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Style & Image Institute


The Style and Image Institute was formed in 2013 as a collaborative effort of professional Stylists, Image Consultants, beauty experts and business professionals. This collaboration was developed with the following goals:
  • To train, certify and support those wanting to begin a career as a Wardrobe or Personal Stylist / Image Consultant
  • To provide a training resource for businesses (boutiques, salons) in an effort to increase customer service and offer additional training to employees
  • To be a resource for businesses and organizations wishing to have a highly trained team with unparalleled experience of stylist and image professionals. This includes being image consultants for television stations, on-air talent, reporters, news groups, sales teams and political candidates.
  • To offer the production of high-end fashion shows to organizations through a complete-package. This includes model calls, model training, styling fashion shows, event production, emceeing, and a complete behind the stage stylist, hair and makeup team. 
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MEET THE TEAM

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Kathy Friend

President & Sr Wardrobe Stylist
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Angie Catron

Fashion Director​ & Personal Stylist
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Maxin Koontz

Sr. Fashion Director & Wardrobe Stylist
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Kerri Spencer

Director

CLASSES

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HAT YOU WILL LEARN
The Style and Image Institute’s workshop certification course offers training on the basic fundamentals of the image consulting, personal  and wardrobe styling and personal shopping business. Our program also offers all of the forms, supplies and  hands-on experience you need  to be a professional Stylist and Image Consultant.
Training offered includes:
  • full certification course for those wanting to begin a career as a Stylist and Image Consultant
  • a certification program for boutiques, salons or other businesses where adding image consulting services would enhance their current offerings
  • training for those wanting to build their image consulting expertise to enhance their current career
This comprehensive training program includes all the details you need to be in the business as a stylist and image consultant.  Unlike other similar workshops, we give you all the tools you need in one class, one time offered over 2 or 3 days.  Our focus in creating this curriculum was on you.  We understand the financial constraints of flying to New York or Los Angeles for a one-day seminar...and then traveling back a few months later for another module to get further training. Not only is this method time-intensive, the financial strain it puts on a budding business owner can be devastating. 
We believe that our method of intense, one-on-one training focused on your career goals works! ...and the proof is the success of our graduates.
CLASS TOPICS COVERED
  • Body Type Analysis 
  • Color Analysis 
  • Bra Fitting
  • Sizing techniques
  • Face Shape analysis 
  • Accessories 
  • Style Personality
  •  Wardrobe Audit 
  • Personal Shopping
  • Look Book
  • Finer points of customer relations
  • Building bridges with partners and vendors
  • Men vs. Women Clients
  • Business Basics - website, social media
  • Business cards, postcards
  • Service Offerings - what to sell
  • Pricing Structure
  • Forms and other tools
  • Corporate vs. Private business
  • Networking / Professional Organizations 
  • Best Books, Magazines, Websites 
  • Marketing Plan 
  • Goal Setting 

SIGN ME UP!

​All interested students are asked to submit an application through the sign me up page on this website.  After receiving your application, our president, Kathy Friend, will contact you to discuss your career goals.  Together, you will develop a plan for your training that best suits your business goals. 
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YOUR TRAINING HAS OPTIONS! 
  • individual training - one on one intensive classroom learning that includes real-life experiences
    • 1-day image consulting and styling (best for those adding stylist skills to an existing career - retail, hair stylist etc.)
    • 2-day intensive image consulting / styling and business basics (best for those who are starting a career as a Personal Wardrobe Stylist)
      • 30-day internship / apprentice training (this is offered to those who are starting a career as a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, and is only offered 2 times a year - Spring/April and Fall/October)
  • group classes for your business  -  a classroom experience for no more than 5 students 
    • 1-day image consulting and styling
    • 2-day intensive image consulting / styling and business basics
TRAINING LOCATION
Our workshop training classes can be held anywhere!  We believe the one-on-one experience is key to your success, so we are willing to travel to you to help you launch your career.*  We also offer training throughout the state of Indiana at various partner sites.  We also offer group training at your boutique or salon. 
*Please note additional fees may be incurred to cover travel costs for training occurring outside of the state of Indiana. 


