My career story: from business to fashion design | Justine Leconte 

"Those people weren't you. It's irrelevant." Yes, I love that statement!

Lovely. Dolly Parton said, "I give information, but never advice, because what works for me will not necessarily work for anyone else." You gave excellent information.

Excellent, excellent advice. After a degree in Politics and a Masters in Law my daughter realised that she had been suppressing her creative side for years and could no longer deny her artistic tendancies. Already good at drawing and painting, she's now taking art lessons as well as researching art history personally with a view to becoming a tatoo artist as well as having other projects. Her father and I are delighted as we have faith in her and only want her to be happy. Carpe diem !

I found this video a healthy mix of optimism and courage on the one hand, and a very down-to-earth attitude on the other. Thank you, Justine! Have an amazing 2017 and I'm looking forward to all the videos you are going to make next year.

I love hearing about people's journeys. Fascinating to hear about yours. A perfect combination of utter, mad bravery and very focused common sense.

I love how we all at some point consider marrying a millionaire

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄🍰🍷🍾

Hi Justine, just wanted to say thank you for a fantastic channel. It's really a breath of fresh air to find someone who isn't all about the image, etc, but really well spoken, insightful and true to yourself. Please keep up with all your brilliant tips!

Yes! I did a similar thing. My life was "ok" living in the US, but I saw that everyone at work just stared at their watches, waiting to retire. I did not want to follow in those footsteps. I also wanted to learn a new language, so I picked German. Fast forward, fell in love with my tutor, quit my job, sold my furniture, packed 2 suitcases and moved to Berlin. Spent some years getting my permanent visa (whew.... was work), but never regretted it, never looked back. I now work from home, on-line and feel life is better when you take chances and stop telling yourself no. I have been designing some practical things lately, like a functioning purse. haha So much to see in Berlin and a good purse is essential. Anyway, enjoy your videos so much! Look forward to seeing more.

Dear Justine, A big thank you. This video should be watched by everybody because you should not feel trapped by a job. I have been a dental assistant, nurse and now an esthetician. I believe that every job or career path you take builds skills that assist with the new one. Friends and family worry that you have gone crazy but I am crazy happy. Thank you, Kathy

First off...Who are these people that leave thumbs down on videos like this? Sad angry people. Justine is sharing her personal story and it's very generous of her. One reason I like Instagram is they only have a 'like" option. Thanks for sharing your path. Mine was also a process of elimination, exploration, and self examination.

There is no one who cannot learn from your advise. Do what you love, love what you do, and even if you have to sell all your furniture to get there,. you will be on YOUR PATH. Love your videos, and I thank you for posting them!

When I left I school I went on to study art and design. When I began my course, I didn’t know what I wanted to do as a career- but discovered that by the time I finished my final piece. I created an evening wrap based on the context of fashion and culture of the new woman of the 1920s. I’ve always loved historical fashion, and would love to focus on constructing garments properly and learning more about history. My way of thinking and creating related more to costume design, so I’m pursuing a costume course soon, which covers many elements I’m interested in, extends on areas I explored during my project research and will teach me more specific skills. It will be challenging, but hopefully more fulfilling x

I'm an English teacher from Chile who has been looking for sth different to do to feel complete. I thought and thought and searched until I rediscoved I love fashion and design in general. My husband recommended me to watch your account and I just love it. I feel ready to jump! . Thanks for this and all your videos Justin 🌟❤

How strange that only today I found your video, yet I have been following you for few months. Thank you for sharing your story. I have 10 yrs experience working in corporate world and always struggled to settle down as I felt something is missing. I am like you have passion for creativity. I tried every single handcraft/art you can imagine, but never kept with one for a long time although I was gifted in many of them. I quit my job 6 months ago and since then trying to find out what really I want to do. Then I started on web designing and found out graphic design is so interesting and loved it. Today I started giving up and made decision to go back to work as financially I can't go on any more. Then I found your video as a message from the universe through your story telling me "NOT TO GIVE UP". Thank you again and wish you all the best in your life.

The answers on this blog are very illuminating and not run-of-the-mill. Many really heart-felt comments from all over the place. Your blog, Justine, is already serving a "higher" purpose.

Hi! I was actually watching your video about colours that match your skintones and i bumped into this video. Im currently chilling in my parents house in Indonesia as a medschool graduate in Germany just months ago, realizing that this is not what excites me and that i was forcing myself. Make up and skincare have always been what i love since i was little and i dont have the gut to tell my parents. Thank you for the lovely video!

