Hey! I’m Lauren “Elle'“ Mercado.
As your personal stylist, I’m here to help you put together super cute outfits that match your personality & will look AH-mazing on camera!
For most girls, this is the first time that you’ve participated in a professional photoshoot so, it’s helpful to have help on what colors look best and what proportions fit your body type perfectly!
Here’s a little more about me & what you can expect from your upcoming styling session.
How It Works This is Important…
One
Go into your closet and gather your favorite clothes or shop for new ones! Bring various items with you. Like tops, bottoms, dresses, and shoes!
Two
We’ll meet at my fashion studio and we’ll put together up to 5 outfits with your clothes and whatever you like of mine! You’ll be trying on all of your outfits and we’ll take pictures to send to Val, so she can start planning your locations! Styling sessions are up to 1 hour, so be sure to bring your favorite looks, so we can make the best of your time with your stylist!
Three
All done! You’ll leave with outfits you love! After you shoot with Val, leave the clothes you borrowed with Val and I’ll pick them up from her! No need to wash them either by the way, I can do that!
The Vibe
It’s like your own little fashion show! You have my entire fashion studio to yourself! You get to play dress up with our clothes and yours, to create the cutest looks for your shoot! I’ll offer advice on how to style your looks to get the most out of your senior photos! Each look will have a different vibe so you can share them throughout the year!
This was shot at our old studio. Can’t wait for you to see the new one!
FAQs
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring an array of items from your closet that you love! Do you have a favorite dress? Pair of shorts or jacket? Bring them and we'll style an outfit with it! I always suggest bringing bottoms and tops for sure. Also, bring shoe options if you want to! I have come clothes that you can use too but not a whole bunch, so bring as much as you can!
What is a styling session?
Basically, you'll meet me at my studio and we'll unpack your items that you brought from home. While I am looking through your clothes you can start looking through my style closet! I have of clothes that you can choose from and borrow for your shoot! Once we have your outfits styled, we'll start trying them on until we find the looks you love!
What if I can’t find all of my outfits at your appointment?
I'll suggest some places you can shop here in town to complete your looks and send you links to stuff you can find online if you have time for them to arrive!
How do I return the clothes that I borrow?
Either bring them back to my studio unwashed or leave your clothes with Val on the day of your shoot and I'll coordinate with her to pick them up!
Can you help me shop for clothes?
Yes! If you need help shopping for clothes before your shoot, you can totally text me while you're out and I'll help you make style decisions!
Do I need to buy new clothes before my appointment?
It's up to you really, some girls don't have dressy clothing so they buy a few pieces to add some variety! You should keep the tags on if you're not sure you will wear the look again so you can return the item!
Can I bring friends with me?
Yes!
Do I have to buy the clothes from you?
Nope! You get to borrow the clothes and payment is already taken care of!
Do I need to wash the clothes before I return them?
Nope! Return the clothes as is and I'll wash them! I also mend them if needed!