ANDREA LI

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Anatomy of an A-List Stylist Closet - 01

Dress like a stylist

Look red carpet ready everytime you leave the house.

Or at least increase your chances after you read these tips from the very top stylists in Tinsel Town right now.

These gals are hot like Hansel from Zoolander, dressing celebrity A-Listers and pioneering trends.

Everything trickles down to the streets from what these ladies say is ‘Haute’ in Hollywood.

Don’t neglect the details. Many of these style mavens believe that a bit of bling is never a bad thing.

Bonus - Download the ultimate checklist - Must Haves of Timeless Staples in part two of this post.

Karla Welch

Who she styles - Tracee Ellis Ross, Sarah Paulson, Justin Bieber, Elisabeth Moss, Demi Moore.

Lady boss points - Makes frequent red carpet splashes with her bold style choices and go-to stable of avant garde designers she styles her clients in.

Follow her on Instagram here.

Cristina Ehrlich

Who she styles - Greta Gerwig, Allison Williams, Laura Dern.

Lady boss points - Master of multiple looks that ensures unique style points to the multiple personalities of her diverse clientele.

Follow her on Instagram here.

Tara Swennen

Who she styles - Allison Janney, Kristen Stewart.

Lady boss points - Single handedly made Janney look the part of megawatt superstar after her acclaimed role in I, Tonya.

Follow her on Instagram here.

Erin Walsh

Who she styles - Thandie Newton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Lady boss points - Effectively uses fashion as a tool to contribute to the narrative of current social climate.

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Kate Young

Who she styles - Margot Robbie, Dakota Johnson, Selena Gomez, Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Sienna Miller.

Lady boss points - Brand ambassador of Chanel and regarded as one of the most influential stylists in the industry among Hollywood elite.

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Elizabeth Saltzman

Who she styles - Saoirse Ronan, Gwyneth Paltrow.

Lady Boss Points - Sets trends regularly with her ‘editorial’ approach and Vanity Fair fashion editor background.

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Elizabeth Stewart

Who she styles - Gal Gadot, Viola Davis, Cate Blanchett, Jessica Chastain.

Lady Boss Points - What can I say? She styles Wonder Woman herself who has 13.8 million Instagram followers.

Follow her on Instagram here.

Micaela Erlanger

Who she styles - Meryl Streep, Lupita Nyong'o, Common, Diane Kruger.

Lady Boss points - One of the top booked stylists for the Oscars. With as many as 7 celebrities to make red carpet ready for the biggest day in show business.

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Jen Rade

Who she styles - Angelina Jolie, Rumer Willis.

Lady boss points - A veteran on the red carpet, seeing clients like Angelina Jolie through dozens of appearances dating back 15 years.

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Penny Lovell

Who she styles - Chrissy Metz, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne.

Lady boss points - Serious style acumen that speaks to the variety of current and classic clientele that she attracts.

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Mariel Haenn

Who she styles -  Jennifer Lopez, Lily Collins, Hailee Steinfeld, Jessica Biel, Gwen Stefani, Ciara.

Lady boss points - Part of the in-demand duo, including Rob Zangardi, responsible for transforming their already stunning starlets into megawatt glamazons.

Fun fact - These two met over jewelry she provided her biz partner Rob for a shoot and they haven’t looked back.

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Jill Lincoln

Who she styles -  Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Garner, Kiernan Shipka.

Lady boss points - Also part of a dynamic duo along with Jordan Johnson. They bring fashion authority and sensibilities from their time with Rachel Zoe.

Follow her on Instagram here.