Office Style: The Pencil Skirt – #SNTFxRobson

Fall is the time of year for new beginnings. Whether that means going back to school, seeking out your first professional job post-graduation, or transitioning into a new career path altogether, it is definitely the season of change for many. In Style Nine to Five’s new collaboration with Robson Street, I’ll be sharing weekly work-appropriate […]

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Fashion Design Jobs – Shirts With Sayings

  Over the last few months, sayings on t-shirts have been making a couture comeback – long gone are the days of seeing sweaters plastered with “Angel” across the front (I can’t be the only one who remembers those, right?) in gaudy oversized print.   A simple t-shirt with a sweet saying like, “Love Makes […]

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Fashion Jobs – 10 Tips to Looking Stylish at Work

  After recently sharing my Office Attire Essentials recently here on Style Nine to Five, I figured what better time than now to also share a few tips to looking stylish from 9AM – 5PM!   1. Invest in pieces that have a bit of pizazz to them. A chevron print scarf, bright statement necklace […]

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Fashion Jobs – Looking Forward to Fall – Cool Cardis

One of my favourite fashion changes I look forward to for fall is the ease of adding a cardigan to just about any outfit. With so many different cuts, colours, and lengths to try, it’s hard not to stock up and wear a different cardi every day. For work, go for a cropped style that […]

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Fashion Design Jobs – Stacked Style

Layered jewelry is still hot this season, and more and more jewelry designers are making achieving this look super simple. If you prefer more delicate styles, try layering a family heirloom necklace in your jewelry box with a longer more modern piece to achieve minimalist style. If you prefer lots of glitz and glam, than […]

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Career Advice with Christie Lohr – Cover Letters

Job hunting is a tedious process that can be downright frustrating at times. In a world where time is money, I’m sure that many of us have been tempted to hit the “apply” button without attaching an individualized cover letter to go with our resume/CV, especially if it is not a listed application requirement. I […]

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Fashion Design Jobs – Office Ready Handbag

  When it comes to a handbag for the office, you want something that exudes professionalism. Now that may sound like a tall order, but it’s actually surprisingly easy to find. Primarily what you want to look for is a bag with great structure.  Just like a structured dress or blazer, a structured handbag has […]

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Fashion Jobs – Know Show Review

KNOW SHOW is a Vancouver based trade-show which dedicates three days at the Vancouver Convention Centre to showcase the best fashion & lifestyle brands.  I recently was lucky enough to attend KNOW SHOW on behalf of Style Nine to Five (alongside the other wonderful intern here, Kelsey – see our photo here!) and was able to chat a little […]

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Fashion Job – Fancy Framework

One of easiest and most fun ways to change your look in the summertime is by switching up your shades. Invest in your staple classics like a trusty pair of Ray-Ban’s in a traditional shape and bring out a fun colour for days you want to stand out behind your lenses. Here are 8 styles […]

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Fashion Jobs – Career Chats with Christie Lohr: Finding Your Calling

    When we were younger, we all had our own aspirations as to what we wanted to become. Perhaps a doctor, a director, an astronaut, or even a princess; yes life was simple back then. As our childhood slowly transitioned into adulthood, we became increasingly unsure of what we wanted to do with our […]

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