Celebrity Stylist Maeve Reilly on Rebuilding Her Wardrobe, the Future of Styling & the Power of Accessories

Summary

Podcast Summary: Let's Get Dressed

Host: Liv Perez
Guest: Maeve Reilly (Celebrity Stylist, Podcaster)
Episode: Celebrity Stylist Maeve Reilly on Rebuilding Her Wardrobe, the Future of Styling & the Power of Accessories
Date: September 8, 2025

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Episode Overview

This insightful episode explores Maeve Reilly’s journey as a top celebrity stylist, her personal process of rebuilding her wardrobe after losing everything in the Palisades fire, the transforming landscape of styling, and tangible advice on cultivating a staple wardrobe. Liv Perez and Maeve dive into professional pivots, the intimacy of the stylist-client relationship, and the evolving importance of accessories, offering listeners practical methods and honest reflections from inside the fashion industry.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Maeve's Entry into Styling & Career Milestones

[05:56-09:26]

• Origins in NYC: Maeve began interning at 17-18, breaking in before social media was prevalent.
• Breakthroughs: After assisting top stylists, she got a break with Janelle Monáe, leading to high-profile collaborations.
• Pioneering Street Style: The Hailey Bieber era marked a shift where street style became both attainable and aspirational, creating a new business model for celebrity style:

  "That entire saga and relationship was so meaningful and so amazing and sort of the beginning of this street style. Like, people really talking about what celebrities were wearing on the street, not just talking about red carpet." (Maeve, 07:49)

2. The Changing World of Styling

[10:28-13:44]

• Industry Saturation: Social media has flattened access and changed expectations, making it easier for new stylists to emerge without the traditional groundwork:

  "Now I've seen this girl... she just has, like, a cool style on TikTok, and, like, SZA hired her because she just has, like, a cool vibe herself..." (Maeve, 11:16)

• Crucial Skills: Beyond taste, running a styling business involves relationships, logistical know-how, and a network typically built through years of assisting.

3. Collaborative Versus Directive Styling

[13:12-15:32]

• Haley Bieber: Collaborative relationship—mutual taste made the partnership work:

  "...you're either born with good taste and style or you are not. And she is. The stylist is irrelevant." (Maeve, 12:43)

• Megan Fox: A more directive approach—Maeve led the wardrobe transformation while Megan trusted her vision completely.
• Starting in the Closet: Always begins by evaluating what a client already owns—many people underestimate what’s already in their closet.

4. Stylist as Multi-Hyphenate & Social Figure

[15:32-16:57]

• Maeve embraces being a podcaster, influencer, and on-camera talent—diversifying is a survival strategy in today’s industry.
• Not all stylists must be public-facing, but being open to new avenues offers increased stability and new opportunities.

5. The Truth about Stylist-Client "Breakups"

[16:57-21:16]

• Internet Obsession vs. Reality: High-profile split speculation ignores the reality—often, departures are casual and loving:

  "...there was no drama. There was no, like, big day where the world ended and Maeve got fired. That's not what happened at all." (Maeve, 17:34)

• Keeping relationships positive is key; fashion operates as a tight-knit, cyclical community.

6. Intimacy and Community in Fashion

[19:48-21:22]

• Styling is deeply personal, often more so than other creative roles.
• Relationships with clients and industry peers are lasting and important—“everything comes full circle.”

7. Rebuilding Everything: The Aftermath of the Fire

[21:22-26:33]

• Raw Loss: Maeve describes the emotional impact of waking up with absolutely nothing—her wardrobe, home, and memories lost.
• Fashion Industry Support: Profound community outpouring, from essential basics to statement pieces.
• Receiving Help: Humbled by generosity, Maeve had to learn to accept gifts and support:

  "...receiving is, like, not the easiest for me because I'm a giver. Like, I give to people. It's my job." (Maeve, 22:56)

• New Perspective: Even though rebuilding is ongoing, Maeve has developed a more thoughtful, pared-back approach to clothing—prioritizing longevity and cost-per-wear.

8. Capsule Wardrobe Philosophy & Smart Shopping

[25:18-27:54]

• After the fire, Maeve prioritized timeless, versatile basics—capsule wardrobe building blocks.
• Trendy purchases are far more selective now; she opts for less expensive options if she experiments with trends.

  "I'm being more thoughtful about is this something that's gonna really stand the test of time?" (Maeve, 26:01)

• Notably, not every “it” item is worth investment—selectivity is key.

9. Practical Style Tips, Favorites & the 3x5 Method

[34:48-43:50]

• Denim: Always comes back to vintage Levi’s from The Dig in Venice.
• Wardrobe Staples: Rag & Bone and Skims for basics; long wool or trench coats; Adidas Sambas are her go-to sneakers.
• It Bag Wish List: Manifesting a Kelly 25 or Mini Kelly in a neutral color.
• Under $300 Trousers: Recommends Toteme and Enza Costa.

  "That's another benchmark for me... is this something I want to get the other colors in?" (Maeve, 43:41)

• 3x5 Method:
  • Five pieces in three categories (tops, pants, layers) for a capsule wardrobe.
  • Mix and match to maximize outfits—accessorizing is crucial.

  "My outfits can be simple. Sure. But a great belt. To me, a belt is a piece of jewelry." (Maeve, 39:21)

• Accessory Power: Accessories (especially belts and jewelry) elevate neutral basics and transform looks.

10. Advice for Aspiring Stylists

[43:58-44:42]

• The crucial (and unpopular) advice: “Go work for other people.” Intern, assist, and show up consistently. Hard work and perseverance outperform shortcuts or “TikTok fame.”

