Interview with Fashion Stylists Paola Arencibia and Cristina del Campo

Hi There..... Do you have to ask people for their advice on women's fashion? Have you ever asked for the advice of a fashion stylist?

I never have, but I often struggle with what to wear, and what to combine to compliment my figure. Luckily, I have a husband who much better understands women's fashion, and even more lucky that I can tag him along to shop. Ah, I bet you envy me for that. 😎

Do you also watch other people that are poorly dressed, thinking, oh my I wouldn't want to be caught dead in that outfit. They wear ill-fitting trousers and T-shirts that are way too small for them. That is beyond me. Could be I am not smart enough to understand. 😜

About 10 years ago, we used to have a woman down the street who had the worst taste in clothing. She was always wearing a kind of apron dress from the 60s in a dark, dirty color, and leg warmers on both cold or hot days. Every day morning, noon, or night, she would stand in front of their door. It was as if she was keeping watch. Still not sure what for. 😄

She wasn't the only weird one from her family. Her adult son, also poorly dressed in brown colors, still lived at home. We knew from others he would be there every time the ice cream truck came by. 😮

You wouldn't want to be behind him then, because for sure he would fart all the time. Not the silent type, but loud enough for everyone to hear, and not odorless either. I swear to you. I am telling you the truth. 😬

Perhaps now is a good time to change the subject to women's fashion again, and talk about the fashion stylist I interviewed, or should I say stylists, because it's about a duo. Their names are Paola Arencibia (45) and Cristina del Campo (47), and together they own Serious Style, Inc. 

What kind of work do you do or what are you studying to be? 

We are professional style coaches.

What made you decide to become a Stylist?

We have been friends for a long time and have always bonded over our love of clothes. When we both retired from education, we wanted to pursue our dream of playing dress-up all day and showing other women how to have fun with clothes.

Is fashion important to you? Why? 

Fashion is important to us because it’s something that we love to use for personal expression. It’s a way to be creative. 

What are your successes and how did you achieve them?

Our biggest successes have come from the transformations we have seen in our clients. For example, we helped a woman who had lost over 60lbs get a whole new professional wardrobe and pursue a new position within her career. 

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

It’s important only because of quality. We believe in pieces that last, but we don’t let the label dictate style — the woman does. 

Describe your personal style of clothing?

We like to experiment with style, but Cristina definitely enjoys color and prints. Paola dresses in solids: lots of black and white and denim. Also, we both love animal prints. 

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look? 

I think we both have signature looks for a season and then we change things up! For a while, Cristina had bright red hair and was very funky and Boho. Paola went through a Halston-inspired 70s phase with big glasses and neutrals. 

In what way do you influence other people’s clothing style?

We encourage them to use clothing to express themselves, not to hide. We offer a “Leading Lady” experience where we get our clients to think about the legendary women whom they looked up to when they were younger. The idea is to recapture a sense of play and know that you CAN feel like a movie star regardless of your age or shape. 

What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

Blazers, vintage patterns, midi skirts, belted everything, animal prints, layered jewelry, and lots of texture.

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

Shoulder pads and extreme bell bottoms.

What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

Cinch the waist. No one cares about that little bit of belly as much as you do. 

Who is your style icon and why?

We have so many! Some of our favorites are Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Lopez, Debbie Harry, and Katharine Hepburn. All our style icons had significant looks when they were young and carried that confidence into their later decades. They “age inappropriately” as we like to say. 

Is there something else you would like to share with us?

We just want women to know that fashion doesn’t have to be something that makes them feel bad about themselves. We want women — especially women over 40 — to give themselves permission to prioritize themselves, express themselves, and look amazing! 

That sounds like a great idea to me. You can follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/seriousstyle_mia/

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady)

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