Carol Sae-Yang
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CAROL SAE-YANG
 

Carol’s economy of style and energetic Sagittarian traits inform her visionary MO, whilst her drive and industry know-how will hook you from the get-go. From enabling private clients to cultivate and own their individual look, in turn boosting their sartorial mojo, to styling a shoot or furnishing a private residence, she brings her exacting eye and acute organisational skills to every project. Carol’s fundamental quest is to equip clientele with a very clear and positive vision of themselves or their brand. 

As a stylist, Carol possesses over twenty years of experience in fashion, commercial and interior styling, working with private clientele plus Australia's top photographers, models, and high profile personalities for major publications and television networks. Having completed studies in journalism and fashion design in Sydney, Carol established herself in print media as a beauty and fashion editor landing the plum role of producing and styling covers and shoots for The Sydney Morning Herald supplements including 'Good Living' and 'Spectrum.'

Carol then spread her wings as a freelance stylist dressing both men and women for numerous productions on Channel 10, Channel 7 and MTV Australia whilst contributing to key print titles including Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Bride to Be and various Hardie Grant publications. She also created and managed her own bespoke fashion label Halcyon Collections for four years and worked as a merchandise and sales specialist for the iconic fashion label Scanlan Theodore.

More recently, she was the resident Style Lecturer at the The Whitehouse Institute of Design in Sydney, in a part time capacity. Her role involved preparing students for a range of creative and technical roles in the design industry (including: fashion styling, creative direction, visual merchandising, magazine publishing, event design and management, plus interior design and food styling).  

Strengthening her branding acumen, Carol is also actively involved in the commercial arena, styling and producing content for advertisements and personal branding.

 
 

testimonials

 
Testimonials

" Carol! Went out with the Manly girls tonight in the leather skirt and t-shirt with snake-skin bag and white sneakers and had more compliments than I have had in the last 20 years. OMG!!! It's so fun looking cool"

Christine, 39, Marketing Executive + Mum

"When I realised I needed help from a stylist I was initially very reluctant to take the plunge. I was worried that the stylist wouldn't get me and that I'd be exhausted from the process. I didn't need to worry! Carol was awesome. She took time to learn as much about me from my online presence before our meeting. She listened and most of all she was warm and very charming. I have not regretted one single purchase I have made with Carol and rather than being exhausted I found the whole process energising. Carol later curated and styled a shoot for my professional photos and again, the results were spot on! I am planning my second private styling session with Carol now!"

Kim Vella, Executive Coach

"A friend of mine recommended Carol when I was feeling a bit flat about my wardrobe and personal style. Carol helped me create a sensational corporate and weekend look, and select outfits that I would never have thought I could wear! I have so much more confidence now about my style and appearance, and it's all due to Carol. She is just a gem to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

Suzanne, 50, Communications Manager

" Working with Carol on my photoshoot was fabulous. She is the consummate professional filling me with confidence that I was in capable hands. The experience was awesome and the resulting photos are the icing on the cake. I can't recommend Carol enough. In the week since my photoshoot I have not stopped raving about her."

Liz Van Vliet, Author of Coming Home from Breastcancerville

" I cannot recommend Carol enough! I am a busy working mum who needed to update her casual and working wardrobe - and with it her self-esteem but couldn’t find the time nor the direction to do so. I love that Carol based my new wardrobe around my lifestyle and worked with my own clothing tastes and budget to come up with a tweaked and more stylish version of myself. I have received so many compliments on my clothes, shoes and jewelry. I love the colours of my new wardrobe and how everything now comes together as a complete outfit. I now have so many options on what to wear. Getting dressed whether it be for the school drop off or for day in the office is now a breeze."

Olivia, 38, HR MANAGER

" Hello Carol, I came to work today in my new trendy clobber and there was almost a riot! The attention, compliments and approval was almost overwhelming!! An awesome reaction and validation. So a huge thank you!!"

Peter, 52, Real Estate Agent

"I didn't know what to expect but Carol absolutely exceeded my expectations! She was professional and brutally honest with a wicked sense of humour that made the whole process fun."

Jeremy, 38, Managing Director | Property Developer

"Returning to work after time off for my kids, I was a little lost as to what would suit me. The Style Assessment I got was comprehensive and listed a number of key pieces I needed that also complemented the things I already own. Definitely worth it!"

