STYLE PALETTE TEAM
The Thread + Seed Style Palette team is composed of dedicated specialists who have undergone an extensive training program to master the art of personalized styling. Each member is certified in understanding our unique color profiles and body types, enabling them to guide clients through a transformative styling journey that highlights their individuality and preferences. This is a unique program curated exclusively for Thread + Seed, ensuring that clients receive an unparalleled and customized experience. Select one of our certified specialists below to lead you through the exclusive Style Palette experience and discover how to curate a wardrobe that complements your natural beauty and style.
meet our client specialist
Ashly Apfelbeck
Ashly Apfelbeck is our Store Manager and our first Style Palette Certified specialist, trained directly under our founder, Melanie Michaud. With a background in bridal fitting and over five years of experience styling ready-to-wear clients, Ashly’s style is contemporary with a feminine flair. Her true specialty lies in listening to her clients' style preferences and curating looks tailored to their needs.
meet our client specialist
Tori Loomis
Tori Loomis, our La Jolla Assistant Manager, is a retail guru with over a decade of experience styling clients for special occasions, vacations, and curated wardrobes. With an extensive retail background, Tori takes pride in understanding her clients' daily lives to create wardrobes that are both comfortable and functional, all while complementing their unique body types.
meet our client specialist
Lisa Castro
Lisa Castro is our Director of Client Experience and a seasoned styling professional with over 20 years of experience in the fashion retail industry. With a background as a Regional Visual Manager she's worked with heavy hitters such as BCBG, Forever 21, and Express. Lisa brings unparalleled expertise in understanding women’s bodies and styling for all ages. Her personal style is minimal with bold pops of color, and she has a flair for accessorizing to complete any look.