Fabulous advice and inspirational story! It was a healthy mix of caution and seizing the day in the usual charming, elegant way. It seems to me your true vocation is to teach.

I'm an artist and my home tends to be messy, but I am actively teaching myself how to make it orderly, because I remembered how stressful it was on me as a kid when my dad's house wasn't clean. It can be very hard on kids trying to grow up and do well in school and their social lives when they can't bring friends over because the house is such a mess.

There was a reason why I subscribed to your channel, it's because of your honest , your passion and the lack of pretension. I honestly appreciate your advice and keep up the invaluable work that you're doing... thanks again..

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It has reminded me of what and where I want to be. like an old song you hear again after much time, it struck an emotional place and I'm so very glad I found it. I have been subscribed to your channel since I started researching France as a country I have desperately wanted to visit. I escaped domestic violence in 2012 after a 12 year marriage. Most abuse wasn't even known until I had the proper counseling amd teaching. At the end it was leave or die. Literally. My sons were 7 & 8 at the time. My oldest son and I moved over 29 times in 4 years. It was in large part to being chased or when ever we were finally settled something horrible would happen and we would have to leave again for our safety. During this "survival" it was the pure will to survive and desperation to be happy that kept us alive. Many days and nights were very difficult. We lived in my car, in rented rooms, in a hotel in places we have agreed not to even discuss again. I worked the entire time And my son changed 6 schools. The situation itself let in another type of abusive people. Bad bosses, bad roommates etc. We needed to be safe and finally an opening after 5 years of searching, in a small domestic violence house happened and the deconstruction of our entire selves began. When we moved out of state it was apparent that is where we were happiest. We were far away from the bad memories and no one bothered to chase us that far. We were also protected. The adjustment was very hard, but within that journey we learned our strengths, discovered new ones, built more positive relationships and learned with proper guidance and counseling how to identify toxic ones and toxic people from a mile away. When my son and I talk about where we are now, if there is a bad day or a threatening situation (for example we have had a cancer scare concerning his lymph nodes), with relief and half smiles we always say "Look at whatever have survived. Nothing can break us as long as we are together" ❤. When you are finally safe and happy, a cloud does begin to form a little. The same questions, "What is the next step? Is this the right place? Am I doing enough?" haunt your mind as a mother and as a woman of survival. That is where I have been for 6 months. I have been having deep soul wrenching discussions with myself. Mostly about leaving my own country and our family behind to grow somewhere else. I may not have found the answer within myself yet, but I heard a whisper inside when I listened to your story. "If we can survive that, we can do anything." Words I have desperately needed to tell myself. if this comment finds you, Thank You. Thank you for that whisper. If this comment finds anyone else who is in a bad place, or an abusive one- You can and you will and you will be happier than you ever have dreamed of. So.etimes we have to leave the "mental" safety of friends and family to do so. You will discover in your growth it is their life they are speaking from. No one can speak from yours or your experiences. I find genuine passion and care when I see this video. I see the struggle in your tone and tour strength in your smile. That tells me yes it will be hard but oh is it worth it. Thank you, for sharing your story and your passion. Its working. :) Kimberly

You are so loveable, Justine. You make me crack up when you laugh at yourself. "That's not relevant because they're not you" is a wonderful statement too.

Thanks for sharing your very interesting story of your career! I studied at Parsons as well, but before that I studied at Traphagen School of Fashion , the oldest fashion school in the USA in the 1960s and 70s when I was in my 20s. Unfortunately, it's no longer in existence so kids who want to study fashion here in NYC either go to Parsons or F.I.T. When it closed down in the 1990s I think they gave all their books and fashions and lace collars from the 1600s we had to illustrate to F.I.T. Traphagen was established in 1928 and was in the theater district of NYC! It looked a bit like the school in Harry Potter movies but not as big of course and had life drawing classes held in big studios with huge skylights like the ateliers of Paris! One of my favorite assignments was walking up and down 5th Ave. sketching all the fashions and accessories in all the well known dept store windows and then write about it! I studied the history of costume from ancient Greece to the 1960s! The time of Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, the top models of the time as well as Verushka! I went on to do fashion illustration for Vogue-Butterick and Simplicity, both pattern companies and buying offices in NYC. The only thing I wished the school had done even Parsons at the time was teach business courses and marketing but it was way easier to get hired back in the day! All I had to do was open my portfolio and I got the job because of my education and later on because of the job experiences. I've since taken some marketing courses which the art schools today in America are now teaching and have my own art business. Keep up the great informative videos...the best I've seen on fashion on RU-vid thus far! Merci!

