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National Volunteer Week – Because Kindness is ALWAYS in Style
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 the curriculum at my son’s school. It never was when I was growing up, but knowing what…
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Video Closet Consultation – Solving Your Dressing Dilemmas From a Distance
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 outfit is appropriate for an event or which shoes go best with a particular pair of pants.…
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Connecting With Teenagers – How Solving Crimes as a Family Can Help. Thanks, Vancouver Mysteries!
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 sure most parents go through. These complex feelings are inciting my mission to find activities for…
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Small Chest? Not a Huge Problem – Easy Ways to Boost Your Bust
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 early puberty. I was right there with Margaret when I was that age; chanting while…
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Ultra Violet, Will You Be Mine? – How to Wear the Colour of the Year
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 you decide to dress in colours, choose to wear ones that inspire and stimulate you.…
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Celebrate Milestones – How a Hockey Mom Got Hitched Vegas Style
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 wasn’t exactly going to pass it up. Because my theme word for 2018 is “intention” one…
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Vancouverites – You Can’t Call Yourself a Vancouverite Unless You’ve Done Most of These
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 something like “We sure are lucky to be surrounded by nature”. On the other hand, I…
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Cropped Wide-Leg Pants? Yes, You Can!
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 love skinny jeans now, it can be hard to get used to a new…
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Feb 2018 Style Crush – Grace Lanuza, Founder & CEO Grace Lanuza Brand Strategy + Consulting
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 a savvy businesswoman and girl-about-town. Her busy work and personal life keep her on the…
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One Valentine’s Day Top, Three Ways to Wear It
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 out for Valentine’s Day with your spouse, gathering with a crew of your closest friends or…