
The New York Times article "Does This Song Match My Sofa?" reports on homeowners who hire DJs to make custom mixes that coordinate with different rooms of their homes. One music stylist
said, “Our clients are the type who send people all over the world to find the perfect spoon, or doorknob or type of marble.

A while back, I
interviewed Angelina Jolie's stylist Jennifer Rade. I recently ran into her again at a Marciano event, and she had lots more to say about "Angie." Jen had just flown in from NYC, where she worked with Angelina on
her Changeling red carpet look.

Interior stylist Laurence Pasquier has a background in textiles and a distinct, scenic style. She feeds her influences and inspirations by spending time in London and Paris, two of Europe's most cutting-edge cities. Pasquier is often hired by communication agencies to build sets for a launch, and magazines like Living Etc, Homes & Gardens, and Real Homes rely on her to style atmospheres for photo shoots.

Today's
Designer Spotlight is actually an editorial and advertising stylist by the name of
Sam Moiler. Sam has a wonderful portfolio of interior work, in addition to fashion and ad campaign work. Based in Sydney, she has worked for some of Australia's most noted companies, including Mazda, Sportsgirl, Westfield, and Mushroom Records.

Personal shoppers are not a new thing, nor are live chats in online boutiques. But now the two have been combined to bring you gift advice this holiday season. Trust me, with your busy schedule, you'll need the extra help.

In the past couple of years, celebrity stylists like Rachel Zoe have really been thrust into the limelight. But the position has been around since the '30s, and the job description typically covers much more than making sure an actress looks Fab on the red carpet.
Stylist: The Interpreters of Fashion, $48, by Sarah Mower, examines the role of stylists in fashion — from overseeing a magazine's photo shoot to organizing a designer's runway show.

When she's not working on rejuvenating the
Halston brand or figuring out what Cameron's going to wear to her next red carpet event, Rachel Zoe's been hitting the books. Er, book.
Her first style guide,
Style A to Zoe: The Art of Fashion, Beauty, & Everything Glamour, $17, comes out in October.