  "...you need to intern. You need to get in the door with the people that you look up to. You admire, make friends with the assistant. Get in the door and stay there. Don't be a flake..." (Maeve, 44:08)

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Standout Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Street Style's Impact:

  "I think what was. So. What is so special about it is it's recreatable. It's attainable." — Maeve ([09:48])

• On Professional Relationships:

  "I want anyone that I love to have whatever experience they want to have, whether that's with me or not with me." — Maeve ([18:36])

• On Rebuilding and Perspective:

  "I think it's more simple. I think it's much more cla. Like, it's much more classic. It's a bit more elevated. But the thing that's also interesting is I'm older... So the stuff that was there before was also very... my younger years, like, mixed with now." — Maeve ([33:53])

• On Accessorizing:

  "A belt is jewelry. I love that you said that. It's not holding my pants up. It's matching my earrings." — Liv & Maeve ([40:53])

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Useful Timestamps for Key Sections

• Maeve’s Start in Styling: [05:56-09:26]
• Rise of Street Style & Social Media: [07:49-09:41]
• Clients and Breakups: [16:57-21:16]
• Rebuilding Post-Fire: [21:22-26:33]
• Wardrobe Staples & Shopping Strategies: [34:48-39:37]
• The 3x5 Method Explained: [38:07-39:37]
• Advice for Aspiring Stylists: [43:58-44:42]

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Notable Brands & Recommendations

• Vintage Levi’s (The Dig in Venice) – Go-to jeans
• Rag & Bone, Skims, Helsa – Favorite tanks and basics
• Toteme, Enza Costa – Mid-range trousers
• Kate, Saint Laurent, Bottega – Classic belts and accessories
• Adidas Sambas, Wales Bonner collaborations – Current favorite sneakers
• Loewe – First post-fire purchase (scarf); classic outerwear

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Final Takeaways

• Wardrobe building is about investment, not accumulation—opt for items that truly serve your style and last through trends.
• Styling is both a business and an art—taste matters, but relationships and reliability are equally crucial.
• Community and support are the heart of fashion—true connection outlasts fleeting industry cycles.
• Get started by learning from others, assisting, and showing up—there are no shortcuts for hands-on experience.

Maeve’s journey is a testament to resilience, thoughtful style, and the powerful network within the fashion industry. For listeners, the key lesson is to curate thoughtfully, experiment affordably with trends, invest in accessories, and—in any creative field—give as much as you hope to receive.

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[Liv Perez]

Hello everyone. Welcome back to another episode of let's Get Dressed. It's your host, Liv Perez. So much going on in fashion right now. I feel like this month is about to be so much fun for all of us. In case you missed it, Vogue recently announced the new successor to Anna Wintour and her name's Chloe Maul. She has been at vogue for over 15 years and she is the co host of the Run Through Vogue's podcast which I listen to all the time. So I'm a fan of hers and cannot wait to see what she does at Vogue. Provenza Schooler also announced last week that Rachel Scott is going to be the new creative director. After that Parenza Schooler Men went to Loewe. I'm so excited to see what Rachel does there. I love Diatoma and think she's an amazing fit for the brand. So, so much good news last week. If you're someone who wants to stay in the know of fashion news, I highly recommend going and following my newsletter. Let's get dressed. Every weekend I send a newsletter out of my favorite things that happened that week, whether it's things that are in my cart, things I'm shopping, brand collaborations, fashion news. Just a good little roundup to keep you informed that's super digestible and something you'll actually enjoy to get in your inbox. You guys get 20% off when you subscribe to my newsletter as well. That link is in the description because you guys are my let's Get Dressed listeners. So go check that out. You're going to love it. Today we are joined by the one and only Maeve Riley. She is a celebrity stylist and creator and also someone who just launched a fashion podcast, which I'm so excited about. I have said so many times that I feel like we need more voices in the fashion podcasting space and so I'm so excited that she has taken the plunge and joined me. It's just such a fun space to be in and there's just always so much to talk about. Clearly, she is the brains behind some of the most iconic looks from Hailey Bieber, Megan Fox, Eva Longoria. She joins me on the show today to talk about her career journey, the styling industry, and the most personal styling project to date for her, rebuilding her wardrobe after losing everything earlier this year in the Palisades fire, we get into what a capsule wardrobe means to her now. The first pieces that she replaced, why accessories have really been doing a lot of the heavy lifting in her wardrobe and her go to three by five method that you guys should all be trying at home. Plus, we chat about the Internet's obsession with stylist breakups. Her favorite under $300 trousers, which are also my favorite, why she's still wearing Sambas Same and the Kelly that she's been manifesting recently. I hope you guys love this episode and when you're done listening to it, make sure you head over to the Inside Edit her new podcast. You guys are going to love it. Let's go get dressed with Maeve Riley.

[Maeve Riley]

Hey Maeve.

[Liv Perez]

Hi. Welcome to the pod.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

What a big day for you. I'm honored that you're here Your pod launch today.

[Maeve Riley]

It did.

[Liv Perez]

How are you feeling?

[Maeve Riley]

I feel great. I feel vulnerable. I feel nervous. I feel also like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be, I guess.

[Liv Perez]

Wonderful.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

I love that. Lots of feelings as a fashion pod person. I'm thrilled to see it expanding. I feel like something I say all the time is like, there's not enough fashion podcasters. Granted, it's a very visual medium to be speaking about. An audible medium.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

But I think someone like you is primed for it because you're talking about someone who one obviously has incredible expertise in fashion, but you, you bring so much more to the table, and I think there are a lot of people who want to hear about the world through a fashion lens.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you. Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

So I'm excited for you.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you. I'm so happy to be here.

[Liv Perez]

I'm so excited to have you on the show. I've wanted to have you for a long time. One, obviously, I've admired your career for so long. We've been friends for so long, so it's been really fun to have a front row seat to all of it.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

But you've also been doing some rebuilding this year in life and in your wardrobe, and I've been really itching to talk to you about that because I think that there are so many valuable lessons to learn from that experience, especially from someone with the level of expertise that you do. But first, let's do a little boilerplate for everybody. You obviously are a stylist extraordinaire. Tell us a little bit about your way into styling and what kind of gave you your big break.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah. Thank you. I'm so happy to do this as well. And you're going to have to come on the inside.

[Liv Perez]

Edit, please, anytime we want a pod swap.

[Maeve Riley]

So, you know, I grew up in New York and I started styling when I was basically 18, 17, 18 years old. I, you know, started as an intern and just sort of worked my way through the ranks. Like, no social media. No. No one was talking about this. It was so, like, it was so hard to break in at the time. I was stalking Robin Marielle at the time. They were styling Rihanna, who to me was just like, the end all, be all, coolest girl still is, by the way. Coolest girl on planet Earth. And I saw a friend on their website and so I called the friend who had this, like, very short lived, like, rapping career, and they styled him for. And I called him and I was like, you have to get me in with them. And they Just so happened to be in New York, just so happened to need an assistant, and it worked out. They hired me at Fred's Barney's.

