Take the stress out
of getting dressed.
Laura Akkermans
Stylist, Image & Wardrobe Consultant
With four kids and a busy household, I am someone who understands the importance of being able to get out the door quickly while still feeling my best. I’m a wardrobe consultant, styling real people for real life. You don’t have to be someone in the public eye to benefit from a professional style coach. My clients include doctors, teachers, executives, moms, dads, and retirees. People like you, and people like me.
I believe that looking good is not about age, shape, or budget, it’s about understanding what’s right for you. I will help you identify your ideal style and show you exactly which shapes and cuts to try and which to avoid. I will also help you shop for a closet full of clothes that will multitask flawlessly so you never have to worry about what to wear (or how to wear it).
My mission is to take the stress out of getting dressed, and I provide education and a systematic yet personal approach to wardrobing that achieves results and makes people happy.
My philosophy is to make fashion fun and accessible to everyone. I understand the power of a great outfit to transform how we feel about ourselves. And, more importantly, I love making people feel confident in themselves by feeling confident in their style. The most fulfilling aspect of my job is not hearing about how my clients have transformed their wardrobe, but hearing about how their wardrobe has helped them feel more like their authentic self.
Are you looking for a wardrobe makeover, a fine-tuning, or a head-turning look for a special occasion? Do you have the clothes, but just don’t know how to put them together? I can help you find exactly what you are looking for (and make sure you feel great in it!). It’s all about you, your style, your needs, and your budget.
“My job is to help you curate a wardrobe full of pieces that you love, and that love you back”
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“Life is too short to not have every day be a favourite outfit day.”
Packages to get you started on your way towards a wardrobe that you love, and that loves you back.
How Can I Help? View Mens & Womens Services Below
Learn how to shop smarter and more effectively
Virtual $349 / 1.5 hrs
In-Person $495 / 3 hrs
(Bring a friend and save 40% off the second Shopping 101!)
Do you…
- Feel overwhelmed when shopping?
- Find yourself wearing the same 10 things in your closet (even though it’s full of options)
- Buy the same things over and over?
- Find it challenging to feel put together?
- Often make mistakes when shopping? (the gals at the store told you it looked fab and when you got home, not so much)
- Want to find clothes you feel great in and suit your body?
This Package Includes
- Optional complimentary initial phone consultation
- Colour Analysis
- Body Analysis
- 1 hour One on One consultation on how to shop
- 1.5 hours of shopping to “practice” your new found knowledge
- 50 page summary with custom capsule wardrobe links
- Follow up
- Lifetime access – my clients are clients for life. Email, call or text me with any style questions or concerns
This package is also available virtually.
Virtual Shopping 101 Live outside Toronto? Don’t have the time to meet in person? Or maybe you’re just looking for some new online shopping resources? The Virtual Shopping 101 takes you through your style, body analysis, colour analysis and how to accessorize all from the comfort of your home.
Gift Cards Available!
A great one-time investment in YOU! You will find out your best hair, makeup, clothing, metallic and accessory colours.
Virtual $59.95
In-Person $125
Add a made-to-order top to your package from Toronto-based seamstress Vespertine in one of your “wow” colours for only $60! Ask me for more details and assistance selecting the best style for your body type.
Do you…
- Want to understand why certain colours work better on you than others?
- Want to know how to make the most of the clothes you have?
- Want to shop with greater confidence and efficiency, saving time and money?
- Buy the same things over and over?
- Want to build a wardrobe that mixes and matches seamlessly?
Want to host a private Colours Party at your home or workplace?
4-8 people – $95/per person for 2 hours
9-12 people – $75/per person for 2 hours
Let me take the legwork out of shopping. Create your own polished style with no hassle or time consuming browsing.
$750 / 4 hrs divided into two sessions
Do you…
- Need new clothes and a professional opinion?
- Hate shopping or get overwhelmed when shopping?
- Have little or no time to shop?
- Want a more put together look?
- Buy the same things over and over?
- Want to save money and time?
This Package Includes:
- Optional complimentary initial phone consultation
- Virtual Colour Analysis
- Virtual Body Analysis
- In Person Pre-Shopping & Shopping: I will pre-shop for you based on your ideal style, priority shopping list, budget and lifestyle, putting pieces on hold so they are waiting for you when we start our shopping session. We’ll go to each store to try on the pieces, discussing what works, what doesn’t and why. This experience is completely customized for you and your budget. You can choose what location you would like to shop in and if you’d prefer to shop in malls, outlets or boutiques
- Online sourcing of any pieces on your priority shopping list that we don’t pick up while we’re together
- 50 page Summary with custom capsule wardrobe links
- Follow up
- Lifetime access – my clients are clients for life. Email, call or text me with any style questions or concerns.
Gift Cards Available!
Refresh & reimagine your closet
$795 / 4 hrs divided into 2 sessions
Do you…
- Have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear
- Want to discover new, vetted go-to outfits in your own closet that you feel great in
- Find yourself wearing the same 10 things in your closet (even though it’s full of options)
- Buy the same things over and over
- Want to save money and time
- Feel comfortable shopping as long as you have a focus
This Package Includes:
- Optional complimentary initial consultation
- Virtual Colour Analysis
- Virtual Body Analysis
- 3 hours spent in your closet – we’ll shop your closet and re-imagine what’s already there while editing out what no longer serves you. We’ll address your conundrum pieces (those pieces you don’t know how to wear – some might even still have tags on them!)
