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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*
& Life Coach
Canada
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* Member, International Association of Style Coaches (IASC)

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Mature Makeup
As our skin ages we begin to notice subtle changes in skintone, moisture content, and definition. Every decade brings new challenges...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Jan 12, 20166 min read
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Trends To Be Seen In This Spring
The Spring 2016 runways were overflowing with new trends and artistic ideas inspired from years past. Girly girls will be thrilled with...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Jan 5, 20162 min read
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Going For Gold
You may think gold is old. And until recently, it was. But like any fashion trend, it's back. I can't imagine why not! Back on trend...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Nov 25, 20151 min read
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Effortlessly Dress To Impress
Always looking "put together" doesn't have to be daunting. With just a little planning, you can always look your best. Think, prepare,...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 27, 20151 min read
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Practicing Reframing
As women we can be our own worst enemies. We are bombarded daily with images of "perfect" bodies. Lingerie models, beautiful singers and...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 25, 20152 min read
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BB, CC or DD. Which is Which?
It's not enough to just buy foundation now. Oh no. There's much more to add to your makeup arsenal. There's tinted moisturizer and...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 22, 20152 min read
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Statement Lipstick
Did you know your go-to lip shade makes a statement about your personality? The colour you feel most comfortable wearing speaks volumes...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 19, 20151 min read
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Tailor or Trash?
Wardrobe decluttering can be a daunting task. It can also be an emotional experience for people who have difficulty letting things go. ...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 15, 20153 min read
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Defining "Street Style".
In case you're not familiar with the term, you're probably already wearing it, especially if you live in North America or Europe. The...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 12, 20151 min read
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Multitasking Makeup
A lot of women spend a lot of money on makeup throughout the year. It's a billion dollar industry, after all. But did you know you...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 9, 20152 min read
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The Best Hairstyle For Your Profile
Choosing the best hairstyle for your profile can be daunting. How many times have you changed your hairstyle, only to find it doesn't...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 8, 20153 min read
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Designer Name Pronunciation 101
You've done it more than once. Because some of them aren't pronounced the way they look. Those designer names, particularly the Italian...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 6, 20152 min read
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Sustainable Fashion
There has been a growing movement towards ethical fashion since the horrific factory fire involving a prominent fast fashion manufacturer...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 5, 20152 min read
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Will Yourself Well
Most of us can trigger our will. Especially when we really want something. That beautiful new home. The vacation in the Bahamas. It's...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 4, 20152 min read
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What's All the Fuss About Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil is the most talked about oil on social media right now. It's right up there, if not surpassing, all the other "must-have"...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Oct 1, 20152 min read
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Treat Beat-Up Feet
Feet take a serious daily beating. They're walking long distances. They're running. Most of the time we are on them. Yet somehow, we...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 30, 20152 min read
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When You've Already Got It All
Your closet is bursting with previous years' fashion so you really don't need to buy more. You like to stay current, or reasonably...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 29, 20152 min read
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Animal, Not Minimal
There's an animal on the loose again. In fact there's quite a few! Animal prints are back and they're bigger than ever. They used to...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 27, 20152 min read
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Develop Your Style!
Developing your own sense of style is something Style Coaches TM encourage. You don't want to be a carbon copy of someone else because...
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 26, 20152 min read
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The Long and Short of Style
If you are under 162 cm, or 5'4", you have a few challenges with style. A lot of clothes just don't fit right. Some make you look pudgy....
Gail E. Meaker, Certified Style Coach TM, MIASC
Sep 25, 20153 min read
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