Short on time… need a wardrobe overhaul or an outfit for a special occasion… or want to update the decor in your room? You can actually book a personal shopper at Robinsons The Heeren to help you out at no extra cost!
All you need to do is to book an appointment at http://robinsons.com.sg/services/ Choose the area you’d like a personal shopper to help you in (fashion, beauty, home/decor), then answer a simple questionnaire to provide an idea of your tastes, style, needs, size, requirements; and it ends with you choosing a convenient time slot to meet.
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I decided to pose a challenge to the personal shopper. Knowing she’d probably have had many requests for a new office wardrobe, or a pretty outfit for a wedding or party, I decided to test her out with a bit more of an unconventional task: “I’m travelling soon to a wintry destination, and I want to look stylish yet keep warm. What options do I have?”
We set up an afternoon appointment and here’s how it went:
I was told to meet my personal shopper on the third floor of Robinsons The Heeren. Soon, a private access door opened and I was led into this airy, elegant lounge. I wouldn’t have known it existed. I’m served coffee as Personal Shopper Ysabel wheels in what she’s selected for me.
It’s nice to have this privacy. I’m told this lounge can sometimes be filled with an entire family who want to be dressed for a special occasion like a wedding. So everyone from parents of the bride to siblings can be tended to; and they can take their time to try different outfits yet feel at ease.
Ysabel wheels in the first rack of clothes she’s selected for me, based on what she’s gathered from the answers to my questionnaire which I’d filled out a few days earlier. Cardigans and turtlenecks are separates she says are versatile. She’s also picked out a mostly-neutral palette, so that pieces can match my existing wardrobe.
Having a personal shopper who knows what’s available on the shop floor is such a time saver. I wouldn’t have been able to search out the pieces that Ysabel had selected for me. Also, I probably wouldn’t have picked out the pieces she had picked – a white turtleneck? We gravitate towards things we like and know works, and having a new pair of eyes to help do the shopping opens up fresh new options. I quite like the hooded cardigan but I don’t think it will be able to keep me warm in -10 C temperatures.
This Sinequanone cardigan is soft and fluffy and would be perfect for our cold air-conditioned office, but all I can think is, “it’s going to be so bulky in my luggage!” Again, another piece I wouldn’t have pulled from the shop floor, this cardie’s draw factor is the geometric detailing at the hem.
Ooh… a rose pink coat! Again, I probably would not have hunted this Jigsaw coat down but it’s so pretty – and it’s not black (my default colour). It’s versatile enough to be worn with jeans or a dress, and it’s made of wool, so will keep me warm.
It’s still the same Jigsaw coat, but it’s now grey. Great that it’s reversible, so you pack in one coat but get two looks. This one’s a keeper!
I’m not one for fussy details, so I was hesitant to even try this one. But Ysabel coaxes, “Try it. It’s a nice colour and it’s got a flattering cut, plus interesting details.” Obligingly, I try it. I like the colour but can’t get past the lacing at the sides.
A knit dress… hmmm… I wasn’t sure how this would look on me, but when I stepped out of the changing area, there were smiles all around. “It looks good on you!” shares Ysabel, and I had to agree. “And you can dress it up or down,” Ysabel continues.
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“A scarf can change your look in an instant,” says Ysabel, “and this one has a nice print and trim.” I like this Sinequanone scarf – it instantly brightens up my face, and there’s wool content so it’ll help keep warmth in.
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When you fill in your questionnaire you can state your budget, so the Personal Shopper will work within your means. And there’s really no pressure to buy after you have used the free service. Although I’ll have to warn you that you’ll likely fall in love with some of the pieces that have been picked for you – after all, these personal shoppers are pretty experienced and know what will work on your body.
If anything, this experience introduced me to a few new European brands I didn’t know they carried; and I was also pleasantly surprised that Ysabel quickly got who I was, style wise. She knew the looks I was after, but wasn’t afraid to suggest others that were a little out of my own comfort zone. At the end of the session, we parted like old girlfriends; when you let someone into your wardrobe space, I think it’s inevitable that you develop a special bond.
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