[Liv Perez]

Oh, no way. Iconic for you.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, it was. It's a memory like that I will never forget, you know, and so I started working with them and learned a ton. And, you know, just one thing led to the next. I ended up in LA after, I think, like six years of assisting and interning and just trying to get my foot in the door and started doing dancers on music videos and honestly, just anything I started in the art department. Like, I had a friend who was a production designer and I was like, can I just come on set? Can I help? Just hoping to meet, you know, a director or a stylist on set. And it worked out. And I met a video commissioner who asked me if I wanted to work with Janelle Monae. And then that went on for six years. And I think that was probably the big break that most people know about. But there was 10 years of hard work to get to the big break. And then Hailey Baldwin at the time, came into my life. She was 18 or 19, and I was so young too, and just had no idea what was in store for us. And that entire saga and relationship was so meaningful and so amazing and sort of the beginning of this street style. Like, people really talking about what celebrities were wearing on the street, not just talking about red carpet. And I mean, in the beginning of this, like, brands wouldn't loan for street style. You know what I mean? They're like, what are you talking about?

[Liv Perez]

I think you really started the business of street style.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

I mean, if I was to go back, I would say, like, Bill Cunningham really pioneered street style outside of, like, I think that lens, but I think.

[Maeve Riley]

That was also just outside of fashion shows.

[Liv Perez]

Yes. For the most part, it was, like, organic.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, it was.

[Liv Perez]

It's a little.

[Maeve Riley]

The first time he photographed me, I, like, literally, like, died. I just never made it, you know, the blue coat.

[Liv Perez]

The blue coat was everything. I would see him biking around New York City sometimes and be like, oh, my God.

[Maeve Riley]

I know.

[Liv Perez]

That's what is a little different. I think this is when, you know, brands are paying for Haley to wear something from her car to the front door. This is a very different thing. That was a. That was a game changing era. And then with the rise of social media at the same time, it was. It was crazy.

[Maeve Riley]

It was a. It was a crazy moment in time that a lot of people were like, was there some plan or, you know, There was, like, literally no plan. Like, this was just completely organic. Whatever. It was about the time, it wasn't just Haley, it was her friends, you know, and people were really starting to pay attention to what they're wearing. And I remember being in the club with her one night. I was at One Oak. Okay. I'm date. I'm like, yes.

[Liv Perez]

Which one?

[Maeve Riley]

In la. In la. And I. I'm with her. And I remember looking around the club, and, like, every single girl was dressed like her. And I looked at her, and I was like, whoa, something's happening.

[Liv Perez]

You know?

[Maeve Riley]

Like, this is crazy.

[Liv Perez]

I was probably one of those people not in One Oak, but I was probably one of those people that looked like her. It was a. Everyone was feral for it. It was different.

[Maeve Riley]

I think what was. So. What is so special about it is it's recreatable. It's attainable.

[Liv Perez]

Like, yes, it's.

[Maeve Riley]

The glitz and the glam of a red carpet is obviously magical. Like, there's. It's aspirational, but it's not attainable. It's. Most people don't get to put on a gown or have full glam and. And. And get to recreate that. Whereas you see your favorite influencer now, and you're like, oh, I could put that together with stuff that's in my closet.

[Liv Perez]

Or she was in, like, an amazing pair of jean shorts or, like, leggings and a great blazer. And that was things that I was going home and being like, wait, I can do that.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah. I think that that was what was so cool about it, at least in the beginning.

[Liv Perez]

Do you think. Especially being known for that era, do you think that in today's world of styling, you need to have a signature and that is what makes you successful? Or do you think that it's a little different now?

[Maeve Riley]

It's such a different world right now. It is so saturated. And I really do believe that there's enough work for everybody. Like, I'm. I'm not of, like, a scarcity mindset. Like, too many stylists mean there's less work for me. However, I do feel like there's a big shift in drive and, like. And, like, the grit that it took so many of us to get where we are. Whereas now I've seen this girl, and by the way, God bless her, I think it's great. But she just has, like, a cool style on TikTok, and, like, SZA hired her because she just has, like, a cool vibe herself on TikTok, and now she's fully Styling sza. And I'm like, that's incredible. I just think with social media, you know, it's changed a lot.

[Liv Perez]

A lot.

[Maeve Riley]

The access, the. You know, I don't know. I just feel like I went through so much to get where I am, and the younger gen just doesn't have to do that. The difference is that people maybe don't understand is it's one thing to look cool, but styling is running a business.

[Liv Perez]

Yes, it is. The relationship. There's so much in the background.

[Maeve Riley]

Yes. So many things that people don't see.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah.

[Maeve Riley]

And. And the relationship. Just even knowing who to email.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah.

[Maeve Riley]

You get those emails from being an assistant. Yep. Or. Or being around other side, whatever. Like, I don't even know how you do it if you don't know where to start. Like, I honestly wouldn't. I got all those contacts from assisting, you know, so God bless them. They're figuring it out.

[Liv Perez]

I got you.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah. I mean, they're figuring it out.

[Liv Perez]

I mean, I think it's less about a signature and maybe more about taste. Like, I can tell when it's someone's taste.

[Maeve Riley]

I think at the time that could be said for my work, especially with Haley, like, it was very, very much signature. I mean, it was so collaborative. By the way, I can't take credit because I think Haley is the type of person, like, you're either born with good taste and style or you are not. And she is. The stylist is irrelevant. Like, I'm so grateful that I was a part of that. But she still looks great with a new stylist, but it's Haley. You know what I mean? And I really mean that, like, in my soul, like, every fitting was so, like, here's what I think. Okay, that's really cool. But here's the twist that I'm going to add to it, and I'm like, oh, my God, Even cooler. Love that.

[Liv Perez]

You know, I think those are the best relationships.

[Maeve Riley]

Me, too.

[Liv Perez]

Where it's like 5050, and you're bringing your own personality at the table.

[Maeve Riley]

The difference is, however, sometimes, like for Megan Fox, for instance, she came to me and was like, I do not have style. I do not know what to do. Tell me what to do, and I will do it. And that also was a really successful relationship because I think she trusted me and had sort of like, a reverence for what I had done with Hales and was like, I just know you can do in my own way. Like, they obviously have completely different style, but she just, like, was like, do Whatever you want.

[Liv Perez]

So how are you helping someone in that moment cultivate their personal style? Are there things you're saying? Okay, you know, what do you like to shop? Let me see what you're usually looking at. Like, what does that process look like for you?

