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…
Community Events
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…
Jeans Day Calls For Denim on Denim Done Right- Quick Tip Tuesday
#JeanUp for BC Kids Thursday, May 3rd is Jeans Day for BC Children’s Hospital. Purchase a $5 button or $20 lapel pin and rock your Canadian tuxedo at school or work. By doing so, you can make a difference…
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…
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…
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…
This Week We Love: Redfish Kids – Clothing for the Courageous
5 Things to Love About Redfish Kids Local You know we’re all about supporting local, stylish businesses. Redfish Kids has been designing and manufacturing with love right here in Vancouver since 2004. Quality We all want well-made and durable…
Friday night I attended the Little Black Dress Gala in support of the Help Change My City Alliance (HCMCA). Mara, my usual partner in crime, was not available. Fortunately, I managed to round up some other glamorous friends for an…
LBD Gala – A Fashion and Fundraising Event for At Risk Youth – Spring 2017
Mara and I had the pleasure of attending the LBD Gala on Friday, May 26. We had gone to the LBD Gala in the fall of 2016 and were delighted to be invited to the spring event. Not only was it…
Savvy in the City – A New Kind of Ladies Night
Tired of always doing the same things with your girlfriends? Maybe you are new to the city and haven’t found your soul sister community yet. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get savvy. Savvy in the…