I think you are down to earth. You relate well to your subscribers. You offer friendly advice, without pretending to know everything. You bring French styles to everyone who wants it, and you give information so more of us can bring clothing we can afford home. You bring a little magic into our lives. Thank you!

I just discovered your videos and I like them a lot! I'm French also, living in Barcelona at the moment and I'm changing my career also (not in Fashion and not in design though)... I completely agree with you that it is awesome for the brain (and for personal development in general) to learn something completely new every few years!! And also with the fact that each person has to find his own way of bringing change into his life, at his own pace. I'm very happy that it worked so well for you, I admire your courage, and I take it as an inspiration in building my own business! Have a great day!

What I love about Justine is that she is so methodical and down-to-earth. There's a no nonsense I got from watching her videos. I find this very inspirational to me that a person who got into Parsons (!!!), went around the world and is so down-to-earth made some calculated risks and followed her dreams

Justine I am so happy to have found you! Actually I have switched careers a while ago and also I have to constantly fight emotionally and verbaly fight for my decision. Why? I am from a conservative family of doctors and dentists, but now I am finishing fashion school and it is like being the black sheep of the family. It is not easy building a wall around yourself and going for your hearts desire. Your video helps me to feel more secure with my decision. It is people like you I should surround myself more with. Thank you :)

"But at some point if you feel ready to jump, then you should go ahead" I'll remember that when the time comes.

Hello,Justine.I started to follow your videos and you are brilliant.All i can say is that it can be seen how much work you put in everything.You are really precise,organised and you make things on point and simple for everyone,not leaving us confused.The amount of details and informations coming from you is huge.This video is one of my favorites and i think is usefull for everyone.Too many people are driven by fear but you encourage everyone in a briliant way to trust themself!!!That is all i wanted to say for now because usually i don't really comment but this time i couldn't help it considering all the positive thinking and encouragment that you offer!

Hi Justine, your willingness to freely share the way you do..... clearly indicates that you have fully realised your true self. Your joy is so very evident!! Thank you for your kind generosity in all that you do. Your are a blessing!

This was a terrific video and thanks for being so candid! I have owned my own business 28 yrs and have never regretted it!Very inspirational!!

I love your story! It is similar to mine and I encourage people to figure out how to work in something you enjoy, fill you up. I have always believed life is too short to do one thing and not figure out how to make a living doing something that lights you up! I had 3 distinct careers doing very different, enjoying them for the time 1st 2 working for someone else and my last for 25 yrs working for myself in something completely different and truly rewarding

I can't stop watching your videos! They are very interesting and engaging. You really have courage to make such a sharp transition. I feel at a dead end unable to make the change I need in my career. I don't feel bored at work, it's more the feeling that 80% of the tasks in my job make no sense, are combersome or serve no valid purpose at all. I work with artists and I don't always appreciate the pure dreams of art either. I don't want to get into a higher position and I feel like I don't even truly want to lear more about the field I'm in because it all sounds like more and more bad news. I tried going back to school and that didn't work out in the end. Now I feel extremely tired and disconnected. I feel stuck in the risk of not making any changes while feeling the urgency to make changes now. I agree about learning something new every few years. When I took online courses while working, I was so much more motivated in my job! That drive seemed to spill over to other activities.

I loved the self-insight and eloquence Justine is able to garner to tell her story of creativity. It is indeed both realistic and inspirational.

Hello! I am Bisera, I'm a senior dental student. Like you, I also made an in between decision while choosing my career path. Sth. That include an aesthetic eye and a scientific logic, so I went for a career in Dentistry. I went through your channel a few days ago and since then I can't stop watching and following you. You share very useful information, that I always wondered about; I learned a lot from you. After that, what I really admire is your organised logic and your modest way of talking, though you are an expert of tge field. (Or maybe this is the reason) Sorry if I writted so long, I love your videos! I find them inspiring and I thank you for that!

This is one of my favourite videos on the whole youtube, and I have been on RU-vid since like 2013. Seriously.

