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Meet the Stylemakers -- Janel Alexander

Meet the Stylemakers -- Janel Alexander

Welcome to our Meet the Stylemakers blog series where we will introduce you to the designers, creators & rainmakers in our industry.  You will learn how they work, what makes them tick and where they find inspiration.  I hope you enjoy, feedback is welcome!  Have a perfect day! 
lisa lori 

 

Meet Janel Alexander -- Fashion Stylist, BuildbyJanel

-- Greenwich, CT -- 

 BUILDbyjanel is a personal fashion stylist working with clients

to organize, create and shop.

On any given day in Greenwich you can see fashion stylist Janel on the hunt for great fashion pieces, stylish and on trend, she exudes coolness. Janel has a particular eye for matching great statement pieces with her clients personal tastes.  She reviews a client's entire wardrobe and works to help the client edit & select the most important pieces to complement with new ones. 

With 15+ years in the industry specializing in fit with top retailers and designers, Janel works with both men and women who are looking for distinctive looks for both their personal and professional lives.  Based in Greenwich CT, Janel works with clients in the tri state area and virtually beyond.

"I believe there is a more modern way to manage a wardrobe. Especially in a world of too much, less truly is more and it is a cathartic experience to free oneself of excess and focus in on simply what works. I am a personal stylist who specializes in managing a closet from the inside out and seamlessly integrating your wardrobe with your life.  City life to suburbs, age, wisdom and humor taught me how to work with others on simply what I love doing!" - Janel

Where do you find your inspiration?

"Harder in the time of Covid-but i love myself some good old fashioned people watching-give me a bench a coffee and some music and i could be entertained for hours. I get this through NYC, travel, my clients, interior spaces. "
How can clients get started with you -- is there a minimum amount or opening fee? Should client plan for hourly or monthly payment plans?

"I charge hourly to allow clients to use me where I can be most effective. I like to start with a good closet edit. I can be so much more effective if I know what your lifestyle is and how you actually wear your clothing, what mistakes you have made and why (we’ve all been there and it usually reveals the most info) and just generally what you have that you need so we can work with it. Most importantly i take it away so you can thank it and get rid of it to better see between the weeds. Closets often truly are mini windows to our past and need to refectory more our present and future selves."
What type of work can client's book with you: Closet clean out, personal shopping, styling, etc.
"Closet edit, shopping brought to you to try in the comfort of your home, look books and  packing (when we get there again!) and we digitize your closet.
We help clients edit their closets, donate, upcycle or sell unwanted items and begin to BUILD anew."

 

How did you get your start as a stylist?  

I spent 15+ years in the fashion industry with top retailers and designers (such as J Crew, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic). I specialized in fit and pattern making which gave me a deeper understanding of how clothing is meant to fit on different body types and styles. City life to suburbs, age, wisdom and humor taught me how to work with others on simply what I love doing!!

 

Janel's Top Three Must Haves:

  • A great coat-A good investment piece-but once you find the right one-you can throw it over even a pair of PJ’s and no one will be the wiser!!
  • A great pair of boots or shoes-heels are great, but a go to pair of everyday boots or shoes can make or break an otherwise average look. 
  • Something that makes me feel uniquely me-my favorite (old) Celine sunglasses, a (non skinny) denim pant or a perfectly askew hemline. It’s about putting less effort into looking effortlessly put together!


What is the best way for clients to work with you and contact you?

My website and contact me page www.buildbyjanel.com. I try to get back you you within 24hrs to schedule a quick call so we can discuss how I can best be of help to you.What to learn more, visit Janel online! Website: www.buildbyjanel.comInstagram: @bulidbyjanel 

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Men's Fashion Summer Looks from Stylist Maria Turkel

Men's Fashion Summer Looks from Stylist Maria Turkel

This past week, The Perfect Provenance hosted our first Zoom fashion event with Stylist Maria Turkel that focused on Men's Fashion with perfect ideas for Father's Day and summer dressing. Maria put together a beautiful collection of outfits and shared great tips for putting together casual summer looks.  100% of ticket sales went to benefit Greenwich's Neighbor to Neighbor Food Pantry.  If you would like to donate to Neighbor To Neighbor and help our local community, please click here.

Stylist Maria Turkel spotlighted three great summer looks for men (and a bonus one for women) in our Greenwich store.

  • Colorful Men's Layering: Pair a fun graphic tee with a solid button down Maria uses her sleeve rolling trick to give the look a more relaxed feel.

Items in image above: Bob Marley Tee by Madeworn $160 - Hartford Linen Button Down $165 - Hartford Linen White Shorts on sale for $90 - Cognac Leather Shoes by Testosterone $140

 

  • Blue Tonal Dressing: Blue is a great colorway for the Summer and putting together an outfit in one color tone can make a great statement look. Maria styled this look with her signature French tuck and pinched rolled pants to show the ankle which makes the leg look longer.

Items in image above: Striped Polo by Hartford $135 - Troy Pants by Hartford $190 - Blue Jean Shoe Rivieras $70

 

  • Grey, Tan, & Brown Styling: You can elevate a look by staying in the same color tones. Maria put together this great neutral tone outfit that is perfect for everyday or a casual occasion.

Items in image above: Grey Linen Button Down by Hartford $165 - Classic Charcoal Tee by Hartford $75 - Tuscon Cotton Chino by Hartford $215 - Cognac Leather Shoe by Testosterone $140 -- Club Sand Belt by Billybelt  $47

 

We had a great time hosting this special Zoom event with Maria and are looking forward to planning a women's event soon. If you have any questions about the above looks or about styling please email us at Tiffany Mezzone -- tmezzone@theperfectprovenance.com or call 203-900-1131.  We will be hosting a women's event in the coming weeks -- if you would like to join us for that, please let us know!  Have a great weekend.  Cheers -- lisa lori

About Maria Turkel -- Wardrobe Stylist

Maria Turkel is an entrepreneur with years of experience building connections and support between herself, her clients and local businesses. In 2007, she founded Maria Turkel Wardrobe Styling which has served clients from Fortune 500 companies to start-up CEOs to local philanthropists to teens who are just starting to define their personal style. Maria’s goal is to help her clients feel confident and authentic in their everyday lives through their wardrobe choices by editing and cleaning their closets, taking them shopping, building outfits head-to-toe and creating LookBooks that serve as tools to make getting dressed each day easy and efficient. Previously, Maria built a successful career in the film and television industry in Los Angeles. She is a former Wardrobe Supervisor on numerous shows including the iconic series, Friends. As a personal stylist, she has a vibrant email newsletter subscriber base and an engaged social media community. Her focus has always been to build deep, reciprocal relationships whether in Hollywood or Fairfield County.

To contact Maria and work with her, you can visit www.mariaturkel.com or follow her on Instagram @mariaturkel -- tell her we sent you!  

 

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