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 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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Fashion Jobs – 3 Ways to Style White Denim

White denim is always a must-have during the summer season. Regardless of the situation or time of year, white denim always has a crisp, clean & refreshing vibe to it. DAYTIME: For an effortlessly chic daytime look try pairing your white denim with a laid-back chambray shirt, striped purse, & fedora! 1. Ralph Lauren Chambray […]

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Fashion Jobs – Fashionably Functional

It’s a beautiful thing when style meets substance – for our generation, it’s mandatory that the things we use everyday be as visually attractive as they are useful. If the huge line-ups for the gold iPhone 5S last fall was any indication, luxe metallics are still a major trend, as well as classic patterns when […]

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Fashion Jobs – Career Chats With Christie Lohr: Asking For What You Want

  For many individuals that are just starting out in their careers, one of the biggest mental hurdles to overcome is not being afraid to express opinions openly and transparently in the face of management and professional networks. To clarify, the opinions which I speak of are purely professional in nature and relate directly to […]

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