Couture Zen

5 stars «Woohoo! As good as it gets!»
Indeed!
Melynda Choothesa of Couture Zen takes style seriously! Between balancing studio work, wardrobe for film/​music videos, etc, editorial shoots, and catalogue work (busy lady!), Personal Shopping is where a different part of her talent really shines. Having worked with Melynda in retail and on set at photoshoots, I feel that this sentiment is apt. Melynda not only offers her brand of insight, but shows a special part of her personality that comes across in this type of environment, different from other ways of working with her.
It was truly a blessing to be one of Melynda’s clients for a change, but she’ll make you work for your makeover! One might see TV ‘makeover shows” and believe this process is an instant transformation, but the shows really skim over the reality of hearing (CONSTRUCTIVE!!) criticism. Melynda will guide you and help you make decisions, but largely you’ll be trying EVERYTHING on, learning about what works and what doesn’t, keeping your tastes in mind. This is an important point because there might be fears of losing your personality in the clothes, or «the clothes wearing you,» but this is assuredly not the case. For me, the wardrobe makeover was just another part of my overall personal transformation (newly single, new job, weight loss, etc) so Melynda helps you celebrate your new beginnings and helps you see this as an act of self-​love.
Cannot recommend Couture Zen enough!

Wow, what can I really say about working with someone on transforming how the world sees you, through your wardrobe? Well, they have to SEE you first. They have to understand who you are, where you are heading and what motivates you. Melynda of Couture Zen was this and so much more for me. She’s a style Jedi and a force of good in an underdressed, frumpy world.
I needed some serious help transforming my wardrobe to match the new me that is emerging. In the process, Melynda brought her creative spark and tough love to help me shed decades of outdated threads and give me a major education on how clothes are actually supposed to fit on my body (Newsflash: I’m a size ²⁄₄ not an 8!!!), and expose me to modern brands and styles that work for me. I especially love that she was conscious of helping me get the biggest bang for my buck in terms of time spent in the process and the cost of the pieces.
It’s a whole new adventure every day getting to «shop in my closet» and put together outfits, I love it. I receive so many complements each day and people close to me are so impressed by the evolution. When I’m tempted to play it safe, I just think of Melynda cheering me on and try something a little different, more bold, more polished. And still funky, still playful, still me. I’m so grateful for the experience — thank you Melynda for helping me elevate my life and reveal the woman I know I am!

I first discovered Couture Zen at a fashion show in Hollywood in 2011. I was dragged to it, my first fashion show, but Melynda’s styling of the event captivated me and I’ve been hooked ever since.
I’ve caught three of her show’s since that first Fall show, but where Ms. Choothesa really shines is her ability to unclutter a closet full of comfort clothes and turn them and their owner into a stylish member of society. I recommend all my clients see Melynda, before they set out on a business career that involves meeting other people.

Basically like if Mary Tyler Moore, Carrie Bradshaw, and Denise Huxtable decided to have a closet baby, and then shrugged and said ‘what the hell’ and slashed all the prices.
I guess I’m going to throw away my whole previous wardrobe and buy them out. Basic cream sweater that makes my bazooms look marvelous, check. All-​purpose cherry red heels, check. Amazing navy vintage suit with blouse and high-​waisted skirt that goes with literally EVERYTHING I OWN, check check check.
The owner is young and smart, and rocks both high-​end and thrift fashion (she was a personal shopper for Bloomingdales and also was head manager for Buffalo Exchange and etc. and etc). She’s so helpful, never pushy. She sincerely wants you to love what you buy, and she’d rather you look great and feel great than spend two billion dollars (even though you’ll want to spend it, because, as I said, their stuff is killer).
Just gooooo. Your outfit will cause a car accident when you walk out, and like all the fire sprinklers will turn on, and all the guys walking with their girlfriends will turn their heads, and the girlfriends won’t even care, they’ll be like, yep, that makes sense, that marc jacobs dress is exceptionally boss.

If you’re looking for that rare n hip item to complete your outfit or just something different that will catch people’s eye then look no further because Couture Zen has what you need. Don’t be a fashion faux pas, be fashion forward and look your best with the help of COUTURE ZEN.