YOLANDA M. HOLMES
My Story, My Style
“What we wear reflects who we are. It’s an extension of our identity, as relevant as what we say and do. Clients are often surprised by their own potential, but they shouldn’t be. Everyone was born with style!”
Yolanda M. Holmes — The Style Enhancer, knows how to seek out the unique pieces that will highlight your style by drawing from her experience as a Costumer. On a film or television senes, the Costumer plays the unique role of making sure that the wardrobe fits and stays the same throughout the scenes, even as the time and place of the plot changes. It’s a quiet but essential task, because for an actor, putting on the clothing is a key part of becoming the character, of helping an audience understand the personality being portrayed. Yolanda refined her natural styling sensibility and keen eye on film sets, working with the principal cast on television shows like “Power” & “Ugly Betty”, on blockbusters like “Revolutionary Road” and “American Gangster” and on fantastic, audience specific productions like Disney’s “Enchanted.”
As we watch a film, a character’s clothing looks natural to us; we forget that the looks were designed. Her recent acceptance into the United Scenic Artists Local 829 is her segue rom Costumer to Costume Designer, in which her goal is to hone her skills and build her repertoire. Yolanda wishes to one-day make a name for herself that will be synonymous with the greats In whose passion, creativity and professionalism, in the field of Costume Design, will be recognized and celebrated for years to come. In the meantime, she will remain steadfast on her quest to balance her unique ability to tell stories through clothing for film/television and her passion and commitment as The Style Enhancer to seamlessly bridge the gap between who you are and how you look. What you get is a polished look that feels authentic to you and seems effortless to everyone else.
We are interested in developing real connection – the kind of relationship that ultimately simplifies and enhances your demanding lifestyle. Our wardrobe plan is a personalized tutorial that takes you step-by-step through the shopping experience: showing you how to reinterpret the pieces you own, helping you understand what updates can help refresh them, establishing a realistic budget for your plan. then saving you the time and stress of actually shopping. We consider all the details: the often-overlooked but crucial undergarment, garment care, the organization of the closet itself. The result is a functional, easily maintained wardrobe that maximizes the potential of what you already have while offering you new options.
We focus on classic silhouettes but look for contemporary patterns and textures, always in the right cut for your body. We can single out those perfect items hidden by their lack of hanger appeal, add in the right accessories for subtle punctuation and you suddenly become a flawless, more confident version of who you already are.
At a time where the interpersonal touch is often undervalued, The Style Enhancer provides an intimate experience that is collaborative, discreet and professional. With a delicate, supportive hand, we will help you cultivate your inner style. We will engage your tastes and help you refine your choices in a way that gradually draws out your individuality.
Your clothes always tell a story. Let us help you discover the power of your own narrative.