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September 2023 by Amanda George
With very limited time, Melynda and her team were able to pull together an amazing collection of looks for our photoshoot. We were given less than a month to pull off a massive photoshoot for the next 5 books in the Magnolia Parks Universe series. Melynda and her team took our very detailed and chaotic vision and gave us exactly what we wanted. They were a joy to work with on set the whole day as well. Now, the beautiful looks that Couture Zen styled are forever going to be found on the second edition covers.
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August 2023 by Alison P.
Melynda is simply amazing. I love working with her. She's transformed my wardrobe and my attitude toward clothes and shopping. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone!!
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July 2023 by Hastrali H.
Being in the middle of some life transitions, my wardrobe was in desperate need of an upgrade. Melynda fully flipped my closet and we got lots of unique clothes that fit my own personal style. The first day we went through my closet and took out pieces I didn't love or didn't fit properly. Some items we kept for tailoring, but most of the ones I didn't like were donated. Then we went shopping at Crossroads, which was great, I tried on so many things, even some clothes that I didn't know would look good on me! Melynda also showed me how to figure out which garments are good quality and which were not, which will be helpful later. We ended up buying a lot of things (according to my standards), but we still only ate up 1/3 of my overall budget, which was impressive to me. The next shopping/styling session ws a month later when I was preparing for a trip. This time I gave her some constraints for what I was looking for, and she delivered. We went to Target and got some really nice basics, then we went to Wasteland and found some really nice pants. Melynda found great quality stylish clothing every step of the way, and I really like what's in my closet now. Personally, I feel like I can wear these clothes for the next 10 years and not have to buy anything new. People on the street and in my community always compliment my style now, it was well worth the time and money spent in my opinion. If you're in need of a personal stylist to bring out your unique personal style, Melynda is one of the best for sure. I would 10/10 recommend her for personal styling.
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February 2023 by Jeff D.
Melynda/Couture Zen is the best of the best. She helped transform me. I get compliments almost every day and usually multiple times a day on my outfits, in all types of places from the grocery store to The Grammy's. Talk about a confidence booster! My most casual laid back outfit today is better than my best outfit was before I met Melynda. I really didn't know what to expect. I just knew that I never really had a sense of style and I had one too many days or moments of poor wardrobe choices/outfits. Melynda has a great eye for design/style in all facets of it. She knows when something is made the right way with quality fabric, stitching, etc. She walks into a store and finds the most unique items. She will teach you along the way what works, what doesn't work, why, and how things are supposed to fit. I had the fit all wrong before Melynda. It was pure chance/luck that I purchased and wore an item that fit properly or landed an outfit that actually looked good/cool. It happened, but not often. We completely transformed my wardrobe, me, and my confidence. She starts with going through your closet. We got rid of so much stuff. There's lots of shopping sessions. Then you hit the tailor. Lots of tailoring. My new view on fashion is, you find the right item(s) and most of the time you go to the tailor. Why would we not...it's not like designers are making clothes for my exact body... After that she comes by and makes a style guide. She lays everything out and shows you what a capsule wardrobe looks like. With everything we bought I have nearly as many outfit options as you have chess moves in a game. Melynda is the real deal all around. She is an experience stylist. She owns a vintage & modern clothing shop in DTLA. She has styled for stars in music videos and movies as well as non-celebrity folks like myself. She designs her own items. She makes bespoke suits. She has relationships with stores. She knows quality. To boot, she has a great personality and vibe which enriches the whole experience. I recommend Melynda to all humans. If you've never had a stylist, get one. You can't go wrong. If you're looking for a stylist, look no further. Melynda/Couture Zen are where it's at!
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February 2023 by Salvador Fuentes
Melynda (CZ Stylist) is, in my opinion, one of the best stylist in LA and for good reasons. Her experience in film and fashion make for a solid experience on-set and her styling is ON POINT. I’m a photographer from Los Angeles who has worked with her on a multitude of projects. Every project we work on serves as a reminder of why I pick her time and time again. If you’re a photographer, model, or any creative looking to amplify your work with a stylist, I highly recommend going with Couture Zen! Melynda exceeds in creative direction as well, which is a huge plus when working with new models/talent.Service: Women's fashion design
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August 2022 by Suzu Fagan
Melynda, is amazing to work with. Her sense of style is impeccable, and her method of organization at shoots is amazing. Working with her on set is easy, and everything is very streamlined. I can't say enough great things about working with her on set. Highly recommend.
