I have enlisted Maria's expertise for over 20 years.
In the late 80's and early 90's, she custom made many trendy outfits for me. Each one was unique and bold - always ahead of the fashion craze by just enough.
In the late 90's, she began organizing my closet for me, and through that, allowed me to gain a perspective of how clothes are more than just... clothes. That they impact your feelings about yourself and therefore impact the persona that you share with others. She also gave me guidance with make up and other coordinating factors that make a 'complete package'.
Closet guru-ing continued until about the mid-2000's, when I finally learned her technique - however by then it was time for guidance in another area. I gained about 25 pounds during the course of three months and NOTHING fit. Sooo, I went shopping. The problem wasn't how to organize my new finds, but rather, I didn't know how to shop for my new body type. For example, I wanted the 'babydoll' shirts to cover my belly, not realizing they made everything worse. Maria showed me how to look amazing, despite the added pounds. By learning to look amazing, I began to FEEL GOOD about myself again, and was motivated to lose the weight.
Which led to more shopping!
Luckily, Maria was in the process of organizing huge, boutique-esque garage sales and I was able to get some money off the old clothes! (Think: Traveling Consignment Boutique... zebra carpet down and everything)
Maria keeps it real and has a WONDERFUL soul.
She'll be the friend that tells you if it really does look good.
She's a woman with many hats, and I have yet to find a problem - clothing or otherwise - that a quick call to her couldn't help solve.
She is dependable and punctual and has become a very dear friend.
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