PERSONAL STYLISTS

SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS

If last minute Christmas shopping means you haven’t given yourself time to hunt down that fab one in a million party dress, or if traipsing around amongst the millons during the crush of pre-christmas sales isn’t really your idea of fun, fear not, specialist help is at hand. Thankfully there are a number of supper personal stylists and shopping experiences that can take away the pain and leave you feeling celebrity status. We were lucky enough to have the pleasure to meet a number of the country’s top fashion helpers. Forget Santa’s little helpers – these are the ones you want.

URSULA LAKE

Ursula can lay claim to being the guiding hand behind some of the most glamorous icons of the moment, from Thandie Newton, Iman and Kiera Knightely to Sienna Miller, Frank Lampard and Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine. I can guarantee she will pull out clothes that you wouldn’t have dreamed of, as well as those that you do, and turn you into a goddess right before your eyes. An eye for a bargain and a manner that instantly relaxes you, Ursula is also contributing fashion editor to the Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine, so you honestly couldn’t be in better hands. www.ursulalake.com

ROUSILAND

The most pleasurable shopping experience I’ve ever had. Tucked away in a beautiful townhouse behind Green Park, their cocoon of a showroom is stocked with all the very latest pieces from hard to find designers. They will also help you hunt for a particular special something for an event or party as well as guide you towards fashion-pastures new. Started in 2007 by two great friends Clare Rous and Kara Iland, both ex city lawyers, they also organise parties and evenings for members (membership is free). A perfect treat for you and your friends.www.rousiland.com; Tel: +44 (0)845 003 8945.

HIGH HEELS

An afternoon spent with High Heels founder Sophie Deedes will turn around the way you shop, even if you imagined yourself as the next Anna Wintor. She will leave you feeling more confident, more stylish and as her clients often testify, more sexy. Her packages include Wardrobe Weeding, half and full day Personal Shopping, Wedding Day and a Concierge Personal Shopping (after a consultation, hand-picked clothes are delivered to your door...bliss!). Prices start at £200 for 4 hours. www.highheelspersonalshopping.co.uk; Tel: + 44 (0)7595 043 802; info@HighHeelsPersonalShopping.co.uk