A Day with Stylist Derricka Cole

Hey y’all! It’s me, living in my fabulous 40s and feeling “blah.” Yeah, that’s right. The clothes, the hair, the whole ensemble – all giving off a serious case of “meh.” I mean, who doesn’t want to strut around feeling like the absolute queen they are? So, I did what any self-respecting diva would do – I hired a stylist.

Now, before you think I’m rolling in cash, hold your horses. I realized that to climb the ladder of life, I needed to look the part. You feel me? Confidence starts from the outside in. Enter my She-ro, Derricka Cole. But here’s the kicker – she’s in Chicago, and I’m in Atlanta. How does that work, you ask? Well, hold tight, and let me spill the tea on my style journey.

I posted my SOS on social media, and surprisingly, only two souls reached out for business. Strange move, right? Did they expect me, the potential client, to do all the chasing? Anyway, my eyes were set on Derricka, but blasted distance separated us! Long story short, she agreed to fly down with a price tag that didn’t give my budget a heart attack.

She’s Here!

Fast forward to the day she landed. We dove into my closet, and she was brutally honest. Apparently, I’ve been wearing the wrong size jeans – gaps in the back were a no-go! And skinny jeans? Although these were the ONLY style I owned, she said they weren’t the most flattering for my body type. My jeans crotch area was so unsightly y’all

Lesson number one: say no to low-rise jeans especially for women who have had children.

She had me inspecting zippers and inseams – things I had zero clue about. My dresses were two sizes too big, and “scuba fit” became my new BFF. Derricka had me cinching my waist with a belt (which I hadn’t worn since the dinosaurs roamed), rocking white collared shirts, turtlenecks, and jean jackets like a boss.

But the real adventure started when we hit the stores. Burlington, thrift shops, Ross – we hit them all. Derricka had a knack for picking out pieces that suited me perfectly. And let’s not forget the laughs we shared – “Where are we going in that?” became our inside joke.

Here’s the game-changer: shop for your body, not just your size.

Vintage treasures? Found ’em.

Intentional shopping?

Lesson learned.

We wrapped up our spree at 11 pm, having started at 1 pm. A whole day of fun, productivity, and life-altering style revelations.

Life Changed

So, here’s the real talk – I decided I was worth the investment to bring someone like Derricka into my world. If you can’t do it, delegate, right? And that’s how I got styled by the brilliant Derricka Cole.

Life is forever changed, and y’all, I’m forever grateful.

If you’re contemplating a style upgrade, remember: a little sass, a lot of laughs, and a stylist named Derricka can transform your world. Keep slayin’, queens! 💋✨

Here’s Derrick’s social media page: https://www.instagram.com/oldnewthrifted2/