I had a wonderful time working with Val. I came to her in need of work clothes, amongst some more stylish weekend wear and a few outfits for going out socially. I had lost some weight and desperately needed an update. In just one weekend I already feel so much more confidant about my image. It's unbelievable what a weekend with the right stylist can do. Working with Val is the best gift I could have given myself for the holidays and I cannot wait to see what we get next time. If you're thinking about working with a personal shopper don't hesitate. You won't regret working with Val. She's a gem.

I recently hired Shop with Val to help me prepare for a new job that required a work wardrobe overhaul. Val was amazing in every way. She clearly has impeccable taste in fashion, but also upholds the highest standard of professionalism, patience, and kindness throughout her process. She expertly blends her clients' wants and needs with her own wealth of knowledge. I decided to start with the closet consultation service so Val could help me take stock of what I needed most in the work department. As soon as she stepped into my apartment, Val was nothing but kind, sensitive, and professional. She never made me feel the least bit shamed about my closet and she created a comprehensive list of items to prepare us for the shopping trip to come. Then came the big shopping day. It was by far the best shopping experience I have ever had! Val took care of all the no-fun parts like swapping sizes and searching through racks. When I walked into the dressing room at the start of our session, she had already prepared a huge selection for me to choose from. All I had to do was try on! This made the quality of the experience so much more enjoyable and efficient. By the end, I came away with 40+ new items! 6 weeks later, I still have new clothes to wear to the office and the joy over my new wardrobe has not worn off. I haven't been this excited to get dressed since I was a teenager and I have Val to thank!

SOME GOOD THINGS I imagine Val spends far more time working for her clients than what she bills for. With her help, I have a wardrobe I'm more proud of and go on dates without wondering if I look foolish. My negative view of short-sleeve button downs was cured. It helps to have a woman's input. She educated me on color matching, in ways that I haven't read about online or in books yet. She directed me to sites for fashion education and tailors afterward, which I'd asked for. She saves you time by pulling the things to try on from the store beforehand. Walking around the mall with a young woman about as tall as me in her heels was an unexpected pleasure. SOME BAD THINGS We spent too much time on clothes that weren't a match. Some clients need a style revolution, but I was only looking for an upgrade. I bought clothes she recommended but regretted some of those purchases later. I think she should've made her search broader at first and narrowed it down. Her questionnaire asked if I had a style icon, but I don't follow fashion. Perhaps showing photos and asking if I were strongly opposed to anything would've helped.

First visit to New York (from Australia) with only a few days to see as much as possible. In terms of shopping, this was a job for a personal stylist! I am an experienced and confident shopper but Val helped me to target the stores that would maximise my spend, suit my style and find new looks that I normally would not try. She was just brilliant. On a personal note, Val is fun and down to earth and easy to click with. I have no hesitation recommending Shop With Val.

Val worked with me to edit my closet, then shop for missing items. She was extremely professional and offered great suggestions. Val is resourceful, efficient, and terrific to work with! I was hesitant to work with a stylist but it was a great investment.