OUR VISION

Fix Up Look Sharp is a not for profit charity that gives Auckland male identified tāngata a fresh perspective through a personal styling experience. 

We achieve this, through providing a free styling appointment and set of “Getting Ahead”  clothing that is relevant to the tāngata’s interview or meeting  purpose. We endeavour to build confidence and value within the clients, so that they can put their best foot forward for any interview or meeting in a professional setting and meet the standard required to succeed.

 The service is run by an experienced stylist and job seeking professionals who are motivated and passionate about male identified tāngata looking good and feeling good about their job readiness and making a positive first impression at an important life event.

• Advantage male identified tāngata to feel more prepared and empowered for an interview, important meeting or life event by presenting themselves as the best candidates for the job and making a positive first impression.

• Alleviate the emotional stress and uncertainty around what is suitable to wear for a job interview, meeting or important life event.

• Alleviate the financial stress on sourcing suitable clothes for an interview, meeting or important life event. 

• Give male identified tāngata an enjoyable styling experience, choosing job interview/meeting/event attire that is flattering, comfortable, impressive and appropriate

• Enable the male identified tāngata a fresh perspective through fresh clothes improving their attitude and confidence towards the probability of getting a job or succeeding at their goal

• Give the male identified tāngata a visual indicator of a positive change in their presentation by showing them before and after photos of themselves.

The idea for this charity was born out of my support work while working for a family support service in 2011. I realised that there was no dedicated service for my male clients to receive guidance about what to wear for important meetings or interviews and access free good quality clothing.

My background and training make me ideally suited to providing the Fix Up, Look Sharp service.  As well as a Bachelor in Social Work, I hold 18 years high- end fashion retail and styling experience, including managing a menswear store. I am very respected within the clothing retail industry, known for my art of engagement, styling, confidence building and providing an empowering experience.  In addition to my skills and experience I possess the absolute passion to drive this charity towards success.