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Style Crush – Jacqueline Tupper of Lord’s Shoes
Every once in a while, you pass someone on the street who makes you do a double-take. The kind of person who exudes joy and a thirst for life. Their energy draws you in, and you think to yourself, “I just have to know this person!” Jacqueline Tupper is one of those people, and she…
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A COVID Closet Challenge For Challenging Times
Welcome to the COVID Closet Challenge! Inspired by stories of women who gave up clothing shopping for AN ENTIRE YEAR, I figured quarantine time is the ideal time to give it a go. The COVID Closet Challenge will run from Monday to Friday for four weeks in May. During that time, we are going to…
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A Bra Fitter is Your Bosom Buddy + Paper Label Trunk Show and Clothing Drive for DFS
Retiring in 2018 after 11 years as a fitness trainer left me feeling a bit empty inside. As much as I enjoy my one-on-one time with my personal styling clients, I missed the party atmosphere of my group fitness classes. I missed “my girls”. I needed to get my regular fix of sisterhood and…
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You’re invited! Spark joy AND save the planet. Two fashion events you can’t miss.
Does Your Wardrobe Spark Joy? Join me this Sunday from 11-5 at Dragon & Phoenix Designer Consignments where I will be in-store to help you “Make Your Closet Spark Joy!” Instead of going all Marie Kondo on everything you own, this is your chance to learn how to integrate new pieces with what you already…
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Fashion Speaks the Language of First Nations. Kim Coltman on Personal Power and How Fashion Can Heal Us All – Women Going Places
KIM COLTMAN Founder and Executive Director, Fashion Speaks International Kamloops BC To call Kim Coltman driven is an extreme understatement. This woman of Metis heritage was born in the ’60s and grew up in Vancouver’s infamous Main and Hastings neighbourhood. She lived in foster care most of her childhood and learned from an early age it…
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When Body Shaming is Disguised as Caring: an open letter to a concerned mom re her fat daughter
Dear Concerned Mom, I honestly believe you had good intentions calling me about your daughter. I completely trust you have her best interest at heart. You said your 20-something girl is quite overweight and wears clothes she ought not to wear. She tries to dress like her thinner friends, but you think she looks trashy.…
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Dress Thinner Now – 3 Simple Ways That Don’t Include Losing Weight or Wearing Spanx
Never before in fashion history has there been more proof than today that bodies of all shapes, sizes and ages can be attractive and stylish. Yet despite all the advances made by the body-positivity movement in recent years, many women still long to be slimmer. I hear it constantly from my clients. It’s like they’re…
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Get Ready! The Joy of Style’s Sip, Save & Winter Style Event is Happening this Sun @ Dragon & Phoenix
Have you noticed your favourite sweater looking pilly and tired? Are your pants ghosts of fashions past? Does your party dress look hungover? Is your go-to purse looking er… bagged? Then it’s unquestionably time to refresh your winter style. Sip, Save & Winter Style Event If you’ve been following me for a while, you know…
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The Holy S*** Dee Turns 50 Sale Starts Today PLUS Winter Holiday Fashions that are Forever Fab
Today I get to turn 50! I’m upleveling. I’ve reached a milestone. I’m starting a new chapter. Here’s a new post to help you prepare for the holidays. Be sure to read to the end, because I’ve got a special birthday offer for YOU! Holiday Fashions that are Annual Favourites During the festive season, whether…
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Turkey Neck – 3 Ways to Camouflage Your Aging Neck
When I first started drafting this blog post, it was all about the virtues of the turtleneck sweater. The plan was to demonstrate how this humble grade-schoolers’ base layer mixes perfectly with your grown-up wardrobe. The post was born out of a  fixation with my rapidly-sagging neck. I affectionately refer to it as my crepey…