Become A Certified Stylist In 3 Days

Have you always dreamed of becoming a stylist but didn't know where to start? Dreams Solved. International Style Institute is back and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it! But, this time we are taking over one of our favorite cities…NYC!! AND we are hosting the 3-day course at the iconic Conde Nast Building in partnership with Allure Magazine. Yes, this is where all the major shoots happen for all the magazines you read on the daily. For those of who don’t know, International Style Institute is a unique 3-day course for aspiring stylists that are looking to get hands on guidance. From expert speakers to styling their very first photo shoot, this intensive course preps our attendees on everything they need to know and do to get their foot in the door the right way.

As if this one-of-a-kind course isn’t enough to obsess over, it is also taught by the one, the only, Celebrity Stylist Anita Patrickson! That’s right, attendees will not only get educated on must-know styling information and tips, but they also get the opportunity to learn from the best of the best! From predicting trends, to properly putting together an invoice, and even to measurement guidelines, Anita’s years of experience is the perfect platform for every up-and-coming stylist to learn from!

To add icing on the cake, Anita will choose one lucky student by the end of the final day to assist her on a project! All of our graduations will also be placed into our private alumni network to get first dibs on assistant jobs, internships and all kinds of cool opportunities. Do we have your attention now? See below for a Q&A with Anita and be sure to buy your tickets HERE to get your styling career on the RIGHT track!

Use the discount code SIMPLYSTYLIST to receive 10% off your ticket.

What: International Style Institute (MORE INFO HERE) Where: New York City When: June 17 - 19, 2016 Buy your tickets HERE!

Q&A with Celebrity Stylist Anita Patrickson:

Who was your inspiration to pursue your dreams?

I have the most amazingly supportive and long suffering parents who, if at all possible, don’t believe in being miserable in one’s job.

What has been one of your biggest career challenges? How did you overcome it?

I think one of my biggest challenges was to believe in myself and not to second guess everything because I saw other amazing stylists do such gorgeous work. Just to march to the beat of my own drum and not to try and copycat anyone else. Your biggest asset is your own uniqueness.

What is your favorite shoe of all time?

My favorite shoe of all time is a pair of espadrilles. My boyfriend is the co-owner of Soludos and when we first met four years ago he gave me a pair on our second date that I wore 'til they basically fell apart. I love Soludos and wear them on an almost daily basis, but this pair in particular is very special to me.

My second favorite pair of shoes that I absolutely love are a pair that I bought for myself as a present after I had been on tour for Harpers Bazaar for two months: A pair of really fun black and white Valentino booties.