| There are many Image Consultants offering the | | | | cap on their time which is fair enough as they do |
| ultimate shopping experience in the capital, almost | | | | have their own life, however the last thing you need |
| 200 of them in fact!! So what sort of service should | | | | is someone that is determined to rush you around |
| they offer and how do you choose the right person | | | | and get done before Eastenders starts. You pay |
| to use for your ultimate shopping experience? Here | | | | good money for the service so utilise it and make |
| are a few tips to help you make the right choice. | | | | sure you get what you paid for and be sure to ask |
| Most personal shoppers are freelance, however | | | | about their procedures and charges before you |
| some work for department stores. I would suggest | | | | agree for consultation. |
| working with a freelance consultant as even though it | | | | Honesty - This is a key strength for a personal |
| will cost more; you will not be tied down to | | | | shopper. Honest IS the best policy and although you |
| purchasing your items from one store. A lot of | | | | may not always like what you hear, the truth is |
| department store consultants are also inclined to try | | | | exactly what you need to hear. A personal shopper |
| and sell you something as opposed to a freelancer | | | | is there to advise you on what clothes and colours |
| that has their fee and is not working on a | | | | look best on you, leave it to your friends to tell you |
| commission basis. | | | | how good you look in everything!!! |
| What to look for. | | | | What should I look to be paying? |
| The key strengths to look for in an Image | | | | Reputation can play a part in this unfortunately. |
| Consultant are: | | | | Personal Shoppers to the stars will cost top dollar and |
| - Knowledge | | | | usually with good reason. Be wary of personal |
| - Patience | | | | shoppers that are too cheap but don't automatically |
| - Honesty | | | | dismiss them out of hand, just be sure to check their |
| Knowledge - London is a big place and your personal | | | | credentials before you part with your hard earned |
| shopper should know it like the back of their hand. | | | | cash. A good personal shopper in London will cost |
| Don't be afraid to ask questions before booking up | | | | between £300-£400 which is a lot of money, but |
| about their knowledge of shopping in the capital, it is | | | | it actually ends up being quite a cost effective |
| usually very easy to tell the experienced shopper | | | | experience because you will find out how to utilise |
| from a novice over the telephone!! | | | | your existing wardrobe and stop buying clothes that |
| Patience - A lot of personal shoppers out there put a | | | | a) you will never wear and b) don't suit you anyway. |