photo credit I attend a professional conference for my day job about once a year. I’ve realized over the years that the outfit planning stage is one of my favourite parts of the whole experience. Of course the mental…
This sweet striped top with cut-out shoulders (aka a cold shoulder top) and a zippered back can be a great piece to add a little fun to your outfits this spring. It could be your feature piece or part…
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Now that spring has officially arrived, there’s no better time to get over your fear of colour. Introducing Colour Into Your Wardrobe You might find a top you love in a hue that you’ve never bought before and wonder what…
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Which Earrings Complement Your Face Shape?
photo credit Complement Your Face Though sometimes accessorizing can feel too complicated to bother with, accessories are a valuable tool for developing and expressing your own personal style. Accessories can be the icing on the cake, and that…
We’ve all had moments when an item of clothing catches our eye and we feel we MUST have it. You get a tingle of excitement, your heart starts to race, you feel a rush of endorphins and you fantasize…
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8 Examples of Ageless, Size-less Style to Inspire You
 photo credit Have you ever heard someone say, “wow, you look great for your age!”or perhaps something like, “She looks really good for a big woman”? The intention of the compliment may be positive, but it is a backhanded…
Think you can’t wear stripes? Think again! Everyone can. Wear Stripes Strategically Depending on your own figure flattering priorities, you can use this classic pattern to visually lengthen or broaden or narrow. It’s all about the placement of the lines and the…
Kiss Print Blouse This month in our regular feature, we chose a kiss print blouse. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, but versatile enough to wear year round. The cut of this top is as easy to wear as a t-shirt, but the…
You weren’t expecting another checklist of “must haves” featuring specific items such as little black dresses and nude pumps, were you? Those lists rarely apply to everyone. How could they? Personal style is so much more than acquiring items on a list…
