Frequently asked questions

This is a question I get asked a lot! And it is one that is really hard to answer because everyone’s budget is so different. The most important thing to know is that I will work with YOUR budget — be that modest, generous or something in between. I only take you to stores that fit within your budget — I will not take you to retailers outside of your budget.

The best way to know if your budget and your session outcomes align is to simply tell me what you must spend, and we will let you know where we can shop to get you what you want.

The age of Monday Project clientele ranges significantly — thus far, they range from 13 to 81 years of age.

I work with a lot of people in client facing roles who need to feel confident in how they dress. I work with parents in their 40’s and 50’s who are juggling work, families and often changing bodies as they age. I work with all body shapes and budgets. I work with you to understand your goals, so I can help you achieve them.

The one thing my clients all have in common is frustration with their wardrobe and the desire to feel confident and have clarity in how they dress.

I travel all over metropolitan Melbourne and country areas of Victoria on request. If travel exceeds more than 30kms one-way, additional charges apply. Please contact me for a quote.

Absolutely. If Covid taught us nothing, it is that you can work anywhere. I can conduct all my services via Teams or Zoom. Let us discuss.

I always say: I can shop under water! Whether it be your local shopping centre, shopping strip or favourite store, I can shop with you there. I regularly meet clients in High Street Armadale, Burke Rd Camberwell, Melbourne CBD, Chadstone and any other local favourites.

A Style Consultation is a service which takes place usually at my client’s house. I use it to get really clear on your style goals to ensure that whatever we do — wardrobe edit, shopping or both achieves these goals. Visit Personal Styling services to learn more.

That is completely up to you. Some clients lay things out that they are particularly interested in addressing first and others just open their closet doors, and we start at the very beginning!

To maximise your wardrobe consultation time, prior to your consultation please go through your wardrobe and pull out all the items you especially have concerns or questions about. This is the pile of clothing that I will prioritise for review.

Next, pull all your shoes and accessories out of their boxes/cupboards and line them up in rows near your wardrobe.

Lastly, identify in advance two key outfits to show me at the start of your consultation:

1. Your best/favourite outfit to wear if you were going out with friends.

2. Your typical “everyday” outfit that you would wear to work or to the shops /running errands.

By implementing the above we I can then not only assess each piece you own but also match pieces up together to give some extra insight as to what works with what in your wardrobe from styles, colours and individual pieces.

Every client receives a style guide specific to them. This includes things like styling tips, photos of outfits we styled to remind you. If I am shopping with you, you receive a shopping guide before the day to show you the items and stores I suggest we shop at. This is an app you can store on your phone’s homescreen to remind you when you are getting dressed.

My career was in human resources. This taught me how to ask good questions to help me uncover my clients needs. If I am working with a client, I also understand what workplace expectations are and how to ensure your style aligns with your career and lifestyle goals.

I am an accredited stylist with the Australian Styling Institute and have a long list of clients who can tell you the impact I have had on their confidence in getting dressed and feeling confident and comfortable in their wardrobe.

The first step it to book a discovery call, so I can understand your needs. Once you’ve come that far in your decision to engage a stylist, I work as quickly as I can to book our initial consultation together.

No. All colour analysis is conducted personally by Courtney using photos you have provided using virtual colour drapes.

Yes. While many other virtual systems only send you a virtual palette to print yourself.

Every Monday Project Co Colour Analysis includes:

• A physical swatch of 50 curated colours (with signature shades marked)

• A virtual swatch for digital reference

• A wallet sized mini swatch card

You’ll be shown how to use these tools to ensure your clothing and accessories work beautifully together.

Not quite. Many people are familiar with the “Four Seasons” system. Personally, I feel this is outdated.
I use the Absolute Colour System. This is the most advanced and accurate method currently available.

This system features:

• 18 refined colour groups

• Subcategories based on value (light to dark) and intensity (bright to smoky)

• Clear and inclusive results, regardless of skin tone or geographic location

• 9 warm and 9 cool directional palettes

My system will also teach you:

• How to identify warm vs. cool tones

• How to choose patterns that match your natural contrast

• How to align colour choices with your personality and lifestyle

Your ideal metal tones and gemstone colours will be covered during your consultation.

Absolutely. We’ll identify your best shades for foundation, blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick.

You’ll also have the option to test and purchase from the Monday Project Co. makeup range, which is grouped by undertone.

Immediately after purchasing a Virtual Colour Analysis consultation, you will receive detailed instructions on how to take your first set of photos and send them to Courtney.

After Courtney analyses your this set of photos for dominant colour characteristics, we will send you a set of coloured cards by mail. You’ll take another set of photos with coloured cards next to your face and email the images back to Courtney.

Based on these new images, Courtney will select your ideal colour palette and compile your Colour Guide. You will receive a physical Colour Swatch in the mail for your colour palette.

Once you have received your Colour Swatch and Guide in the mail, Courtney will meet with you on a 50-minute live Zoom session where you can ask questions and discuss how to use your colours in every aspect of your style.

Your palette can evolve with changes in hair colour, age, health, and hormones. We recommend a refresh every 5–10 years or after major hair colour changes.

This method is unreliable.

Incorrect; freckles can vary in undertone.

People can be close to the border or warm/cool, but with the colour system I use, you will be assessed as either warm OR cool.

No — Your colours extend to makeup, hair, tattoos, jewellery, glasses and even photography.