Amber Crowe-Iglesias, 41, Founding Partner at CCInternational Recruitment Pty Ltd

"Having a wedding party of 14 was always going to be a challenge! Carol conceptualised every aspect of the overall look, from flowers and table settings to designing the two couture outfits for me plus the bridesmaids, flower girls and the mother-of-the bride outfit. She really went above and beyond the call of duty."

Drew and Tom, 37, Hospitality manager | Chef

 

"As a graduation present, my aunt gave me a session with Carol. Even with my limited budget, Carol was able to help me purchase a number of items. Learning to dress and present myself better has given me the confidence I need to move on to the next stage of my life. "

Sophie, 18, University Student

"After my divorce and losing more than 40 kilos, I needed a total overhaul of my wardrobe. After three hours of shopping with her, my confidence grew 110%"

Anthony, 56, Retired | Entrepreneur

 

"It's comforting having someone who is so stylish, warm and humorous guide me to look my best and dress my best. Carol completes the self esteem journey. "

Grace, Psychotherapist | Life & Business Coach

"I have been seeing Carol for the past two years and I have never had so many compliments about what I wear! Carol gave me the confidence to try new things and evolve my look."

Suzanne, 46, Communications Director

 

clients

 

celebrity styling

Miranda Kerr
Jessica Mauboy
David Wenham
Kate Waterhouse
Kate Richie
Jackie O
George Calombaris
Matt Moran
Bill Granger
Natalie Bassingthwaighte
Pat Cash
Eamon Sullivan
Bec Cartwright
Amanda Keller
Sonia Kruger

editorial

The Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Opera House
Domain.com.au + App
Realestate.com.au
The Sun Herald
Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan Bride
NW
New Idea
Jetstar
Bride to Be
Hardie Grant Publishing
Health Agenda | HCF

 

film & television

A League of Their Own (Network 10)
Home & Away (Network 7)
Nickelodeon Australia
MTV Australia

 

