Testimonials

"I spent years longing for my own unique style. Following style 'rules' felt boring and uncreative, but following my instincts led me to weird places. I wasted huge amounts of time and money shopping for clothes and accessories, returning items, and donating articles I’d only worn once or twice.

In a few short sessions, Cate helped me cultivate a unique, beautiful personal style. Cate is a true expert who knows how to offer precise instruction, but it’s Cate’s ability to understand and connect with each unique client that really sets her apart from other stylists and consultants. Her specific, comprehensive recommendations always provide exactly the right amount of guidance. Her gentle instruction is always encouraging, and I never feel criticized for past choices or current preferences. Her holistic approach incorporates my color palette, style archetype, physical appearance, daily activities, preferences, and personality, and this has given me a set of guidelines perfectly tailored for me - not a type.

Working with Cate helped me perceive and appreciate my own unique beauty. She instilled in me a previously unimaginable sense of self-confidence, with ripples of positive impact that extend far beyond my closet!"

-Katherine (Connecticut)

Cate is seriously one of the nicest people for this experience. She recognizes that this can be a vulnerable experience, and helps you to understand the process rather than just perform it on you. She showed me in such an artistic way, how to bring out my true/best self. It was as if she wanted to highlight what I always had, rather than bring something false out in me. I left feeling beautiful, and extremely happy. I could NOT recommend Cate Linden’s service more if you are wanting to have a personal color analysis done. It is WELL worth it.”

— Jessica (Washington)

“This is so wildly fun. I can't believe how much you've already changed my dressing game in ONE session! It's like the creative little kid fashionista in me is starting to resurface.

YOU ARE MAGIC.”

-Nishaan (Kentucky)

“Joy, creativity, and empowerment are the words I would use to describe my experience doing personal style coaching with Cate. Her gentle warmth put me at ease immediately and helped me feel comfortable expressing myself honestly and openly. She is an excellent listener and communicator - she really got what I was looking for from the style coaching, and she shared valuable information and answered my many questions in clear detail throughout the process. Cate helped me discover what I love aesthetically and gave me tools to translate this into an everyday wardrobe.

Cate’s Soul Board approach really worked for me (I would call it magical). Her ability to pick up on moods and themes is remarkable, and she is able to translate images of almost anything into style that is practical and also takes into account body lines, shapes, scale, and proportions. Even though I’d already had a personal image analysis some years ago, Cate helped me take my style to a new level that is unique to me and makes getting dressed feel joyful and meaningful. I am more inspired and excited by my wardrobe than I have ever been!”

— Hope (Massachusetts)

"I am loving life as a True Spring. I brought home everything I could find in poppy red, grenadine, tangerine, hot coral, cockatoo green, intense aqua...and I even already had a hoodie that is a blend of really yellowed turquoise with aqua accents that went with nothing I had before but now goes with everything! Since wearing the True Spring colors, not one single person has expressed concern or commented about the pinkness of my face, which before was a daily thing for me to deal with. I get compliments on my colors. This is really awesome!"

-Ceredwyn (Kentucky)

“I am so thankful for Cate and my soul board session with her!

After a long season of health issues, and soon to turn 40-years-old, I felt I had lost touch with myself and my sense of style. Prior to seeing Cate, I spent a lot of time exploring style systems and DIY’ing all their rules and formulas. This only led to more frustration. I felt boxed in, lacking any sense of direction that felt authentic to me. 

Cate’s time with me was incredibly helpful and nurturing. She asked insightful questions and pointed out things I had never put together. Suddenly, the dots connected and a whole new, beautiful picture emerged: a style that I had always felt and desired, but had never been able to put into words or blend into a cohesive version.

After my session, I used my soul board and phrase to find a new, super flattering yet easy haircut. (I hadn’t changed my hairstyle in 10+ years.) I am even using it to help with home decor, after a home renovation. I’ve used it a ton as inspiration and direction for clothing, of course. It's been amazing how many compliments have poured in about my style since using my soul board and style phrase. Style feels fun again.”

-Keturah (Colorado)