since 1990
lillian charles
Let’s Transform tHe Way You Show Up in the WOrld
There are three ways in which we self present:
STYLE / The way we dress
VIBE / Our energetic body
MIND / What we believe about ourselves
our services
Combining traditional personal styling, energy healing and scientifically-backed coaching methods, Lillian has created a signature inside-out virtual process that guides you to first envision the Next Level of you and then confidently step into fully-expressing as Her.
Ten weeks of Style Awakening with Lillian was like working with a friend, mentor, sister all-in-one. I felt known and seen by her from our very first interaction. I loved that it was a full experience that transformed not only my wardrobe, but my mindset of self-expression. I feel confident and excited to get dressed for the day because my clothes work for my personal shape, style, and presentation to the world!
I felt like my eyes were reopened to style, patterns, colors and actual options I still have although my body and lifestyle has changed.
I am excited to get ready in the morning now- it’s wild! And I’m actually not hesitating on buying clothes because I feel so much more well informed and inspired. Illumination session is the perfect name for this service!
Lillian walks beside you every step of the way and holds space for the inevitable healing that will occur. If you think you're just going to walk away with a few trendy outfits you'll be in for a surprise! Lillian empowers you to make your own choices and own who you are—all of it—confidently and unapologetically.
A big reason I knew I needed Illumination Session was, in large part, due to my insecurities about my body and wardrobe. I was nervous about showing my vulnerable side to someone I was just meeting. Lillian instantly made me feel like I have known her for years. She knew just how to bring my guard down and make me feel at ease. I left with really practical solutions to my current wardrobe, insight in to what works for my body, and how to confidently create outfits and shop for new clothing.I cannot recommend Lillian enough! If you're thinking about working with her and you're on the fence, do it!
You won't be disappointed.
Working with Lillian has been so much more than just clothes, it's been an entire energy shift that was desperately needed. I was floored after our first call when everything she said and did felt so spot-on and that was the first time we met! You really feel the passion that she puts into the process and made it easy to dive right in with her. Absolutely no regrets and I can't wait to work with her again in the future!
I went into the appointment so nervous to hear what Lillian had to say, expecting the worst. Once she came on camera, all my anxiety went away. It was like talking with someone I had known for years. It was so fun to see what colors and shapes work best for my body type and skin. I am so glad I invested in myself with this experience and cannot wait to see how the rest of the process goes. Knowing what I do now, I would not hesitate to go through this again.
Lillian provides a holistic style experience that’s not about changing who you are but about validating your potential. With Lillian I felt seen and appreciated with clear options to get out of the style rut I have struggled with for years. I had literally been making the wrong choices for my body for years. I now feel motivated to change because she helped me see my potential and the possibility of dressing in a way that makes me feel excited to “appear” in the world.
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The Experience I Proud to Share
There are not enough words in the dictionary to describe my love for this woman nor the loss I feel in the wake of her passing. Gram was the definition of elegance while existing completely void of arrogance or opulence.
As much as I love seeing you hold your children in your lap or a photo of you skydiving, what I REALLY need to see in these particular profile pictures is your SHAPE! I need to see the outline of your body as best as possible. Above I’ve taken my “selfie photos” in black clothes against a light wall for contrast. The face profile photo shows the my skin, eye and hair color very clearly.
Since transitioning to virtual styling, I’ve received lots of questions from clients and would-be clients so I wanted to make this super clear and highlight the nature of the transformative Style Therapy process.
For the longest time I struggled to “put into words” the work of Style Therapy. In fact, if I’m totally honest and vulnerable (you know I am), I must say that I was often shy to talk about my work in the early stages — doesn’t “personal stylist” sound so… surface? Raised in a family that valued education over most anything else, I was initially a little self-conscious about going into a field where I “just worked with clothes.”
I was a worn out mess at the end of 2019.
I was humbled by the greatest $ year of my life AND I WAS EXHAUSTED. This time last year I was also… totally panicked. How the fuxk could I ever top 2019? How could I work more hours? Reach more people? Host more workshops? Answer more texts, emails + DM’s? I physically, mentally + emotionally could not *achieve* more than I had in 2019, not in the way that I’d been doing business. I’d always thought of burnout as a problem for people who hate their jobs — that wasn’t the case for me. The ultimate truth is this: I was in a love relationship with a business (model) that required every ounce of me, sucked me dry and left me unavailable for anything but more work. I was scared that I might have to leave the relationship. I knew deep down that I needed A LOT of help to dig myself out of my mess and — shift into alignment.
Do what you love.
Believe in the power of your mission.
Respect yourself.
The rest will follow.
The Style Therapy model exists to bring women solutions for body, shape, vibration, budget and lifestyle while exposing myths and limited (or negative) mindsets that they may have around what they can and cannot have, achieve, do and manifest. When I shop for a woman, I am shopping for her based on what is required for her body, shape, vibration, budget and lifestyle.