ABOUT ME

I’m a Southern girl who LOVES fashion, food, and fun.

I work with women who are brilliant, busy, and exhausted from being overwhelmed by their wardrobes. Whether you’re dressing for visibility or reorganizing after burnout, this space was made for you.

As a stylist and organizer with a background in special education and trauma-informed care, I understand what it means to be overwhelmed by clutter, not just physically, but emotionally. I created China Closet to help women reclaim their space and self-trust—one hanger at a time.

I originally hail from the Big Easy, yes, New Orleans, the land of Creole gumbo and Mardi Gras. I currently reside in Houston, Texas, with my husband. We have a beautiful blended family, and four out of five of our children also live in Texas.

I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love fashion. Growing up, I was always surrounded by women who not only dressed appropriately but looked great doing it. I loved seeing my mother, grandmother, aunts, cousins, and friends’ mothers dressed regularly in their high-quality, classy, elegant, and professional attire. And if it's for special occasions, you'd better watch out! The Southern Belle vibe was always strong!

My grandmother, mother, and aunt were all seamstresses. They made dresses for brides, their bridesmaids, and flower girls. I didn’t learn to sew (I know, silly me) unless you count replacing a button on a shirt or hemming pants with Stitch Witchery. I did gain an appreciation for fabrics—their quality, textures, colors, and patterns. I often studied the beautiful patterns they sometimes used to make the garments, and pored over the outfits that appeared in catalogs (yes, that’s a throwback). I would carefully examine the fabrics, thread, lace, buttons, and beads, marveling at how beautifully everything came together.

Fast forward to my career as a wardrobe stylist. Since I was a teenager, I’ve always provided fashion advice to loved ones and strangers alike. I’m not certain how they can tell, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been out shopping and someone asked for help on selecting a piece or outfit. It’s as if I had a sign on my forehead that said, “I love fashion, so ask me to help you!” All of the knowledge I gained growing up with seamstresses and fashionistas, eventually led me to become a professional wardrobe stylist. I’m elated that my career has taken me to such places as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Japan, and Milan, Italy.

Although wardrobe styling is a very customized process, my working philosophy remains consistent:

I genuinely believe we should dress how we want to be addressed. When we feel good in our clothes, we feel empowered, and we show up in the world confidently. Thank you for being here with me on this journey to help you feel empowered and organized through your wardrobe.

Sincerely,

Ina

Feel great. Look great. Be great.