Getting Started with YOUR Makeover

Getting Started with YOUR Makeover

 Lynda of Personalised Branding introduced by Rae

It seems so long ago that I went through the exercise of a wardrobe makeover.  I guess it's a bit like childbirth where in the presence of the new person you have created, all the pain and anguish of actually giving birth fades into insignificance.  I am still amazed when friends say they can't believe how small my wardrobe is (let's be real -in comparison with what it was), and that I always have something and know what to wear. The day to day exercise of choosing an outfit is now simple and I don't have the same angst about buying expensive clothing only to find it is hardly worn.  Now I get upset when a favorite piece starts to look a bit shabby and I find myself mending the odd piece through overuse.

However, I still realise that the hardest part was actually getting started.   From then on it only gets easier. For the best advice on how to start I decided to go back to the woman who made it possible for me, Lynda Reynolds from Personalised Branding.  Rather than have me ramble on for advice on how to start the process here it is in a nutshell from Lynda:

When What You Wear Is Not about Fashion - Lynda Reynolds

Sometimes in life, we let things pass us by, waiting for the right moment.

We think "I would love to do that, when:
I lose weight, move house, change jobs, have more time, have more money, the kids go to school, the kids leave home, I leave my husband, I win lotto, I turn 40 or 50 or 60 ... And so the list goes on until there are so many reasons NOT TO DO something that is just for YOU, as you are, right now.

Sometimes people say to me "that wardrobe thing sounds scary" - but I say what is scary is going through life and never letting yourself "make the changes you want to see".

Redefining yourself does take courage,and energy, and an open mind.

A saying comes to mind "Be Brave, it's the only place left uncrowded!"

How you feel day after day, when you look in the mirror or walk out the door - defines you.

Being the REAL YOU is never about where you live, what you drive, what jewellery you have, what labels you wear and how much they cost. 
It's about choosing things that you love to wear, and that make you look and feel great - everyday.
It's about saying this is who I am - and knowing it is who you want to be.

For me, working with my clients is not a job, it is an honour to have the opportunity to help someone feel better about themselves, to build a relationship, and to inspire transformation.

The first step:

Making the Decision

Anyone can enjoy the benefits of a personal stylist, no matter what your lifestyle or budget. If you have any of the following thoughts, then you should consider working with a personal stylist. 

• I want to clear out my wardrobe and have a fresh start.
• I want to develop my style.
• I want to have more colour in my wardrobe.
• I want to stop making costly mistakes.
• I would like to have more versatility with fewer clothes.
• I would like to be able to use accessories to complement my wardrobe.

What women say about their redefining experience:
For me now, rather than spend valuable time worrying about what to wear to an event or where I can find something to fill in a gap in my wardrobe, I simply text Lynda.  ie. help Lynyda, I need a pair of white slim leg cutoffs.  The reply to that particular query came by phone 20 minutes later to say there was a pair in my size on hold for a few minutes as they were reduced from $139 to $39.  Hmm.. did that take much thinking about?

Lynda is in Auckland so not necessarily accessible for a lot of you except that you can fly here with a suitcase for the day with plenty of planning.  But if not, troll the internet to find a stylist's look you like.  Not their particular look but those of their clients or read their clients testimonials.  For my part I was convinced when I saw the results of Lynda's work on three very different women all from different age groups.
Rae

I was turning 60 and wanted to look different as I had lost 20 kilos but I was trapped in black. Without a fuss Lynda was able to assess my personality and style but at the same time modernize my look utilizing colours that best suited my skin tone. Lynda’s design background coupled with her experience in fabrics and the rag trade enabled us to make decisions together quickly. I now have confidence to enter stores that I thought were just for younger girls and have learnt the trick of putting garments on hold instead of making an instant buy. Utilizing Lynda’s discounts, knowledge of stores and seasons trends took all of the angst out of mother of the bride outfit. I have total trust in Lynda’s very professional service backed up with great after purchase reports and look forward to the next session.
N A

For years I relied on a designer to keep me well dressed and my wardrobe well co-ordinated. When she wound up her business I drifted from shop to shop and ended up filling my wardrobe with mistakes, many of which did not go with anything else and were never worn.

What a relief to be able to call Lynda at Personalised Branding! She arrived, and soon there were bags of clothing for recycling and only the clothes that worked were left on the hangers.Great!

But this got better - away we swept in style to the shops and two hours later and a lot of fun, she brought me home with bags of new clothes and accessories. I am now confident again that whatever I put on will look and feel great, and I am constantly being complimented.

Lynda has a unique way of knowing exactly what will be right for me, and she makes me feel a million dollars -- without spending a fortune. I am so pleased to once again be happy when I choose what to wear each day.
Anne

Wow, what a wonderful experience it is to have Lynda skilfully guide you through what you should throw out, what your wardrobe gaps are, what you can salvage through alterations, what suits you and totally transform you over the space of a few days. Lynda is so quick at skimming the clothes racks, it’s amazing. I came home with all these lovely new clothes in which I feel good all the time and also get lots of compliments – even my daughter said I was now more modern! Lynda is so energised and lots of fun – I wished I had known about her years ago.
GA, Auckland

Hi Lynda, I cannot thank you enough!!!!
I am trying not to think of the thousands of dollars I am throwing out and only wish I had met you many years ago. I feel energised and excited about creating my own individual style and becoming confident with that. I can already see that, with your help, I will be spending way less money and I will have a wardrobe full of 'things I can wear.'
Thank you too, for the details about Dress for Success - at least I know that someone is getting some wear out of my mistakes and its not a complete waste.
I would love to go shopping with you - when do you think would be the best time?
Many thanks once again
Anne 

Lynda's contact details:
mobile 021 045 7707
email lynda@personalisedbranding.co.nz
www.personalisedbranding.co.nz