If you've modeled yourself off of your favorite rapper, singer or actor, chances are you've modeled yourself on the work of super stylist June Ambrose. She's styled the who is who in music, including Jay Z, Mariah Carey, P Diddy and the list goes on. Now via her new VH1 show "Styled By June" she is bringing the world into her world with a weekly behind the scenes look of how she works her magic on stars looking to revamp their images with a makeover. The Examiner caught up with June and she shared how she got started, and how she gets celebrities to trust her with their looks.
AP: What is the most common mistake people make when putting together an outfit?
Ambrose: Fit is a factor. When you think about the '20s and the '40s (and) how structured fashion was: That's why I say it's the return of the lady and the dandy because people are starting to pay a lot more attention to fit. When a guy invests in a sports jacket, have it tailored if it's not something that was couture to your body. ... Women, wear your foundation undergarments, even if you're skinny. Having the right foundation pieces, it helps you with your core, it helps you with that juxtaposition. It's like wearing a petticoat. ... And people also feel like they need to overaccessorize. You have to balance your bold. ... Head-to-toe leopard isn't necessary unless it's a Halloween soiree you're going to.
