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Needle FX Piercing and Tattoo Studio - Camden Town, London

Needle FX Piercing and Tattoo Studio

Company Description

NEEDLE FX HAS MOVED. JOINING FORCES WITH NOTORIOUS INK (CHIOKO).
STUDIO'S NEW ADDRESS:
186 (downstairs), Camden High Street.
NW1 8QP Camden Town.

Established in 2008, Needle FX owners and crew have many years' experience in the body piercing and tattooing profession, with the focus on providing body piercing, tattooing and others to a diverse range of customers within the local area. The studio is based in the heart of Camden Town (London).

It has very passionate professionals working in. That undertake any kind of job. From custom ideas to more standard jobs.

Using only the highest quality materials and technics from jewellery and ink to needles and tools, as well as operating hospital grade sterilisation.

With a staff body of 2 skilled people, Needle FX has a professional team, qualified in the art of body piercing and tattooing. The studio creates diverse art works that are custom made to fit every personal needs of the person getting the work done. The products feature safe and high quality materials, making them appropriate for any person even with delicate skin, and they are available any time all together with full aftercare, advice and information any time before, during and after the process.

Needle FX has an expanding customer base, located in and around London, including regular customers and visitors from all over the planet.

Frumpy to Funky - Clapham Junction, London

Frumpy to Funky

Company Description

Frumpy to Funky is a London based Personal Style and Image Consultancy for men and women.
Services offered are:
- Personal shopping
- Style consultations (find the right style for your body shape, lifestyle and personality)
- Colour consultations (discover which colours and shades suit your own colouring)
- Wardrobe management (co-ordinate the clothes already there, check the style and colours, find what new items are needed ).
All services (except personal shopping) are carried out in the comfort of your own home.
Founded by Karen Grace, the business is based in Clapham Junction (London.

Frumpy to funky was established by Karen Grace, an affiliate member of the Federation of Image consultants.

Karen has studied Personal Styling at the London College of Fashion and received her professional training in Image Consultancy at one of the leading Image Consultancy training centres.

Frumpy to Funky has a satisfied network of clients, situated in and around London, including private clients.

Luke Sutton - Manchester

Luke Sutton

Company Description

Luke Sutton is a professional Image Consultant, Personal Shopper and Stylist.

As a top Image Consultant Luke will provide the knowledge, expertise and resources needed to help:

- Discover and strengthen your distinctive signature style
- Build recognition and respect amongst your peers
- Garner the attention of a room- The 'WOW' Factor
- Improve presence and self-confidence
- Identify the difference between clothing versus a working wardrobe
- Learn the importance of quality over quantity in your wardrobe
- Look great within your budget.

A service for women experiencing the bewilderment, misery and bitterness of low self-esteem. Who feel their current image is nothing but a barrier to their happiness, confidence and success.

Taking an in-depth look at your lifestyle, personality, age, shape and budget, Luke is able to provide a relaxed, fun and informative bespoke personal styling package that will help reconnect with your personal style.

Learn how to apply every ‘tried and tested’ secret of the image industry in a structured fashion that always proves fruitful.

Luke Sutton has an expanding network of clients, based around Manchester.

There will be no more standing in front of your wardrobe for what seems like eons every morning. With Luke as your style guru, discover...

- How to shop, where to shop and what to buy; saving time, effort and money in future
- How to dress to suit your shape
- How to wear clothing that respects your individuality
- How to wear colour, pattern and texture to jaw-dropping effect
- How to mix and match clothing effortlessly; meaning all your wardrobe works all the time
- How to cull and organise a new, neat, tidy and exciting wardrobe without starting from scratch
- How to accessorise every outfit with ease
- How to dress with confidence for any occasion.

Larysa Kucak - Shepherds Bush, London

Larysa Kucak

Company Description

Operating from London, Larysa Kucak - Bespoke Corsets and Accessories creates beautifully handmade corsets. With an educational background in fashion and textiles, as well as being brought up around haute couture fashion, Larysa specialises in creating stunning works of art in the form of corsets and corset accessories for her clients.

