It’s no secret that the United Kingdom is fashion forward and with St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, I can’t help but be curious about the trends being worn in Ireland. Just like Canada, they’re just as excited for warm weather and sunshine as we are! After reading numerous Irish fashion blogs, I’ve narrowed down […]
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We want to know what your dream job in fashion is! I know first hand what it’s like to have a dream and what it takes! Landing your dream job won’t happen over night and there are many steps you need to take to get there. You have to be ready and willing to put […]
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As you welcome March with open arms, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the new season – including spring cleaning your closet. I know, I know, it can be a tedious task to go through the wool sweaters that piled up over winter, but look at this as an opportunity […]
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3 years ago, and before I started Style Nine to Five, I was a Recruiter for a large Canadian retailer. I remember searching the resume database on Workopolis by keyword in hopes I’d find some diamonds who were experienced and qualified in the fashion industry. This is why on our resume database I pre-screen each […]
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Just as the snow begins to melt and transforms the world with the vivacious colours of spring, blowing new life into budding blooms, we are beginning to breathe the same life into our dreary winter wardrobes. As we toss out the dark pieces of the past season, we’re making room for the feminine pastels and […]
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Miuccia Prada’s womenswear collection for Autumn Winter 2013 captured the designer’s vision of “raw elegance” through disheveled glamour. Models strutted down the runways, hair unkempt and lips rouged, to a Hitchcock Heroine film noir music motif. The look juxtaposes high and low elements, where vintage silk slips pair effortlessly under tailored coats and luxe furs. […]
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(Photo: Angelina Jolie via MrKate) Behind every iconic look on the red carpet, on camera or an event is inspired by the creativity and dedication of a stylist. We chatted with celebrity stylist Jen Rade, whose A-list clients include Angelina Jolie, Pink and Kim Kardashian, for an exclusive Q&A about her coveted job as a […]
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We’re giving away this amazing Birds of a Feather spike bracelet from their spring collection! I’m so in love with mine, Birds of a Feather and I would like to offer you one! Designed by Sophie Alden (creator and designer of Lisbeth–a more feminine and delicate line), these pieces are fun, edgy and affordable ($17-$45)! […]
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Ever wondered how to get free-spirited Coachella worthy braids? I certainly have. Last week, I was able to take part in Free People Toronto’s second in-store event, Boho Braids. The event was sponsored by local Yorkville salon, Salon Daniel. Salon Daniel had two stylists on hand to expertly craft intricate braids, all while keeping with […]
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All of the speculation and drama over award nominees, prior to the night of the elite event, proves to be only the beginning of the heated competition throughout red carpet season. What starts off with recognition of a performance exceeding excellence, ends in an all-out showdown of who was adorned to the nines. Face off […]
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