Personal Shoppers- Not Just for Celebs!

Posted by Sonia Baghdady on March 26th, 2008 at 11:06:09 am , 1708 views

Nope. You don't have to be a celebrity to have a personal shopper. Imagine my surprise when my friend interrupted our lunch to take a phone call from her fashion guru at Nordstrom several years back. Her shopper was calling to tell her about the new cashmere twinsets they had just gotten in.

The trend is becoming more popular now.
The best part?
It's free!

Last Summer Lord & Taylor launched its Personal Shopping Service.
Today on News Channel 8 at Noon, we'll talk with Alisa Gaudiosi, the Personal Shopper at Lord & Taylor at Westfarms Mall.

She says, "People don’t have time to be putzing around the store. They want immediate results and a personal shopper can help navigate the store and find it fast!"

What does a personal shopper do?... you ask?
Alisa tells us, a personal shopper will peruse and shop the full store for clothing and accessories. They identify your style preferences and select items tailored to your personal flair. They'll keep you on top of the latest fashion trends and in-store events. They assist you in selecting the perfect gift for any occasion and any recipient... keeping a register of dates in your life... and giving you a reminder call as important birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions approach.

If you're interested in a shopper at Lord & Taylor, here's more info...

Call 860.521.8411, X420
Visit lordandtaylor.com, e-mail Alisa at alisa_gaudiosi@lordandtaylor.com

Or, stop into the Personal Shopper office on the 2nd floor next to designer sportswear of Lord & Taylor in Westfarms Mall.

Happy Shopping!

Filed under Anchor Desk, Good Morning Connecticut, CT Woman.

20 comments

Comment from: Belinda [Visitor]
I might just have to look into this! I HATE to shop, but know that I need to update my wardrobe. Thanks for the heads up!

Bel
03/26/08 @ 12:10
Comment from: JJ [Visitor]
A friend of mine in MN. does that, but it ain't cheap.

03/26/08 @ 12:54
Comment from: blogger [Visitor]
It's probably only free if you shop in stores like Nordstrom. And who can afford to shop in stores like that????
03/26/08 @ 12:57
Comment from: George [Visitor]
This blog site is turning into Vogue Magazine....Go...Sox
03/26/08 @ 13:55
Comment from: Scott [Visitor]
Personal shoppers!!!!!!!!! Obviously some people have way too much disposable income!!
03/26/08 @ 15:08
Comment from: S.N.eno Glenna MacDonald [Visitor]
Sounds like it takes the fun out of the touring I do when I go shopping,I love to look at (everything) and say if I didn`t want the responsibility of dusting you,you would be mine,but your nice to look at.~Peace Glenna~
03/26/08 @ 15:41
Comment from: MAB [Visitor]
Over 30 years ago, as a young professional lady right out of college, I would shop at Musler's and Stowell's at the old Waterbury Mall on Wolcott Street. A girlfriend and I became friendly with sales people at each store. They knew my likes / price range and set dresses and jewelry aside for me. Every Friday night, I would stop, look over their choices, chat and then, order a pizza from Dominic's! They were performing a service and, yes, I needed dresses and accessories. I bought my first string of pearls when I got my first big promotion and my diamond wedding band from Stowell's and many, many outfits from Musler's. We enjoyed the social part of connecting with people and of course, the shopping part as females.

We are not all of a cheap, see it everywhere, Wal-mart mentality. You get what you pay for....

Sonia, thanks for the story. It brought back very happy memories!!



03/26/08 @ 16:06
Comment from: The Shadow [Visitor]
I'm not a big fan of shopping, but Jesus ... a personal shopper? How lazy can one become? If you can't find time to buy stuff you need ... then you need to brush up on your time management skill set.

What's next .... personal bathroom attendants to wipe your junk when you're through? Give me a freakin' break.
03/26/08 @ 18:05
Comment from: jeff [Visitor] Email
ms belinda... roumer has it you dress very well and professional......

ms sonia, i tend to do all my shopping via LL Bean on computer... UPS does all the leg work...

i tend to be set in my ways, button down collars, pastel coloured shirts (solid colours),kaki pants (more so for the golf course than work) and Polo/Izod shirts for summer time... so LL bean has me covered, but i can see, with some people, a need for such a service...
03/26/08 @ 18:05
Comment from: Alice [Visitor] · http://www.affordableaccuracy.com
Nah! Not for me! I love shopping on-line. . . even for groceries with Stop & Shop's Peapod Service. I want to pick it out myself and I want it delivered!!!
03/26/08 @ 19:35
Comment from: megan.dahle@wtnh.com [Visitor]
I think this is a great service. Not only does it benifit the store by notifying customers of new items enticing them to spend more money; it also benefits the cutsomer by adding a personal touch at no extra cost. It is much better to talk to someone about the item than read an email where you only look at pictures (which you have to download) in your email.

I would welcome an occasional phone call about the latest style for free almost any day. Why not. I am a woman and I love to enjoy looking great. Why not start with my wardrobe?
03/26/08 @ 21:06
Comment from: From New Haven [Visitor]
Why not include JCREW which is right in New Haven who offers the exact same quality service and has for quite some time!!! And is much more reasonable!!!
03/27/08 @ 06:45
Comment from: Belinda [Visitor]
Why thank you Jeff.....I try my best.
03/27/08 @ 12:56
Comment from: Jill K. [Visitor] Email
I mostly don't shop in stores like that anymore, due to income being flat for almost 10 years and everything else getting more expensive. So over the years I've migrated away from the mall and toward stores like Kohls and Target, where I'm sure it's not an option. LOL.

I would like to hire a stylist for a day. I'm adjusting to my thinner self for the first time since before 1997, and having a rough time of selecting clothes.
03/27/08 @ 13:43
Comment from: Beth [Visitor]
The American Girl Doll Store in NYC has personal shoppers for its young lady shoppers. My 25 y/o daughter and I were just tickled silly by this. As my daughter said "Mom, really, what 8 y/o needs someone to help them spend money at a toy store?"
03/29/08 @ 14:06
Comment from: jeff [Visitor] Email
i wonder if his excellency, gov spitzer should of used a "personal shopper"
03/29/08 @ 17:43
Comment from: Jean [Visitor]
I really liked the show when it was just news now i cant stand Sonia. She might as well wear just underwear you can look up her dress isnt tha a little embarassing? Des is fine she at least wear longer dresses. but she is always catering to Sonia. It has interesting things tht you offer but gosh why does she have to wear such short clothes . Sorry for my comment i raised 4 girls and would be totally embarassed if she was my daushter.
10/16/09 @ 13:17
Comment from: JEAN [Visitor]
Sonia I am sorry for writing.. you are a lovely girl but I guess I wasnt in the mood today. Keep up the good work
10/16/09 @ 15:05
Comment from: somaie [Visitor] · http://www.onlineuniversalwork.com
Personal shopper...no...., I prefer online shopping. It saves money...
01/05/10 @ 00:57
Comment from: charlesbrooks [Visitor]
Influence can be defined as the power exerted over the minds and behavior of others. A power that can affect, persuade and cause changes to someone or something. In order to influence people, you first need to discover what is already influencing them. What makes them tick? What do they care about? We need some leverage to work with when we’re trying to change how people think and behave.


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01/12/10 @ 05:12
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