Toronto Image Consultant and Personal Shopper

Is a Toronto Image Consultant right for me?

My objective as your Image Consultant is first and foremost to enhance your presence, communication, confidence and natural beauty. But there are additional benefits too. While some people might view an Image Consultant as an additional cost, the time that’s saved by working with me, and the purchases you avoid by using my knowledge of your right colours and styles will not only lead to savings, but they’ll prevent future headaches and reduce the amount of time you spend in front of the mirror in the morning.

If you struggle with your image, and desire to be more confident in your daily life, I can help instill this confidence. Buying an outfit is a one-time purchase, but the knowledge you’ll gain from our session will last a lifetime.

How exactly do I save time and money?

Take a look at your closet. Count the number of items you wear; vs. the ones you don’t wear or have worn only once or twice. With the right guidance from a certified image consultant, you’ll stop wasting money on clothes that you neglect or seldom wear. You will also shop with confidence and not be misled by sales people working on commission.

Most of us only wear about 20% of our wardrobe. After working with you, that number will go up to at least 90%. As far as the worth of your personal time, that’s for you to determine. But you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends and engage in activities or hobbies — and I believe that’s invaluable!

Plus, the confidence that comes with knowing that your style has been enhanced by a professional. It’s hard to quantify what that’s worth, but it’s certainly worth something.

Why work with me?

My academic training led me to want to help people become the best that they can be. I achieved a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and while counselling clients I became aware of how our appearance affects how we feel about ourselves and how we are perceived. This clinical knowledge has equipped me with the skills to make a difference. When this occurs, we feel great, our self-esteem is elevated, and we progress to places we could not have imagined.

As an example, a bright, hard-working employee may not be recognized for their hard work due to their unprofessional appearance; it’s a shame that something as simple as appearance could prevent one from a promotion or from reaching their potential, and yet these things happen all the time in the business world.

You have the right to be happy and to enjoy the opportunities that life has to offer. These opportunities, unfortunately, are not always distributed to the people who have earned them justly, thus it’s important to give yourself every advantage possible.

An individual with confidence, presence and who is well dressed will naturally command the attention of others. They’ll be listened to and taken more seriously than even a superior performing colleague who’s poorly groomed. That’s not to make light of personal achievements, rather to note that by having a professional image and presence, your bosses and colleagues are more likely to notice you and appreciate your ideas.

As human beings, this is the way most of us are wired. We like to look at nice images. It’s not always fair, but often it’s the reality we live in. Since we can’t change this, why not take the lead and learn how to enhance your image to its fullest?

We’ve all heard how important first impressions are, and it’s absolutely true — there’s a lot of research to support this. First impressions are made within a few seconds, and you only get one chance to make a great first impression. By working with me, we’ll make sure that all of your first impressions leave a lasting and permanent image.

What does an Image Consultant do?

Since I’ve always had an eye for detail and creativity in my DNA, I decided to take the courses and exams to become a Certified Image Consultant (CIC). These were achieved through the Association of Image Consultants International (aici.org) and the International Image Institute. My goals are the same as they were as a Social Worker — to teach people to be the best that they can be to reach their goals and feel good about themselves.

To become a certified image consultant, I studied the theory and practice of personal services such as the Colour Analysis, Body/Style Analysis, how to do a Wardrobe Edit and Personal Shopping. Other important studies included social and professional etiquette and dining skills. I also studied the positive impact of appropriate social and business behaviour and effective communication.

Image is about more than just your look — and we’re all judged by more than just our appearance. Your image begins with a first impression but extends to your behaviour and etiquette. Our image sets the table, but in order to create a truly positive image, our behaviour and etiquette must be in line with our look. An Image Consultant can give you the complete package.

Who benefits from Image Consultant services?

People of all ages benefit from Image Consulting, because who doesn’t want to look and feel their best? My youngest client was 16 and my oldest client was 89. Both of them had the same goals — to feel empowered and to be able to create an appearance that would enhance their natural beauty.

Here are some of the types of individuals with whom I have worked:

• Business Savvy · “I want to understand business protocol and be aware of the expectations in the business world.”
• Style Knowledge · “I want to learn about the styles and colours that work best for me.”
• Weight · “I want to learn how to strategically dress my body to enhance my best features and take attention away from the least.”
• Returning to the Workplace · “Times have changed — I want to fit in with my image and workplace protocol.”
• Declutter · “I want to walk into a streamlined, uncluttered closet and have outfits that I can mix and match easily.”
• Wallflowers · “I feel overlooked and sometimes invisible.”
• Business Professionals · “I’m good at what I do, but to climb the ladder in my company I need to improve my presence.”
• Newly Single · “After a 10 year marriage I’m back in the dating scene and feel a bit lost! I’d like to refresh my wardrobe and appearance. I want to find someone special.”
• Confident Diner · “I want to be able to dine with confidence in both social and professional settings.”
• Body Language · “I want to learn more about body language and how I am perceived.”
• Feel Proud · “I want to feel whole again — proud of who I am and how I look.”
• Shop Smart · “I want to stop wasting money on impulse purchases, sales and constant disappointment.”

Hire Me

Contact me to set up a time to chat. I would love to hear about your thoughts and needs which will give me the chance to discuss how we can work together to create a more beautiful and confident you!

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