Ann Strunevskaia walking through a city street in a black and white editorial photograph

Ann Strunevskaia / Personal stylist in Chicago and online

Style that feels like you, not a costume.

I help women understand their body, edit the noise from their wardrobe, and build outfits that make everyday life feel lighter.

7 years
styling experience
7 years
visual arts experience
Body-first
proportion and color work

What changes

You stop guessing. You start seeing yourself clearly.

Good styling is not about buying more. It is about understanding what supports your body, your character, and the way you actually live.

Together we translate your natural beauty into practical outfits: clear proportions, better color choices, smarter shopping, and a wardrobe that works harder with fewer mistakes.

01

Know your proportions

Learn which silhouettes, lengths, necklines, and styling tricks make your body feel balanced.

02

Make your closet useful

Keep the pieces that serve you, remove what drains energy, and identify the real gaps.

03

Shop with intention

Buy fewer random items and choose clothes that mix with your life, budget, and personality.

Portfolio

Selected styling work from real sessions.

Fitting-room moments, shopping pulls, and outfit directions from my work with clients. The point is not perfection, but visible styling logic: proportion, color, shape, and personality.

Before styling: casual balcony outfit with black jacket, grey pants, and sneakers
Before Casual pieces without a clear fashion direction.
After styling: black blazer outfit with cream trousers and red bag
After Structured jacket, clean proportion, red accent.
Case 01 / Fashion update

From simple casual pieces to a more fashionable look.

Before, the outfit felt too simple for the result the client wanted: the pieces worked separately, but the look did not feel current or styled.

After, we kept comfort and wearability, but made the outfit more fashionable with a structured jacket, cleaner proportions, and a red accent that gives the look character.

  • Request: a more fashionable everyday look
  • Focus: shape, proportion, and a stronger styling accent
  • Result: a current outfit that still feels individual
Before styling: fitting-room outfit with pink top and cream shorts
Before Soft decoration and ruffles distracted from the body.
After styling: white blazer outfit with black trousers
After Sharper shoulder line and cleaner structure.
Case 02 / Proportion work

From ruffles to clean structure.

Before, the client chose softer decorative details and ruffles, but they distracted from her natural proportions.

During the session, we saw that strict forms work much better for her: a clear shoulder line, graphic contrast, and cleaner shapes made the outfit look calmer, stronger, and more expensive.

  • Before: soft decoration without enough structure
  • Styling decision: clean lines and a sharper shoulder
  • Result: stronger proportions and a more confident image
Before styling: close-up portrait with casual hoodie and hoop earring
Before A casual, boyish impression with heavy hair shape.
After styling: close-up portrait with black sunglasses, earrings, softer hair, and black knitwear
After Softer hair, feminine frame, cleaner face focus.
Case 03 / Feminine face framing

From boyish casual to softer feminine framing.

Before, the impression leaned more boyish: the hair shape felt heavy, the face was not framed clearly, and the details did not show her softness.

After, we corrected the hairstyle direction and used glasses, earrings, neckline, and contrast as a feminine frame, so the look became softer, more polished, and still full of character.

  • Focus: hair shape, face framing, and softer femininity
  • Styling decision: cleaner hair direction, glasses, and delicate details
  • Result: less boyish, more elegant and intentional

More portfolio

Additional outfit directions from shopping and styling sessions.

Client outfit with black blazer, grey trousers, and red bag
Personal shopping

Classic base with one strong accent.

Client outfit with oversized blue shirt, denim shorts, and pointed flats
Shopping date

Easy pieces styled with a sharper line.

Outdoor outfit with navy blazer, light denim, and black boots
Outfit direction

Relaxed denim, structured jacket, clear character.

Relaxed terrace outfit with striped shirt, denim, and black flats
Casual styling

Comfort without losing shape.

Outdoor outfit with white sweater, dark trousers, and small leather bag
Proportion work

Volume, length, and attitude in balance.

Client outfit with yellow-green coat and tonal soft layers
Color direction

A bold coat can still feel calm and wearable.

Services

Choose the level of support you need right now.

Start with a focused consultation online or in person in Chicago, rebuild your wardrobe step by step, or keep me close for daily style decisions.

Best first step $350

Wardrobe Healing

A thoughtful closet edit for one season, with a plan for what to keep, remove, and replace.

  • Closet review for body, lifestyle, quality, and character
  • 3-5 hours per season
  • Online or offline preparation guidance
  • Essential shopping list after the session
Call or text to start
After closet edit $500

Personal Shopping Date

I pre-shop, pull options, and help you choose pieces that fit your updated wardrobe plan.

  • Pre-shopping before you arrive
  • 3-5 hours in store
  • Budget-aware selection
  • Focus on functional, mixable outfits
Call or text to plan shopping
Daily support $500

Mentoring Style 24/7

Ongoing phone and text support when you want a stylist in your pocket for real-life decisions.

  • Fitting room feedback
  • Online shopping decisions
  • Mixing new pieces with your closet
  • Answers when you feel stuck
Call or text about mentoring
Chicago only $350

Shopping for Good Emotions

A guided in-store session when you want to try something new without pressure to rebuild everything.

  • 3-5 hours together in your favorite stores
  • Live tips you can record and reuse
  • Style education in real time
  • Offline in Chicago
Call or text to go shopping
Quick answer $50

Mini Style Help

For 1-3 quick questions about a fitting room look, online cart, or one piece you are unsure about.

Call or text a question

Process

A clear path from confusion to outfits you trust.

  1. 01

    Prepare

    You send everyday outfit photos, body-shape photos, and style references so I can see your real starting point.

  2. 02

    Diagnose

    We look at proportions, colors, lifestyle, and the emotional patterns behind what you avoid or repeat.

  3. 03

    Edit

    We decide what deserves space in your wardrobe and what is making getting dressed harder.

  4. 04

    Build

    You leave with practical next steps: outfit formulas, shopping direction, and a stronger eye for yourself.

About Ann

I am not here to make you look like someone else.

My background is in visual arts, composition, and fine art. Before becoming a stylist, I worked as an artist for seven years, training my eye to notice balance, color, and character.

Fashion became personal for me through my own body-acceptance journey. I know how painful it can feel to hide, compare, or believe that style is only for one kind of body. That is why my work starts with proportion and natural beauty, not trends.

If you feel confused, tired of random purchases, or ready to look at yourself in a new way, I will guide you with honesty, care, and a trained visual eye.

Ann Strunevskaia in a striped top on a city street

FAQ

Questions clients usually ask before booking.

Do I need to buy a lot of new clothes?

No. I start by helping you understand what already works, what needs tailoring or new styling, and what is truly missing.

Can we work online?

Yes. Consultations, wardrobe healing, mentoring, and quick questions can work online when you prepare photos and video clearly.

What should I prepare before a consultation?

Send 10-50 photos of your everyday outfits, one full-body photo in tight sportswear or swimwear, and references for styles you like at least two days before the session.

Is this only for people who already know fashion?

No. The consultation is especially useful if you feel lost, but it is also helpful if you already know some styling and want a sharper eye.

Do you work in person?

Yes, offline shopping sessions are available in Chicago. Online services are available wherever you are.

Ready when you are

Let me help you find the style that already belongs to you.

Call or text me with the service you are considering and what feels hardest about getting dressed right now.