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It’s Closet Clean-Out Time!

Matching Hangers A Must! See more tips on Mabelle Style Youtube at the end of this blog. Mabelle Style and everyone else have been hearing a lot about organization, minimalist living and cleaning out the clutter at home. I'd say Marie Kondo has been the dominant influence on these topics that have become so prevalent nowadays.  If you don't know who Marie Kondo is - I recommend that you google her. She has a book available at Indigo. Even better, you can 'netflix & chill' watching the Tidying up withe Marie Kondo.  Mabelle Style focuses on organization of one particular area in your home ... the wardrobe/closet. This is not a small area and is one of the most important ones because it's an area that you are into first thing in the morning or last place at night. It carries vital energy and you want it to be positive. The best time to start the process is NOW... why? Who doesn't want an organized closet where you can see clearly what items you actually have, clothes you love to wear and feel confident in, and most importantly, when using Mabelle Style, you receive a personal shopping list of items you will need to complete that perfect outfit(s). This before & after closet photo was done for a client that is ending her year off from Maternity leave and will be

It’s Closet Clean-Out Time!

Stylist | Creating Distinctive Headshots

Creating Distinctive Headshots Several people in Vancouver work in the film industry throughout the area. Each one has the personal task to separate themselves from the crowd,  to stand out. One of the first things that production's look at before auditions is a file of headshots. The majority of photos show waist-up in the similar attire, which is usually a 1 button shirt,  t-shirt or knit top in solid neutral colours. This is a standard look but if your ready for a change in image, create an original distinctive look than it's time to partner with a stylist for your next shots! I recently worked with headshot photographer Rio Tio to style three separate looks ..  going away from a simple clean cut look to a more edgy style with wrinkles in a shirt, a worn leather jacket and even unfinished edges in the green jacket.

Stylist | Creating Distinctive Headshots

Personal Shopper | Fashion Gone Wild

You will notice Animal print fabric trends just about everywhere these days, and it's here to stay right through 2019. I'm sure this won't be my first outfit post on this theme, more to come for fall! T-shirts, cardigans, dresses, shoes in zebra, cheetah and snake prints and many more animal designs are being shown from low fashion H&M, mid range Nili Lotan to top designers like Gucci.  I'm thinking this may not be just a trend but is now considered forever chic. I have a couple of cheetah print tops circulating in my wardrobe but I wanted to try something new that was a little out of my comfort zone. I purchased a snake print skirt from Mango,  which to be honest, reminded me of something I would have worn in the 90's. It's midi length, satin feeling with a soft snake print. I will say I'm pleasantly surprised how often I've had it on rotation throughout my wardrobe this season, as well as the numerous ways it could be styled! Look 1 - I put the (I like to call them the Meghan Markle heal) Stuart Weitzman and a casual denim shirt from one my my favorite brands Rails. The thought of making a heel feel more casual with denim is a personal style I like to go for. Look 2 - Printed band t's are fun pieces to mix with other different styles

Personal Shopper | Fashion Gone Wild

Personal Shopper | Toddler Fashion

   Personal Shopping for toddler-clients has never been top of the Mabelle Style list until the past year. Once I posted a few photos of my own toddler, who receives special treatment in the fashion department, I received some inquiries.  The dress shown in this picture was a smocked green-print cotton dress purchased from the gift store at London Heritage Farm  as a special present from her Grannie. I added a cool pair of trendy pink Converse. She currently has a staple supply of hair-bows for everyday to match her outfits. We  have often been stopped on walks where people compliment her fashion style. I'll be honest, it's a minimal multi-function wardrobe with some of the coolest pieces coming from Varage Sale (an app based in your area that you can consign products). Since having a baby, I've been asked numerous times to do a blog on the brands I love and where I shop. See below a list of my personal fave kids brands and why. Tea Collection - TC carry an unique supply of fun prints! My favorite is the pj's and leggings! They also have some cute prints on t-shirts and dresses. LP Apparel - LPA has super cute t's and hats! (Canadian too) Fits/sizes are on the smaller side. Posh & Cozy - PC have the cutest graphic sweatshirts. Petunia & Buster - PB carry my favorite harem pants, the prints are adorable. Local

