Style without the strain
Karen Oliver has come up with the ideal solution for those who want to dress for
sucess without the hassle.
Formerly a fashion buyer who has worked within
various areas of the industry, she is now focusing on her favourite sector -
styling. Karen, who lists a student
stint with
Vivienne Westwood on her CV, has set up a new personal service offering styling
advice and a personal shopping service to share her passion for fashion.
From the young man who hates shopping, to the busy professional woman who simply
does not have the time to spend on buying clothes, Karen Oliver Fashion promises
a solution to suit everyone. The first step is meeting the client to find
out exactly what the are looking for, their likes and dislikes. Karen can
then either accompany them on a shopping trip to offer advice, or do their
shopping for them and deliver it to the door. With fees based on a
percentage of the purchase, she thinks she offers a service for all pockets.
"I've always been giving people advice on what clothes suit them. I
thought that there could be a market for a service such as this, especially for
people who either hate shopping or don't have the time to find what they
want." Karen has been helped in her venture through the Business
Gateway. "The self-satisfaction I get from the job is
fantastic. Running my own business has always been a dream of mine and the
Business Gateway has really helped me realise this."
