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| Professional photos taken by: Kellie Hoeke of Sweet Pea Studios Coopersburg, PA (610) 282-1575 |
MY MISSION STATEMENT
Jamie Gottschall's IndomitableStyle brand was created to
inspire, educate and empower those who dream big, no matter what their budget
or socioeconomic background. DIY has been the ultimate education for perfecting the art of living with everyday style, hence my mantra, "affordable luxury."
As a master multi-tasker, my expertise includes: industry training and
experience in fashion, renowned for having an innate sense for spotting "up and coming" trends instinctively, I have created, developed, and confidently set many of my own. Health/wellness (AED/CPR certified and AFAA trained), internationally recognized (home-grown)
home designer/decorator, baker/caterer and recipe creator. foodie, entertaining engineer,
writer/blogger, television lifestyle personality and more, have motivated me to
share my professional trade secrets and self developed artistry. My tenacious spirit has afforded me success in all my endeavors.
STYLE PHILOSOPHY
Anyone with a true sense of style knows well, that it's not how
much you pay for something, but how you put something together that counts.
In both my professional and personal opinion, style is something
that the sensory gifted are born with (those who possess the
"heightened" 5 senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell).
But, don't mistake the fact that it can't be developed, because it
absolutely can. For those who feel it doesn't come naturally, should not
be deterred. It's a behavior that can be developed over time, as long as
the interest is present. Learning to activate the senses can be developed
and flourished through education, experience, resourcefulness, self awareness
and most of all, embracing the inevitable fear of failure in the process.
Those with heightened senses learn naturally through trial and error
that our failures are not our weakness, but the stepping stones that build our
strength.
ELEMENTS OF STYLE
LAYERING
A visual virtuoso understands the significance of layering.
Layering changes an entire formula, by creating visual dimension.
In turn, visual dimension stimulates the senses. In fashion, home
design and entertaining (table top), visual dimension looks and feels inviting.
With food, layering looks and tastes better.
COORDINATING COLORS & PATTERNS
A style authority is well informed when it comes to color and
patterns. Knowing just how to coordinate and mix and match is an art form in
itself. Confidence and originality when it comes to pairing patterns is
all about risk taking, trial and error.
PLACEMENT
Understanding placement is to understand balance, symmetry,
positioning and arrangement.
COORDINATING
An aficionado possesses the knowledge that coordinating, is
taking complex multiple elements and striking a balance.
ON GREATNESS
ON GREATNESS
I firmly believe that everyone has the power deep within their
imagination to do great things, be great citizens and make the world a
brighter, more beautiful place one inspiring idea at a time. Whether an
aspiring athlete, a domestic diva, a creative crafter, a wellness buff, an
inspiring chef or possessing a flair for style and design, adding a ray of hope
for everyone seeking inspiration is my mission. Guiding those to embrace
their dreams and conquer the fears that hold them back is what truly brings me
joy at the end of each and every day.
Jamie Gottschall
MY STORY
I have been blessed with having had the luxury of invaluable experiences and opportunities which have nurtured my talents; training from the top style experts in the world, from fashion to home & entertaining along with possessing the ambition of perfecting “the art” of domestic living. In addition, I held employment and gained significant experience with some of New York’s stellar financial firms (Merrill Lynch & Wasserstein Perella).
New York City is where the majority of my talents were developed. My fashion expertise flourished with Louis Vuitton and Bergdorf Goodman, New York City where I was trained and certified as a fashion, ready to wear expert and a Personal Shopper/Stylist with a considerable A List Clientele. Some of the perks, just to name a few, included VIP seating for seasonal "catwalks" during Fashion Week and collaborating with the world's TOP couture designers on a daily basis.
In my spare time, behind the scenes I was considered a "Jack of All Trades." A freelance Personal Assistant to Celebrity Event Planner, Colin Cowie, I assisted with wedding/parties and accompanied Colin on media satellite tours for venues such as The Today Show, etc. There I would assist in preparing tablescapes for Colin's Lifestyle segments as well as shop for the needed merchandise and props for all venues. Simultaneously, I maintained a boutique baking business, Coco a la Mode, from home designing intimate private events and, with the help of Colin Cowie, built a small "all-things creative" business with clients such as Manhattan's "Socially Elite."
9/11 occurred while both my husband and I were working in New York City. The conception of our first child and a custom home that I was designing in Pennsylvania were occupying a considerable amount of my energy. My husband Derek and I decided it was time, for me at least, to close the doors to the fabulous Big Apple chapter of my life and begin a new, domestic lifestyle chapter in PA.
In my spare time, behind the scenes I was considered a "Jack of All Trades." A freelance Personal Assistant to Celebrity Event Planner, Colin Cowie, I assisted with wedding/parties and accompanied Colin on media satellite tours for venues such as The Today Show, etc. There I would assist in preparing tablescapes for Colin's Lifestyle segments as well as shop for the needed merchandise and props for all venues. Simultaneously, I maintained a boutique baking business, Coco a la Mode, from home designing intimate private events and, with the help of Colin Cowie, built a small "all-things creative" business with clients such as Manhattan's "Socially Elite."
