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Leggings – One Item, Two Stylists
Leggings – One Item, Two Stylists This month in our regular feature we chose a wardrobe staple: black leggings. Cozy and comfortable, they are appealing to many women. Quite often though, leggings can look boring or sloppy or worse…like tights! It doesn’t have to be that way. First and foremost, be sure your top covers your crotch point. Do…
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Wear Your Dressy Clothes Every day
At The Joy of Style, we are certainly about making the best use of the clothes you already have hanging in your closet. We love the idea of remixing your wardrobe so you have more ways to wear the things you own. Take a look at those pieces you have designated as items for special…
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Erin Templeton – leather bags and accessories
My sweetheart gifted me with one of these beautiful Erin Templeton bags for Christmas. About Erin Templeton Bags Erin’s bags and accessories are hand-crafted from new or recycled leather.  Her studio and storefront are right here in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Erin uses minimal hardware which is a bonus for me because it makes the bag light. While I enjoy the look of bling on…
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Flannel Shirt Worn With Layers
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! With the temperature drop, you’ll be reaching for your flannel shirt more often. Try mixing it with pieces you already have in your closet. A Flannel Shirt is a Great Winter Layering Piece Over a Turtleneck Add an extra layer of warmth by wearing it over your favourite thin knit turtleneck. You want to up the…
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5 Reasons to Make Personal Style a Personal Goal
Happy New Year! It’s January and all around us people are making (and breaking) New Year’s resolutions. Every year it’s the same thing. Folks want to lose weight, quit smoking, get out of debt, get organized, find love, advance career, etc., etc., in the hopes of creating a happier, healthier, wealthier life. Rarely do people mention improving their…
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Wrap Dress – One Item, Two Stylists
Wrap Dress - One Item, Two Stylists This week in our regular feature we chose a zebra print wrap dress. The zebra pattern can be considered a neutral which makes it incredibly versatile. This particular print is muted giving visual interest without screaming animal print. The cut of the dress is flattering to most figures making it a a go-to…
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Quick Style Tip – Wearing heels? Bring flats.
It’s no secret that a pair of heels can do wonders for your legs, but even the most devout fashionista can be left crying for mercy after extended periods of wearing them. Whether you plan to ring in the new year dancing all night with friends, banging pots and pans at a neighbourhood house…
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Style Fix, December 2015 Edition
This Style Fix post is about fit. Dress to fit the body you have now, not the one you wish to have or the one you used to have. At The Joy of Style, we want you to celebrate you just as you are. Whatever journey you are on with your body, we support you. You…
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Ugly Christmas Sweater – One Item, Two Stylists
Ugly Christmas Sweater This week in our regular feature, we chose an ugly Christmas sweater. So fun to style something tacky yet totally hip and on trend. With the right supporting players, this seasonal number will show your sense of humour and love of the season without sacrificing your sense of style. Dee’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Outfit…
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One Item, Two Stylists – Sequinned Cardigan
One Item, Two Stylists - Sequinned Cardigan This week in our regular feature One Item, Two Stylists, we chose a white sequinned cardigan. It’s an ideal layering piece for the holiday season because whether you dress it up or down, you’ll be looking festive. Dee’s Outfit: Ultra Feminine I wanted to make a very feminine outfit even more girlie with this…