Sian

27. Singer.

‘I am a singer/songwriter and I perform regularly in and around London. The pressure to find outfits to make me stand out from the crowd can be hard. I felt like I had lost my way and had no real identity when it came to my clothes and style. I got in touch with Andrea and booked in for a Sweet Treat and boy was it just that! I was incredibly nervous if I am honest as I am pretty ashamed of my wardrobe and thought for sure she was going to tell me I needed to buy a whole new set of clothes! When I opened the door Andrea was instantly warm and friendly and made me feel totally at ease. She managed to pull together 7 striking outfits from my dismal wardrobe that I felt amazing in! She catered specifically to my needs, my body shape and my personality. She asked me lots of questions about myself during my Sweet Treat and really spent the time getting to know me as a person because lets face it, what we wear very much reflects who we are. Andrea not only put together stunning unique outfits for various occasions but she talked me through every decision and thought process along the way, giving me tips and techniques on how to put together my own look in the future. As a result my ‘getting ready’ time has now cut down drastically and I feel able to pick out clothes confidently. Don’t get me wrong I am still learning and think that I will go for another Sweet treat very soon…. I highly recommend you do the same!’

Lorraine

40. Working Mum

‘I booked the Wardrobe detox conscious that I had a closet crammed full of clothes from a number of decades but always had “nothing to wear”.

After a few hours of sorting and revamping I waved a cheery goodbye to bags of stuff whilst gaining several “new outfits”. It was a real education in what suits me best, how to mix and match and perfect holiday packing.

Andrea’s been an inspiration – I really appreciated her positive approach and thoughtful follow up advice. I have saved hours of wasted shopping time and money and am back to loving my wardrobe.’

Natasha

30. Teacher/Academic. 

Wardrobe Detox {see here}

‘Thank you Andrea for giving me back my fashion mojo! The combination of a house move, an awkwardly designed wardrobe and some challenging ‘life events’ had left me wearing about 10% of my messy wardrobe. You came along, got it all out, helped me to see what needed to go to charity (2 massive black bags full) what I could sell on eBay (my new obsession), what could be updated and most importantly what went with what. I honestly have not been shopping since as I feel like I have a brand new wardrobe at my disposal. I have had loads of compliments about ‘new’ shoes, ‘new’ outfits etc, all of which I have had for years but had either forgotten about or just didn’t know how to wear (hello, yellow jeans!). It was such a fun, cathartic afternoon and will definitely be calling on Red Shoes, No Knickers in the future for more fashion-fabulous advice.’

Back to the real world

‘I first had a Wardrobe Detox with Andrea last year and we had an absolute ball, going through my bulging, disorganised wardrobe and transforming it into something rather more fabulous. So it was natural that ten weeks after the birth of my first child, feeling fat and frumpy, it was Andrea that I turned to again for a Back to the real world session. While the prospect of stripping off and trying on all my clothes was less than appealing, once again she managed to make it fun. It is certainly a difficult time when you are betwixt maternity clothes and your old wardrobe but Andrea did an amazing job of mixing up my outfits and helping me to find shapes and styles, for both day and night, that flattered my figure from the clothes I already owned. In came the V- necks, dresses, flattering cardis and blazers and out went the huge jumpers and anything with a square or round neck (not flattering for size G breasts!!). Finally, she also challenged me to stray away from the ‘oh so safe’ jeans, t-shirt and Converse uniform that so many of us mums live in. On the days when I do this, it brings a smile to my face that I am standing out from the crowd and giving my outfits a little twist. Thank you, thank you and see you again soon I am sure!’

Justine

40. Planning Director, Ad Agency.

’12 months post pregnancy, I felt like I was in a strangers body.  I was also the owner of a wardrobe full of clothes I resented from my ‘old’ body and shapeless entities from my ‘new’ one.  Being a short yet curvy size 12 I had fallen into a pattern of boring tops and boot cut jeans.  Going back to work in ad agency land, I needed a wardrobe that played and worked hard.