Hi Justine, well now we know why your channel is so intelligent and well researched. It's a pleasure to tune into your world view. I also have changed careers, but from fashion design custom to business to teaching fashion and design to 12 year olds which I love. Having a salary as opposed to chasing up money when you have a family is great and teaching gives you school holidays with your family- we have teens who represent their country in a sport which is also my passion. Great advice to people take a chance to find what you love to do - then find a way to make it work .

I've been depressed about my current job for a while now, but I really want my boss's job. This was a great reminder. Moving across an ocean in 2 months as well btw! On my way back after getting my degree.

Dear Justine, I am so grateful to my sister for telling me about your RU-vid channel ! I am a new subscriber and Sooooo Appreciate your tremendous courage to step out of an ok life and into the brilliant career that was calling you! You are such a positive person, so accomplished, rightfully self-confident, lovely and still funny & humble! What a great story, thank you for your honesty & encouragement. I'm certain that you are inspiring people everywhere to be the Best they can be! I look forward to viewing every video! Blessings to You! Linda

Hi Justine, I came across your profile yesterday and since then I can not stop watching all the videos that you have posted. You are so full of energies and from your speeches anyone can see how much you love your career. You are inspiring. Thank you.

I love you for this video. Right now I'm at that moment when I feel like I don't belong to the reality sorrounding me. I just don't feel comfortable anymore with the things I do, and this brings light and courage to my spirit to find something different in my path. Thank you

Justine, I am going through this right now (what a comfort to hear this talk -- thank you!) and I have also explored choices/experiences in my life through the courage of pursuing my interests (at least when I was younger). I am a technical writer, but when I was a child, I mostly spent time outdoors with animals or writing stories and drawing fashion designs. I'm also a lifelong musician. I crave the ability to be more creative and I've found this difficult in the business environment (or in IT). You are helping me learn how to draw fashion designs from some of your past tutorials, and while many around me here in America don't understand why I quit my job or am seeking a career change currently, I find your story here soooo comforting. Your advice is spot on (and relevant to the kind of world that is emerging, too). As selfish as it sounds, I am terribly glad you are doing exactly what you are doing right now. You're the best thing I've discovered on here lately. Thank you! I look forward to all your videos to come this year. XOXO

Hi Justine, I see this video was from 3 years ago but it came up when I opened RU-vid today. I'm a huge fan of yours. Loved this video and your candor. I have wrestled with a career change desire for a long time. About 6 years ago I had an epiphany and actually said out loud how i had a "double life ", the long term career in nutrition and public health but the need to exert my love of art history, photography, and writing. I also NEED creativity in my life on a daily basis. When I managed to express these feelings out loud I got positive feedback. I have some experience in each of the areas I mention, but I'm kind of spinning my wheels in figuring out where to go from here, which direction. Your video was quite inspiring. I am all for big changes , too. Thanks for all of your great videos, and congratulations to you on your fashion career.😊😊😊

Your story is so amazing. It took a lot of courage to follow your dreams and passions and I'm so happy that you did. I decided that I wanted to find a way to write for a living, right after finishing my master's degree in Forensic Psychology, so I have a tiny bit of experience with making (a much smaller) leap towards your passions. However, I feel I'm in need of a change and your video motivated me even more to find what's missing and get it. Thank you for being you! xoxo

Hi Justine ! I'm a spanish girl living in France and I love the way you talk, it's super easy to understand you and this is great to learn english. I love your videos too, I find they are very useful !

Hey Justine... I've watched almost all your videos and i just want to tell you that i love everything about you. Your smile, liveliness, your tips and advices, and the brightness in your eyes.. Much love and prayers for you

It's good to see other people's stories and what they've been through, After drop out Naval Architecture department I've switched into Psychology and now I plan to switch it again. I have learned a lot and ready to learn more. Seeing a Fashion Designer like you makes me encouraged and believe myself again and again. Thanks Justine!

to me its one of justine's best videos. Encouraning, honest and sweet. Thanks for sharing your life-path

You are such an inspiration, Justine! Watching your videos is time spent perfectly, when i can really learn something, not just watch a girl talk randomly! Thank you!

What a great advice! I can't agree more. I also changed career and was afraid of it but it was the best decision of my life. Thanks for sharing!

You articulate the experience of career path change so well. I also had a masters degree in Something else - Computer Science. Went to Fashion Institute of Technology for fashion merchandising after 15 years of working in Technology. I also had a job in beauty as my pivotal job! Left Estee Lauder to go to FIT.

