“Chataigne's superpower is helping others feel seen."
- Rebekah Ingram, EP Daily Pop
Melissa Chataigane is a leading TV Host & Style Expert who inspires women to elevate their confidence from within and step out into the world and be seen. You've probably spotted her on television performing a transformational makeover, sharing red carpet commentary or style tips to millions of viewers on Live from E!, Access Hollywood, TODAY, Tastemade and many more.
Beyond style, Melissa has built her platform on authentic conversations about grief, mental wellness and embracing life’s biggest transitions make her a sought after speaker and she leads retreats all over the world.
Melissa has styled numerous celebrities and she has been featured in several publications including, People, Essence, WSJ and InStyle as well as a contributor to the L.A Times. With regular appearances reaching millions of viewers and over 100K engaged social media followers, she's built significant influence in the style space. This has led to impactful campaigns with Nordstrom, DSW, Estée Lauder, and Loews Hotels that drive real results
.Inspired by her late mother, she launched her small-batch ceramics line, OUI Carole. Melissa is a vocal advocate for empowering the next generation of women leaders through her work with Saving Innocence.
How the story began
From beginning my career in corporate healthcare, working in busy newsrooms, and celebrity styling, I’ve been in the game for a long time. Fact: I was the producer and voice of all the video fashion content on MSN, AOL and more back in the 2000s and interviewed a young Kim Kardashian when she was just the sidekick. I’ve dressed my fair share of celebrities, but after my sister lost her battle with depression and died by suicide it became clear that I need to focus on helping myself and others lead a joyful life with confidence and love your body through every season.
I’m passionate about supporting my community and helping our future leaders shine. I've hosted style studio and workshops for Saving Innocence and Manifest Works.
I live between Chicago and Los Angeles with my divorce gift and best pup, Misha!
How it's all going now...
I started dancing classical ballet at the age of 2 and toured professionally around the US. A ruptured Achilles tendon ended my dancing day, but the discipline made the woman I am today.
A stylist, host, ceramic artist, yogi-
She's a renaissance woman!
I was a REAL Ballerina
I was tired of watching unqualified stylist living my dream so I got on the show as a model, learned the players and pitched myself. I was booked as a regular for 2 year and guest hosted Access Daily without an agent. Takeaway- make it happen!
I booked access hollywood without an agent
As much as I love big city lights, I'm happiest in the mountains or beach, off the grid in nature or behind my pottery wheel in the clay.
Off the grid, in clay is my happy place
About Melissa
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