Andrea arrived for a Wardrobe detox, colourful notebook waving and took me and my closet in hand.  Over the course of a fun and playful few hours we rediscovered fabulous pieces I’d forgotten about.  She persuaded me that I really could tuck tops into skirts with my new curves, steered me away from ¾ bell sleeves forever and poured me into a figure hugging crochet dress for an imminent wedding.  Yes, we bagged and binned A LOT of stuff but what we kept has been worn much more frequently.

The days, weeks and months that followed had me feeling stylish and shiny new.  I used lush unfamiliar combinations and tricks that she suggested time and time again. Lessons in accessorising, folding and storing will never be forgotten.  The detox more than paid for itself in unbought mistakes.

Since then I have also gifted myself a Sweet Treat session for a holiday that saw me pack less but look more ‘me’.  Thank you, thank you from the heart of my bottomless wardrobe!’

Catherine

33. Diplomat, British Embassy

‘Thank you for the most wonderful Wardrobe Detox.  It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t easy but it was worth it.  Without you I would never have had the courage to admit that those jeans I love looked terrible.  Or that the super-cool (very expensive) top was actually a sack on me. I wouldn’t have guessed that the dress, which was never quite right enough to wear, actually rocked as a skirt.  And what can I say about belts…  Thank you for introducing us – we are new best friends!’

Serena

27. Executive PA

‘Working in the film industry, I often attend various events from afternoon screenings to rubbing shoulders with celebrities in the evening and usually these events are on the same day. On a regular basis I open my wardrobe and am utterly dismayed at the dull choices staring back at me which is when I need to get Andrea involved. I am always so surprised at the array of outfits she manages to find in my wardrobe and without having to buy anything new she will be able to create me an outfit which works for both day and night.

I have used both the Wardrobe detox service which I would highly recommend and Andrea’s Sweet treat – outfit for occasion service. Both now I simply couldn’t live without.’

Hannah

30. Co-ordinator, BBC

‘I had a Sweet treat holiday wardrobe session for a two week trip to Morocco.
I was nervous about how to dress for the heat and culture as well as feeling quite self conscious about my body after the xmas splurge!
I found it really inspiring and we had loads of fun together.
Andrea found clothes in the back of my wardrobe that I had long forgotten about…
She re-interpreted them by pairing items and accessories together that I wouldn’t have dared to mix but that made me look great.
She re-invented my style mixing my practical needs with catwalk tips leaving me feel like I had walked into my very own episode of Sex and the City!
I felt sexy, confident and like I had fallen back in love with my favourite items in my wardrobe.
I had so many compliments on the trip and I wouldn’t travel anywhere without a Sweet treat holiday consultation first’

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Rib

31. Marketing Manager. {see here}

Ever looked for that favourite top and had to pull every single last item of your wardrobe out to find it? Well, that was pretty much me, every…single…day.
I was a hoarder, disorganised and generally just making excuses not to sort through my things! Now I say ‘was’ because I enlisted the help of Red Shoes No Knickers. It was probably the most sensible thing I’ve ever done. My wardrobe finally looks like a grown up owns it. I can actually find things and have finally got rid of those pieces that ‘might fit’ even though they look like something out of a spice girls video (Ok, I admit it, I might have made some bad fashion choices in the past) and this was all with the help of the lovely Andrea.

I found the experience cathartic; she really helped me sort – not just the clothes – but old memories in the process. It helped me let go of parts of my past that I was clinging too and has helped give me a fresh outlook on more than the clothes I wear. She worked through each item individually asking me what I wear it for, when I wore it last and why I wore it. We looked at what suited my body shape, discussed the right colours for me and the best way to wear certain pieces. It’s helped me create a wardrobe that works for any occasion.

We also looked at how we could re-work certain pieces, to give them a new lease of life. She had me in stitches through out as well, haven’t laughed that hard for some time. It was a thoroughly worthwhile process.

I would highly recommend asking Andrea to come and root through your drawers