I found one of your videos randomly on RU-vid. I am not into fashion or anything like that, but I was totally hooked haha. I like the way you speak in a constructive manner about everything. This video is really great for people who want to start a business but hesitating to do so. I also started my own tech consultancy 6 months ago, 2 years after collage and worked in couple of startups. I haven't generated the "average" income for a programmer yet but I love it! I got to be creative with what I build, where I work and how I work. It's priceless. :+1:

I really need to say this to you. I had a lot of trouble sleeping. Your voice is so soothing it has a calming effect. So your videos are not only helpful fashion wise but it also helps me soon. I hope I sounded the way I wanted to.

Justine ! Just wanted to say that I truly appreciate you and the way you are seeing life. This video was full of down-to-earth optimism, I enjoyed so much ! Regards from Finland.

Beautifully said! Honest, transparent, encouraging, thought-provoking....I'm a fan of your vidoes, but this one might possibly be the very best.

With all the you tube chanels' i have come across ( which wont be many but still) i find yours a perfect one. The reason is that u would not try to fit in or potray like someone rather have your own style and inspire genuinely. I find all the vedios as wholesome. Especially this vedio reminds me of how my carrer process changed from my gut feeling of becoming a journalist to now being an Architect planner. Although i like this field but i still want to keep my writing alive. I wish i could meet you at some point in life and have a fruitful discussions like about fashion.. art.. Architecture.. cultural diversity.. life in different cities... And more about creative fields. I like the way u inspire. Keep up the good work. :)

Justine. Thank you so much for this video for your channel and most importantly for delivering your light into the world. Like you, I decided to leave my successful career in marketing and communications two years ago to pursue textile/surface pattern design. There are times when I think I'm foolish for starting something so completely new and incurring school debt--again. But it's inside me to express myself in this way. Its what my heart and soul wants and even in my most nagging, critical moments I find the universe sends me signs of encouragement that I am doing the right thing for me by following my heart and listening to my instincts. It's how I found you--the bright, inspiring soul whose story is very similar to mine and who will know continue to be a source of encouragement for me as I continue my studies and create a new life for myself. Thank you, bless you, and keep going!

Hi everyone , i also followed a zig zag trajectory. I was a flight attendant for 10 years. When I was still flying I got a scholarship to study fashion, then I quit my job and started as a fashion designer. Years go by, I am bored of my job, I don’t grow, I go back to school and I get a business degree and then an mba. Still lost, I get passionate about sustainability, I do a post grad course in sustainable development and resource management. I tried to get into that field but they wouldn’t hire people in their 40’s at minimum pay so I reinvented myself as a consulting fashion designer with expertise in sustainable fashion. My point is that it’s a struggle but you should always enrich your knowledge and try to combine what you are good at with what the market requests, while doing what you like. And do not give up because you are never too old.

Hi Justine, I recently discovered you on RU-vid and I think close by now i've watched all of your videos. I absolutely love them! You are really knowledgeable and give great fashion advise! I originally came across your videos when I was doing some research for a marketing class that i'm in, but got distracted when I saw you made a video on wardrobe capsules, as I'm currently in the process of cleaning out my closet and gradually starting a fresh new look. Anyways, like you, I am in the process of changing my career path and I am a little scared, but feel confident that I will be great at what I want to do for a career. I found your story inspirational and will remember it through my journey. Thank you, Samantha

Hey, Thanks for sharing your beautiful life changing career story. I was just surfing the you tube and came across your video and clicked on your video, after watching your video it made me realize that this was the only thing all I need to understand. Like I'm a fresher just at a starting point of my career with no savings but this is way better to start from scratch unlike working unwilling for lifetime.

Awww Merci Justine ! ❤️❤️❤️ Your story is very inspiring! I ticked so many boxes through out your video. My situation is similar. I'm 24 and a commerce graduate (with major in finance and marketing) but have always felt that I should be a creator, a fashion creator. and coincidentally Parson was the place came up to my mind. and you are absolutely right: ideas take time to mature and just make a jump when ready. Now I feel more determined than ever thanks to you. Once again thank you and wish you a healthy, happy, and successful new year ahead X Love from Melbourne

A video between personal and professional life with out getting betting up would be great!

Thank u your advice is much useful for me because I did my bachelor in accounting and switched my career in fashion designing..