INSTAGRAM

 
A little behind the scenes at @majorandtom choosing props for the @crownstreetcelebrates cookbook shoot next week // A nice little break from fashion and a project close to my heart❣// Not only is this cookbook a wonderful fundraising project for the kids school, it will also reunite me with some lovely talents from my SMH days // So looking forward to some laughs and wonderful food to sample // This little gem is where we hire props and backgrounds for photo shoots, stylist's heaven! 😂 @majorandtom thank you so much for your ongoing support of @crownstpsofficial #csystyle . . . . . . . . . #bts #photoshootprep #foodprep #photoshoot #foodshoot #cookbook #props #majorandtom #schoolprojects #volunteers #oldteam #smh #stylist #foodstylist #sydneystylist #production #creative #concept
Back home and straight into it // Out and about prepping and running around for the @crownstreetcelebrates cookbook shoot next week so comfy shoes are a must! // No new purchases here just good basics I've had for years // #csystyle . . . . . . . . . . . #ootd #outfit #colours #fashionrules #styleme #outfitgoals #colourtone #outfitrepeater #rewear #sydneystyle #mixandmatch #styletips #colourtips #sydneystylist #styleover40 #sydneystylist #outfit #shoppinginsydney #personalbrand #personalstyle #stylistlife #womenstyleguide #personalstylistsydney
That 70's Beauty shoot: Photos - @jaclyntreu Hair+makeup - @annettemakeup Model - @lauraoganessian Concept+styling - 🙋🏻‍♀️ . . . . . . . . . . #csystyle #content #colours #beautylooks #studioshoot #beautyshoot #makeuplooks #beautyfashion #modelshoot #70saesthetic #70smakeup #sydneystylist #contentcreator
My boy 👦🏻 he's even got his own emoji #mamasboy
Well that was nice! Till next time #roadtripping #schoolholidays
Great name for a shop and it really was The Everything Store // #roadtripaustralia
Tonight's dinner conversation was heavily based on road trips and one of our best was a few years ago in the US // When I get my act together I will make some videos from that trip but for now this pic will have to do! #neverstopexploring #monumentvalley #travelgram #roadtripusa
Tonight's dinner conversation was heavily based on road trips and one of our best was a few years ago in the US // When I get my act together I will make some videos from that trip but for now this pic will have to do! #neverstopexploring #monumentvalley #dreamingofworldtravel
Hump day coffee no 1 // Massive day ahead...check my stories ☝🏻 then again sometimes I forget to post. #inthemoment . . . . . . . . . #csystyle #ootd #outfit #colours #fashionrules #casualoutfit #breakingrules #styleme #outfitgoals #colourtone #sydneystyle #mixandmatch #styletips #colourtips #csystyle #shoppingday #sydneystylist #styleover40 #sydneystylist #lifestyle #outfit #styletips #shoppinginsydney #style #personalbrand #personalstyle #womenstyleguide #personalstylistsydney #livingZara
You won't wear what you can't see so if you don't have a Carrie Bradshaw walk in wardrobe line them up // 🥿👠👡👢👞👟 . . . . . . . . . #happyshopping #csytips #csystyle #sydneystylist #sydneypersonalshopper #personalshoppersydney #personalshopper #shoppingwithapro #stylegram #stylediaries #fashionaddict #styleme #urbanfashion #styleoftheday #outfitsociety #shoppingtips #sydneystylist #professionalshopper #shoppingservicesydney
I could have this for lunch EVERY . SINGLE . DAY 🤤Oh my it was so so delicious // Now I just need a nana nap #foodcoma @hojiak.haymarket
6:00 am - Beautiful light at home before the chaos // Loving our new Joshua Tree photographic print by my talented friend @jacqui_turk // And that little hand painted eagle 🦅 I picked up from our girls trip to Byron a few months ago from @wearepampa // Standing tall is one of our most treasured heirloom from Nick's grandfather, Arthur Richards, who was awarded the prestigious Walkley Award for journalism in 1961, how amazing is that? // #happyfridayeveryone P.S. can you spot @lovefrankie_thepooch 🐶 . . . . . . . . . #csystyle #interiors #decorate #interiordecorator #homestyle #linencurtains #home #style #interiordesign #livingroom #sunlight #joshuatree #photos #memories #light #familyhome #livingroomdesign #interiorstyling
Style and comfort can go hand in hand // Wearing stretchy black leather pants @jbrand (best investment I made last year) with a lemon mohair jumper @jacandjack (a hand me down from a friend), layered with the soft drape front crepe knit navy jacket @scanlantheodore because I'm meeting a client in their offices in the city and want to look semi corporate. Top off with @bally slides and hoop earrings @Oroton for a little personality // Carrying a vintage @louisvuitton to break up the block colours of this outfit. #happystyling . . . . . . . . . . #csystyle #ootd #outfit #colours #fashionrules #leatherpants #casualoutfit #styleme #outfitgoals #whatimwearing #colourtone #mixandmatch #styletips #csystyle #styleover40 #sydneystylist #lifestyle #outfit #styletips #style #personalbrand #personalstyle #womenstyleguide #restyle #recyclefashion #swap #personalstylistsydney
Oysters always 💛
💛 Strong personal branding isn't just about having beautiful images of yourself...it's so much more than that. You need to connect to your audience...across the road, across the board, across the ocean. 💛 Prior to the photoshoot, I research you and your visual social channels, we chat about what you do and where you are headed now and in the future 💛I come over and together we choose outfits that will best represent you. 💛Don't have anything to wear for the shoot? Don't fret, I have a rack of the latest greatest professional staples on standby. 💛On the shoot day, everything is taken care of, from briefing the hair + makeup artist to choosing the right outfit for the right location to art directing the poses...EVERY SINGLE DETAIL 💛 This is Sophia from @sophiabernardcoaching looking chic, professional, approachable and on top of her game. Loved working with you! 💛 For more details on photoshoots, click on link in bio ☝🏻
Who are you partying with today? #sundayfunday #csystyle #personalstyle
These @gucci boots are worth their weight in gold // Have used and abused them for the past four winter seasons and they still look brand spanking new // Makes roaming the stores all over town that much more fabulous! // Another awesome menswear shop done and dusted // See more shopping shenanigans, fashion tips and tricks in Highlights ☝🏻 // #buylesschoosewell #personalstylist #csystyle #happyweekend
 

recent press

ecobeautyeditor | Carol Sae-Yang on Eco Fashion Trends + Body Love

realestate.com.au | style profile | In My Place: With stylist Carol Sae-Yang