of clothing?
A. Dresses.
Q. Describe your style?
A. Rock and/or roll!
Q. How does hosiery fit into your life?
A. Opaques in winter, footless for summer, fishnets for glam.
Q. Suspenders, body control, opaques or sheers?
A. Opaque.
Q. Silk or cotton?
A. Cotton.
Q. Gym or Couch?
A. Feel I cover enough miles running around town on appointments, that
I don't need to resort to the treadmill. It's great to fit in a yoga
session at the weekend though.
Q. What makes you feel sexy?
A. The right clothes.
Q. One word to describe yourself….
A. Virgo.
Q. What’s your secret weapon?
A. Preperation, preperation, preperation.
