Nadia was always interested in shapes, colors, and styles. She worked for a multinational company before opening “Le Studio,” where she provides personalized image consulting. We talked with Nadia about her entrepreneurial challenges, her clients, and why people seek to improve their style.

You worked for a large corporation and had a steady employment. How did you decide to start your own business? Could you tell us about your entrepreneurial experience?

I was very lucky to have the opportunity to work in a large corporation where I could develop a lot, both personally and professionally. The skills that I developed there will help in any job, no matter in what field I am working. Looking back now, everything was great during my working experience, but I wanted to challenge myself and to start some new professional adventures. Covid has allowed many people to change their paths, including me. Working as an independent is very complicated, because your brain is constantly working on new ideas, and you have to be able to guide yourself in the right direction and avoid being frustrated when everything doesn’t go as you imagined.

What is the role of an image consultant? How are you assisting your customers?

I help women to find a clothing style that suits their needs, their lifestyle, and their personality, no matter what age they are or what morphology they have. We work on several aspects, colors that express your character, personal style, morphology, make-up mix, all that creates the overall look.

What motivates people to seek your support?

Style change often comes when someone wants to change their life. At the point where there are changes, like marriage, dating, new child, separation, job loss, motivations are diverse and varied, but there is always a need to find yourself with a new style and expression.

How might image guidance help us feel more confident?

When we wear clothes adapted to our professional or personal environment, we feel much more confident and this is reflected in our body language. Indeed, we will never behave the same way if we wear sneakers or pumps.

Could you provide us with some beginner’s advice?

When you look at yourself in the mirror and you think that you are tired, just think about changing the color of your top. Sometimes, colors don’t suit our skin type and can make us look sad or even older, while the right colors will make us feel energized and refreshed.

Should we follow any guidelines when purchasing jewelry?

As with colors for clothing, metals are connected to your skin type. For example, people with cool skin tones will look better in light or white metals, like white gold or silver, and people with warm skin tones will look better with golden metals, like copper. Redheads should opt for metals that will be in harmony with their gorgeous red hues, like gold or copper, for example. 

What advice would you give to women who are considering starting a small business?

Work on your visibility, make connections, become a member of the association for entrepreneurs, surround yourself with people who encourage you and believe in you. It is important not to be alone on this adventure.

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