Larysa Kucak Works from her fully equipped studio in London, offering a made-to-measure service if required.

With a wide range of colours and fabrics to choose from, the corsets created by the Larysa Kucak can be tailor made for each client. Available online, clients can purchase through the online shop or request a custom made corset to suit their needs. All corsets are beautifully hand made with quality in mind.

Larysa Kucak has been sewing her whole life, and comes from a background in haute couture fashion, watching her mother sew beautiful gowns for some of the UK's top designers. Following in her mother's footsteps, Larysa learnt to make beautiful, high quality clothes and accessories. Educational qualifications include BA in Applied Arts, specialising in Textiles, as well as studying at London college of Fashion and Central St Martins. Larysa has acquired many skills over the course of her life, the most valuable being practical experience in her studio in London. Larysa Kucak - Bespoke Corsets and Accessories has an expanding customer base, based throughout the UK, including private clients, models, music artists and performers.

Styled By Gemma

Styled By Gemma

Company Description

Styled By Gemma is a dedicated personal shopping service which is offered to clients throughout Manchester and the UK. The company, which is located in Manchester city centre, was set-up in 2009 however the founder has had many years experience within the fashion trade.

Styled by Gemma offers the client the freedom of a tailor made shopping trip which will suit them. Part of the shopping experience will include firstly a consultation which will provide time to sit and discuss their needs. That way the shopping day can be just actually shopping, so the client can gain maximum exposure to all the clothes personally picked out for them. No stress, no aimlessly walking around the shops… just a relaxing shopping experience with guaranteed results.

Gift experiences are becoming so much more popular, as they are a thoughtful way to treat a loved one. Here at Styled by Gemma, the client can purchase a Personal Shopping Gift Voucher, and spoil that special someone with a style overhaul. Gift vouchers can be tailored to meet the client's every request, and are valid for 6 months from purchasing.
And for free of charge, the Gift Voucher will be personalised and designed to suit the occasion the client is buying for.

Kate Parker Style - Winchcombe, Cheltenham

Kate Parker Style

Company Description

Kate Parker Style is an image consultancy and personal shopping business offering Wardrobe Consultations, Personal Shopping, Wardrobe Organising, Special Occasion Shopping, Style Parties and Gift Vouchers to clients throughout Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The business, which is based in Winchcombe (Cheltenham), was set-up in order to offer women, friendly, honest and impartial advice. Prior to working as an Image Consultant, Kate spent many years working in public relations predominantly in the fashion and beauty sectors.

Having trained and graduated with the prestigious Alicia Kite Academy, Kate is now a fully qualified Image Consultant and Personal Shopper and full member of the Alicia Kite Academy. She respects that a person's image is intrinsic to them and should be handled with care. Her experience has equipped her to dress women across all ages, shapes and lifestyles. Working independently means that her advice is totally impartial and is always with her client's interests at heart.

As an Image Consultant and Personal Shopper Kate works with her clients to help them discover their own invidual style and to become the best version of them.

The Divine Image - Richmond

The Divine Image

Company Description

Welcome to The Divine Image experience. Indulge on a wonderful journey of discovery, with extremely approachable personal shoppers. Learn how to feel glamourous and sophisticated, oozing with style, class and confidence.

The Divine Image is excitingly unique, as it offers a one stop complete image makeover that offers personal shopping in London and Milan, wardrobe planning in the comfort of your home, hair and make-up masterclasses and etiquette lessons. Tailor made, the services are fantastic and much desired for anyone who wants to look and feel better about themselves and can seize the opportunity.

Clients will be working with Camelia Fredericks, London's leading celebrity personal shopper and her team of experienced professionals.

Colour & Style - Basingstoke

Colour & Style

Company Description

Established in 2005, Colour and Style has over 10 years' experience in the colour, make-up and image styling profession, and provides colour analysis, styling, wardrobe revamps, bridal make-up and styling as well as a full make-up service including tuition and makeovers to clients throughout Basingstoke and Hampshire. The company is situated on the outskirts of Basingstoke.

