SHORE VS. CITY: SELBY KOSKY

A native of Syosset, New York, SELBY KOSKY moved to Chicago in 2006 to attend The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. While studying and living in Bucktown, she pursued her love of styling as a buyer for an upscale boutique. In 2019, Selby moved to Highland Park with her husband, Kenny, and their Bernedoodle, Lou. After having two boys, Ari (4) and Rowan (2), she made her passion into a reality by creating styledtherapy by selby. Now a school psychologist, Selby has a growing Instagram account (@styledtherapy) featuring fashion, styling, and curated outfit inspiration for more than 22,000 followers. This style star psychologist set aside her appointment books and closet picks to share her shore and city favorites with Sheridan Road.

What’s on the horizon? The opportunity to do many more wardrobe edits and client styling. I love connecting with women and men to help them feel confident in their clothing and capture their style with both old and new pieces Mantra? “You got this” Best grooming tip? My skin care routine and my $10 ice face roller from Amazon Guilty pleasure? Watermelon Sour Patch Kids Favorite foods? Anything pasta or sushi Music you love? ‘90s anything Best advice ever given to you? “If you want something bad enough, then go get it” Best advice you’ve given? When I can see that a client is really excited to introduce a new piece or try a new way to style an already owned item—I enjoy validating that confidence Earliest memory? Laughing uncontrollably with my sister When you wake up, you? Check my phone Before bed, you? Fall asleep on the couch What’s on your bookshelf? Fashion and style coffee table books You can’t live without? My family and a good pair of jeans Love to escape to? Somewhere warm or Italy with my husband Advice you would give to your younger self? Don’t let other peoples’ opinions affect your passion and drive

ON THE SHORE

Your style is? Jeans, a crewneck tee, and a loafer or ballet flat Can’t leave the house without? Phone, keys, wallet Transportation? My car Driving music? ‘90s Apple Music, hip-hop, pop, and R&B Place to eat? Towne & Oak, Hometown, Viaggio, Happi Sushi, Stacked & Folded Shop? Athene Best thing about the Shore? Parks, great comfort food (matzo ball soup at Max’s Deli), Rosewood Beach Worst thing about the Shore? Few restaurant options The perfect day is? Grabbing a large coffee and walking to a park with all the boys (husband and dog included)

IN THE CITY

Your style is? Jeans styled with something black and a slingback mule Can’t leave the house without? Phone, keys, wallet … and sunglasses Transportation? My car parked in the Gold Coast and I’m walking everywhere Driving music? 103.5 Kiss FM Place to eat? Sushi-San, Shaw’s Crab House, Swift & Sons, Vinnies Sub Shop, Corey’s NYC Bagel Deli Shop? COS, ANINE BING. I miss you, Barneys Best thing about the City? The bustle and vibe Worst thing about the City? Traffic The perfect day is? Walking around the West Loop in the summer, taking in the city energy, and stumbling across a new restaurant with my husband