I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Anna Maria has changed my life. I came to her expecting to find some nice pieces of clothing and to better understand my color palette. And she definitely delivered on that - so much more than I expected - and I still can’t get over how much I love the clothes we found together. But Anna Maria also gave me something even more valuable than that.
Deep down, I had always felt confused and insecure about fashion. I would always resort to asking friends, family, and store associates: “Does this look good on me?” while severely doubting my own opinion.
But now, I’ve learned to trust my own judgment in a way I’ve never trusted it before.
Anna Maria taught me a system for shopping and dressing myself which has alleviated so much of my prior confusion and insecurity. She took time to make sure I understood her approach, which was rooted in her many years of experience in the fashion industry. Her knowledge of fashion is encyclopedic, and it allowed her to neither be blinded by trends nor bogged down by old-fashioned ideas and instead opt for an approach that was unique and specific to me. I felt seen and understood in the best way possible.
I also love how, despite the many hours she spent with me and the many clients she has, along with her encyclopedic knowledge of fashion, Anna Maria always remembers exactly which pieces I tried and what worked and what didn’t. To her, I am not just client number 355, I am *her* client, to whom she gives her undivided attention when we are together.
The end result is.. well, let’s just say I might need to buy one of those “please do not touch the art” museum signs because the first time I wore the clothes we bought together, nearly every single friend or acquaintance I met that day stopped to feel my jacket out of admiration. (And I’m talking about a simple denim jacket.)
She is the best, and I can’t fathom working with anyone else after her when it comes to style and aesthetics. I wish cloning existed because everyone deserves an Anna Maria they can work with.