With a consultancy rooms in the centre of Basingstoke and mobile services as well as fully qualified staff, the company is able to offer a professional image and styling consultancy to businesses and individuals. The service is intended to bring out the best in individuals, promote confidence and enhance image and self esteem, helping clients to maximise their potential personally and professionally.

Part of enhancing image and self esteem is dressing well in the correct colours both in make-up and wardrobe. Accessories can transform an outfit and should not be overlooked.

Suzanne and her team can help clients to bring this all together to create your own unique style and image. At Colour and Style clients can also purchase cosmetics, jewellery and accessories to complete the transformation.

House of ilona - Milton Keynes

House of ilona

Company Description

House of ilona is a bespoke fashion label. Head designer Camelle Daley has several years of experience working on collections for fashion shows, theatre and performers. Currently accepting 2011/12 commissions.

Working with a fashion designer one on one, House of ilona is able to offer a range of dresses and evening wear to individuals. The service is tailored and will enable clients to wear unique clothing with first class style.

House of ilona has an exclusive customer base, situated throughout the UK and USA, including Buckingham Palace visits, singing groups such as Black Voices and Theatre Productions.

The company is managed by Camelle Ilona Daley who has been working in the fashion industry for many years. Camelle is honoured to work with such amazing clientele and takes pride in making each individual feel special and look amazing.

Marie Fraser Styling - Chelsea, London

Marie Fraser Styling

Company Description

Marie Fraser Styling based in Chelsea provides image and personal branding services to clients throughout London and the South. Marie has many years' experience in the fashion arena.

Marie aims to provide clients with services that are as individual as they are. Showing them how to work with their existing wardrobe and how to build on it, not replace it, she shows clients how to dress and shop for their body shape, size, personality, lifestyle and budget, how to accessorise to their best advantage and create many different outfits using accessories.

Marie is passionate about helping people to look good and feel fabulous every day, which raises their self confidence and self esteem, and gives them the freedom to be themselves and project the image of the person they want to be.

Marie Fraser has a growing network of private and professional clients, located in London and the south of England.

Marie Fraser Styling was founded by Marie Fraser and is managed by her. Marie is dedicated to adding incredible value to the lives of people she comes into contact with. Helping them to achieve their personal branding goals, so that every day they look good and feel good, whether in the boardroom or ballroom, and equally importantly representing the core values of their employer.

Marie is a founder member of ASIP, the Association of Stylists and Image Professionals.

Marie is available for presenting at networking groups and corporate workshops, tailored to your specific requirements. Please contact her for further information.

The company provides individuals with a range of image and personal branding services that are tailored to the client's specific needs and goals, whether it's a more successful authoritative image, a strategy to reorganise their existing wardrobe, help in deciding which styles and colours suit their bodyshape and personality, or a personal shopping trip that will save time and money.

Marie aims to add organisation to life, identify personal style, save time and money by avoiding unnecessary and unwanted purchases, thus ensuring that 100% of your wardrobe works 100% of the time.

Men's Styling is also available. Working together a game plan can be created to maximise your visual impact and fulfil your image objectives for work and play so that clients will look and feel successful.

My Style Companion Image Consultants - Henbury, Macclesfield

My Style Companion Image Consultants

Company Description

My Style Companion offer style advisory services in the North West region, including Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

Personal services: - style advice, style consultations, wardrobe consultations and personal shopping services are available.

Corporate: - image workshops, mini personal style consultations for staff and personal brand coaching.

Style Training Academy: - Teaching others through courses and training how to set up business as an Image Consultant, Personal Stylist, Personal Shopper or Style Advisor.

Retail: - shopping and styling events to boost footfall and sales and personal shopping / customer services sales training for staff.

