Practical, stylish and modern, a utility vest will get a lot of wear this season. Pair it with something floral and feminine or stripey and sporty. There are many possibilities. photo credit…
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Hate Fitting Rooms? You’ll ♥ These 7 Shopping Tips
I know not everyone shares our Joy of Style or love of shopping. For some women, shopping can feel like absolute torture. Figuring out what to bring into the fitting room is only half the battle. Confronting the…
Some of you may be aware that when I am not with my The Joy of Style partner, Mara, creating new amazing outfits for you from your own closet or scouring the malls to find the perfect pieces for…
photo credit Wear More of Your Closet! Do you have go-to items in your closet? I am sure you know what I mean…that throw-over-everything cardigan, those jeans that pass for almost any occasion. Well, this post is not…
The comic above by UK artist and illustrator Gemma Correll, beautifully and humorously illustrates the subject of many conversations Mara and I have had lately. Because the fashion industry by and large still considers the hourglass shape to be…
A few weeks ago Dee and I were invited to Parrish’s house to spend the afternoon giving her the Yummy Mummy Makeovers Deluxe Package experience! Parrish had told us she wanted a closet that is a joy to open…
In a previous post we discussed how the simple act of dressing well can bring you joy and how there is distinct and positive correlation between looking good and feeling good. But there is another major reason for moms to dress…
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Conscious Consumer or Mindless Shopper – Which Are You?
You know that saying about the weather in Vancouver? “If you don’t like it, wait 15 minutes.” Comparatively, major clothing retailers change inventory as frequently as the weather changes in Vancouver. Sadly, we have become a society of mindless shoppers. We…
Moms, Dress Yourselves With Joy! When I was little I had this stretchy rainbow coloured circle skirt. When I put that skirt on (and you know I wore it every chance I got) my heart would soar! It was…
