Milena Joy is your beauty and fashion expert for all things image. She’s been featured on local and national media in print, on tv and online. Check out some of the press she’s received as well as her books, accessories and beauty products she recommends.
DenverPost.com – April 15, 2013
Runway, your way: How to wear summer’s big, bold stripe trend
The big, bold stripes trend was a staple during the spring fashion collections (Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior and Michael Kors, to name a few). But how do you wear them without letting them wear you? We asked Denver-based image consultant Milena for advice on working the stripes trend into your wardrobe.
Smarter.com – February 28, 2013
How to Buy a Woman’s Business Suit
According to Milena Joy, author, certified image consultant and founder of Milena Distinctive Image Consulting, and Michele Benza certified image consultant and stylist consultant, fit is key when it comes to choosing your jacket.
Channel 2 Daybreak – February 25, 2013
Best & Worst Dressed Oscars 2013
Personal style and fashion expert Milena Joy shares her picks for Oscar’s best and worst dressed on Channel 2 Day Break.
(Click the picture to see the interview on Channel 2)
TV8 Goodmorning Vail – October 30, 2012
Fall Fashion Trends
Denver personal stylist Milena Joy shares fall fashion trends.
Starz Denver Film Festival – October, 2012
Fall Fashion Trends
Headed to the Opening Night After Party for the Starz Denver Film Festival at Denver Pavilions? Check out these helpful hints from our stylist Milena Joy & Samuel Schimek. Special appearance from Paige from Discovery Channel’s American Guns.
Smartcookies.com – October 11, 2012
Milena Joy | Stylist + Empire Builder + TV Personality
Meet Milena Joy, one of North America’s most sought-after personal stylists. From an ultimate low, Milena tells us how she created one of the most successful personal stylist brands in the country, and how she caught the attention of MTV and the producers at CBS.
FOX31 – October 11, 2012
Investing in a Fall Wardrobe
Are there a few key pieces you can add to your wardrobe to last you through fall? Will investing the time in getting a few staple pieces save you from spending more in the long run? Milena Joy shops with Sandra Hanna from Smartcookies.com to show you how you can get a fall wardrobe under $500! Check out the video on Fox31 and then see the Smartcookies.com blog for more great tips from Milena!
Fall Shopping Guide from Sandra Hanna on Vimeo.
WebMD – October 5, 2012
How to Choose and Use Shapewear
Shapewear can make you look slimmer and sleeker in a cocktail dress, work clothes, or jeans and a T-shirt. If you’ve tried it before, you might be in for a surprise. Milena Joy and celebrity stylist Sophia Banks-Coloma share their expert advice and tips!
What to Wear Where – May, 2012
What to Wear to a Denver Rockies Game
What to wear to Denver Rockies game AND look stylish for a night out on the town? In this episode of What to Wear Where, host Milena Joy tackles the tough fashion transition from Coors Field to a night out on the town.
Good Morning Vail – January 6, 2012
2012 Style Trends
Milena Joy provides great fashion tips on Good Morning Vail!
Denver Life Magazine – Jan/Feb 2012
Confidence Is Key
“Having gone through a difficult time several years ago, losing a business and having to start over, I realized that confidence plays a HUGE role in our everyday lives,” says Brad Askren, owner and visionary of Thrive With Confidence™, a unique personal coaching concept new to Denver. Milena Joy provides image consulting, personal styling services to TWC clients to boost self-esteem and start fresh!
The Denver Post – December 22, 2011
Be Stylish As You Ring in the New Year
If there’s one time of year when you can dress to excess, it’s New Year’s Eve. But blinging out from head to toe doesn’t necessarily create a stylish package. The key is adding a well-chosen accessory or two to an otherwise understated ensemble to give it some glam.
Lifehacker.com – December 14, 2011
Dress for Success with Science
We are always told to “dress for success” and “dress for the job you want, not the one you have,” but implementing those ideas is easier said than done. To help, we’ve broken down the science for choosing new clothes and tallied tips for debuting your wardrobe without causing too much of a stir. Corporate image consultant and expert on professional dress, Milena Joy shares her tips to dress for success!
Ai InSite – November 21, 2011
Winter 2011 Fashion Trends
Just because the temperatures are dipping into the single digits, doesn’t mean your fashion sense need to hibernate. Ai Insite asked some of the experts in the fashion world to help explain this winter’s hottes trends. Kate Foley of Style Made Simple; Image consultant and speaker Milena Joy, fashion instructor at Art Institute of Seattle, gave us a peek into the styles that are dominating the runway this winter.
H&M Grand Opening – November 10, 2011
What to Wear Where – Street Style
Personal Stylist Milena Joy & Samuel Shimek host the Grand Opening of H&M in Colorado at the Denver Pavilions.
She Knows Style & Beauty – August 28, 2011
Fall Fashion Do’s & Don’ts
Best Looks for Fall. This fall features a host of exciting fashion trens. Here are a few lessons from a fashion expert to help you look your best on-trend, fashion-forward self.
American Express Open – July 26, 2011
The Jackie O Effect: Why You Need A Signature Style
Does having a signature style boost your chances of success?…It’s a question I’ve pondered over the years so I thought I’d bring it to your attention-specifically to the attention o Milena Joy, a corporate and personal image consultant and a co-author of the book Inspired Style. She confirmed my suspicians that having a signature look can help gain the upper hand in the entrepreneurial game.
The Huffington Post – June 27, 2011
Personal Style & The Bottom Line: Advice from Denver Expert Milena Joy
Whether it’s personal style or company branding, Milena Joy knows how to create, polish or revamp an image. We caught up with the founder of Denver’s Milena Distinctive Image Consulting. Here’s what she had to say about consulting, coat drives and her first brick and mortar store opening this week.