I love your free spirit, straight talking and positive attitude Justine. You're a refreshing inspiration and if you ever become tired of fashion (which I doubt) ☺️, you would make a fantastic life coach x

Your personality and voice is very soothing. I like to hear your videos even when I can't watch them, like when I wash dishes, or when I put my food shopping away, or when I cook. Thumbs up !!! I love your channel.

I am 20 from the US and living in Europe, I can not go to school or work until I am legally allowed to and it was a little hard not to be allowed to go to school etc. and was starting to get a little down but i had an idea to not let it stop me and now I'm educating myself in my own "school" from my home, learning Spanish (because I'm in Spain haha) broad versions of Design and fashion Design (thanks to your discovering your videos) and reading and writing here and there. I've been out of school nearly three years and picking myself up not to feel hopeless anymore ... everyone can :)

You are such a role model :* Thank you for sharing your experience of following your dreams. I'm sure you would have had moments of doubt, failure, etc. but followed your dreams despite the fears. I'm very happy it worked out well for you and to have found your channel.

Hi, Justine! You seem so authentic and refreshing, this is what I am missing in most of youtubers. I can relate to corporate ladder thing, it is for me most of the time interesting and new, however, sometimes I think that is not IT.

I really liked your advice; even I had considered marrying a millionaire and studying Egyptology in France as a young girl- not sure of the order. Egyptology was only thing in history I was ever interested. But then I found passion in microbiology, worked in telecommunication customer care and back to my love- microbiology.

Brava Justine! I found your channel just this morning and I watched 6 videos straight away :-). Your story is very inspiring, but also shows intelligent, well thought out and researched decision making - and we need more 'influencers' like you! I wish you great success! Have a beautiful 2017 xx Kristina

Thank you for your gifts. sharing your life with your viewers has been for me quite delightful! I especially enjoyed the tour of your private work space.

I admire your self awareness and foresight. :) You really got it figured out. I also moved from fields (from medicine to marketing) but whatever success I did get more about things falling into place vs me planning my path like you did.

I'm so glad I found your channel, not only are you witty, charming and inspiring but you are freaking smart and I love it! I've been binged watching all of your videos! Sending you lots of love from the Bronx, NYC!

From my heart I am sending a sincere thank you for sharing, more thoughtful and inspiring than I can put to words.

I find Justine very interesting and smart. I'm not so much into fashion but this channel is so informative!

Greetings from Latvia! I'm not involved in fashion industry as a professional, but your videos, and your career story were really inspiring for me! Thank you for that! All the best, and keep with the same spirit and energy in all your projects!

Oh Justine this video made me tear up a bit. I am working as a teacher and it's my 3rd year. I am soooo done with it but i don't know which path to pursue next. I am so lost and this video sort of gives directions. Thank you.

I admire you very much Justine ,you are an inspiration and a role model for young women entering the career field.

I usually dont comment on videos but Justine! ... Your videos are clear and precise with a lot of smart advice. You are an intellectual and that shows through really well when you talk. I am a fan of yours! Keep up the amazing work ^_^

I love you even more now! I actually teared up listening to you answer the last question (9:20 -...). I'm sort of at the crossroads in my life and your words are exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you so much, Justine, for sharing the story of your path and providing advice and encouragement for those trying to find theirs. You're a real gem! ❤

Thanks Justine : ) An educating and insightful video. I decided to leave my FinTech Analyst job as well to pursue my dream of learning foreign languages and traveling abroad. I don't regret my choice a bit. Its good to shake up things and see what fits right for us. Love your channel to the core. Please keep uploading and sharing your wisdom. Merci, L

I can relate 100% to this, but on the opposite side: extreme order at home VS. creativity and a mess in my studies (Fine arts). Nowadays I am a graphic and UX/UI designer :) Thanks for all your videos Justine!

I recently started to following you and I already love your personality and your stories and tips! I'm a Civil Engineer, but I love fashion and always had a creative side, I'm trying to pursue a career change as you did actually! I have enrolled in Image Assistant sewing courses and I'm not sure what would be the next step but your videos are great and you really motivate me to follow my dreams!! Thank you so much!! ♥️

Justine, I think you are a remarkable person. I am so glad that I found your channel. I stumbled across your French chic videos & I'm working my way through the others. I have no interest in becoming a fashion designer, but it's interesting to learn a bit about how the industry works. I am so impressed by the quality of content in your videos. Even in the less complex ones, e.g., French wardrobe essentials, you are so articulate & concise. You're a bright, lively speaker. Your presence is so friendly & warm! You would make an amazing teacher, if you're not already teaching. By the way, when do you sleep? 🤣 I am enjoying your channel so much. Thank you!