Clients can stop wasting money on clothes they never wear by understanding what styles, shapes and trends suit them. My Style Companion teach clients how to achieve a beautifully organised, functional and practical capsule wardrobe that will ensure they have an outfit for every occasion in the future. My Style Companion also shows clients how, where and when to shop so that clients can avoid making costly mistakes on clothes that just sit unloved and unworn in the wardrobe and can help clients to rediscover their style; revive old garments; and renew your wardrobe.

Nicola Cupples, Style Director is an experienced, qualified image consultant who is Resident Stylist for Golden Square Mall and has worked with high street retailers and malls such as Met Quarter, Wallis, OUTFIT, L. K. Bennett and Hobbs to provide styling services for their customers. Nicola also regularly features on BBC Manchester's Retail Therapy as a Fashion Expert and is also Fashion Expert for Live Cheshire Magazine and Network She Magazine.

Nicola has worked with hundreds of women in the UK offering practical style advice and transforming a diverse range of women from sizes 6 - 26 through wardrobe consultations, personal shopping and related style services.

My Style Companion Image Consultants has a growing network of clients, situated throughout the UK, including Learning Skills Council and one of the largest Pharmaceutical companies in the Uk, Astra Zeneca. My Style Companion also work with a variety of shopping centres, malls and high street retailers such as Golden Square and Met Quarter and also entertain a number of women's networking, business and social groups with fun and informative style events. The company is managed by Nicola Cupples who has been focusing on the Image Consultancy business for many years. Having previously worked for House of Fraser, Selfridges and with an experienced background in Marketing having worked for multi-million pound brands, , Nicola Cupples is adequately trained to oversee the company and has a strong network of contacts throughout the UK.

Angel Couture - Elland

Angel Couture

Company Description

Based in Halifax and with a Design suite in Elland, Angel Couture is a Bridal wear and specialist dress making company that offers a Bespoke Haute Couture, designer service to clients throughout Yorkshire. Formed in 2003 the company has 8 years experience in Bridal wear and Fashion Design.

Angel-Couture aims to supply individuals with a professional and personal customer service and has on-site facilities. The clients and brides have the freedom to create their own designs. The service is designed to offer a totally unique experience every time.

Consisting of The new Aphrodite Collection 2008, the garments will follow the Goddess of love theme created by Kaye Heeley they are ideal for this summers formal and informal functions. Available in the next few months, the garments are due to be featured in a collection catalogue and early commissions for garments are recommended. In January 2009, Angel Couture is launching a couture designer range of bespoke bridalwear in Wakefield's leading bridal house 'Hoops a Daisy'. The collection of dresses will increase throughout 2009.

Angel Couture has already successfully co-designed stage wear with singer and TV personality (Loose Women) Jane McDonald. Included on Jane's recent tours during 2007, 08, were the glamorous well structured dresses enhanced by Kay Heeley's eye for sumptuous design, detail and creative flare. With a strong talent as a modern designer, Kaye Heeley of Angel Couture not only has a wealth of industry knowledge but has a professional and natural aptitude, qualified city and guilds levels 1 / 3 with a BTEC national diploma in Fashion design, Tailoring, Corsetry and Pattern cutting. The company is managed by Directors: Kaye Heeley and long standing business partner Dane Heath Fleetwood who have both been focusing on the Fashion and Design sector for many years. Having previously worked for many national and international companies, Kaye Heeley and Dane Heath  Fleetwood are both more than able to manage the company.

Niki Whittle Personal Stylist and Image Consultant - Bath

Niki Whittle Personal Stylist and Image Consultant

Company Description

Based in Bristol and covering the south west, Niki offers a modern approach to Personal Styling and strongly believes that it is important not to be labelled as a pre-assigned season or type. Instead she’ll help clients to discover and develop an image that reflects who they are. Providing clients with friendly, individually tailored, honest and impartial advice, Niki’s clients save time and money by discovering what to wear to suit them and their shape, and where to shop to find this. With services ranging from Wardrobe Re-vamping to Personal Shopping (all of which are available as stylish unique gifts) Niki will update clients existing items, to create an easy to use, hard-working, capsule wardrobe.