Denver Magazine – April 1, 2011
Spring Cleaning
Make over your wardrobe and your closet with tips from top Denver stylists and organizers.
Colorado Expecting – February 1, 2011
How to Build a Maternity Wardrobe
Whether it is your first or your fifth child, building your maternity wardrobe can be a bit overwhelming. Many people struggle dressing the body they have known for years much less one that is constantly changing in unusual proportions and in unusual places. Fortunately, many of the wardrobe and style guidelines you should already be follwing for your current wardrobe apply to building your maternity wardrobe.
Mystyle.com – January 27, 2011
Ask Style: Are Flats Party-Appropriate?
There’s a reason most women submit themselves to the tootsie torture of five-inch stilettos. Who can deny the leg-lengthening magic or the boost in confidence you get from those killer pumps? But is it the only way? Maybe not! According to style expert Milena Joy, there’s another side to this shoe story.
Mystyle.com – November 16, 2010
Ask Style: How to Wear Bright Tights?
I’m glad we can agree that kindergarten is not the ideal style inspiration.
With that settled, let’s move on to the best way to rock bold tights. Believe it or not, we have it down to one easy formula, with a few extra tips from image consultant Milena Joy thrown in for good measure.
Denver Life Magazine – November/December 2010
Holiday Gift Guide
You’ve made your list and checked it twice….here are some fantastic gift ideas for friends and loved ones who have been especially nice! Milena’s Distinctive Style Package includes a Style Assessment, Wardrobe Edit and Personal Shopping Day.
Colorado Parent Magazine – May, 2010
Mom Makeover 2010
To get Jennifer started on her makeover path, we connected her with Denver’s makeover team The Fashionable Four. “I really hoped to get a fresh look at myself and see where I could improve myself physically to feel more confident,” says Jennifer.
AOL’s Stylist.com – April 27th, 2010
How to Not Look Fat in a Swim Suit
Milena Joy, a Denver-based wardrobe stylist, says to avoid skirted suits, which typically hit at your widest part, drawing more attention to the area. “Instead, choose a sweetheart or other dramatic neckline to create the focus on your top half, rather than your bottom half.” And, she says, avoid the boy short. “Boy shorts visually take up more surface area, so they create the illusion that you are larger.”
The Denver Daily News – March 18, 2010
A Solute to Women
In light of yesterday being International Women’s Day, the Denver Daily News went out and captured a few strong, hardworking women in your neighborhood.
MILENA JOY, Distinctive Image Consulting: Starting a new business in an economic downturn is a challenge at best. But that’s exactly what Milena Joy has down with Distinctive Image Consulting. Actually, her business began from a need to make over her own life.
AOL Stylist.com – January 13, 2010
How to Wear Women’s Scarves
Baby, it may be cold outside, but toss on a great scarf, and, instantly, your outfit – winter coat and all – will heat right up.
“Scarves are popular because they can be functional and very fashionable at once,” says celebrity stylist Mariel Haenn who has worked with Rihanna, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Ciara. “You can throw on a simple outfit in the morning and instantly make it more interesting with a cool scarf.”
The Denver Post – December 8, 2009
The Little Black Dress Remains the Go-to Garment
After more than eight decades, this classic still rules. It can be safe or sexy, formal or fun. It’s appropriate at both a funeral and a cocktail party, depending on what else it’s worn with. It’s been a staple in a well-dressed woman’s wardrobe for more than eight decades.
Denver Fashion Beat – November 9, 2009
Image is Everything
Confidence: It’s that pair of jeans that make your butt look amazing, the fitted white tee you’re wearing in countless photographs, or those vintage heels that make your legs look slimmer. These items may not fit your definition of fashion, but they’re the ones that not only give you tons of compliments, but also tons of confidence. Image consultant Milena Joy says persona style can have a great impact on self esteem.
Examiner.com – October 26, 2009
First Impressions: what are you telling people before you start to talk?
As much as we might like the ideas of a “do over” or a second chance, it’s really pretty rare that we get one. That old saying is still as true as ever: first impressions are lasting ones. Recently I had a great conversation with professional image consultant, Milena Joy, and was amazed when she told me about the results of a study conduct on job candidates.
Fashion Denver – October 26th, 2009
The Fashionable Four: Creating Denver’s Next Style Stars
October 26th 200 (Denver, CO) – Just 1 1/2 weeks until The Fashionable Four launch their “Style Star” Package! Join the team of fashion experts and stylist, as they host their “Holiday Sparkle with Style” on November 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at A.Line Boutique {5375 Landmark Pl. #107, Greenwood Village} for wine, appetizers, and tips to learning the art of stylin’ like a star. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to Milena Joy at 303-585-0589 or joy@milenaconsulting.com.
January/February Denver Life Magazine
Mission Possible: Update Your Look for 2009!
Jessica Rubino of Denver Life Magazine sat down with Milena and grilled her on all the top tips to pull together your wardrobe for 2009. This exclusive article features 38 tips you can use today. In this article she talks about everything from how to shop smarter, what items to splurge on and where to trim the fat from your closet! Plus hair and makeup tips from other local experts!
December/January Denver Woman Magazine
Eye of The Beholder – Look Your Best in The New Year
Milena-Distinctive Image Consulting was interviewed and featured in an article in Denver Woman Magazine! The article is loaded with tips and advice from Milena and other local image consultants on how to get you off and looking fine in 2009! Check out the HTML quick article link or the online magazine link to view!
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