From Corporate to Creative: How a Personal Stylist Transformed This Entrepreneur’s Wardrobe
When my client, Aubrey B. decided to rewrite her life, she went all in. She left a high-powered corporate role as a VP to build a business on her own terms—one that’s creative, impactful, and aligned with who she truly is. She packed up, moved across the country, launched a podcast, started consulting, and stepped fully into her own power.
But while her life had transformed, her wardrobe hadn’t caught up.
Aubrey was stylish, no doubt about it. But after years of living in multiple cities with different climates and evolving aesthetics, her closet had become a mismatched collection of pieces that didn’t quite fit her new reality.
“My wardrobe was hodgepodged over 20 years of shopping and living in multiple cities with varying styles and varying climates.”
She felt disconnected from her style, unsure of how to pull outfits together, and frustrated with a closet that no longer served her.
“I don't feel like I have the right tops to match the bottoms. My jeans don't seem to fit. I’m not sure what shoes to wear with bottoms.”
The IVY-Method in Action: Transforming Her Closet From Time Capsule to New Chapter
Aubrey needed a style that reflected who she is now—one that felt intentional, effortless, and elevated. That’s where the IVY-Method came in:
✅ Step 1: Style Identity & Vision – We got clear on her aspirational personal style, how she wanted to show up for her business (as well as her personal life!), and what her wardrobe needed to support her new lifestyle in Nashville.
✅ Step 2: Inspiration & Editing – We curated inspiration, refined her style direction, and did a deep closet edit, letting go of anything that wasn’t aligned (even the pieces she thought she couldn’t part with).
✅ Step 3: Strategic Shopping – I handpicked pieces that seamlessly integrated into her wardrobe—so everything worked together effortlessly.
✅ Step 4: Styling & Integration – We pulled it all together into looks that felt distinctly her—so getting dressed became second nature. The best part? She can re-style the same items to take her from co-working to video podcast recordings to evening dates.
The Results? Style That Finally Feels Like Her
She went from feeling disconnected to feeling completely in sync with her style. She discovered pieces that fit like a dream (five pairs of pants, including three perfect pairs of jeans!), learned how to style her outfits with ease, and most importantly—felt confident stepping into her new era.
Here’s what she had to say about her experience after Elevate & Thrive:
“I was initially hesitant that she [Ivy] might not fully understand my style, but she completely nailed the vision in my head.”
“The closet purge was transformative—I let go of pieces I never thought I could, but they were weighing me down energetically.”
“Ivy stayed under budget [when shopping], over-delivered at every step, and made me feel like a princess throughout the entire experience. I should have invested in this 15 years ago. The value I received from this experience is well-beyond what I paid and I am excited to continue working with Ivy for next season!"
Aubrey’s transformation is the perfect example of why even the most stylish women need this process—because when your life changes, your wardrobe should evolve with you.
Final Thoughts
She took a leap, built a new life, and now has a wardrobe that empowers her every step of the way.
➡️ Ready to create a wardrobe that matches your next chapter? Let’s do this!
