The London Academy of Fashion & Styling (TLAFS)

Q:  Why choose The London Academy of Fashion & Styling?

A:  At TLFAS you will find that we have designed our courses to suit every level of ability from complete beginners to those who already have extensive knowledge and experience of the styling and fashion world.  At TLAFS we understand that you have many calls on your time, so we have tailored each of our styling courses to give you as much flexibility to work at your own pace as possible.  However, we also believe that you have chosen to study with TLAFS because you are enthusiastic and passionate about styling, so we have put in place a timescale for the successful completion of your course and of all your projects that we feel is appropriate to the level of study that you have chosen.  However, we will always take into consideration any call for more time as we know life’s little surprises can crop up and knock us off balance when we least expect it!

Q: Who are the TLAFS course tutors?

A:  Our tutors are Debra Lestrade, a personal stylist and Cynthia Marsh, a fashion blogger and published author – view their bio’s on the about us pages.

Q:  How do I get the details for each styling course?

A:  You can request any individual styling course prospectus via PDF that provides details of the course contents, the duration of the course and the projects you will need to successfully complete to pass and get your certificate

Q: Do I need to have any previous qualifications or styling experience before I book on to one of your courses?

A:  No.  Each of our styling courses gives you all the information and skills that you will need to reach the level that the course is aimed at.  What you need to do before you decide on which course to take, is how far do you want to take your interest in fashion and styling and how much time do you have?  Do you want to be a professional stylist and plan to start working very soon in the fashion industry or is it that you want to learn how to make the best of yourself by choosing the right colours, outfits and accessories?

Q:  How do I enrol on a TLAFS styling course?

A:  Once you have decided on which is the best course for you, you can enrol for your course online.  Your first project will be emailed to you as soon as the enrolment & booking conditions have been completed and full payment has been made.

Q:  Do I need to buy any equipment or makeup?

A: You can start you study without any kit, however you will need to build on this before you book your first client.  You can purchase the TLAFS Stylist Starter Kit for just £59.99, this includes 8 colour scarf's (for assessing your clients colours), a measuring tape (to measure your clients proportions), a Measuring guide (guide to measuring your clients) a box of dressmaker pins (for pining the correct hemline lengths for your clients), + two 2 neckline templates (for assessing suitable necklines for your clients).

Q:  What are the fees for your styling courses?

A:  All the information on fees can be found on our Course Prospectus page

Q:  How do I pay for my course?

A:  We use PayPal to take payments and all major credit and debit cards are accepted.

Q:  Can I pay a deposit to secure my place?

A:  We do not take deposits and all courses need to be paid for in full before the starting date

Q:  Can I pay for my styling course in instalments?

A:  No all courses must be paid in full before the starting date

Q:  Why do I have to complete my styling course in a set time?

A:  Although we want to give you as much flexibility as possible in your learning experience, at TLAFS we also believe that having a set end date of their course helps our students to stay focused and motivated to complete their projects. A completion date is a goal to aim for and one that will get you out working in the exciting, dynamic fashion industry much faster. However, if any student needs extra time to complete this will be given.

Q:  How much help do I get from TLAFS during my styling course?

A:  You will have the support of one of our experienced course tutors throughout your studies and will be able to contact your tutor by email or telephone if you have any questions or concerns.

Q:  Will I be able to start working with clients as soon as I have finished my course?

A:  If you have successfully completed the Professional Styling Practitioner Course or the Advanced Styling Practitioner Course then you will have all the skills and knowledge that you need to start working with clients. 

Q:  What are the enrolment dates for the courses?

A:  They are aproximately around the 9th and the 23rd of each month.