Niki started her career in fashion as a freelance textile designer successfully selling designs to designers such as Diane Von Furstenburg, Fenn Wright Manson and Calvin Klein. She then went on to work as a Fashion Advisor at John Lewis (Cribbs Causeway, Bristol), for over two years. In 2008, Niki trained with the renowned Alicia Kite Academy - a leading advocate of the image industry with an international reputation and over 25 years experience. After high demand, and some further training with the Alicia Kite Academy, she now offers styling for men and is a fully qualified Image Consultant and a full member of the Alicia Kite Academy. Niki ensures her clients become more confident in styling themselves and save time when it comes to shopping. As an image consultant and personal stylist, Niki hopes to discover a style and image that reflects who her clients are, and who they want to be.

Cascade Colour and Style - Chelmsford

Cascade Colour and Style

Company Description

Cascade Colour and Style offers expert image consultancy services to customers throughout the Essex area. Owned and run by Cass Edwards, image consultant, the aim is simple, to help clients to create an ideal personal image and to banish the frustrations which come from wasting money on clothes which stay unworn, yet still struggling to find a suitable outfit.

Cass helps clients not only to discover how to dress in truly flattering colours and styles, but also how to shop with confidence and build a versatile and flattering wardrobe so that on every occasion clients will look and feel fantastic. Cass can also show clients how to get the most from existing clothes and advise on the all-important capsule wardrobe; a stylish image does not have to come with a huge price tag.

Consultations can be on an individual basis, or enjoyed as a colour or style party by a group of friends (max 6). Services include :

Colour: - Colours which will best suit individual clients and how to wear them, whether dressing for business, a smart occasion or relaxation, plus best colours for jewellery, hair, accessories and make up. Includes colour swatch fan and advice sheet.

Ladies' Style: - Covers all aspects of clothing styles and lengths, fabrics and necklines to suit the client's style personality and flatter particular body shapes. Includes a personalised image profile.

Professional image: - Guidance on presenting an outstanding business image to inspire a sense of confidence, competence and energy.

Men's Image: - Advice on a complete and well dressed look.

Services also extend to personal wardrobe reviews, to help clients discover greater uses for those 'hidden treasures' amongst existing clothes, and shopping trips to suit each client's needs, be it a special occasion outfit or the 'classic basics' to build a wardrobe.

Gift vouchers are available for a special present, which will always be appreciated.

A beautiful selection of jewellery is available in a variety of dazzling colours for a perfect finishing touch.

More information on how Cass's friendly and professional advice helps transform clients' images can be obtained by calling for a 'no obligation' chat about any specific needs.

Cass's light and modern consultation studio is located in Broomfield (Chelmsford).

Affiliate Member of the Federation of Image Consultants.

The Piercing Room

The Piercing Room

Company Description

The Piercing Room provides Darwen and the surrounding areas with a professional ear, body and surface piercing service in a safe and sterile environment.

The friendly and fully qualified staff ensure clients are treated with great care and attention during and after the piercing process, and also providing free aftercare within the pricing structure, to ensure the piercing receives the correct aftercare required which is the most important factor of the healing process.

The Piercing Room supplies a range of body jewellery that looks fantastic, is suitable for any occasion and is available in many materials. A new service recently added is a safe non evasive without drilling tooth gem application, which can last up to 1 year using genuine Swarkoski gems which are easily removed with no damage to the teeth.

The product range includes:
- Made to measure pregnancy navel bars
- Nose studs
- Tongue bars
- Navel bar
- Labrets
- Tragus studs and rings
- Eyebrow rings and bars
- Ear stretchers and flesh tunnels
- Ball closure rings
- Top ear jewellery
- Tooth gems.

With a staff body of two friendly and informative staff members, The Piercing Room consists of one receptionist and one professional ear and body piercing artist.