To me, a white button up is the ultimate staple in masculine dressing. Pairing this versatile item with a pair of shorts adds the perfect touch of femininity. My favourite type of shorts to pair this with are high-waisted cut offs along with some lace up sandals. Messily tuck in the button-up for an undone […]
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A good pair of black pointed-toe pumps is a wardrobe staple. While this shoe can be worn any time of year with almost anything, certain styles are more appropriate for various occasions. For office wear, I love a great pair of pointed toe mules like the Schutz pair pictured. These are professional but also interesting […]
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Times, they are a-changing. Once relegated to casual Fridays, denim in many cases has become more acceptable in offices and other workplaces and as a result, there are tons of diverse ways to wear it. Denim button-downs have been a staple for a few years now, but the spring runways (notably Gucci and Stella McCartney) […]
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Personally, I do not believe in the “no white after Labour Day” rule. For this reason, I love to wear a classic white blazer as a transitional piece coming into fall. This look is so classic and crisp and really pulls together any outfit. I love to pair my oversize white blazer with high-waisted denim […]
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Dressing for the office in hot weather can become a challenge when faced with the question “is this office appropriate?” I often want to stay cool and comfortable in the heat but ensure I am maintaining a professional appearance. Finding clothing made with fabrics such as cotton, linen or silk can make a huge […]
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Suede is one of my absolute favourite trends for summer. It is coming back in a huge way, right in time for music festival season! I think that with such a bold trend, less is definitely more. I love to pair a suede skirt with a plain white t-shirt and sneakers, or a suede crop […]
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One of the best days of my life, that’s for sure! Style Nine to Five celebrates five years with some of our favourite media, influencers, bloggers and friends. Put on by Sparkle Media and held at Leah Alexandra Jewelry’s loft style studio in Gastown, the atmosphere was elegant, soft and pretty complete with cake, […]
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What better way to manifest your layering obsession throughout the Summer months than with a great lengthly vest? We’ve been loving these pieces this season to keep us cool for the weather while allowing us to embrace one of the hottest trends. The best part about the vest is the ease–throw over top of any […]
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If you are looking for a transferable piece of footwear, that isn’t anything like you already own, then purchasing a pair of mules is exactly what you need. Mules are an easy to wear shoe that will look good with most of the trends for spring. They will look especially great with […]
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Exams have wrapped up, the holidays are officially in full swing and that means taking advantage of all the festive activities we could possibly fit into our schedule. No matter if you’re baking cookies or building snowmen, the magic of the holiday season is upon us and it’s best to greet it with our most […]
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