How do I start my career In the fashion industry to be a stylist.

To be successful as a stylist, you have to know design and have the creativity but also you have be very proactive and extremely self driven. To get started, you will probably be assisting other stylists, doing work that might range of steaming clothes to getting coffee to lugging heavy things around. As you work, network with stylists, designers, photographers, make a good impression through your work (don't be a diva!), and always be looking for opportunities to get more work. In this process, you'll build a portfolio or a "book" that contains images of your work, whether it's a look you styled or a photo shoot.

Most stylists start out freelancing for a few years (to build their book and get regular clients) and then sign with an agency, that sets them up with jobs. Some stylists go on to open their own agencies.

The way to get into the business is to be prepared. Know designers, follow trends, get to know the industry. Watch shows which can be viewed at style.com. Read fashion magazines, blogs and websites. Consider getting a retail job in a local boutique and learn about the designers they choose for the store. You can also start your own fashion blog--put together looks or capture looks that inspire you.