- Online sourcing of any key pieces you are missing
- 50 page summary
- Follow up
- Lifetime access – my clients are clients for life. Email, call or text me with any style questions or concerns.
Gift Cards Available!
A comprehensive, transformative wardrobe package
$1495 / 8 hrs
If you…
- Have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear
- Find yourself wearing the same 10 things in your closet (even though it’s full of options)
- Want to discover new, vetted go-to outfits in your own closet that you feel great in
- Aren’t sure where to shop or what to look for
- Want to take the legwork out of shopping
- Want to save money and time
This Package Includes:
- Optional complimentary initial phone consultation
- Virtual Colour Analysis
- Virtual Body Shape Analysis
- 4 hours of Closet Cleanse
- 3 hours of Personalized Shopping: I will pre-shop for you based on your ideal style, priority shopping list, budget and lifestyle, putting pieces on hold so they are waiting for you when we start our shopping session. We’ll go to each store to try on the pieces, discussing what works, what doesn’t and why. This experience is completely customized for you and your budget. You can choose what location you would like to shop in and if you’d prefer to shop in malls, outlets or boutiques
- Online sourcing of any pieces on your priority shopping list that we don’t pick up while we’re together
- 1-2 virtual hours for a shopping follow up or a closet session to help you put together all your new outfits!
- Ability to break up hours into difference sessions
- 50 page Summary
- Follow up call and review
- Lifetime access – my clients are clients for life. Email, call or text me with any style questions or concerns.
Gift Cards Available!
Want someone else to shop for you? Or need some more help in your closet?
$125/ hour for in person and $95/hour for virtual hours
Best for people who:
- Loved someone else shopping for them so much that they want it again
- Are interested in seeing what we would pick up for them
- Want to explore new stores
- Would love some more time and support applying their new education
Package Includes
- Personalized shopping, closet editing, outfit planning or just picking my brain with all your style questions
Gift Cards Available!
Testimonials
The biggest challenge I had when shopping was not knowing what to buy. I was focusing so much on what was on sale and what looked good on the mannequin and then getting it home I wouldn’t like it at all. After working with Laura I learned what my personal style is and how to buy clothing that is aligned with that style. That translated into confidence and feeling really good in my clothes. Which is what we all want every day when we wake up! Laura also taught me the importance of truly loving your clothes and feeling like the best version of yourself in them. I no longer settle for something just because it “fits” or “will do”. You have to love your clothes and you have to feel good in them. So don’t buy it if you don’t love it!
Office styles were changing and I was feeling a bit lost. I was also expecting our first child and was time poor. Laura made shopping so easy and efficient and I came away with a much better understanding of what I should be wearing and why, along with a closet I feel good about.
Being more confident in my clothes means I learned the right cut and fit so I am not as self-conscious about what I am wearing. I have started to truly believe that I can and deserve to wear certain colours and pieces. Never in a million years would I believe I’d be wearing leopard print or orange…
I can’t say enough about how great my experiences with Laura have been. She knows what looks best on me, and has taught me how to incorporate this into my day to day look. She is intuitive and a good listener. I learned so much about clothing and accessories while shopping with her. She’s great company, knows her brands and retailers, and can zero in on good choices very quickly. I was impressed by how rapidly we were able to create a wardrobe that I fully love. With her help I have become more self assured. Thanks Laura!
After two years of pandemic and starting a new career, I was totally at a loss of what to wear and how to go about rebuilding my wardrobe. I felt entirely out of touch with what is “in” and what is “out”, and it stressed me out a great deal just thinking about appearing in the new working environment and wondering if I look old and my clothes outdated. I knew that I needed professional help and reached out to Laura for guidance. We had virtual and in-person meetings and Laura provided me with valuable tools that are now at my disposal. We discussed colours that are more flattering to me, styles that benefit my body type, how to create a wardrobe that is both practical and has a great presentation. It was not my first time working with a Style Coach, but I learned new things from Laura. During the in-person session, we went through my entire closet and sorted it into what to keep, what to donate, and discussed what to purchase to fill in the gaps. Throughout the process, Laura listened to me, answered all my concerns, and alleviated anxiety related to my self-image. I am very grateful for her help and definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for a professional Style Coach.
Joanne Shields, Partner & Co-Founder, Starfish Learning
“Stop blaming your body for the mistakes your clothes are making. Your clothes should work for you. You should never have to change to make the clothes work.”
Why work with an image consultant?
Have you ever looked at someone else’s outfit and thought, “wow, I wish I could pull that off.” Let me let you in on a little secret: you CAN! You just need a better sense of what silhouettes and styles work best for your body, and insight about your personal style. With the right education and hands-on assistance, instead of just wearing 20% of what’s in your closet, you’ll be wearing everything in there. You’ll also be able to accessorize with confidence. My goal is to empower you to set your wardrobe up for permanent success so it will be a breeze to look and feel put together everyday.
I pair my retail knowledge with my brand knowledge, along with an understanding that dressing is a form of communication. If what you’re wearing doesn’t express who you really are, then what fun is that?
When you have a personalized style formula, you will have the education and confidence that will enable you to gravitate towards outfits that make you, you!