In my spare time, behind the scenes I was considered a "Jack of All Trades." A freelance Personal Assistant to Celebrity Event Planner, Colin Cowie, I assisted with wedding/parties and accompanied Colin on media satellite tours for venues such as The Today Show, etc. There I would assist in preparing tablescapes for Colin's Lifestyle segments as well as shop for the needed merchandise and props for all venues. Simultaneously, I maintained a boutique baking business, Coco a la Mode, from home designing intimate private events and, with the help of Colin Cowie, built a small "all-things creative" business with clients such as Manhattan's "Socially Elite."
9/11 occurred while both my husband and I were working in New York City. The conception of our first child and a custom home that I was designing in Pennsylvania were occupying a considerable amount of my energy. My husband Derek and I decided it was time, for me at least, to close the doors to the fabulous Big Apple chapter of my life and begin a new, domestic lifestyle chapter in PA.
Having made Lifestyle appearances on The Oxygen Network's She Commerce with Colin Cowie & Sloan Lindemann Barnett, appearing in the intro for The Show "Fashion Network" and on the Rachael Ray Show for designing one of the "Coolest Kitchens in America," my resume was primed and ready to go; enticing yet more interest on both local and national levels. With provenance and some courage I emailed my resume to Eve Tannery of WFMZ Channel 69 News in Allentown, PA. Enthused with what she had read, I received an email invitation to appear as a guest Lifestyle Expert on the show. Since then I have produced multiple segments with Eve (2009-current). Thank you, Eve!
I have written and published a short bio about how I achieved challenging fitness goals earning the title "fitness winner" in the Morning Call Newspaper. In addition, I have served on the following committees: SVCC Fitness Committee, Planning Committee for Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Lehigh County, Run With Your Doctor 5K (Westfield Hospital), Lehigh Valley Food & Wine Festival benefitting Northampton Community College , Race Director for the New Balance Mile of Saucon Valley and currently a member of The Upper Saucon Township Park & Recreation Committee. In early 2014, I became a regular contributor to Upper Saucon & Center Valley Life Magazine, while taking on the new role of STYLE Columnist for The Express Times & lehighvalleylive.com.
MOST RECENT TELEVISION APPEARANCE
On June 9, 2014 I departed for Universal Studios, Hollywood, Where I was invited as a lifestyle expert guest on the Hallmark Channels, Home & Family Show, after producers stumbled upon my blog surfing the internet for raw talent. My segment was aired on June 11, reaching 90 million homes across the country. It was there, I demonstrated a DIY decorative beach bag project that went off without a hitch, and an invitation to return at any time in the future.
MY NEXT ENDEAVOR?
I am currently working with an industry business professional/entrepreneur, on gathering a small team which will include a producer, director and a creative screen writer, all in effort to create a sizzle reel and pitch for television networks. In addition, with the same mentor, we are in the process of creating my very own "affordable Luxury" high fashion jewelry line.
MY ULTIMATE GOAL?
Given the opportunity to host my own show, I would prove myself as the next big creative guru of daytime TV, yet willing to explore different avenues. My capabilities are without limit. I've worked endlessly to build my brand and have known for a lifetime that this is my ultimate destiny. I work morning, noon, and night blogging, creating and networking. Hyper focused? Yes. Perfectionist? Yes. In addition to television, I would like to publish a series of lifestyle books for all the genres that I cover, including corresponding products through e-commerce and catalog. In addition, I would love to publish and creatively direct my very own DIY magazine. I have all my concepts ready to go along with the resources.
A-List Clientele
-Anna
Wintour, EIC-Vogue
-Nina
Garcia, Fashion Director-Elle Magazine
-Linda
Wells, EIC-Allure Magazine
-Alexandra
White, W-Magazine Senior Fashion Editor
-Wendy
Hitschburg, Vogue
-Carla
Martinez, Vogue
-Amy
Choo, Vogue
-Kim
Cattrell, Actress
-Catherine
Zeta Jones, Actress
-Meryl
Poster, MIRIMAX Films
-Sloan
Lindemann Barnett
-Mitt
& Anne Romney, Mass. Gov.
-Diana
Taylor, Mayor Bloomberg's GF
-Angie
Harmon & Jason Sehorn, Actress & Professional Athlete
-Justin a
Timberlake, Singer/Actor
-Colin
Cowie, Celeb Event Planner)
-Tory
Burch, Fashion Designer
-Julianne
Berkowitz
-Patti
Springsteen, Wife of Bruce Springsteen
-Lisa
Marie
-Kate
Young, Jessica Seinfeld's Assistant
-Jessica
& Jerry Seinfeld, Actor
-Peter
Marino, Architect
-Keith
Ogboutne, Peter Marino's PA
-Renee
Rockefeller, Rockefeller Heiress
-Monica
Arnold, Singer (known as Monica)
-Molly
Sims, Actress
-Kori
Karsay, Yankee's player Steve Karsay's wife
-Sandi
Goff
-Marina
Rust Connor, Marshall Fields Heiress
-Mrs.
Harvey Weinstein, MIRAMAX Films
-Elizabeth
Zwieback, Delta Burke Design
-Sloan
Lindemann & Roger Barnett, Heiress, Author, Health Advocate
-Josette
Metor, Buyer/Brooks Bros, NYC
-Jeff
Mahshie, CHAIKEN
-Isabel
Cristina Saudurní De Ferré, Heiress
-Timmy
Woods, Handbag Designer
-Philip
Corne, LVMH Fashion Group
-Sean P. Diddy Combs, Rapper
-Sean P. Diddy Combs, Rapper
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