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August 2022 by Oge Udeogu
As a big dude I have had so much trauma when it comes to shopping and styling myself. Once I signed my modeling contract I knew it was time to find some help so I can truly feel confident in my style. I found Couture Zen on instagram and knew that’s who I wanted to work with because her work is AMAZING. She was able to revamp my whole closet and style me in clothes that fit my personality & body just right. She is the person I go to for styling on photoshoots as well. Overall Couture Zen has made me a more confident vibrant individual and i’m deeply grateful to her for that.
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August 2022 by Jackie R.
She's the best! I model for a living and decided to redo my book. I had no idea where to start with styling, so I hired her and she made my photos look so legit! Right out of a magazine. She even scheduled in time for a fitting before hand. Super sweet and would definitely recommend to a friend!
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July 2022 by Matthew U.
I had just signed a modeling contract & needed to level up my style when I found Couture Zen. Prior to that I wasn't confident in my style and knew I wasn't expressing myself nearly enough through my clothing. Couture Zen was able to revamp my whole wardrobe in clothing that actually resonated with my personality. My experience with her has been life changing and she is the only person I go to now for all my style needs. Thank you!!
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January 2022 by Brenda Voloshin
Melynda is the absolute BEST - I cannot recommend her and her styling services enough!! I had never engaged with a personal stylist before but after a friend gave a rave review of Melynda, I had to reach out and see for myself what she had to offer. I was excited for someone to help me shop for new clothes, but I really had no idea how much of a life change & transformation it would be! Melynda has such an amazing eye for high quality fashion at a great price, and is such a great listener to really understand how I want to dress and express myself.She is so helpful in not only finding great clothes that fit my personality, but also helping mix & match to really make the most of my new wardrobe. Plus, her store is so great and she does styling in there for free! I truly cannot say enough good things about Melynda - she will change your life!!
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October 2021 by Rynier G.
Melynda is a star. Her knowledge of fashion and style will have you looking your best. Her eye is quick and accurate and her streamlined process can get the job done within a matter of hours.
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October 2021 by Quintana Hoyne
She is a strong creative!
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September 2021 by Richard S.
I've been shopping with Melynda for a while now and she has the most amazing taste and picks out the best things for me. She understands what I like and I can't say enough about how great she is. She's also intelligent, friendly and fun to go shopping with. I feel she's the best and if you're looking for a stylist/personal shopper she's the one. You won't be disappointed!
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August 2021 by Seaton T.
Whether you're a young actor who needs to gear your look to casting directors' tastes or just a regular person who wants to make the most out of their best features, Melynda will work with you. She is responsive despite her busy schedule of working on A-list projects and her rates are accessible. You could spend weeks doing your own shopping or get an entire wardrobe in a three-hour thrift trip with Melynda. She takes a holistic approach of not just how you want to look, but how you want to feel. If you need help getting rid of your excess (clothing) baggage, she is great at that as well. And she's just a nice, fun, intelligent person.
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July 2021 by Skarlett Redd
I only have good things to say about working with Melynda. I'm an actress that sought her out after feeling like my wardrobe didn't reflect the level of professionalism I wanted to bring into the audition room. First of all, being that Melynda has extensive experience in the entertainment industry both on set and behind the scenes, she was able to effectively create a capsule wardrobe that met the needs of a variety of roles. Bonus points for the fact that the selection of clothes felt unique to who I am as an individual. Second, Melynda KNOWS HER FASHION HISTORY AND INDUSTRY. This deep level of knowledge made this process an educational experience as well. Her process is totally streamlined and there was never an hour that felt wasted. We turned my wardrobe into a third of what existed and I feel like I have more outfit choices than before. With every audition tape I send to my agents, I ALWAYS get a compliment on my wardrobe. That is a gift that keeps on giving! Actors looking for a stylist, Melynda is your gal!!!!!
