Get a "Master's Degree in Effortless Chic" With Amy Tara Koch

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Chicago-based style expert Amy Tara Koch has provided miraculous makeovers on TV, delivered style seminars for bigwig corporations such as Procter and Gamble, and penned literally hundreds of fashion articles. Now, she wants to come into your closet.

"After a recent makeover with a Windy City Live guest, I realized that I really love working [one-on-one] with women, and I want to spend more time helping them to refine, update, and revive their personal style," she said. With her just-launched Style by ATK, she'll help clients shop, streamline their wardrobes, and learn to layer; she's even available for emergency Skype or text sessions to hash out last-minute fashion questions. The service has the tagline: "confidence in the closet=confidence in life," and Koch says it's like receiving a "Master's Degree in effortless chic."

Koch also works with a team of hair and makeup artists, closet designers, and professional packers for travelers who want outfits labeled and professionally packed. "I can make five days in Paris fit into a carry-on," she says. A full breakdown of services is here.
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