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Handbags
May 25, 2012 / 6:00 am
Every girl loves a good handbag to add to her collection. Here are my picks for this season's hottest handbags to add to your collection this summer! The bright coloured handbag: The bold colour trend, is huge this season and what better way to add a pop of colour to your outfit than...
Boat shoes
May 18, 2012 / 5:00 am
Summer is a great time of year for clothing; the colors are bright and the fabric is light and, though summer can be a time for fashion, the footwear can be neglected. When the summer hits, us Okanaganites start trading in our winter footwear for flip flops - boots, pumps, and flats all take a...
Sunnies
May 11, 2012 / 5:00 am
Spring and summer accessories are hitting the stores with floppy hats, beach bags, and colourful jewellery as popular add-ons, but my favourite summer accessory is that old classic: sunglasses. Throwing on a pair of oversized sunnies can add fashion or glamour, transforming a basic outfit....
Insta-outfits
May 4, 2012 / 5:00 am
Choosing your morning outfit can be difficult task on a good day, let alone a morning when you have little time and zero creativity. For these time-sensitive and sleep deprived days, I like to have a set of outfits that are my go-to's. When feeling the time crunch, my favourite...
Show a little sheer
Apr 27, 2012 / 5:00 am
(Photo: Rhys Albrecht - rhysalbrecht.com) For many seasons the classic silk, flow-y blouse has been a found in many women's closets. It's a favourite of mine for its easy wearability, flow-y fabric, and its ability to make any outfit seem put-together. These...
Pastels
Apr 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
The hottest colours this spring are also the most classic colours of spring. Pastels, from mint green and faded pinks to lavender and baby blues are everywhere and anywhere right now, as pastel has become the must-have palette to break out of your winter...
The bright blazer
Apr 13, 2012 / 5:00 am
The emergence of bright colours after a long dull winter is a sure sign that Spring has arrived! For this Spring, look for bold neons and pastel shades in stores, with many ways to incorporate them into your wardrobe: handbags, belts, jewellery, and shoes can all be worn to add that perfect...
The new animal print
Apr 6, 2012 / 5:00 am
Prints are showing up this spring in a big way, virtually every print is on trend right now. Polka dot, Aztec, tie-dye, and florals are all prints that can be found everywhere. But for a more unexpected print I recommend the animal print! I'm not talking about leopard or snakeskin...
The statement necklace
Mar 30, 2012 / 5:00 am
With each change of season comes new trends, and with new trends comes more clothing to add to our wardrobes. If you're like me, with each new season the fashion wish list becomes bigger than the wallet can support. Fortunately, there are a few ways we can change up our wardrobe without...
Colour me Spring!
Mar 23, 2012 / 5:00 am
Spring is my favourite season, fashion-wise. All the neutrals, greys, and blacks get pushed into the back of our closets and the bright, bold, fun colours come out with a vengeance. This spring we see a return of some favourite colours, as well as an introduction to newer hues. We're...
Love those loafers!
Mar 16, 2012 / 5:00 am
Loafers are quickly becoming the most popular flat on the market. While the ballet flat was once the go-to casual and easy shoe, and last year the oxford was the found all over, this season the cool and easy slipper loafer is the shoe to...
Spring sweaters
Mar 9, 2012 / 5:00 am
I've been bombarding you with new trends and takes on Spring fashion lately, but lets not kid ourselves: it still is quite cold out, and no one is likely to have thrown out their winter items just yet. Though I am excited to start styling spring and summer looks, I can't get ahead of...
The patterned pant is back!
Mar 2, 2012 / 5:00 am
Last spring we saw the colored skinny jean owning the fashion runway. Though these bottoms are still hot hot hot, the Patterned Pant is coming ferociously back into style. I know what your thinking, didn't we stop wearing these when we stopped wearing diapers? It's true, this look...
Spring's essential jackets
Feb 24, 2012 / 5:00 am
The Transition Season continues in the Okanagan. It's not quite time for bandage skirts and stark white denim jeans found in the Spring collections; but while the white pants may have to stay in the closet for a few more weeks, now is the time to bring out your Spring...
Add color to your winter wardrobe
Feb 17, 2012 / 5:00 am
I don't know about you, but I find this time of year to be the hardest season to dress for. It's starting to warm up a bit, but it's not warm enough here in the Okanagan for Spring clothing quite yet, and yet spring clothing is all you are seeing in stores and magazines. With colors...
Mixing and matching
Feb 10, 2012 / 5:00 am
For the last several weeks I've found myself pulling out the same pieces in my wardrobe and putting together similar outfits. Maybe it's the weather or the lull after Christmastime, but creative outfit making is a challenge right now. However, it's made me realize that I have...
The Midi skirt
Feb 3, 2012 / 5:00 am
Skirts are a staple of any woman's wardrobe: mini skirts, knee-length and pencil skirts can be found all of the time, but this season the Midi skirt is becoming the hottest style to wear. The midi length describes a hem that is below the knee and above the ankle. This is a pretty...
Essential item: the faux fur vest
Jan 27, 2012 / 5:00 am
Faux fur has been a huge trend this winter, and for good reason. This texture brings instant style and chic to any outfit. I especially love the faux fur vest for its versatility and statement appeal. Fur is a perfect layering piece for those cold winter days, and to top it off, the faux fur...
12 trends to try in 2012
Jan 20, 2012 / 5:00 am
Hi all! After a few lovely weeks off, I’m ready to take on the new year, fashion-wise! I’ve identified twelve trends that will be hot this year; have a look over the list, and make a resolution to try a few of them! Photo: Contributed -...
Pajama dressing
Dec 30, 2011 / 5:00 am
Photo: Contributed With the New Year comes New Years resolutions! I always try to make attainable fashion-related ones: past resolutions have been to wear heels three times a week, and to stick to a nightly skin-care routine. This year? I resolve to look cuter...
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