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January 13, 2012

Is Vancouver the worst dressed city?

I am slightly late in the game with this article that was released in September about Vancouver fashion.  To sum it up, MSN Travel listed the top 10 worst dressed cities in America and threw in some international and Canadian cities for good measure.  Vancouver ranked as the 3rd worst dressed city in the world [...]

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July 12, 2010

The Best City Walking Shoes

When in NYC this last week I learned many things about myself, my bff and fashion. Lesson 1: While ballet flats are uber stylish, they aren’t the best for pounding the Manhattan pavement for hours on end. The Globe and Mail, Canada’s answer to The New York Times, recently recommended ballet flats as a comfortable [...]

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May 21, 2010

Frugal Friday: Summer Casual

This summer outfit from Neiman Marcus has it all: bright cardigan, funky tank top, versatile skirt and, best of all, it’s totally work appropriate. The only thing this outfit doesn’t offer is affordability: $1585 for the entire outfit, not including shoes.  Surely we can do much better!

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May 18, 2010

To Capri or Not to Capri

A close friend of mine recently got into a debate with her bestfriends about capri pants.  One side was that they are unflattering and out of style and the other view was that they are a classic style. I side with the classic argument and offer you the trump card to all fashion arguments: Audrey [...]

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April 22, 2010

Labels We Love: Splendid, theory, VINCE

I recently discovered 3 labels (Splendid, theory and VINCE) that I covet in every possible way.  In fact, I actually discovered a cropped Theory jacket in my wardrobe yesterday…I simply adore turning an old flame into a new love!! These labels are truly droolworthy, I recommend procrastinating on their sites today: Splendid theory VINCE Before [...]

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April 12, 2010

How to Wear Formal Shorts

I heart formal shorts and own 3 pairs (grey, white and denim).  I love my casual denim shorts for running errands in the summer and my grey, cotton-sateen shorts to showcase my gams when out for summer cocktails with friends. How to Wear Because the attention will be on your legs, I don’t recommend wearing [...]

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April 5, 2010

Question & Answer: Business Casual Attire

Question Re: Dressing Professionally What do you recommend for people who have to present to people who aren’t dressed professionally? As a representative for laborers, I feel like I can’t dress up without distancing myself from them. How do you balance professionalism with fitting in? -Bobbi

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March 25, 2010

Nana Says: Spring Chinos Test

Spring is definitely in the air with cherry blossoms in bloom, daffodils peeking out of gardens and light, cotton chinos hanging in Banana Republic’s windows.  My style icon, my Irish grandmother, taught me the best trick to test how easily trousers (pants for us North Americans) wrinkle in three easy steps:

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March 12, 2010

Designer Fashion on the Cheap: Burberry

Dear Neiman Marcus, Hi Neiman, it’s me again. Once again you sent me a lovely email full of gorgeous models wearing beautiful clothes. I adore Burberry, most especially Christopher Bailey’s work on the Burberry Porsum line.  Hello gorgeous! But once again, your outfits are in a price point very much out of my league, $1085 [...]

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March 4, 2010

Designer Fashion on the Cheap: Blazers and Striped Skirts

Dear Neiman Marcus, Thank you for continually sending me emails filled with the riches and spoils of the expensive life.  I also love getting your magazine full of drool worthy clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. In your email today, I wondered if you knew exactly who I was?  While the girl in the picture is [...]

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