Meet Crystal Charles | Fashion Stylist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Crystal Charles and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Crystal, we’d love to start by asking you about lessons learned. Is there a lesson you can share with us?
The most important lesson I’ve learned in my business is to never give up. Despite slow times and multiple changes, whether it’s dealing with challenging clients or minimum to no advertising, I’ve always stayed focused on pushing and staying authentic to who I am as a business owner.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My name is Crystal Charles and I’ve been a freelance fashion stylist since 2017. Now I’m ready to branch out and start a styling firm called CC STYLING FIRM. It’s a Houston-based firm that connects you with experienced fashion stylists, who offer personalized styling services virtual or in-house. We will also recommend some of the best MUAs, hair stylists, photographers, and content creators in the local area. Our goal is to assist in elevating your style no matter the occasion. We inspire our clients to look and feel confidently dressed while expressing themselves through glam and fashion.

I came up with this idea because Houston doesn’t have any firms people can turn to for wardrobe, hair, makeup, designers, and photographers in one place like most fashion states do such as LA, Dallas, or New York. Many celebrities come to Houston and have to outsource those things which can be challenging. Why not make it easier for everybody? This will allow CC STYLING FIRM to put Houston on the map as a fashion state. I know this won’t be easy but it’s a start.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Houston has some of the best fine-dining restaurants. I’m a foodie so we’ll visit some of my favorite spots like JOEY UPTOWN, Bungalow, KISS HTX, and Thirteen. The ambiance in each location is luxury and super cute. The food and drinks are delicious and affordable. And you can meet some of the most exciting people whether it’s a customer or server.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to give a huge shoutout to my dear friend Tyler Sebuma, the owner of Chic Peek Boutique. She has always encouraged and supported me since we met 3 years ago. I love her enthusiasm when it comes to life, her graceful advice when I’m feeling down, and the creativity behind her brand. Ladies, please go check out her boutique, you’ll always want to buy something.

Website: www.ccstylingfirm.com

Instagram: ccstylingfirm

Image Credits
Edward Lawson (@chadlawsonphotos) Graphic Jones (@graphicjones) Christopher Clark (@paperchris_) JayThaDon (@snapped.925) RD August (@rdaugustphotographyllc)