Tess Purcell has worked as a professional fashion stylist and image consultant since 2006. Her basic training was in beauty therapy, and she worked for many years as a make up artist and account manager for Christian Dior. Adding to her experience, she has also worked for Kildare Village as a stylist and personal shopper. She has contributed to both national and local fashion publications, as well as radio and TV including XPOSÉ, RTÉ Today Show, Clare FM, and Spin Southwest.

Image magazine referred to Tess as 'the style doctor' with "a vast knowledge on boutique shopping. Tess also delivers many style workshops throughout the country, speaks to ladies groups, and conducts in-house style master classes to corporate groups.