My Story
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Jana Coke, Founder & Stylist 
"Personal Style is accepting who you are."
- Diane von Furstenberg 
I didn't set out to become a wardrobe stylist.  My dream career as a teen was to become the PR director of a major fashion brand. The idea of being surrounded by beautiful clothes and being a BOSS sounded exciting and glamorous. After attending FIDM in Los Angeles, my career begin as a department manager for Nordstrom.  I put my Marketing degree to use as I worked alongside the department's buyers in inventory planning and budgeting.  I learned the difference between a customer and a client and established a solid book of business. A cross country move to New York City to attend LIM College for an additional degree solidified my interest in entrepreneurship. My high school dream career switched gears when I decided at age 23 to launch a direct-to-consumer handbag company. ​
​I loved working 1 on 1 with my clients! Getting to know their style preferences and creating a bag that was to their exact preferences was a joyous experience. It was more than just a service. It was becoming a ministry. 

While my handbag business grew, I jumped into the wholesale side of the fashion industry, eventually landing a boss gig as the Director of Merchandising for a luxury jewelry brand. It was a very stressful position that challenged all my knowledge in financial forecasting, product development, and business development.  In 2007, I left that company and transformed my handbag business into a wardrobe consulting  agency.
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 My desire to see women walk in their confidence, to provide solutions they didn't believe were possible is what confirms my identity as a personal stylist.  It is my calling and my ministry. I hope to one day make you feel glamorous in beautiful clothes! 

​10 Facts About Me

 1. I love long distance running! I've completed 6 marathons and have hopes to complete the Boston Marathon. 
2. Hosiery is my signature wardrobe item. I wear them year around... except in 90 degree and above heat!
3. ​I'm a licensed Christian minister that affirms all orientations and identities. I'm also a Seminary student.
4. My favorite comfort food is french fries topped with sauteed mushrooms and A-1 Steak sauce. YUM! 
5. I've maintained a vegan diet for 13 years and will occasionally "go on a diet" that includes eggs and fish. 
6. Champagne makes me happy. I would drink it everyday if I could! 
7. I created and hosted a TV Show for public access TV in Long Beach. I love sharing my style knowledge on camera.
8. All the cats in the world are my friends.  
9. I studied classical ballet for 10 years and had hopes of becoming a professional dancer. 
​10. I collect vintage ephemera , fabrics, and  accessories. My favorite piece was given to me by a client. 
Now that you know all about me, I want to know all about you. 

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Jana is a great image consultant. She has a great sense of style and colors that fit you. She will make you, either men or women, look at your very best!  
Ginger L.,  Artist & Entrepreneur 
Jana Coke Style 2017