Personal Shopper | Toddler Fashion

Personal Shopper | A Fashion Lookbook

Pants: Paul Smith1st polo: Fred Perry2nd polo: Rag & BoneSneakers: Wings & Horns Gentleman prefer photos ... Updating a man's wardrobe and piecing together outfits is one thing but coming home from a successful shop done with your very own personal shopper is a whole other matter. Not only do you end up with complete new outfit combinations but you also have the opportunity to build on the current outfits you already have in your wardrobe. You can receive on average at least 15 - 20 new looks per season! One of the most requested services I receive is to find a way to document all the possible clothing combinations. The lookbook I create simplifies your morning selections by not having to think about how to pick and put together items and still look good. Instead, you turn to your personal collection of photos that showcase several combinations that work. Simply select what you feel like wearing for that day. The photos can be sent in email to save on your computer/phone or printed into an book! I've created two separate lookbook updates last week for two different male clients. I thought I'd share some snaps for you to view of what a Mabelle Style fashion lookbook entails. Enjoy! [metaslider id=4308]

Personal Shopper | A Fashion Lookbook

Personal Shopper | Styling Suits For The Ladies

How often do you see women wearing suits today? I guess this could be dependent on what city you're living in. Being based in the Vancouver market, I would say it isn't something my clients are often looking for these days, but I have noticed during the past year the style of suits have really changed. They have become more versatile and fashionable, no longer carrying the stigma of being a 'stuffy and corporate' appearance for only certain jobs. You are now seeing suits worn on all different age groups and in all works-of-life. It's the trend, and has become the norm with evolving styles from cropped pants and oversized blazers to bold prints, which provide options on how and when we wear a suit in Vancouver. I wanted to show you a few styles I've been providing clients in suits this season! Taking the classic colours of navy/hunter-green plaid, this multi-functional oversized fit is both professional and fun and gives three looks! (This suit is from Aritzia for $490) First look - corporate day job to a night out for drinks at the Pacific Rim with a fierce heel. Second Look - a fun style of oxford shoes give the suit a relaxed day look for a casual job to an evening out, pretty much anywhere in the city! Third look - my fave. Who doesn't want to wear a pair

Personal Shopper | Styling Suits For The Ladies

Stylist | Spring into camel!

Coat: ZaraShirt: UniqloDenim: Citizen of humanityBoots: Stuart Weitzman Spring has sprung and the heavy sweaters have been packed away by now.  When it comes to fashion choices at this time of year we often hear about flowers. We see so many floral options year after year . Instead of jumping on the floral train, one of my personal favorite colour pallets to get us through spring is the colour camel!  It looks fabulous with a white on white combination as well as with just your basic denim! Check out the looks below. Jacket: Tory Burch Sweater: Oak & Fort Denim Bag: Coach Denim: A/X Boots: Stuart Weitzman

Stylist | Spring into camel!

Stylist | Mad For Plaid

Anyone else mad for plaid this fall? It's a pretty big trend happening right now and the best part is it doesn't even have to match!! You can mix numerous colours and prints with plaid, all in one look and be right on point. My personal style is a bit more classic which means I took a subtle look to this colourful trend. I picked up a plaid dress from Zara and paired it was a clean black blazer and heels for this outfit post. Another outfit idea that can keep up with the plaid trend and is an easy find in the stores right now,  a plaid blazer. Take a pair of jeans and a fresh t-shirt and add that one fall trendy piece to the closet and you have an updated look! Blazer: SmytheJeans: MotherBoots: Stuart Weitzman

Stylist | Mad For Plaid

Stylist | Polka Dots For Fall!

Blazer: SmytheT: BalmainSkirt: Top ShopBoots: Valentino Fall fashion comes with cozy sweaters, layering, boots and dark colours. The season also comes with a few pop of prints! This fall the prints to keep an eye out for are cheetah, dark florals and polka dots! I didn't want to spend a lot on this trend as I dont think its something i'll wear regularly so I picked up this $68 skirt from Top Shop and styled it with some staple pieces I've had in my wardrobe for a long time. The Smythe blazer & Blamain t-shirt have been in my wardrobe for 3 years and the Valentino boots have been with me for 7 years! This look may be about a trend but also a reminder how important investments pieces can be!!

Stylist | Polka Dots For Fall!

Stylist | To dress the dress up or down?

With sneakers becoming such a huge trend these past few seasons it's nice to finally have a comfortable shoe option when heading out the door! The sneaker trend has gone from classic Adidas Stans & Old Skool Vans to top designers such as Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton doing some seriously chunky over the top white sneakers. Photography: Christine Pienaar While going through you closet seeing some dresses that may have been a one time wear or have felt just a bit dressy to wear everyday can now be mixed into everyday fashion and get a little more use! Pop on a classic leather jacket and some sneakers and you now have a day look. Keep the dress going into the evening by swapping out the sneaker and adding the heel! Multi-functional and stylish all in one. This Ted Baker midi dress was a prefect piece to do so! I've styled it with some Vans and a leather jacket for day and a black heal & crossbody clutch for evening.

Stylist | To dress the dress up or down?
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