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1. I don't understand exactly what you mean by Goddess?

2. Who runs The Goddess Collection and what is the inspiration behind the business?

3. Who is The Goddess Collection aimed at?


4. How would I benefit from a consultation - in practical terms?


5. Where are the sessions held?


6. Will I risk losing my individual dress sense with this type of consultation?

7. I remember 'having my colours done' years ago - how are you different and what would I
gain now?


8. How can I justify paying for a consultation when I could buy a new outfit with the money?

9. I'm quite shy and it feels rather self-indulgent focusing on myself like this

10. Is there a short taster session I could try before committing myself to a whole day consultation?

11. Once you've analysed my colours and style, how do I put a new wardrobe together?


12. What support is there after the initial Goddess Image day?

13. Do you work with men too?

 

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1. I don't understand exactly what you mean by Goddess?

The Goddess is the divine spark at the heart of all women, the true feminine energy of creation, wisdom, intuition and unconditional love. She stands in balance of the masculine energy of assertion, intellect, competition and achievement which have dominated our culture for centuries at great cost to both our environment and our relationships. A woman who has woken up to the Goddess within her integrates these energies in her life consciously. She seeks to bring love, beauty and truth to the world by her presence as much as by her actions. She embraces her body and her feelings as an expression of her soul and celebrates her spirit by adorning herself in colourful clothing as a gift of beauty back to the world. She brings a reminder of the Sacred back to the earth with her enchanting, feminine presence.

2. Who runs The Goddess Collection and what is the inspiration behind the business?

The Goddess Collection is run by Laura Berridge who combines her professional skills as a clothes designer and a healer to help women embrace their inner Goddess - their potential. Laura ran her own tailoring business from 1992 dressing London's successful executives. As she became increasingly interested in personal and spiritual development she trained as an Image Consultant, Aura-Soma Colour Therapist, NLP Coach, Reiki Master and Face-Soul Reader aswell as participating in many other psychological, mystical and shamanic trainings. The Goddess Collection is the synthesis of her own journey of discovery and she offers the fruits of it back to other women to support and inspire them in their process of integration.

3. Who is The Goddess Collection aimed at?

All women wishing to value their innate femininity and dress in a way which reflects their Soul. Clients come from all walks of life: successful city executives, lawyers, bankers, marketing executives and media presenters, models, dancers, performers and actresses, therapists, psychologists, artists, teenagers leaving home for college, recent graduates gaining their first career promotion, mothers, grandmothers... Laura has facilitated events for Breast Cancer Care charity since 2001, aswell as repeated promotions for Jeff Banks, Champneys, Notting Hill's The Ladbroke Rooms, Cadburys and Holiday Inn all along the theme of "Colour, Clothes and the Goddess within you

4. How would I benefit from a consultation - in practical terms?

Clients lives transform in the weeks that follow the consultation. You will become more comfortable within your own skin, confident of your femininity, sensuality and inner gifts. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to dress to most flatter your physical form and make shopping much more time and cost effective. An alchemy takes place as a woman embraces the Goddess within her which enhances all areas of her life - romance, friendships, career and family - in the most beautiful way.

5. Where are the sessions held?

In West Hampstead, North West London, unless special arrangements have been made for a larger group seminar in the London area.

6. Will I risk losing my individual dress sense with this type of consultation?

Most women find that the consultation hones their existing style, clarifying precisely why particular outfits are favourites and always will be - and how to ensure every garment becomes such a success. There is always room for improvement and clarity - and with the work being done on the level of body, mind/emotions and soul you will get good value for your investment. The process is very interactive so rest- assured you will be co-creating your image.

7. I remember 'having my colours done' years ago - how are you different and what would I gain now?

The intention at The Goddess Collection is to support women in bringing out their true inner feminine nature - integrating their spirit and body - and then creating a style of dressing which reflects that. It is an indepth, holistic approach to image and colour work with a healing and coaching element and a lot of personal attention. If you are looking to commission your own Goddess dress or outfit, you will require the foundation this consultation provides.

8. How can I justify paying for a consultation when I could buy a new outfit with the money?

Most clients find that the consultation actually pays for itself within weeks. Just from a practical level take a look at how many clothes you have in your wardrobe -- how many are favourites? How many have hardly been worn? How much stress do you go through whilst shopping or dressing before going out on an important meeting or date? If you're like most people you probably wear 15% of your wardrobe 85% of the time - so you will make quite a considerable saving over a lifetime just by making wiser purchases. You may even have confidence to buy finer quality clothing and build up a real wardrobe of stunning garments and accessories to cherish for a lifetime knowing they express the true you... That alone has to be a worthwhile investment .

9. I'm quite shy and it feels rather self-indulgent focusing on myself like this

This is a very nurturing, compassionate process and clients open up and relax very quickly here. Most British girls grow up with little affirmation for their value or beauty - so a day of being affirmed and encouraged can work miracles. And of course the paradox is the less self-conscious you are the more readily you can make your true contribution in the world.

10. Is there a short taster session I could try before committing myself to a whole day consultation?

You could book in for a Transformational Coaching session, bringing with you a specific issue in your life you would like to change. This would give you the opportunity to meet Laura and see if you feel ready to commit further.

11. Once you've analysed my colours and style, how do I put a new wardrobe together?

You will receive detailed notes from the session, a wallet of colour swatches and an indication of the shops and designers likely to provide your look. You may book a follow-up session to review purchases and get feedback. Accompanied shopping trips are also available for support. You may consider commissioning a Goddess Dress or outfit which Laura will design specifically for you and have made by her experienced dressmakers and tailors.

12. What support is there after the initial Goddess Image day?

Many clients choose to take advantage of on-going coaching or healing sessions (see Personal Coaching and Healing) to support them in releasing limiting beliefs or patterns. There is a wide network of like-minded friends (see links page) who provide complimentary services. Also, stay posted for details of the upcoming Goddess Circle (email Laura for details)

13. Do you work with men too?

Yes, all the services offered to women are also available to men, including bespoke tailoring of suits and outfits and the healing/coaching.

This works particularly well for Weddings where Bride and Groom can each have a special consultation and have outfits designed to ensure they both look Divine for their big day ..... Traditional suits, fancy waistcoats, morning suits, frock-coats are all available .. aswell as more individual designs to express your true nature..