CLIENT COMMENTS

Vivienne –

I really had a fabulous time at your boutique last week.

Looking smart is important in my career. Three or four times a year I would foray into the shops looking to update my wardrobe. How many times did I spend a small mortgage but come away feeling disappointed in my acquisitions, reminded of my poor choices everytime I opened the wardrobe. (And of course, all of it “too good” to throw out!)

How liberating to meet you! I realize I don’t need to be an expert at choosing clothes because YOU are. I really appreciated your approach from assessing my lifestyle needs and preferences through helping me understand the colours that best suit me, to selecting clothes that flatter my figure. And the makeup was fantastic!

I can see that in less time, I can look better and spend less on clothes by using your service in the future. You have a convert!

Kind regards,  Camille Abbott

Viv,

I just can't thank you enough for your help, guidance, inspiring counsel and sage like advice!  You were a beautiful serene angel in front of many doors of so many shapes, sizes and magical materials and colours.

I also want to thank you for the calmest shopping experience I think I have ever participated in.  AND to see SUCH an array of unique and special pieces - that in their own right are truly gorgeous and exceptional, BUT suit me and dress me so well.

Gra was so happy to see ME HAPPY - Happy to be me, to be seen, to be seen as ME.

Again, thank you thank you thank you.   Shell

Hi Vivienne & your super fantastic team,

Thank you all so much for your very special attention in helping me to "look my best" for my 60th birthday. Vivienne the clothes you chose for me were so "different" from what I would normally wear and everyone was amazed at how good I looked and I felt terrific.

Di did my make up and my hairdresser did as you asked and gave me "low lights". Wow! Merci beaucoup!

Buying clothes from you guys to a truly wonderful experience. With love from Lorraine

Think "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy", without the queer. Blokes like me (forty, fit, unfashionable) need a firm push to update our wardrobes, take a few risks, and be more attentive to our appearance. Vivenne was just the person for the job.

As well as helping me select a new wardrobe of professional and casual clothing, she was a font of practical wisdom on male grooming and style. Vivienne's approach was a tactful mix of cajolery and encouragement - just what the image doctor ordered.

Highly recommended, great value, five stars. Andrew, Executive

I am constantly amazed at how good you are at what you do. It is truly unbelievable that you can get even ME interested in fashion. And even more amazing that even Leslie still says "I don't think Vivienne would approve of this".

It's quite inspirational to watch you at work charming the crowd, enthusing the masses. I'm always amazed at how much I enjoy your functions and how even I'm now relatively stylish. See you soon, Ruth

Of course my thanks go to Carol who was so patient and attentive while I was at your "house". I love all my purchases, always do, and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Once again many thanks. Kind regards, Anne Rouch

Phillip gave me the skirt and jacket Saturday night. It looks lovely - I like it better than the original choice. Thank you once again. Annette Gaynor

The honesty of both you and Carol is so very refreshing and oh so helpful!

Next time I am in Sydney I will pop in and am sure you will guide me further in feeling good! Thank you again. Helen Tarn, Orange

"Thank you for all your help and assistance in obtaining my new position. Having a great new corporate image gave me confidence. The next morning I was offered the position.

With your help I have turned four items into ten outfits and saved countless frustrating hours shopping. I've really learned how to dress for success. Once again, thank you for your help and guidance."

"The night before that 'big event' I hardly slept. I felt nervous. "What if she throws out my favourite clothes? What if we disagree?

The next morning Vivienne arrived with a smile and started very professionally taking every single thing out of my wardrobe. She looked closely at some pieces, made me try on a few and discarded others.

After a good 1.5 hours, fashionable pieces were back in my wardrobe - each on their own hanger. Everything was easy to see and find. No more searching for that special blouse hidden under two others.

I took the unwanted clothes straight to the charity bin after we finished - before I weakened.

That day I felt happy - and pounds lighter. It was a good start for me because Viv also showed me how to mix and match things I'd never have thought possible. And I don't miss a single thing I threw out. Everything that went I realised I never wore anyway."

Thank you so much for your Colour Consultation.

Choosing a wardrobe has now become an enjoyable and fun experience. I can go into a shop and not be bamboozled by choice or find myself buying the safe,conservative item (usually black). I have renewed confidence and enjoy colour, style and most excitingly texture. It is amazing what a difference it has made to my outlook and self-image.

You'll be pleased to hear that I have had many compliments. Thank you again. Alex Madden, Coogee

I love your fashion workshops and wear all the clothes I have bought at your store with confidence. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to order me an item of clothing? I wear my Mela Purdie white tank top (scooped neck) ALL THE TIME and with many different things - I think I need another one. Is this a possibility? Thank you. Margaret Hogan

"Once I applied the principles that Viv showed me, I immediately noticed that my fashion image had transformed. I am now able to select clothes to show my figure at its best - giving me an immense feeling of confidence and ease.

The first outfit I purchased has changed my appearance so dramatically that whenever or wherever it is worn, complete strangers (both men and women) approach me to compliment me on my appearance in it.

I am now a visible person, rather than an invisible, person. Salespeople come up to me (ie, I don't have to find them) - a welcome change.

For me, you have taken the frustration out of shopping - saving me time and money. Thank you for offering such a fantastic service. I am certain that anyone considering your service will not regret their decision and will feel as delighted with the lasting results as my husband and I are." An impressed client - now looking her best

"Thank you for breathing life back into a tired old frame. I feel, and look, like a new woman. I am a new woman."
Teri

"Thank you for your pearls of wisdom throughout the year. I have enjoyed being a work in progress and appreciate everything you have done for me."

"Thank you for your enthusiasm, advice and comprehensive help in changing my wardrobe and my image.

Your careful guidance has opened my eyes to the very real advantage of being well dressed. It is remarkable how much better I feel about myself when I am dressed not only in good clothes, but ones which complement my hair and skin tone and suit my personality.

Your assistance in shopping for a basic new wardrobe was particularly helpful. It is enjoyable and fun receiving compliments and words of admiration now about how I dress." Michael, Attorney

The corporate session by Image by Design offers its clients skills and knowledge to achieve positive impact through image and presentation. This fantastic service aims to build confidence and self-assurance to guiding others to look and feel their best.

Vivienne will help you select an outfit to compliment your personality, and coach you to dress to impress and for success. Image by Design helps your personal, social and corporate image through fashion, colour coordination, and adding visual credibility through presentation.

This is a highly recommended and invaluable session to develop skills on personal presentation such as in colour, fashion, hair styling and make-up - ultimately boosting self-confidence through image design. Lyn Blundell, Directional Insight