Presenting at the Universal Standard Showroom in Seattle.

 Connecting Through Style: Workshops & Talks for Real Women, Real Life

Style advice for groups, big and small—tailored to your needs.

My journey as a speaker began at thirteen, running for Student Council and addressing crowds of 300 students all morning long. Since then, I’ve loved sharing insights and connecting with audiences of every size.

At Poplin Style Direction, a trusted personal stylist in Seattle for women, we believe that just like personal styling, every presentation and workshop should be thoughtfully tailored to fit the unique needs of your group. Whether you want an intimate conversation, a panel participant, or a dynamic workshop for a large group, I’m here to help.

What to Expect

Each talk or workshop is customized for your group and includes a Q&A session. Here’s a peek at what we often cover, but every event is designed with your audience in mind.

 

At the Ellevate Women’s Network Event at the Armoire Showroom in Seattle. Poplin empowers clients to rent clothing from various sources rather than buy when it reflects their values.

Chatting about clothes with client Deborah at the Ellevate Women’s Network Event at the Armoire Showroom.

 

Core focus:


The Poplin System — a personalized, sustainable approach to personal styling for women that simplifies your wardrobe using filters like authentic personal style keywords, body type, color palette, budget, lifestyle, and values. This method saves time and money, reduces stress, and helps you build a wardrobe that truly works for you.

From there, we build on your group’s specific needs — whether it’s an online personal stylist for women workshop or an in-person event, focused on life stage, industry, or more — so attendees walk away with clear, actionable steps to simplify their wardrobes and their lives.

With my fellow volunteers at the YouthCare Poplin Style Styling Workshops for Homeless Youth.

Real Experience, Real Impact

For seven years, I volunteered with YouthCare and FareStart, leading style workshops for young people (ages 14–24) facing homelessness. We talked about real-life situations—like what to wear to a job interview or your first day at work—and thanks to donated clothing (often from my generous clients), participants could leave with pieces that made them feel confident and seen. That work deepened my understanding that style challenges are universal—and everyone deserves to feel good in what they wear.

 

Styling Poplin client Isa.

Styling Poplin client Aileen.

Styling Poplin client Jenny.

 

What Others Are Saying

“As a personal stylist for women affiliated with Leading Women in Technology, Mellicia understands the specific style struggles women in tech face. She surveyed the audience’s biggest challenges getting dressed and offered concrete advice to help women communicate who they are through style—and use that power to kill it at work and in life.”
— Susan Seah, Attorney, Leading Women in Technology

“Mellicia spoke at Amazon's Health Matters Wellness Conference, sharing her secrets in Body Image & Confidence: Defining and Creating Values. In just an hour, she transformed how the audience and I think about clothing’s power to reflect our values, communicate without words, mirror our personalities, and change the way we feel about ourselves.”
— Kassie N., Amazon Health Matters Team

 

Styling with size inclusive inclusive brand TomboyX.

In Good Company: Brand & Community Partnerships

I love collaborating with brands and organizations that share Poplin’s commitment to authenticity, confidence, and connection. While the Poplin System helps clients shop with intention—reducing waste and aligning with their personal values—each partnership is rooted in meeting real people where they are. That means working with a range of brands, from small boutiques focused on local production to national retailers and luxury labels.

Past partnerships have included a range of brands and boutiques championing inclusive sizing for women’s clothing and diverse style including:

Boutiques & Inclusive Brands


TomboyX (gender-inclusive and size-inclusive)
Universal Standard (size-inclusive)
Velouria (US/Canada-made collections) Also the setting for the original Poplin Brand Film

Everling Jewelry (sustainable)

Naked Truth Cosmetics (Seattle clean beauty brand)

Established & National Brands


Vince
American Eagle
The Limited

Corporate & Community Collaborations


Amazon Corporate (Health Matters Series)
YouthCare
Washington Women’s Foundation
The Koa Club
Leading Women in Technology
Ellevate Network

Whether it's a panel conversation, private event, or public workshop, I bring the same goal to each collaboration: to make style feel more accessible, more personal, and more powerful for the women in the room.

 

Introducing the five body types at the Money and Style Workshop for the Koa Club.

Connecting with future client Delight at the Universal Standard Showroom event for Leading Women in Technology.

Koa Club Founder Susan Seah and Poplin Founder Mellicia Marx at the Money and Style Workshop.

 

Sample Workshop Topics

  • Style That Speaks for You
    How to communicate your values—sustainability, confidence, creativity—through what you wear.

  • The Style Reset: Rebuilding After a Life Change
    A supportive workshop for women navigating a new job, body, city, or season of life.

  • Less Guessing, More Dressing: Style Clarity for Financial Leaders
    Learn how to dress confidently for every setting—from semi-casual offices to boardrooms and client dinners in finance.

  • Closet Strategy: Turn Chaos into Confidence
    Learn how to streamline your closet and make it work for you every day.

  • Style That Lasts: Dressing for Now and What’s Next
    Avoid fast fashion burnout and build a wardrobe that evolves with your life.

  • Comfort Is Not the Enemy of Style
    Look great. Feel like yourself.

 

Ready to connect with your group

through style?

Let’s craft a memorable, empowering presentation or workshop just for you.