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BLISS & BLING
Life & Style! Website & Blog



I created the Bliss & Bling Life & Style Website and Blog as a free resource for fashion enthusiasts who are interested in fashion trends and looking amazing through each life milestone. I provide insight into the latest runway shows, tips and tricks professional stylists use to flatter your figure and express your personality, and advice on how to feel relevant. Certified Style Coaches TM want you to look good and feel great. I hope this website helps you do just that!


Gail Estelle Meaker
Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC*
* Member, International Association of Style Coaches (IASC)
Canada

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ISOLATION INNOVATION
Having just returned from my yearly winter staycation to find myself under quarantine and isolation due to the global Corona virus...

Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach
Mar 23, 20204 min read
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Holiday Bliss
Pretty soon you will be feeling mentally and physically exhausted from holiday party planning and the impending gift shopping you can't...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Nov 22, 20193 min read
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Generating Self-Love
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...
Gail E. Meaker
Oct 5, 20194 min read
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A Wardrobe For All Seasons
Soon after Labour Day my thoughts used to turn to the cooler days ahead, and the labour-intensive "wardrobe cleanse" I always dreaded. ...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 28, 20193 min read
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Layer Up!
Fall and winter months always make you feel like piling on the sweaters or wearing layers upon layers of clothing to insulate your body...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 23, 20193 min read
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FEELING SIGNIFICANT AFTER 50
So many people, women in particular, speak about feeling "invisible" after certain milestones. I read it on social media and overhear...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Aug 22, 20193 min read
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NON-TOXIC NAIL COLOUR
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...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Aug 1, 20193 min read
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Hair Colour By Nature
There's no doubt about it. Hair colour is harsh. All those toxins in mainstream salon and drugstore hair colour products can cause skin...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Jul 26, 20193 min read
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The Scoop on Consignment
Consignment shopping used to be something I would never consider. I equated it to thrift shopping in dingy warehouses that smelled of...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Apr 24, 20193 min read
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The Easter Bonnet That's Not
Easter used to be the time to wear bonnets, and were often a staple in church. Times have changed, though and if you've never worn one,...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Mar 22, 20192 min read
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Bling Up Your Makeup For The Holidays!
Holiday glitter doesn't have to cause discomfort or an allergic reaction with all the natural and organic makeup choices available today....
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Nov 21, 20184 min read
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Maintaining Hydration During the Winter
Maintaining the skin's hydration level in the winter has two benefits. It protects against the damaging effects of the extreme cold, and...

Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach
Oct 30, 20184 min read
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Velvet Is It
Velvet is having a resurgence this Fall, in everything from blazers to undergarments. Last year I wrote about it but this year it's...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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Fall 2018/19 Trend Report
If you don't appreciate oversized garments and ultra bright colour tones, they're going to be quite the sight for your sore eyes this...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach, TM, MIASC
Aug 14, 20184 min read
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Communicate With Colour!
The same way the fit and feel of our clothing affects our moods and energy level, colour is also a major player. Psychologists know it...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach, TM, MIASC
Jul 16, 20183 min read
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Accessorize & Define Your Style!
Accessorizing is the most budget-friendly way to update your wardrobe and showcase your personal style. The types of accessories you can...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Jul 2, 20183 min read
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Body Confidence
As women, we are constantly bombarded with visual representations of "perfect" figures and "flawless" complexions. Girls are targeted...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
May 15, 20183 min read
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What's In For Spring 2018
The Spring 2018 Runways were literally blooming with vivid floral prints, bright jewel tones and sheer pastels sure to please every...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Apr 3, 20182 min read
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Successful Weight Management
While working out at an amazing little gym in the Laughlin River Lodge during my annual winter getaway, a robust young attendant asked me...
Gail E. Meaker, Professional Style Coach TM, MIASC
Nov 14, 20172 min read
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Micellar Water
Any professional Esthetician will tell you that the secret to healthy, glowing skin is removing every trace of makeup nightly before...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 21, 20172 min read
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