Anita Patrickson is an established freelance stylist in Los Angeles. Originally raised in South Africa and educated in London, she has traveled extensively gaining experience across a multitude of cultures and lifestyles, which has aided her eclectic and individual fashion aesthetic. She dresses celebrities ranging from Emma Watson and Julianne Hough to Nina Dobrev, Kate Walsh and Taylor Kitsch and also regularly styles the covers and editorial pages of Elle, Instyle, Lucky, Vanity Fair, Esquire and more. To date, Anita has branched into television, film and commercials, working with brands and on successful campaigns such as The Vampire Diaries, Target, Covergirl, Nike, Pantene, Proactiv, AG Jeans, Rolex as well as with big networks and studios like Paramount, Warner Brothers and the CW Network. Anita is also a spokesperson for Harper’s Bazaar and a brand ambassador for Chaiken. Not only do we love her work, she has the coolest personal style around!
-How did you meet Mary Alice? Mary Alice was my boss!! One of my very first jobs in the styling world was assisting MA- I got super lucky! I am so grateful for all I learned from MA and am privileged to call her my friend and mentor. These are the people that shape your life and career. Funnily enough Mary Alice then got me my next job (not sure whether she was possibly trying to get rid of me?!) at Conde Nast which really pushed me to pursuing my styling career and becoming a freelance stylist.
-How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as clean and classic, edgy and comfortable. Influences come from my travels to fabulous places all over the world and my clients like Julianne Hough and Chanel Iman who have fabulous style inspire me constantly.
-What is your favorite classic piece you will never get rid of, and a new piece you are dying over? Fave Classic Piece is my vintage YSL cream boyfriend blazer - Favorite New Piece … I just bought a Cushnie et Ochs dress from the new collection that I am waiting patiently by the door for it to arrive! 
3 tips for staying stylish: Stay true to yourself and don’t try and be someone you are not. Never underestimate the value of a good tailor- ill fitting clothes will ruin a look. Not every trend is worth following! It’s totally ok to sit a few out. To quote the late Yves Saint Laurent “Fashion fades, style is eternal.”
-Top 5 things to add to your wardrobe: Cropped navy Salvatore Ferragamo trousers - plain white Iris & Ink t-shirt - black Balenciaga boots - Jennifer Meyer heart pendant - The Jessica dress by HANEY 
-Which Haney dress is your favorite? I LOVE The Jessica dress, it’s probably my favorite… although I love The Marlien as well. They’re all so gorgeous you can’t make me choose just one!! The Jessica I would style with a fabulous pair of earrings and my pointy black Balmian pumps and a funky clutch. The Marlien with some simple black Saint Laurent stappy sandals and delicate gold jewelry mixed with some turquoise stones.