Finding your personal style
A journey in self-expression.
JJ Dirienzo

Personal style is, in its most basic form, self-expression. But while expressing yourself verbally may come easy to you, finding your ‘style voice’ can be much more challenging. There are basic design principles that need to be applied to pull together a look whether it be an outfit or a living room.
What are the design principles that come in to play here? Well the journey of style self discovery has a number of steps to take (or questions to ask yourself I should say), before you can arrive at your final destination of a complete look:
What items draw you in to purchase? What are the similarities between items in your home? Is it certain finishes? Decades? Maybe you notice you’re drawn to a specific genre for certain pieces such as abstract art or rustic furniture? Understanding your design ‘likes’ will better help you understand what to use when applying your ‘personal style’ to something in the future.
JJ Dirienzo has worked in the design and styling industry for over 10 years. Born in Ohio, she grew up all over the world, bringing back inspirations from her travels that are now evident through her designs. She graduated with a bachelor’s in Fashion Design and Merchandising and has since worked in a number of industries from filmwork to interior design, applying her vision to her clients’ needs.
Currently living in Nashville, JJ works as a business manager, stylist, and interior designer. To contact for inquiries, email: jmdirienzo@yahoo.com

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