[Maeve Riley]

A lot of the time it will start in their closet so that I'm seeing what they have. I don't think people should just buy to buy. Like, I really think that people are probably sitting on really amazing pieces and just don't know it. So I like to start there and then if they're open to it, cleaning out the closet and sort of getting rid of stuff that you know is outdated or just we know you're not going to wear anymore. Some people, people are hoarders. They want to just keep stuff to keep stuff. She was different. Like, she had raised three kids. She was like hiding in Malibu. Her closet still looked like 2003. I'm not kidding. Like, wow. True Religion jeans. Like the Daffodil Louboutins.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah, the True Religion jeans.

[Maeve Riley]

Low rise. I can see it. Yeah. It was still all there, all there. And I was like, I think it's time to, like, say goodbye. And she was like, fine, but you better be back in a week, like, filling it back up. And you know brands in the beginning, like, you need to show them what it's going to be like. Nobody was willing to get on that train yet until I showed them, like, here's where we're headed, right? And so she was down to invest and buy pieces and fill her closet back up. And that's how we started it. And then when people started seeing her photographed and seeing her with mgk, obviously that's when people were like, okay, I see it. We'll loan for her now. Even, even Haley. I mean, in the beginning, in the early days, no one was loaning for street style. And now they beg. It's all they want. Yeah, but that's what actually sells these gowns, you know, Whereas these brands, I think, started to see that this is converting into serious sales.

[Liv Perez]

I'm curious for you as a multi hyphenate now, like, you have a podcast, you're a stylist, you. You're also active on social, you do brand deals. Like, obviously from then to now, so many different avenues have opened up. As a stylist, like, is that crucial, do you think, in today's world to be a stylist, like, do you have to be engaging in all of these different mediums?

[Maeve Riley]

I don't think you have to be. But I think for me personally, I was getting these opportunities. And at the end of the day, clients come and go.

[Liv Perez]

Right.

[Maeve Riley]

And I have to be able to, to support myself and I have to be able to put food on the table no matter who the client is. And knowing that I'm good on camera, knowing that I'm good with, you know, a YouTube video for Revolve, for instance, like that I can do in my sleep. Most people.

[Liv Perez]

You are so good at those.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

I love watching those.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you. I love doing them. And it's, it's honestly really easy for me. And I know it's not easy for everyone. So for me it's like this feels natural, this feels easy. I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. But I think there's some great stylists out there who are not front facing, who don't want to be on camera or don't want to be an influencer. And I think that's amazing too. I just, for me saw like there's so many more opportunities and why, why should I just be like in this little box that people want to put me in?

[Liv Perez]

You mentioned something earlier about how clients come and go and something I noticed that is so interesting that I feel like you can speak really clearly to is anytime a client switches from a stylist. I feel like the Internet goes up in arms. When meanwhile on the back end. It's probably a bit more casual than that. It's probably not like something crazy happened. I remember like recently, like when Zoe Kravitz switched to Daniel Goldberg.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

The Internet was up in arms.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

On the back end. What does that actually look like when someone chooses to work with a new stylist?

[Maeve Riley]

I can only speak for my own experience, of course. With Haley, we talked about it for probably six months before anyone knew. And I was actually suggesting people. So yeah, there was no drama. There was no, like, big day where the world ended and Maeve got fired. That's not what happened at all. She still, still one of my really good friends. We can talk about the fire. But supported me and my family through just beyond, above and beyond. She and Justin, above and beyond, like were there for us after the fire. So that's what, four years after working together. I think based for me, I can only speak for myself. The love was so pure that, like, I want anyone that I love to have whatever experience they want to have, whether that's with me or not with me. And it's hard and it's sad, and it's heartbreaking. We were bet, like, you know, like, we spent so much time together outside of work as well as working together. And so there's like a sadness. Like, it's almost like a breakup in a way. But when you love someone truly and you want them to have whatever experience they want to have, you support that. And I did. I just was like, I totally understand. We've six years. You have basically grown up with me, and you want to try something else. It's, like, for girls, like, you date one guy for six years, and you're like, I just need to know what else is out there.

[Liv Perez]

That's how I think of stylists. Yeah. It's like, you want to try on a new pair of jeans. You want to try out a new look. Like, I think that it. It makes sense.

[Maeve Riley]

I totally, totally understood. It was never. It was sad, like I said, but it wasn't like some dramatic, abrupt. I mean, I literally was like, I think you should try this person. I think you should try that person. What do you think about this? Yeah, we thought about, like, do we do a little bit of street style together? Use someone else for red carpet? I mean, it was just like a really open, honest, loving, communicative, like, ending.

[Liv Perez]

What I've learned in fashion is it's all about the community that you build around you.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

And there were people that I met in college who I still work with to this day because we all loved fashion and we all came up in fashion, and I get so excited to see their name in my inbox now.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

Like, everything comes full circle. You never know who you're gonna meet. You don't wanna burn bridges. I think it's important, even if something is ending, to keep it as positive as you possibly can, because fashion is a very, very, very small bubble.

[Maeve Riley]

This is a very intimate job.

[Liv Perez]

Totally.

[Maeve Riley]

This is the most intimate. Hair and makeup short, but styling is the most intimate. It is. It is like you are just like. I don't know.

[Liv Perez]

I mean, it's deeply personal. It's about what fits your body. It's about how you feel about yourself. What you feel looks good on you.

[Maeve Riley]

And I think you see what's going on in their lives. Like, you're much more a part of, like, everything that's going on with them. Personally, I mean, not everyone. Not every client is so forthcoming with their personal life. I would say, like, you know, I've been working with Eva Longoria. She is so professional and sweet and kind. And it's not like, Walls up. But it's very just like, I love you. We work together, and then we both go our separate ways, and, like, all good, you know, like. And I think that also comes with the, like, OGs who've been doing this a long time who just, like, want to come in to do their fitting and leave as quickly as possible. And it's not, like, as fun for them as it is for the younger girls. They just want to, like, do their job and go back to their families, which I love, because so do I.

[Liv Perez]

Now, I love seeing you settled in your new home. I'm very, very happy for you and Zach and the dogs.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

Let's get into that a little bit. Obviously, you've spent so much of your career helping people build their wardrobes, and now, at the beginning of this year, you've had to completely rebuild yours from scratch. Tell us a little bit about that experience.

