I read an interesting quote on Linkedin recently that stated "It's better to have a bad boss in a good company than a good boss in a bad company."  A few people commented that they didn't agree with the statement because most people leave people.  They do not want to l...

Styling or flattering a Pear Figure Type is easy when you learn the tips and tricks for effectively drawing the eyes away from areas you want to hide or diminish; in this case the hips and thighs or the mid-section.  Although the trend of the moment favors increasing t...

I had a conversation with someone close to me yesterday that really opened my eyes to the impact self-love has on the events of one's life.  Self-love comes from within, of course and it impacts the way you perceive your world.  If you love yourself, you view the world...

Soon after Labour Day my thoughts used to turn to the cooler days ahead, and the labour-intensive "wardrobe cleanse" I always dreaded.  That meant pulling all my summer sundresses and sandals; dragging out my heavy winter sweaters and boots, and doing a complete 360 de...

Fall and winter months always make you feel like piling on the sweaters or wearing layers upon layers of clothing to insulate your body from the cold. This year we will again be doing it because it has continued to be on trend. 

The mannequins in our favorite...

Frequently I hear mature women speak about feeling "invisible".  I read it on social media and overhear it in boutique fitting rooms.  Women over 50 in particular complain about this and I feel their pain whenever I am privy to it.  What causes women to feel so unworth...

A lot of people don't realize how many toxins are in their favorite nail polish brands.  Many of the products on our drugstore shelves contain a shocking number of carcinogens.  Not only are the fumes from these products harmful to the brain and lungs, these chemicals...

There's no doubt about it.  Hair colour is harsh.  All those toxins in mainstream salon and drugstore hair colour products can cause skin rashes and burned scalps, respiratory irritation and compromised immune systems, and yes, even cancer.  Darker shades, especially r...

I hear so many women complain about their figures while they shop for new clothes I thought I would write a post to let them know there are ways to look great in your clothes.  The reason so many women hate shopping is they are really unhappy with their bodies, but onc...

In my work as a Professional Style Coach TM I am frequently asked how to create "capsule" wardrobes.  Not only are they the basis for building good, functional everyday wardrobes, they are useful for creating mini-wardrobes for specific lifestyle and recreational needs...