Yesterday was Grandparent’s Day. A day many would consider one of those “Hallmark Holidays”. Nevertheless, it got me thinking of my grandparents and how they helped shape my life. I was especially close to my grandma, aka Nana, who…
As we enter into this season of warm days and cooler nights, layering pieces become all the more important. The leather biker jacket is one of those magical closet items that have the ability to transform your outfits. The…
It’s such a tease. You see a photo in a magazine or on Pinterest of a killer outfit you know you would rock. Then you whine with disappointment when you learn those specific items are not available in Canada. It…
National Underwear Day: What you need to know about your bra
National Underwear Day National Underwear Day, since 2003, has been about celebrating how exactly right our bodies are. The intent is to help women and men embrace their body image. Every body is beautiful, and National Underwear Day is…
My own personal office dress code is shirt-and-tie equivalent. My boss wears a button down shirt, dress pants and a tie to the office every day. Occasionally his attire includes a suit jacket. So where does that leave me? Dressy…
5 Things I Learned as a Fitness Pro That Helped Me Become a Better Personal Stylist
I recently retired as a Fit 4 Two® Pre and Postnatal Fitness Trainer. For just over a decade, I had the pleasure of walking with women on their motherhood journey. It was a blast celebrating, as well as…
It can be a difficult balance to manage the heat of the summer sun while maintaining a professional appearance at the office. Given that many of us struggle daily to figure out what to wear, summer temperatures can certainly…
What is Self-Care Anyway? The World Health Organization defines self-care as the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote, maintain health, prevent disease and to cope with illness with or without the support of a health care provider.…
Up In Arms About Your Arms? – Simple and Timely Tips to Beat the Heat in Style
We’ve all got our hangups. Some of us don’t want our knees on display. Others want to camouflage their tummy. And a great number of us are afraid to reveal our arms. We often perceive them as too jiggly,…
Dress For a Party Picture this: you’re wearing your party outfit, your shoes are just right, you’ve got a glass in one hand and an hors d’oeuvre in the other. At the same time, over your shoulder is your…