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Jane wanted to learn how to best express her natural beauty in an authentic way. In this example of her previously typical outfits, the wide V and cap sleeves of her dress exaggerate her shoulders and do not flatter her inverted triangle shape very well. The print is much too busy and appears masculine, almost like machine cogs, which does not portray Jane's feminine, romantic nature. Black and white do not enhance her toasted coloring and white sandals cause the eye to trail off. Shoe color should match the hair so ones eye circles back up to the face.

In the second photo, warm teal and brown tones support Jane's toasted coloring. The soft ruffles at hip level visually widen her narrow hips, flattering her figure much better, while the narrow V draws the eye up toward her face. The circle pattern complements Jane's soft, rounded facial features. Feminine ruffles and bow better reflect Jane's feminine, romantic personality. To her delight, people hardly recognized the "new" Jane.

JANE | Before & After

"Beryl is a professional business consultant who did a "closet audit" and "image enhancement" with me. I was very pleased with the result. She is an expert at discerning your best colors, your best fits based on your body type and the appropriate clothing and accessories for professional and personal occasions. Ms. Pleasants gave me advice to change my image with kindness and firmness. She was extremely detailed in assessing from top to toe and giving hints on makeup and hair as well as taking into consideration a person's unique characteristics and style while meeting image goals. It was fun and a great learning experience for a changing career and just in time for Spring!"

Ben thought that his engineering competence was all that was necessary in a job. After a consultation, Ben went shopping for a new wardrobe. He not only got a new job offer but received a review with a huge raise where he presently worked.

Ben | Before & After

"I had the joy of working with Beryl when I was in need of some special dresses for our daughter's wedding. I am not a shopper nor am I very good at choosing colors and styles, that is why I went looking for help. We set up a date to meet so Beryl would be able to get a sense of my personality and coloration; that way her suggestions would suit me. That meeting lasted about thirty minutes and within an hour and a half later we had the perfect attire for each occasion. It was a painless process; she had the ability to see what would work for me and what would look fabulous on me as well. I will definitely be using her services again!"Kelly Spires

Dawn can dress casually as a social media coach, but she wants to look her best. A closet edit offered numerous examples of why one print was beautiful and another did nothing for her. This beige is an example of the latter. Dawn has highlights in her hair which create a tone-on-tone pattern. The beige top is also a tone-on-tone pattern, thus creating an illusion of continuing shades of beige. The lively blue top brings out Dawn's blue eyes and reflect her strong, bubbly personality. Notice how beautifully the contrasting band draws attention to her face. The top supports her cool coloring and reflects her natural energetic nature.

DAWN | Before & After

"I thought I knew how to dress for success, but Beryl showed me how to do it better. She not only gave me some great ideas on how to improve my appearance, but she also showed me how to look more approachable. That's huge!"

Robert Evans Wilson, Jr.

Stephanie had been dressing in business casual but wanted to move into a professional image consistent with that of her office of executive consultants. She knew her usual attire of slacks and a sweater-set worn with sandals needed a change. A shopping excursion resulted in this professional suit in Stephanie's warm color palette accented with neutral pumps. The best part of this suit is that both jacket and skirt can be worn with many different pieces offering great variety.

This new professional look brought many compliments, including one from her boss!

STEPHANIE | Before & After

"Attending a Beryl Pleasants workshop is an eye-opener for anyone who has ever wondered why she looks horrible in an outfit that flatters one of her best friends. Incredibly knowledgeable, Beryl teaches with ease and poise and makes sure all her students leave with that "Aha!" experience. She communicates well, understands her clients and their interests and helps them look their best in any setting. Let Beryl bring you her color charts, body graphs and style differentiators and then hire her to go shopping with you. You will be amazed by the results."

Lya Sorano

FRANCOISE | Before & After

As a busy mom and teacher, Francoise has very little time to devote to her clothing. The skirt and soft blue sweater (representing her previously typical attire) were much too bland for the dynamic, fun personality of Francoise. When we discovered this geometric print shift in her closet, we found the perfect example of quick and easy. The dress includes warm yellows and reds complementing her warm coloring, and bold color blocking supports her facial structure and complements her personality.

"Beryl is truly a professional in every aspect of her business. She assessed my needs and edited my closet to create a new wardrobe that's totally functional. I was impressed with her expertise, preparation, attention to detail and creativity. Beryl's knowledge of color and style was demonstrated as she taught me so much in a minimal amount of time. I now have working knowledge, confidence and a color chart to use when shopping. I trust Beryl to assist me in my future wardrobe needs and look forward to continuing our work together. I highly recommend Beryl as a personal stylist and for a closet edit, consultation and/or a style party. Her expertise is priceless. Those who work with Beryl will be thrilled with the outcome and they'll have fun discovering their colors and style for success. Many thanks to Beryl!"

Cathryn Marshall