I always look back at my career and think of all those who made a mark in my life. Whether it was mentoring, teaching me a better way to do something or saying something so simple that I now use as my life motto, “Excellence is our goal”. This one little sentence has stuck with […]
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Alike blooming floral patterns, exotic animal prints get lost amongst the sea of blue, black, and grey; a dark period some refer to as “winter.” Designers have kicked this fierce trend up a notch and boldly intensified the colourings of the wild. The realistic, traditional leopard is now more vibrant than ever and offers variations […]
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It’s impossible to find a bad photo of Olivia Palermo, whether she’s dolled up at an event or snapped by paparazzi while running errands in the streets of New York; Ms. Palermo is always put together nicely. After much fashionable admiration, I finally determined how she does it, and no, you don’t need the fortune […]
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Let’s get serious guys, when it comes to first date jitters you can relax and let your personality shine, we here at Style Nine To Five have got you covered when it comes to what-to-wear. Step 1: Don’t over think it. You never want to be overdressed on a first date, but you also don’t […]
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For as long as I can remember, I have loved Free People’s dreamy bohemian aesthetic, and naturally, I was thrilled to hear the brand would be opening their first Canadian store in Toronto. “Time and time again, we have customers who are long-time fans of the brand coming into the store and they are so […]
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Year after year, we’ve seen different trends dominating the runways: lace, leather, prints and colours, in one minute and out the other. But when the temperature drops to a bone chilling degree, we can be sure that one thing is consistent, the undeniable coziness of wool garments. This natural material has been the staple of […]
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I’ve learned a lot over my years in the fashion industry. Here are some of my tips to help you get the career you want! •Find yourself a mentor. They can really help with your career! •If you really want something, don’t give up. Make it happen. Did you know I once applied for […]
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The original Franco-American fashion connection has long divided designers like Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang between residences in New York and Paris for respective fashion seasons at their eponymous labels and the French fashion houses they creatively direct. The cities’ disparate contributions to the fashion world have made them competitive entities that are mutually exclusive […]
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The blogger trend has changed the way people like to share their love of…well…anything! I definitely have my list of bloggers that I follow on a daily basis from street style to beauty tips. You’re on StyleNineToFive’s blog right now because we’re on your own list of daily reads. Every city has its own personality […]
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It seems like almost everybody these days is a fashion blogger. Your roommate discusses with fervour the intricacies of WordPress vs. Blogger and you think you recognize that girl from Psych 101 from Lookbook.nu. The key to being a successful blogger is a distinctive mix of personality, an excellent sense of style and compelling content […]
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