Meet Monica

Multihyphenate in Style, Branding, and Beyond

When it comes to presenting your best self, Monica Barnett is an expert. From selecting the perfect fabrics for your body type to advising on what to wear for any occasion, and guiding you through life transitions with style, Monica offers a personalized, holistic approach. She ensures that every detail supports you in stepping confidently into your next chapter, always putting your best foot forward.

Some Background

About Monica

Growing up in a stylish environment, with a family fully immersed in everything fashionable, Monica developed her passion for style at an early age. Over the years, she honed her skills to detect and curate personal style, combining natural talent with a strategic eye. With over 15 years of formal personal styling and image consulting experience, Monica has advised politicos, styled executives, worked with professional athletes, and curated the image of entrepreneurs.

As the founder and chief image curator of Blueprint for Style, Monica understands the art of developing the right style—a conscious selection of elements that work in harmony to create a curated image that not only looks great but feels authentic. Her approach to style is about more than just clothes; it’s about how you present yourself to the world and the confidence you exude.

Life is about living intentionally, loving randomly, laughing often, and surrounding yourself with all the beautiful things life has to offer… whatever that may be for you.”

– Monica Barnett

Education

Formal & Otherwise

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (Undergraduate)
University of Washington, Seattle (Graduate)
NYU Stern School of Business (Executive Program: OMBW)
Book Learning: Black Designer in American Fashion, Stylist: The Interpreters of Fashion, Never Eat Alone, Atomic Habits, Oscar De La Renta: His Legendary World of Style

Guiding Principles

Mantras & Beliefs

Personal Mantra: “To whom much is given, much is required.”
Words She Lives By: “Even there, shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.” (Psalms 139:10)
Style Motto: “When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, others notice!”

Favorites

Style Extends to Personal Taste

Drink: Migration Pinot Noir, Blue Mountain coffee, Pappy’s Bourbon
Food: Bacon (in any form—because it’s a spice!)
Hobbies: Travel and exploring new place
Inspirational Muses: Arthur George “Art” Smith, Elizabeth Keckly, Ann Lowe, Jay Jaxon, Iman Abdulmajid
Designers: Brunello Cucinelli, Carolina Herrera, Max Mara, Azzedine Alaïa

Style Persona

Zesty, Simple, Feminine Chic

Monica describes her personal style as Zesty, Simple, Feminine Chic—a streamlined version of her earlier persona, zesty, savvy, chic fem. Still zesty and chic but with an added element of surprise. “I’m a lady with a curveball to throw your way!” Whether she’s presenting on stage or coaching a client, Monica’s style is the perfect balance of elegance and edge.

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In Her Words

Why Monica Started BFS

The first memory was when the Founder, Monica Barnett, was around four or five years old, and the second was from her sophomore year in high school. Listen as she shares the takeaways from both of these events and how they shaped her desire to help people show up as the best version of themselves.

Style…

by the Numbers

Fortune 500 Companies Worked With

Major Universities Spoken At

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Bringing You the Elements of Style

Authenticity

There is no one like you, so what is truly “you”?

Brand Alignment

You are always saying something, so what do you want to say when people see you?

Confidence

Your best self is your most confident self, so what makes you most comfortable?

Less is More

Never mistake quantity for quality and the devil is in the details, so what matters most?