Aug 15
4 min

FALL/WINTER 2024 COLOURS & COLLECTIONS

I really struggled to find runway collections that were easily translatable to everyday streetwear, work attire, and evening wear in the...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jul 14
2 min

SHOP YOUR CLOSET!

The most commonly used phrase personal stylists hear today is, you guessed it, "I have nothing to wear." Your closet is bursting, you...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jul 11
2 min

YOU CAN DRESS YOUTHFULLY OVER 50!

I was in one of the dressing rooms at a local Winners store recently when I overheard a conversation between an older lady and a young...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jun 5
7 min

A MODERN TAKE ON WEDDING PROTOCOL

Things have changed considerably when it comes to the expected protocol before and after modern day wedding events. It's definitely...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Mar 10
5 min

THE "MOB WIFE" AESTHETIC

Barbiecore had it's moment. Maximalism is now in the forefront and it has translated into what's being referred to as " The Mob Wife...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Feb 29
6 min

INFLUENCERS OF THE 2024 MAKEUP TRENDS

Makeup trends typically follow the latest looks on the fashion runways but they are also influenced by popular movies, celebrities, and...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Feb 26
5 min

SPRING/SUMMER 2024 RUNWAY TRENDS

In the midst of a brutal winter storm in Canada I am daydreaming about lazy strolls down the avenue in the bright summer sun, hanging...

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PACKING LIGHT FOR DISCOUNT TRAVEL FLIGHTS

Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Feb 8
5 min

PACKING LIGHT FOR DISCOUNT TRAVEL FLIGHTS

I recently took a two week vacation to Puerto Vallarta via discount carrier, Flair Airlines and to be honest, even with my 20 years prior...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jan 6
4 min

MY SIMPLE 4-STEP WARDROBE DETOX

Your wardrobe is the focal point of your world. It contains everything you need to live your best life. It is filled with travel...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Oct 9, 2023
5 min

FALL/WINTER 23/24 RUNWAY INSPIRATION

Now that Labour Day has come and gone and Fall is in full swing you're going to want to know about the fashion that's trending between...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jul 11, 2023
3 min

THE QUIET LUXURY TREND

We're all hearing about it, but what is it exactly? Why is it "quiet"? How did it originate? What is all the buzz about? Well, similar...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Apr 24, 2023
5 min

SUMMER 2023 MAKEUP TRENDS

As is typical this time of year, pastel shades in a variety of hues are going to make a resurgence. The difference this season is that...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Mar 21, 2023
3 min

RESCUE MY WARDROBE, PLEASE!

One of the most common things I hear from clients is that their closet is bursting and they're afraid to go shopping because they know...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jan 14, 2023
4 min

RESORT 2023 STYLE INSPIRATION

The holiday season may be behind us but winter definitely isn't! We need to get away and it better be somewhere hot and dry! Is our...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Nov 2, 2022
4 min

HOLIDAY GIFTS OF BLISS

It's been a difficult year coming out of a pandemic and recent talks about a recession are not helping matters whatsoever! The holiday...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Aug 28, 2022
6 min

PRE-FALL 2022 FASHION PREVIEW

No one wants to admit the "F" word is just around the corner but it's actually the season lovers of fashion do the most shopping. If...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jul 25, 2022
5 min

STYLING THE MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE

The Mother-of-the-Bride is the matriarch of the wedding in many cultures, and of paramount importance when no wedding planner has been...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Jun 13, 2022
3 min

THE COASTAL GRANDMOTHER TREND

It's the latest fashion trend, originally coined by TikTok influencer Lex Nicoleta. She is doing it and so can you! The Coastal...

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DESIGNERS TO SHOP FOR YOUR STYLE PERSONALITY

Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Apr 19, 2022
7 min

DESIGNERS TO SHOP FOR YOUR STYLE PERSONALITY

You know what your personal preferences are when it comes to fashion, but did you know those preferences can be classified under a...

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Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach

Feb 15, 2022
4 min

SPRING/SUMMER 2022 FASHION FORECAST

I don't know about you but I'm ready for spring and everything that goes with it. Once the mood hits I'm ready for spring cleaning, and...

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