Every once in a while, life knocks us down. Like it’s trying to show us who’s boss. One of the biggest blows I’ve ever encountered was my divorce. Even though my ex and I sailed through ours somewhat seamlessly, I still had my on-my-knees moments. Regardless of what life throws at you, it’s not so much what knocks you down […]
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It happens every year. Around the same time. Holiday party season arrives, and because I’m a stylist, the emails, texts and phone calls from family, friends and clients start pouring in. No matter how many times we discuss it, the great debate continues – to hose or not to hose. In the winter, that really is the question. It’s interesting […]
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I love me a sharp dressed man. All you have to do is look at a man in a custom tailored suit to know that when it comes to dressing well, we women don’t have the monopoly. In fact, we could even learn a thing or two from our male counterparts. Recently, when doing some research for a client, I […]
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I’m extremely particular (some might say downright fanatical) about having a solid, functional, yet super fabulous wardrobe. Nothing bothers me more than an unorganized closet full of useless, unworn or unflattering pieces. Well, other things might bother me more, but you get the idea. While shopping to create and add to this perfectly curated wardrobe might be a casual pastime […]
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You might think that because I’m a Personal Stylist, I have a ton of clothes. The truth is that I have one garment rack for hanging and one dresser. That’s it. Being clear on my style, knowing how to put things together and shopping smart keeps my wardrobe super lean. (Although using really thin hangers and stacking clothes in my […]
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Dressing Fashion Tips Shopping Tips
Ever go shopping with an idea of what you’re looking for but can’t find it anywhere? Maybe you find the ideal top on one dress and bottom on another and wish you could magically fuse them together? Or perhaps you find the (nearly) perfect piece but wish it came in another fabric, colour or pattern? A girl can dream right? […]
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Ever buy something that you never wear? Or maybe you wear it once only to hate it on? Perhaps you wear it every once in a while only because you feel sorry for it? Answer yes to any of these and you’ve got yourself a bad buy. A bad buy happens for a variety of reasons – all of which […]
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I have a very small head (I assure you that my brain fills up every inch of it), and as a result I have a very difficult time finding hats, other than toques, that fit. So when I found award-winning Milliner, Amparo Findlay, of Hatitude, I knew that my head would go hatless no more. As a Stylist and fashion […]
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2014 was a tough year for many of my clients, myself included. The last few months of the year brought the end of a 21 year relationship and 16 year marriage to the man I thought I’d be with for the rest of my life. Instead of letting it break me, I decided to use the experience to strengthen and […]
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