Can you believe that 2016 is right around the corner? Although the holiday season coming to an end is always bittersweet, there are so many things to look forward to when a new year arrives. For 2016, I am specifically going to be focusing on my career goals. One way to impress any employer is […]
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As a child, I was quite fond of anything that glittered. I absolutely loved my glitter markers, glitter glue, glitter lip glosses, glitter barrettes, glitter ballet flats, glitter denim—okay, maybe I had a slight glitter obsession back then. As I grew into a young adult, objects that sparkled or even had a hint of glimmer […]
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Don’t mix stripes and polka dots, no white after Labor Day, and do not overdose on animal prints – these are obvious faux pas that shape the way we all plan our day-to-day outfits. But what about mixing metals? Personally, I never wore gold and silver at the same time because I always thought it […]
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I don’t know about you, but from December to March I am more concerned with comfort and staying warm during our cold Canadian winters than I am with fashion. Puffy jackets that would make the Michelin man envious, collegiate sweatpants and drab all black outfits have become my (unfortunate) winter attire staples. This year […]
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Office holiday parties can be a lot of fun. You get the chance to chat with co-workers that you may not get to talk to on a daily basis. It is also nice to see everyone dressed up out of his or her usual work attire. Finding the perfect dress that shows your personal […]
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The holidays are here and Christmas is right around the corner! With the days winding down and the malls getting crazier then ever, present shopping can get overwhelming. It’s important to remember that the holidays are more than just a Christmas tree ambushed with boxes wrapped in fancy paper – for me, it’s about […]
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For years and years I avoided wearing anything red like the plague because of my complexion, which is inclined towards looking quite pink at the best of times, and even more so after a glass or two of bubbly at a Christmas soiree. Little did I know, that between crimson, scarlet, vermillion and maroon […]
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Figuring out what to get that special guy in your life, whether it’s your father, beau, or work-husband, for the holidays can be quite challenging. I have encountered this dilemma far too many times, and usually I run through a list of potential gift ideas only to come up empty-handed and resort to gift cards. […]
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Finding that perfect gift to give your favourite fashionable co-worker can be categorized into a stressor all on its own! I have found that gifting fashion accessories can often be a good route to take. If you do not know your colleague on a personal level, gift him or her with something that everyone would […]
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As managing editor of Style Nine to Five and Beauty Nine to Five, I’m responsible for a talented team of freelance writers, coordinating all the blog posts you read on our sites, staying on top of trends coming from the beauty and fashion world, brainstorming and scheduling new, interesting content for you, our readers! In […]
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