[Maeve Riley]

You know, the experience of, like, waking up one day and not just having nothing, but, like. How do I say it? It's the strangest feeling to wake up one day and you go to, like, get dressed, and you have nothing. Like, I didn't even have underwear, you know? Like, I didn't even have a pair of socks. I don't think most people will ever experience that feeling. So much bigger than just, like, the wardrobe that I lost. It was like, the home that we lost and, like, the me. Not only the memories, but the future we saw there, the town being gone. I mean, this is, like, a really loaded situation. Obviously, you know, your family's home was lost, and I think it was the loss of the home that was the scare. Like, the most thrown off, I think, in the beginning. But the way that people showed up for us was. I don't even know if I have the words. Like, I've never felt so a part of a community than I did after the fire. The fashion industry is an amazing place. It's also fickle. And yet we lost everything. And people just, like, came out of the woodwork to send us stuff to make sure we had. I mean, from everything, like, socks, skims sent, you know, for both of us. Just the boxes kept coming. You know, brands, friends. Haley, you know, friends cleaning out their closets. My friend replaced one of my bags. Like, what was your favorite bag? I want to buy it for you. Like, and that's hard for me because receiving is, like, not the easiest for me because I'm a giver. Like, I give to people. It's my job. My job is to, like, give my energy My time, my love, my resources to other people. I sometimes will say a client's name more times a day than I'll think of myself, you know, and so to be on this, in this place of, like, I'm not in a position to say no. Like, I can't afford to rebuild a closet overnight like this is, and my husband, who also lost everything. Like, we lost our home. We lost everything. So when people were showing up for us, it was a bit uncomfortable because I'd never had to do that before. I mean, people have always been generous and send gifts at your birthday. Brands are nice, but nothing like this.

[Liv Perez]

I can't say I've loved watching you share the experience. I can't. I can't find that doesn't feel sit right with me.

[Maeve Riley]

No, I understand.

[Liv Perez]

But I have enjoyed watching you very be very open about the process of both you and your family. And you said something recently when I could tell you, like, didn't really want to share, but you were like, I've committed to sharing this.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

And so here, like, I'm showing up to share it, but I have to say, it's really been very, very admirable to watch.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you. That means a lot. I felt like, I don't know, like maybe I was going to want to look back on that part one day or like, look back on what my feelings were because they've been such. It's been such a roller coaster. And there's been so many different chapters of this, of just the utter shock and then the, like, the emotion that then comes and the hysterical crying, which I don't do on the Internet. But there's been some very serious, you know, mourning. And I felt like, yeah, like we're gonna rebuild my closet, but I'm like rebuilding my life with my husband in a brand new marriage. I mean, literally six months married.

[Liv Perez]

I was reading the Vogue article that you did on kind of rebuilding your wardrobe, and you said something about having a completely new outlook on fashion now that you've had to start from scratch.

[Maeve Riley]

Yes.

[Liv Perez]

What. What is that?

[Maeve Riley]

I think because when you're starting from scratch, I essentially built like a capsule wardrobe to get myself started. Right where you're like, and what were you doing before? I think I had a good base, you know, like, I had the denim, I had the blazers, I had great jackets. Like, I had all those things. And so I was buying pieces that were trendier, like something you maybe wore once or twice. Give you an example. Like the Ro Red jelly, you know, flats.

[Liv Perez]

Yes.

[Maeve Riley]

Love them. But how many times did I really wear those shoes?

[Liv Perez]

Twice. Once.

[Maeve Riley]

Twice. Okay. And so now being in this place of, like, I'm like, I will never do that again. I. At least for today, I'm saying I don't think I will do that again. I think I'm being more thoughtful about is this something that's gonna really stand the test of time? Is this something that I'm gonna wear for the long haul and is it worth the money? Like, is it cost per wear? Worth it. I'm sure as time goes on and we build our stuff back, we'll have those pieces that are fun and exciting and of the moment, but right now, it just doesn't, like, land for me, I guess.

[Liv Perez]

Do you think that you would engage with them in a. More like, for me, the way I think about it sometimes is, like, when I was younger, I was willing to splurge on a trend because I felt like that was what was going to make my fashion interesting. Now I'm willing to engage in a trend, but I'm just not willing to spend on it.

[Maeve Riley]

So.

[Liv Perez]

So maybe like, a jelly mesh flat or something like that I'll get from, like, Dolce Vita or Tony Bianco. And I'm not getting the row pair because it's just not. I don't need the quality for 10 wears. I need the quality for, like, four or five.

[Maeve Riley]

But the funny thing is, I fell victim to those row flip flops this year.

[Liv Perez]

That's crazy.

[Maeve Riley]

I bought both of them. I bought two colors. Okay.

[Liv Perez]

No way.

[Maeve Riley]

But I swear, I wear them every day.

[Liv Perez]

So I'm like, okay.

[Maeve Riley]

I wear them every day.

[Liv Perez]

Okay.

[Maeve Riley]

Today's the first day I haven't worn them. I. I was like, those are the.

[Liv Perez]

Christopher Esme ones you're wearing.

[Maeve Riley]

These are. These are black suede studios. But I have the Esme ones, too. These are actually more comfortable.

[Liv Perez]

Noted.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, these are more comfortable.

[Liv Perez]

Okay, good to know.

[Maeve Riley]

But I bought these. You know the little mesh mew mew flats that came out with, like, the leather?

[Liv Perez]

So cute. I love those so much.

[Maeve Riley]

But I'm like, I've worn them once, and I don't. I don't.

[Liv Perez]

Is it because they say mew mew on them?

[Maeve Riley]

No, it's not like a shoe that I naturally gravitate towards Mary Jane every day. Like, I am much more of a flip flop or a loafer. I'm not really a ballet flat girly. Trying to be sometimes.

[Liv Perez]

Yep.

[Maeve Riley]

But again, to your point, that's not something I need to invest a ton in. I Guess.

[Liv Perez]

No. People ask me all the time, like, how do you engage in trends or what? You know, if you're not doing that, then, like, how is it not part of the conversation in fashion? And I'm always just, like, engage in them, but don't spend all your money on them.

[Maeve Riley]

I think we're also in a time, too, where, like, the general style is a bit more toned down, a bit more parry back. It's when maybe quiet luxury.

[Liv Perez]

10 years ago, guys, we were in the F is for Fendi things, and.

We were in, like, we were wearing the logos.

[Maeve Riley]

Oh, yeah.

