Hi, I’m Melissa, a personal and commercial fashion stylist.
“Embracing your differences and imperfections is the life force behind powerful, confident style”
I built Melissa de Leon Styling in 2016 with a passion to connect the heart to the how of fashion and style. Like many women, I’ve had all kinds of misconceptions about fashion. I’ve used it to mask insecurities, hurt, and perceived imperfections. I’ve used it to try to fit in and feel more worthy.
What I’ve learned is that embracing your differences and imperfections is the life force behind powerful, confident style. Whether you are a personal client or represent a business or brand, it is my honor to walk you through that process. I will teach you practical tools along the way, and hope to be a trusted friend and resource you can continue to reach out to for style guidance.
I graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2014 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. During my time there, the psychology of fashion became an insatiable interest to me, and it is still what I love most in working with my personal and commercial clients today.
Being fashionable is taking full ownership of yourself — knowing yourself and finding your own rules. We were created as individuals, and that’s something worth celebrating! You can use fashion and style to do just that. It’s my joy to show you how.
—MELISSA