Wardrobe Basics

Last Minute Holiday Party Outfit Ideas

I recently had a fun holiday themed photo shoot with Blair O’Halloran from Toronto Independent Fashion Scene (tifscene.com) and it forced me to think about what I’d be wearing this year. With holiday parties now in full swing, you may have already been to one, or two or three. Or maybe your party circuit has yet to begin. Whether you’re […]

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How to Transition Your Wardrobe and Look Great Doing It

Depending upon where you live, September can mean the official end of summer. Here in Toronto, days are slowly getting shorter and mornings are often chillier than midday. Cooler weather is definitely around the corner. Knowing what to wear as Fall approaches can be tricky. Here are a few tips to help you transition your wardrobe from the end of […]

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The Top 5 Style Challenges and How to Overcome Them

I’ve been Styling a lot of clients online lately and the more women I work with globally, the more evident it is that when it comes to shopping and getting dressed, no matter where my clients live, whether it’s in Canada, the UK, Australia or Austria, the majority of them struggle with the same issues. Here are the Top 5 […]

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The 3rd and Final Step – The Elements of Looking Great

This is the third and final installment of my petite series on looking great and having killer style. First I covered How to Determine Your Personal Style. Then I moved onto Knowing How to Dress for Your Body Shape. Today I’m covering the 3 key elements of looking great – colour, proportion and fit. Know and understand these elements, combine […]

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5 Easy Summer Style Staples

The good thing about summertime is that my kids are home all day and I go into summer mode. The bad thing about the summertime is that my kids are home all day and I go into summer mode. I get very little work done (did I mention my kids are home all day?) and with the constant heat and […]

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Forget the New – 5 Classic Pieces to Keep

Every January there’s always so much talk about embracing the new – new goals, new habits, new changes, new lifestyle. When it comes to fashion, it’s no different. Magazines are already previewing the new Spring/Summer trends for 2013 and in just a few weeks I’ll be doing the same. What we don’t typically hear about in January is keeping the old […]

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Sequins and Leather and Lace, Oh My!

What better time of year to pull out the sequins, leather and lace than the holiday season? Whether it’s a cocktail party, dinner with friends or a gathering to trim the tree, how about donning something special to mark the festive occasion. Clothing that incorporates sequins, leather and lace can make quite a statement and as a result some people […]

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Why Knowing Your Body Shape & Colours Matters (Video)

This week I’m trying something new. Instead of writing a blog post, I’ve recorded a video. The topic? Body shape and colour. When you take a good long look at your body shape and understand your proportions, you start to learn why certain cuts and styles of clothing look better on you than others. The same can be said for […]

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Sweater Mania

As the temperature drops, there’s nothing better than throwing on a great sweater to keep you warm. (A Hot Toddy doesn’t hurt either.) But with so many options, how do you choose? And then once you’ve chosen, how will you wear it? What will it go with? How will you accessorize? After years of shopping for myself and my clients, […]

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