[Liv Perez]

That's like. That was when I came up in fashion. There were logos everywhere.

[Maeve Riley]

Logos everywhere.

[Liv Perez]

Everywhere.

[Maeve Riley]

Off White was the biggest brand ever.

[Liv Perez]

Couldn't wear enough of it.

[Maeve Riley]

Couldn't wear a brighter pair of Nike with the matching Bottega, you know, clutch that I had in seven colors. Like, another good example. Did I need that clutch in seven colors?

[Liv Perez]

No, I did not.

[Maeve Riley]

I did not.

[Liv Perez]

As a stylist, are you a believer in this idea of, like, if you love something, buy it in multiple colors?

[Maeve Riley]

Well, I've learned since the fire. Like, yes and no. Like, maybe two.

[Liv Perez]

Okay.

[Maeve Riley]

Like, okay. The row, for instance. The half moon bag.

[Liv Perez]

Yep.

[Maeve Riley]

I love that bag.

[Liv Perez]

Yep.

[Maeve Riley]

It's one of the ones I saved. For some reason. I grabbed. I had two, but I grabbed one of them. Oh, I know. Weird. This. I could tell you the things I saved. It's really ridiculous. But that was one of them. But that's like, a great classic to me. That bag will go on two colors. Sure. Even that Bottega pouch. Great. But I didn't need seven.

[Liv Perez]

No, I think two accessories. I'll say two. Because anything more than that, you're just wearing the same thing over and over again.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

Basics, though. Like, I have a tank that I wear from Reformation, and I have it in seven colors.

[Maeve Riley]

Totally different.

[Liv Perez]

Totally different.

[Maeve Riley]

Also not a big spend.

[Liv Perez]

It's like, no, you don't need seven Bottegas.

[Maeve Riley]

No. But that was like, a time, you know, Haley bag. Like, totally. The bag.

[Liv Perez]

You're talking about the cassette bag.

[Maeve Riley]

Yes.

[Liv Perez]

Yes.

[Maeve Riley]

Great. Everyone was wearing the. But. So I guess I've learned as I've gotten older and as I've lost everything, that that kind of thing is unnecessary. And there's pieces that, like, I. I made a TikTok about this recently. Like, I had the Prada flame wedge. The. The. Okay, remember the neon ones? And it was like a recreation.

[Liv Perez]

Yes. What color did you have?

[Maeve Riley]

Neon. Orange.

[Liv Perez]

Right.

[Maeve Riley]

And they hurt so bad. I think I Wore them once. Yep. And then they sat on the shelf and like, yes. As a fashion person. Collector. Sure. But, like, do I see myself continuing to do things like that? Probably not.

[Liv Perez]

What was the first thing you replaced?

[Maeve Riley]

I had this weird experience in the beginning where I really wanted. I went into, like, okay, get all the things that you. That are still available to buy. Because I wanted things that I had before.

[Liv Perez]

Right.

[Maeve Riley]

That felt like, still me, I guess. And so there was. It was like, gathering the things that were still available that I got. A lot of it got weird. We were in Palm Springs. Like, that's where we ended up evacuating to. And one day we were like, I guess we should go to the outlets. Like, what else do you do out here? I bought a. The first item I bought. I'm not kidding, was a wool Loewe scarf, like, with the tassels. I live in Southern California.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah. What are you doing?

[Maeve Riley]

Don't know.

[Liv Perez]

But it was like, trauma buy.

[Maeve Riley]

200 bucks. And I was like, this is such a good price. I'm gonna need a scarf. So throw it in the bag.

[Liv Perez]

Right.

[Maeve Riley]

Then I found a fantastic overcoat from St. Laurent in the men's section.

[Liv Perez]

There you go.

[Maeve Riley]

At the outlet. Great purchase. And then I ended up finding. I went back a couple months later. They had it in another color. I bought both colors.

[Liv Perez]

Great.

[Maeve Riley]

I bought a puffer from. From Balenciaga.

[Liv Perez]

Okay.

[Maeve Riley]

Again, Southern California. It gets cold here. It does. It does. And we. We go to the snow. So it's not like a. Yeah, but it was just a really weird. I can't explain it. It was like walking through, like, a fog of just. I hate that I'm doing this right now. I am. I don't want to be doing this right now. Like, I just want my stuff back. I. This isn't fun. Which was also weird because I loved. Obviously, I've made a living for shopping, and it was not fun. I did not enjoy it. I'm starting to now. But I. I do feel like my relationship with stuff has changed. Seven months later. I do feel different about stuff, but do I feel like I needed that lesson in life? Like, not really. But.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah.

[Maeve Riley]

Here we are, you know, Share more about the.

[Liv Perez]

How you feel about stuff. I'm curious because I wonder if it's just changed the way. I mean, one, you're a stylist, so I'm curious how it's changed the way you've consumed yourself, but also, has it changed the way that you engage with clients in any way?

[Maeve Riley]

I think that. I think that I'm trying to. I'm trying to think about how to say this without it sounding crazy. I don't feel a huge shift in, like, I don't need anything. Like, you know, I think it could have gone one of two ways. It could have been like, you know what, Zach? Fuck it. Let's move to Bali. You know what I mean? Like, we're done here. Because there's a part of both of us that we would, like, love that life. But is it realistic? Probably not. And I. I actually know someone who went through this fire and said, you know what? I'm not living my authentic life. I'm moving my family to Europe, and we're gonna travel and we're gonna have a whole new life experience.

[Liv Perez]

Wow.

[Maeve Riley]

And I think that's so dope.

[Liv Perez]

Agree.

[Maeve Riley]

I almost wish that that's where we were, but we have such deep roots here that I just don't think that was in the cards for us.

[Liv Perez]

Also, call me crazy. I'm not someone. I mean, look, I'm. I'm. I'm jealous of the family that went to Europe, but I'm also not someone that makes big decisions like that in times of trauma. I have, like, that rule. I'm like, you don't make decisions when you're mad. You don't make decisions when you're going through shock.

[Maeve Riley]

I always say, if you don't know what to do, don't do anything.

[Liv Perez]

Don't do it.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, that's just my. Yeah, that's just my rule. Until you are crystal clear of what the move is, just sit tight.

[Liv Perez]

Right. So tell me what the, like, Maeve 2.0 starter pack looks like. Like, what is. What's in there now that you are super excited about?

