Reflections on being named the 2016 Top Vancouver Mom Blogger What a ride the last few weeks have been! To find out I was selected as one of the Top 30 was a thrill and honour in and of itself. To actually be named Top Vancouver Mom Blogger seemed surreal. I had to pinch myself. I fully acknowledge that Top Vancouver Mom…
Our Readers Asked: Are you always judging what people wear? Mara and I both get asked this question a lot. The answer is yes and no. I think “frequently analyzing” or “appreciating” is more accurate than always judging or critiquing. Why people wear what they wear and how they wear it, fascinates us. Personally,…
I was approached recently by a rather aggressive sales rep for a well-known international supplements company that supposedly helps people to lose weight. She had seen my name on the Vancouver Mom list of Top Bloggers. When she discovered that I am a Fit 4 Two ® fitness trainer and a personal stylist she thought…
I have been networking like a boss lately! Vancouver Business Network, Vancouver Entrepreneurs, Mompreneur Groups, Ladies Who Vino, Vancouver Women in Business, various Meet Up groups, etc. I have met some pretty amazing and successful women, made some great connections and a few new friends too. I’m fascinated with the types of people that come to these…
Here on the West Coast, we are famous, or perhaps infamous, for our casual lifestyle. (And ridiculous real estate market!) Unfortunately many West Coasters frequently cross the line between casual and sloppy to take our informal dress code to a whole other level. I get it. Weekends are a time to unwind, enjoy friend and family time, attend…
Mara and I have the pleasure of working with hundreds of moms in both our individual and joint businesses. We’ve seen the joys and triumphs as well as the frustration and heartbreak that comes with the designation “mom”. Each mother and child relationship and every situation is unique, but in our experience, one thing remains constant: every mom we’ve seen is…
We take our personal shopping clients everywhere! The Joy of Style is not affiliated with any stores. We receive no commission or kick-backs on sales. There’s nothing in it for us except the satisfaction of a having a happy client. Rest assured when we tell you something looks fabulous on you, we mean it. 3Â Factors…
Now that spring has officially arrived, there’s no better time to get over your fear of colour. Introducing Colour Into Your Wardrobe You might find a top you love in a hue that you’ve never bought before and wonder what the heck you would wear it with.  You’ve heard black goes with everything, but actually pairing…
We’ve all had moments when an item of clothing catches our eye and we feel we MUST have it. You get a tingle of excitement, your heart starts to race, you feel a rush of endorphins and you fantasize about how happy that new item will make you. When you are a smart shopper the item…
Think you can’t wear stripes? Think again! Everyone can. Wear Stripes Strategically Depending on your own figure flattering priorities, you can use this classic pattern to visually lengthen or broaden or narrow. It’s all about the placement of the lines and the direction they’re going. Wherever you wear vertical lines, that area appears elongated and more narrow. Wear them if…