April 15-21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. Organizations, agencies, and societies across the country are celebrating and showing appreciation to the generous and hardworking individuals who make the lives of others a little easier. Volunteering is part of…
I occasionally receive messages from readers bemoaning the fact they live so far away and are unable to access my personal styling services. They’d like help purging their closet and remixing their wardrobe. They’d like to know if an…
Mama on a Mission As any parent of an adolescent knows, connecting with teenagers becomes increasingly difficult as they naturally crave more independence. The desire to hold on to my kid while simultaneously letting the leash out is something I’m…
I must, I must, I must increase my bust! Many of you will remember that famous line from Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. It’s the humorous and sometimes uncomfortable story of a young girl navigating her way through…
Clothing always will be a way of speaking volumes without saying a word. Besides conveying your intentions, your respect for a situation and the parts of your personality you want to share, colour can also set your mood. When…
Last week I went with my family to Las Vegas for a hockey tournament my son was playing in. While Vegas was never a destination I dreamed of, when the chance to check it out fell in my lap, I…
It has been 20 years since I moved to Vancouver from the Centre of the Universe (aka Toronto). About six months in, I started noticing myself say “We” whenever I referred to something positive about the city. I’d say…
Cropped wide-leg pants are showing up in stores fairly frequently these days. For years now, we have been wearing skinny jeans, leggings and narrow-legged pants. At first, I felt out of my element in tight-fitting bottoms. As much as…
I first met our Feb 2018 Style Crush at a photo session over a year ago and have since run into her several more times at various soirees, female entrepreneur events, and networking parties. This woman is everywhere! She’s…
Equipment So, you think Valentine’s Day is a holiday designed to sell excessively-priced roses and chocolates? Well, that may be partly the case. But I think celebrating love in all its forms is a worthwhile pursuit. Whether you’re going…