[Maeve Riley]

I think it's more simple. I think it's much more cla. Like, it's much more classic. It's a bit more elevated. But the thing that's also interesting is I'm older. I'm, like, in a different place in my life. I'm a stepmother. I'm, God willing, a mother soon. You know? Like, I just. I'm growing up, too. So the stuff that was there before was also very. My younger years, like, mixed with now. Whereas, I guess the glass half full, as you say, is, like, this is who I am moving forward. And I will miss. There were some really special, one of a kind, unspeakable pieces in that house. Very sad about. But it's okay. You know, it really is just stuff. You can't take it with you at the End of the day, it doesn't make me who I am. It came back. It already came back. It's only been seven months.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah.

[Maeve Riley]

I have, like, a full closet. Like, I'm. I'm okay, you know, and these horrible things can happen, but just like anything else, time heals. And it's like, literally, okay, you know.

[Liv Perez]

Go to pair of jeans.

[Maeve Riley]

Vintage Levi's. Always, always.

[Liv Perez]

Do you tailor them?

[Maeve Riley]

Sometimes, but no. Mostly no.

[Liv Perez]

Where are you getting them?

[Maeve Riley]

From the dig in Venice, which I regretfully tell you guys, because the last time I shouted this guy out, he said he sold out the store. I love him, so I wish that for him, but then I don't.

[Liv Perez]

Everyone say thank you for not gatekeeping maze.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, exactly. I. It's funny. I walked in there, I had done a TikTok saying, you know, this is where I get my favorite Levi. I walked in maybe two weeks later, and he's like, maeve, what the hell? Like, I have.

[Liv Perez]

There you go.

[Maeve Riley]

And this girl pops out of the fitting room. She's like, I'm here because of you. It was so funny.

[Liv Perez]

You're like, give me a cut, sir.

[Maeve Riley]

Literally. Yeah. Okay.

[Liv Perez]

Go to yt.

[Maeve Riley]

Ooh. You know, I have this rag and bone one that I love. It's very random, and I really like skims, and I really like helsa. Those are my.

[Liv Perez]

If I had to pick three, go to jacket. That's not a leather jacket and not a denim jacket.

[Maeve Riley]

Oh, well, I'm always like a wool coat. Like a long wool coat.

[Liv Perez]

We're in California.

[Maeve Riley]

I know, but not, like, thick.

[Liv Perez]

Just like a overcoat vibes.

[Maeve Riley]

An overcoat vibe.

[Liv Perez]

You are always in a great trench.

[Maeve Riley]

A coat is very important to me.

[Liv Perez]

Yes. And I will say, I think a trench is. Is being typecasted too much.

[Maeve Riley]

I agree.

[Liv Perez]

It's, like, only comes out in the fall and the winter, and I, like, want to wear my trench when it's like, 70 degrees at nighttime.

[Maeve Riley]

Sometimes I think you can. Yeah, still here. Makes a really good one. It's very thin. I just used it in a Revolve video. It's super, super thin. Like, the perfect transitional piece.

[Liv Perez]

Everything.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, everything.

[Liv Perez]

Go to pair of sneakers right now.

[Maeve Riley]

I'm still in sambas.

[Liv Perez]

Love. Same. Thank you. I feel like the Internet sometimes, like, we're over sambas, and I'm like, okay, cool. Be over them. But where are you going?

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, what's next?

[Liv Perez]

Where are you going?

[Maeve Riley]

I don't have the. I don't have the what's next? Yet.

[Liv Perez]

I'm not Buying the Dries ones. You bought the Wales Bonner ones.

[Maeve Riley]

I do love the Wales Bonner ones.

[Liv Perez]

They're very cool on you.

[Maeve Riley]

One of the things I saved.

[Liv Perez]

What do you think is the it bag right now? What's on your wish list?

[Maeve Riley]

Ooh. Well, in the spirit of investing in things, I'm actually feeling like I'm ready to be a Kelly girl. I don't have one yet, so in the spirit of not over buying and really just buying pieces that will stand the test of time like I've been talking about, I feel ready for a Kelly 25 or mini Kelly.

[Liv Perez]

What color? Give me the order, Give me the prescription.

[Maeve Riley]

Neutral, black and gold, you know. Yep. That would be the dream. Obviously, ivory tan, you know, anything. Just very neutral, love.

[Liv Perez]

What has been the last thing that you've replaced in your closet? I'm curious.

[Maeve Riley]

Ooh.

[Liv Perez]

Like, what's the thing that's just been like. You've been like, oh, I don't really have that and maybe I don't actually need it.

[Maeve Riley]

Oh, that's such a good question. I think I didn't go too crazy on summer stuff for whatever reason.

[Liv Perez]

Well, we kind of live in perpetual summer.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah, but I. I actually sort of disagree with that. I definitely wear seasonal clothing in Los Angeles. Call me crazy, but.

[Liv Perez]

No, I agree with you. And also, if not, I go a little crazy. Like.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

You know, in the winter, when it's not actually winter, I will wear my coats just to feel something. I do want to ask you about the three by five method, because I love a fashion trick.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

Like, I love something that someone could take into their closet and just whip up and feel really good. So tell me what 3x5 is.

[Maeve Riley]

So this is something that revolve and I sort of developed. I do a lot of YouTube for them, which is so fun. But this in particular is about creating a capsule wardrobe and basically taking five items from three different categories. So five tops, five pants. Our most recent one was like a workwear, so we did layering pieces. Thinking about moving into fall more than anything. Basically styling all of these pieces multiple ways, which I guess I would think is a no brainer, because that's how I shop. Like, I. I think it's probably how you shop too. You're buying pieces that are going to mix well into your wardrobe. And I think that's a great tip for anyone who's like, how do I, you know, spice it up? It's like, well, yeah, buy new pieces, but make sure it works with what you have.

[Liv Perez]

Yes.

[Maeve Riley]

And so this video, this concept is basically showing people, you know, here's two different ways to wear these pants style differently. Showing just how accessories can change an outfit, I think. I mean, accessories change everything. That was a big thing that I think I doubled down on after the fire was my outfits can be simple. Sure. But a great belt. To me, a belt is a piece of jewelry.

[Liv Perez]

Agree.

[Maeve Riley]

Great necklace. You know, I mean, heaven, Mayhem. God bless. Pia, like, sent me every fragrance, freaking earring that they made and necklace and glass. I mean, just truly, like, my jewelry was. It's crazy how much has been replenished already, but I really lean into how simple pieces can really elevate a look and change the entire dynamic of an outfit.