THIS CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP INCLUDES:
  • 2 or 3 days of Stylist and Image Consultant training, one on one (just you and your instructor)
  • 200+ page workbook/textbook that includes form templates 
  • styling tools (color swatches, color wheel, measuring tape etc.)
  • books (helpful styling and business books)
  • access to forms online for you to customize and print
  • design of your first wardrobe and personal stylist business card (using one of our templates)
  • ability to use the SII logo on your marketing materials and the CSIC designation behind your name
For details about scheduling a class and fees. Please complete the registration form
  • a certificate showing your certification
  • opportunity for 'real world' experience assisting with fashion shows, styling projects and writing

    The Style and Image Institute has an exempt status under Indiana code 22-4. 1-21 through the Indiana Workforce Development. The Style and Image Institute is a postsecondary proprietary institution as defined in IC 22-4, 1-21-9.
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Full Course 2-Day Class
$2400

Basic Styling 1-Day Class
$1250

THE FINE PRINT

Workshop, Training and Class Enrollment and Attendance Policies: It is expected that all students that enroll in one of our classes or programs treat the experience with professionalism.  The Institute is a professional, career skill and development program for business minded individuals. We expect for students to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time for a class or workshop. We expect that students will come to class with a learning mindset. Should a student need to leave a workshop or class for an emergency or illness, it will be the student’s responsibility to schedule makeup time with the facilitator of that class or workshop. Competition of the program and certification / certificate will not be issued until all modules of the curriculum are completed.   If assigned home-work is not completed, that is considered an incomplete item in the curriculum.
Credit for Past Experience, Education or Training Policy: No credits will be given for past experience, education or training. We believe in a continuum of learning and encourage our graduates to seek out alike programs to refresh and reinforce nuances of the business.   
Refund Policy: Deposits for classes, workshops and trainings are not refundable.  Should a student enroll, make a deposit and need to cancel attending a workshop, class or training, all class materials and supplies that were purchased for the student by the Institute will be mailed to them.
All cancellations or requests for refunds need to be received by the Institute in writing.  Email is acceptable. Notifications should be sent to [email protected]
Fees for attending a workshop, class or training are due prior to the date of the first day of class.  If a student schedules a 2-day class and cancels more than 7-days prior to the first day of that class, a refund of the class fees (minus 10%) will be given.  All refunds are given in the form of a check within 14 days of the date of the student’s written request.
For students cancelling attendance in a workshop, class or training within 7-days of the first day of that program, no refunds can be given; however the fees paid can be applied to a rescheduled date for that class, workshop or training.
Should a student not be able to complete a workshop, class or training, the Institute will work with that student to reschedule the balance of the class.  Rescheduled time is not eligible for refunds. Because our workshops and training classes are typically a 2-day commitment, after the first day of the class the student has completed more than 50% of the curriculum.
Should a class, workshop or training need to be cancelled by the Institution for any reason, any fees paid by the students will be refunded in their entirety.  Deposits will also be refunded, minus $100 for supplies already purchased. The supplies purchased for the student by the Institution will be mailed to the student.
Federal VA Policy: Title 38 US Code CFR 21.4255 Refund Policy; Non-Accredited Courses for IHL/NCD
A refund of the unused portion of the tuition, fees and other charges will be made to the veteran or eligible person who fails to enter or fails to complete the course as required by Veteran Administration regulation.  The refund will be within 10% (percent) of an exact pro rata refund.  No more than $10.00 of the established registration fee will be retained if a veteran or eligible person fails to enter and complete the course.
The code states that the exact proration will be determined on the ratio of the number of days of instruction completed by the student to the total number of instructional days in the course.  
This policy will change upon accreditation of the school by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S Department of Education.  The State Approving Agency will be notified accordingly.
Student Standards of Progress and Certification Policy: Every effort will be made to insure that all students that go through our program leave with a solid knowledge of all aspects of the business. Several “real world” testing type experiences are built into the curriculum to give students a feel for working with a live client (as opposed to book learning and practicing with classmates).  These “tests” are not a pass-fail (or grade based) tests; rather they are a way for students and faculty/staff to measure what aspects of the business need more learning and attention. Every student that goes through our classes, workshops and trainings are required to go through our “real world testing” portions of the curriculum.
Student Conduct Policy: We require all students, faculty and staff to treat each other, our guests and our facilities with the upmost respect and to conduct themselves as professionals at all times.  The Style and Image Institute reserves the right to dismiss a student from the program for inappropriate, illegal or unethical behavior.  Dismissal from the program will result in no refunds of any kind for fees or deposits. 
Should a situation arise that would cause a student to be dismissed, the student will first be granted a private meeting with the President of the Institute, given details of the situation causing possible dismissal, and offered an opportunity to fix, correct, rectify the situation. The outcome of this meeting with the President will determine the student’s future in the program.

What My Clients Are Saying

"Kathy started out as my personal wardrobe stylist and personal shopper. She has become a treasured friend, and my secret weapon!" -Natalie, Chicago

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 "I believe utilizing Kathy's services has saved me time AND money.  She has helped me step up my wardrobe game by purging everything in my closet that wasn't working during a closet audit.  She helped me pack for trips, talked me out of bad purchases, and helped me dress for special events. She is creative, helpful, no nonsense and knows her stuff! Best personal and business decision I've made was to hire her."
-Tricia, Indianapolis

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