Dear Justine, I am devouring your videos since I discovered your channel about a week ago. Thank you for these intelligent, enjoyable, to the point videos :)

my path was even more complicated, both my parents are physicians scientists. I always loved the arts bc since I was a child I was in dance class: ballet and folkloric. I also loved to sing. when I grew up I got into university in international business bc I wanted to travel, but I was still in the dance group in uni. then I quit after one semester and moved from Mexico City to NYC as well. then I registered in university here, I wanted to be a journalist but my English was great but not my English writing, so I got into the fashion merchandising program and I loved it. specially the creating visuals class. then I moved on to every major they had at FIT: from fabric styling to production, to marketing finally I graduated in international trade and marketing for fashion industries, but realized I didn't want to work corporate. I had never worked corporate and I never wanted to do so I came back and did the styling continuing education program, and I loved it. so I freelance now as a stylist mainly for advertising and film. and I still dance ballet. so I work in a dance company in nyc and as a stylist as well. but now I really want to be a journalist so I can write dance reviews, critique, and fashion, and politics too, because I do much activism. so my plan is to go to London and take a journalism intensive at St. Martins. :)

Hey Justine, I found your channel few days ago and I LOVE your videos. I love how you preach that less is more and I especially love this video because your story and advice is so real and honest. I really enjoy your style, personality and so to speak european common sense, because I am european too and I grew up with more less the same mentality and its very refreshing to see that on youtube. Greetings from Slovakia ♥

Hi Juntine, I have only found you and I love your channel. I love this one in particular. I did Business Studies and Accounting in University, travelled, got married and had kids. Then I was missing something. I love accounting and my work but I knew I had something more. I, like you, have a family backround in art. I have 2 sisters and my Mum who are interior designers and are amazing at sewing and creating things. 3 years ago I returned to study Image Consulting and I love it, I know it's my creative side coming out in me. I love your informative videos and you cover all those basic little things that me and you think everyone already knows but they don't and no matter what, we can always learn something new when we do research a topic we think we know. You are inspiring me and I really think the You Tube channel is an easy way to inspire people. I am originally from Ireland so I am obsessed with all European fashion. I now live in the middle of Australia in a small town with a population of 80 people. Clothes shops are 700kms away from me but this does not stop me trying to inspire and style. Thank you for your channel and I look forward to watching you from Birdsville, Queensland, Australia. Cheers Olivia

I work for a software development company and this year I signed up for a 2 year course to be a woman's tailor (evening classes). I'm a bit nervous, but also excited. I have some product ideas and will be working on them while I go to school. We will see how things go.

I'm not into fashion at all, however after finding your videos online over the weekend I'm a huge fan already. Love the style you do them in. So informative, I've learned lots and find myself inspired. Thanks for doing what you do :-) cheers

You are a strong, beautiful and generous woman. Thank you for your honesty as it is most inspirational to all of us.

You can learn so so much from RU-vid. I'm happy with my day job (land use planner), but I have been dying to learn more about physics and to learn to play the violin... since graduating from university, I've bought a violin and learned a tonne on RU-vid. 1 year later I'm taking lessons a few times a month as well. As for the physics, I read tonnes and I'm going to enrol in maths night classes next year :)

I also evaluate my situation routinely because life should bring joy. I also worked in hospital and home health/hospice and wanted to bring joy to my patients.

You have no idea how much I can relate to your story and how similar of a path we seem to have. I've been binge watching your videos for weeks now and just wanted to say merci pour tout de la travaille et beaucoup de bisou d'un Allemande en Thaïlande.

This is role model material content. Love it, thank you for showing clarity in my personal life.

Gut! Your video answered my questions! I just quit my job two yrs ago as a technical translator for health problems. Through these 2 years I came across sewing and loved it a lot! Now I'm looking how to develop something with it... ton histoire est pleine de créativité!

Somehow today, you look really beautiful and fresh. Your honesty was refreshing.

I just watched this video and have one word for it. Outstanding!

I think you are so smart, personable and chic. Thank you for your videos.

find your channel and it's really inspired me to upgrade my career from garment production merchandiser to become interpreneur .... love your work 😘