Best Foot Forward

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Introduction: With decades of experience and a knack for fit and fashion, Betina's styling talents will have you looking your best in physique flattering clothes--many times without even leaving your closet. A closet edit separates what pieces to treasure and toss, yielding a boutique-looking closet with a wardrobe full of flattering pieces and "go-to" looks. Her great eye and ability to listen, relate, and help clients embrace new styles and trends in physique-flattering ways, make her event styling, personal styling, and personal shopping services invaluable. My motto is "First impressions are easy to make and hard to shake. Always put your best foot forward." I love encouraging clients to look and feel their best each and every day, whether they spend 30 seconds or minutes on their look. Seeing clients smile after they see themselves as I see them is the next greatest compliment to them saying, "I love this but never would have picked it for myself." Helping clients explore their personalities and various facets through their cultivated looks is beyond rewarding, as we all seek to be and live as our most authentic selves; plus, what's more fun than playing dress up for a living?

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13 years in business

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Michelle M.

Jan 27, 2016

Betina has found her calling as a stylist! Betina reviewed my closet and helped me put together outfits with my existing clothes and made me a "look book" for future reference. She also looked at how my existing clothes fit and made tailoring recommendations. She then took me to an amazing high-end consignment store that I was too overwhelmed and intimidated by to go into by myself. We found so many amazing, timeless pieces that were affordable! I consistently receive compliments about the outfits that Betina helped me purchase/assemble. She has an eye for fit, color, style, accessories, shoes, you name it! She has an impeccable sense of style and a keen sense of what is appropriate in a conservative, professional setting versus a creative work environment versus weekend or a fun evening. Beyond her style acumen, Betina will put you at ease. She will tell you the truth in a tactful manner. She will work within your budget. I actually felt like I learned a lot from Betina and have made better decisions when shopping by myself since meeting with her. At the end of the day, her work helps instill confidence. If you look good, you really do feel better!

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Thank you, Michelle! I absolutely love working with you and am thrilled to hear that our time together still continues to pay fashion dividends! You are truly beautiful inside and out and can't wait for our next fashion treasure hunt together!

Elizabeth E.

Feb 2, 2016

Betina came to my rescue after I finally lost my 'baby weight'. I was faced with a closet full of ill-fitting, unflattering and blatantly out of style clothing that I held onto in part because of guilt in getting rid of a 'perfectly good shirt' and in part because of an emotional attachment to the time when the item fit / worked for my body. In a kind and compassionate way, Betina helped me sort through what worked and didn't work for me and my body and lifestyle, and gave me the 'permission' I needed to part with the items that didn't make me look or feel good. She also helped me put together some outfits with the few remaining pieces, and made suggestions for items to purchase to fill in the gaps in my wardrobe. I am so grateful to Betina for helping to bring out a confident new version of myself.

Stacey G.

Jan 27, 2016

Betina has amazing style and can easily spot yours and find you what you need whether it is a closet refresh or special event. And even better she is one of the nicest people you will ever spend time with!

Zac T.

Jan 28, 2016

It takes a unique combination of a warm and inviting personality, a strong fashion sense, incredible insight, and contagious inspiration to truly be a stylist. Without hesitation, I can say that Betina has it all! She has an outstanding ability to (re)-create an image that leaves one feeling confident, motivated, and full of life. From the first meeting, her insight and gentle persuasion was awe-inspiring. She has your best interest at heart with her finger on the pulse of fashion. But, her personality steals the show. From her optimism to her compassion, she is, in every sense of the word, a BFF.

Meghen K.

Jan 30, 2016

I went to Betina to upgrade my professional wardrobe. I wanted my clothes to reflect my goals. She helped me to see past my go-to favorites and guided me in dressing for the future that I wanted.

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License Type: Attorney (AZ)

License verified on 2/16/2016

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $125/hour. Closet edits: 2 hours + look book = $325 3 hour closet edit, no look book: $350 I charge for travel time if outside 75 miles of Marin County. Travel time is also charged for personal shopping.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The closet edit is the place to start! It's shopping in your closet, and getting a whole new wardrobe without spending a dime on new clothes. We'll cull the treasures, determine what to toss/donate/consign; and with what's left, build new looks for all of your life's occasions and needs. Through this fun process, we'll determine what pieces are missing from your "core closet;" and I'll help you identify and find the pieces that flatter both your figure and budget, to give your existing wardrobe more versatility. In the end, we'll create "go to" looks, which I will compile into a look book, so that you will always have great style at your fingertips! It effectively banishes the "I don't know what to wear" query! Your closet will be organized and you will feel like you've just had a shopping spree, without having left your own closet!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Personally, I have worked as a stylist my entire life! Even having worn a uniform during my formidable years, I was obsessed with fashion and finding unique ways to play with accessories to create a look that felt authentic and distinguished myself. Friends and family routinely called on me for help - what shoes should I wear with this dress? Please help me find an outfit for x or y event! Is this still in style? -- are but a few of the inquiries I would get on almost a daily basis. So after putting my husband through grad school and raising my family, I traded dispensing legal advice for fashion advice - and Best Foot Forward was born! I have taken many styling and image courses that reinforced what I've learned over the last 30 years -- and am currently working towards my certification in Fashion and Image Styling through the Fashion Styling Institute. The best training, however, is working with men and women over the last 30 years -- professionally and personally --in helping them dress for their bodies and their lives, leaving them looking and feeling like their most authentic and best selves.