Now that February is in full swing, we wanted to kick off the start of the new week by recapping all our favourite Style Nine to Five articles from the week prior, just to ensure we’re all on the same page when it comes to the world of SNTF fashion. From springs hottest trends to a Galentine’s Day gift guide here are the top Style Nine to Five articles of the week.

We Predict These Are Going to be the 7 Hottest Trends for Spring
While we wait for the last snow to fall, it’s time to start prepping our closets and ourselves for spring because when it comes it’s going to put us in major panic mode. It is the perfect time to start breaking out of the comfort of our sweats and the black section of our closet and introduce all the amazing spring trends for 2018. Here are our predictions for the hottest trends everyone must try. Read the full post here. 

Trend Alert: Polka Dots
What better way to hype everyone up for spring than by reintroducing the polka dot trend? Classic and cheerful, polka dots have once again graced the runways of numerous luxury brands such as Balenciaga, Jacquemus, and Loewe, and ultimately reaching the wardrobes of today’s highly adhered celebrity figures. Although some people may overestimate the boldness of this print, it is actually tremendously versatile! Polka dots may amp up a monotone casual outfit or even become the key statement of a formal appearance depending on how they are coordinated. Here is a list of the most popular polka dot items today embedded with some styling tips so that you may fully embrace this timeless print! Read the full post here. 

9 Fashionable Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Gal Pal
Although you may not need it, Galentine’s Day is a great excuse to bring together your besties and celebrate friendship this February 14th. The holiday has grown in popularity since it was first introduced in a 2010 episode of Parks and Recreation and has made it into mainstream culture. In the age of #MeToo and female empowerment, it feels especially important to take time to show the amazing ladies in your life just how much they mean to you – preferably over a chilled bottle of rosé! This year, grab your gals and cozy up for an evening of fun while you share your appreciation with these under $100 gift ideas. Read the full post here. 

5 Office Approved Work Bags
Today’s workplaces are a lot different than what they were five to 10 years ago. A big culture shift we are starting to see is employers starting to provide more work-life balance to their environments with some giving employees the freedom to use laptops to work from home, at off-site locations or hoteling stations within the office when required for their schedules. With that change in structure, a lot of us sometimes find ourselves bringing our work home, stuffing our files and paperwork in our purses, and lugging around a tired laptop bag given to us by the not so trendy IT guy. We scoured our favourite places to shop and found five office approved bags that are not only practical but look good too! Read the full post here. 

Weekly Retail News Recap
Each week we will highlight all the major retail news stories from coast to coast. This week’s roundup included Vancouver’s new Bulgari boutique, how the Time’s Up movement is going to impact Fashion Week to name a few. Read the full post here.

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