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7 Dramatic Ways Accessories Will Up Your Style Game
I’ve always thought of accessories as the exclamation point of a woman’s outfit. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ~Michael Kors I firmly believe you are not completely dressed until you have added accessories. It is my absolute favourite part of getting dressed. Sometimes I will…
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The End of Summer – How to Transition your Summer Clothes Into Fall
How to Transition Your Summer Clothes Into Fall While I am a lover of all seasons, there are certain aspects of summer that make it the season I miss the most. I love the warm, summer ocean breeze here on the West Coast. The light of the evening sky that lingers so late into the…
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Wesbrook Village Festival – Fun For the Whole Family!
In our early years as a family, a lot of our free time consisted of my husband and I taking our little guy to his activities and us watching and cheering him on from the sidelines. Sure, we enjoyed chatting to other parents, and it was a joy to see him do his thing. But nevertheless, we weren’t actively participating in…
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Wardrobe Planning for Foodies and Fashionistas
This time of year, nearly every women’s magazine you pick up has an article extolling the virtues of meal planning. How a bit of work up-front saves time, money and stress. How weekly or monthly meal planning helps you stay organized. Meal planning promises to prevent you from eating-on-the-fly or shopping when you’re hungry, both…
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Neckerchiefs are Hot for Fall 2016
We’re always looking for ways to help you update your closet each season without spending a fortune. This fall it’s time to pull out those silky squares you have tucked away or you can head to your local thrift shop where they are in abundance because neckerchiefs are going to everywhere. How to Wear…
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Dress Strategically – What Does That Even Mean?
Dress Strategically – What Does That Even Mean? One of the concepts that we talk a lot about when we style a client is the idea of learning to dress strategically. So, what does this actually mean in practical terms? Dress strategically implies three techniques. Put the emphasis on the parts you want to…
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How to Dress for Dating Success –
How to Dress for Dating Success A few weeks ago, IÂ had the pleasure of working with a 40-something, attractive, independent, intelligent, hilarious, athletic woman. Maria* is a successful lawyer who owns her own condo in a hip Vancouver neighbourhood and enjoys traveling. She is also single and looking for love. After meeting a countless number…
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5 Beach Vacation Must-Haves
Beach Vacations are easy when you live on the coast. Even my stay-cations are beach vacations! I don’t ever feel as though my summer is complete without time spent by water. Be it a glacial river to rock-pick beside, a pristine lake begging me to take a dip or the pounding surf calming me with…
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Seeds of Change – Product Review
You might not know this about me, but I have a culinary arts diploma and had a career in cooking for 7 years. You could say I am a bit of a “foodie”. You also might not know that I am a Fit 4 Two® fitness trainer, so exercise and eating healthy, is a priority for me. You also might not…
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The Joy of Style Client Survey – We’re Shocked!
 The Joy of Style Client Survey We recently conducted a The Joy of Style client survey among our past and current clients. Despite the fact our clients are different shapes and sizes and have varying style preferences and lifestyles, the responses to our client survey were shockingly similar. We were especially amazed by the number of respondents who described…