[Liv Perez]

Where do you get belts from?

[Maeve Riley]

Ooh, some of my favorites. Des Haunches.

[Liv Perez]

That's how you say it.

[Maeve Riley]

I think so. How do you say it?

[Liv Perez]

No, I think you're 100% right. I just had never said it aloud, so when I heard it, I was like, damn.

[Maeve Riley]

How did you think?

[Liv Perez]

No, I think that's how you say it.

[Maeve Riley]

Okay.

[Liv Perez]

There was no think. I didn't think.

[Maeve Riley]

They hang below the belt. Does a great one, which I think is a classic. Great price. Yeah. Like Aurum or Oryum. Love them.

[Liv Perez]

Love them.

[Maeve Riley]

Okay. And then if you want to splurge, obviously, Kate has beautiful pieces. Some of them, I think are a little trendy and really expensive, but the classic ones are worth it. Saint Laurent, obviously, is going to have a beautiful belt that's simple. I had a Bottega belt that I haven't been able to replace, so. But I. I don't feel like you need to spend a ton.

[Liv Perez]

I don't either.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah. I really like playing into different metals and having different colors. I just think a belt is. It really ties an outfit together.

[Liv Perez]

A belt is jewelry. I love that you said that.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

It's not holding my pants up.

[Maeve Riley]

No.

[Liv Perez]

It's matching my earrings.

[Maeve Riley]

Tailor your pants and then. Exactly. That's funny, dude. Yes.

[Liv Perez]

So good. It's really true. Okay, so three by five. I like the idea of, like, putting a garment rack out, putting those five pieces, and just from each category and just styling it out. I bet you that you could have a very succinct wardrobe that way.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah. And I think also showing people. Listen, I love working with Revolve, obviously, and the intention is to show people what's available to buy. But a lot of these pieces people have in their closet, and maybe just by seeing it, you're like, oh, I.

[Liv Perez]

Can do that 100%. You know, I love that. It's great. Again, I love a fashion tip.

[Maeve Riley]

Thanks.

[Liv Perez]

What's a newbie brand that you love?

[Maeve Riley]

Ooh, that's a good question. A newbie brand that I love. Ugh, I'm gonna mess this up. But I like, I feel like I have so many I have to think about, go back and what I've been buying. I love Totem. I mean, I saw you post.

[Liv Perez]

I was there this weekend on the field day.

[Maeve Riley]

I think it's beautiful.

[Liv Perez]

I think it's beautiful and I think it's incredibly well priced.

[Maeve Riley]

I agree.

[Liv Perez]

So, like, comparatively, you know, I talk a lot about the Aritzia effortless pant, which is like 150, $200. Right. And that's like, you know, it's. To me, it's not Zara fast fashion, but it's like it's a step above, like you're investing a little bit more. You're gonna get a lot more wear out of it.

[Maeve Riley]

Yep.

[Liv Perez]

Totem, which to me in my mind feels like this, like very ultra exclusive designer, had a great pair of tailored trousers that were like immaculate, beautiful. And I think they were like 525.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

And a lot of, you know, the row is selling trousers for twelve hundred dollars these days. So I was like, that's a great price range for someone who wants to invest in a good pair that they're going to wear so many times.

[Maeve Riley]

I agree.

[Liv Perez]

You'll probably have them for a decade.

[Maeve Riley]

I agree.

[Liv Perez]

Yeah.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah. I think some have gotten so out of control. Like, I'm the biggest Kate fan, but the prices are just. Are unbelievable.

[Liv Perez]

Too high.

[Maeve Riley]

Unbelievable too.

[Liv Perez]

I just do that.

[Maeve Riley]

Some of it. I just can't. I can't do it.

[Liv Perez]

Are your favorite pants?

[Maeve Riley]

Oh, you know, I really like these Enzacosta pants. Have you gotten them yet?

[Liv Perez]

Plus 8 plus plus plus plus plus plus plus. And 225 something in there.

Don't quote me.

225, 250 something in there. Unbelievable.

[Maeve Riley]

There's a new one they just did with like a waistband with a. With the drawstring? No, the drawing one.

[Liv Perez]

Okay.

[Maeve Riley]

There's a drawstring one. I. I got like a blue striped pair. I mean, I just love this brand for their pants.

[Liv Perez]

I love them so much. I get them dry cleaned. That says a lot.

[Maeve Riley]

That's your, like benchmark.

[Liv Perez]

If you put them in the washing machine, they shrink a little.

[Maeve Riley]

Well, they're linen, aren't they?

[Liv Perez]

Yeah. I fucked up my white ones.

[Maeve Riley]

Okay.

[Liv Perez]

I'm hoping the dry cleaner that I'm about to actually go to after this. Fix them.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

I love them so much that, like, I'm willing to schlep them. I wear them so much that, like, they need to go to the dry cleaner like, every two weeks.

[Maeve Riley]

Yeah.

[Liv Perez]

And I'm doing that for them.

[Maeve Riley]

I like that.

[Liv Perez]

I'm dedicated.

[Maeve Riley]

I have many colors.

[Liv Perez]

They're so good.

[Maeve Riley]

That's another benchmark for me, too, is like, is this something I want to get the other colors in? And I.

[Liv Perez]

If you love it by. In every color, as I say. Yeah. Last question to close out. If there are people listening who want to be stylists, want to get into the industry, what's your best piece of advice?

[Maeve Riley]

It's the answer that nobody wants to hear, but go work for other people.

[Liv Perez]

Hell yeah.

[Maeve Riley]

It's like, go be an intern and figure out how to work and pay your bills. But you need to intern. You need to get in the door with the people that you look up to. You admire, make friends with the assistant. Get in the door and stay there. Don't be a flake, don't come for three days and then bail or. That is the thing I see the most these days. And, you know, if you actually stick around, we're going to note, you know, that, oh, she. She keeps showing up, you know, and there's always job opportunities when you continue to show up. So I think it's like, work hard and if you can, you know, figure out how to work for free, like, just get in there.

[Liv Perez]

Happy podcast launch day.

[Maeve Riley]

Thank you.

[Liv Perez]

Love you.

[Maeve Riley]

I love you.

[Liv Perez]

Thanks for coming on the show. This was really great.

[Maeve Riley]

I loved it. Love you.

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