Marina Ignatyev Personal Stylist

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Introduction: Hi! My name is Marina and I am your Monterey Bay area wardrobe stylist. My mission is to make you happy by creating a practical, versatile, and lovable wardrobe that fits your current lifestyle. Your wardrobe should inspire you and not leave you with the "I have nothing to wear" dilemma. Having a clutter free closet filled with pieces that you love and fit well which reflect your personal style will make getting dressed more enjoyable and less stressful. My goal as a stylist is to demonstrate how easy it can be for you to create outfits that show off your personality while looking stylish and put together. Whether we do a closet audit, go shopping, or style you for a special occasion, I want us to have fun. I love providing my clients with an experience that will pamper them and help them feel amazing and empowered through personal style. Contact me for your free phone consultation to start your personal style journey! My passion helped me achieve my goals and I want to help you achieve yours! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING! I enjoy meeting all my clients, hearing their stories and being useful to them. Think of me as a helpful, honest friend who will help you get out of your wardrobe rut.

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Barbie C.

Feb 24, 2014

I would recommend a personal shopper to all new moms! Shopping after having a baby is frustrating; you don't remember what it is like to wear "normal" clothes, your body seems foreign, and you have a little person tagging along who is very high maintenance. I tried shopping a few times since having my second child but with no success. I would wander the stores with no direction or focus. Thank goodness for Marina! As soon as we started our shopping session she felt like a friend I had known for years. She was warm and completely unbiased. She helped me determine what my current style needs were and also which items I should pass by. I learned that wearing patterns isn't as scary as I thought it would be! But beyond the "technical" aspects, I simply had fun and felt so spoiled! Marina carried everything, handed me items in the dressing room, helped keep my little one entertained in the stroller, and even buckled my shoes! She truly made it all about me, and that is HUGE for a new mom who is constantly putting everyone else's needs before her own. I gained confidence in my new body and current style. I now truly feel like I am a stylish mama! Now when people look at me it isn't because I look like I rolled out of bed, it's because I look good!

Anna Z.

Mar 5, 2014

Marina was my style guru the summer of 2013. She has a very pleasant and easy-going personality. We first did a closet audit, which finally helped me get rid of all the things I didn't have the courage to through or give away. She did let me keep some of the things that had "potential" :) She was very sensitive to what I'm comfortable in, but also allowed me try new things that worked so well for me. We had an wonderful day shopping, it's amazing how many clothes I was passing by not knowing how to wear them. I still consult with her when I shop, just for advice of what to buy/not to buy. Time spent with her and the the direction she led me to was so worth it. I would recommend her to anybody who has a specific occasion to dress for, or just needs a couple of pointers.

Monica C.

Jan 30, 2016

My husband gave me a gift certificate for time with Marina this year for Christmas. They had pre-arranged for her to visit on Dec. 27 for wardrobe styling and then she and I planned a date to go shopping in early January. The whole experience was wonderful! I was so happy not only to receive such a thoughtful and perfect gift from my husband, but I didn't even have to schedule it - they worked together and just told me where to be! :) The closet audit/wardrobe styling was an amazing experience! I am a stay-at-home mom to 4 young boys... I don't necessarily feel like I am in touch with current styles, but Marina showed me how to pull together pieces from my own closet and suddenly I had so many more choices than I ever thought I did before! The other benefit of having Marina in my closet was that she then knew what I already had and then built a shopping list of what I needed for our shopping trip. The shopping trip was great - we found a lot of pieces I needed to fill some gaps. Marina pampered me by insisting on carrying the bags and running to get different sizes/colors as needed. After the shopping trip, Marina didn't just disappear - she texted/emailed me to be sure that I was happy with my purchases, continued to search for the correct size/color for a pair of boots that I wanted and sent me the link to order them, and answered questions I had about wearing my new pieces. I had a great time with Marina, feel like my wardrobe expanded greatly (without actually spending that much money on new clothes/shoes!), and appreciate that she will still answer questions even though she technically isn't being paid. Marina is a fellow military spouse and I love supporting other "military sisters". She listens to what you want out of the session, adapts to your taste/goals/sense of style, and offers many suggestions to give you new things to try. I highly recommend her!

Carla K.

Feb 23, 2015

IVE NEVER MET ANYONE ELSE WHO CAN MAKE LITERALLY MAKE EVERY OUTFIT LOOK GOOD. She is a fashion guru and I would trust her to dress me for the oscars. Marina is so kind and friendly and hardworking, I would recommend her to anyone.

Omar M.

Oct 22, 2015

The job Marina undertook consisted providing styling to my model to complete 7 looks conceptually giving the shoot that Guess modern feel. Marina was the absolute professional, providing, not only the looks i had asked for, but went above and beyond by bringing 5 additional looks that proved to serve even better than ones i had originally anticipated shooting. Her input and styling was essential to the success and outcome of my shoot that day and the proof is in the post production shots. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.918530794849410.1073741925.372029172832911&type=3

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always start with a free initial phone conversation that will determine if we have a chemistry to work together. During our chat I find out more about my potential client, their lifestyle and goals. If it's a go, we usually start with a closet audit where we decide what to keep, tailor, donate, or toss. Once we accomplish that, we take whatever is left and create a lookbook for future reference. We then go shopping to hunt down the pieces that are missing in their wardrobe. Everything on the shopping list is customized to a client's needs! Every customer is different though so the process is adjustable to whatever is best for them!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I completed a certification as a Fashion Stylist and Personal Shopper in Munich, Germany!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
Being a military spouse pushed me into a career direction that I dreamed about but at some point didn't even know excited. I am so grateful to my clients who make it all happen!