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Personal Shopper | Do You Prefer Shopping For The Latest Trends Online?

Photographer: Christine Pienaar We have launched a new personal shopping service! You can now work with a professional Fashion Consultant in the comfort of your own home. There comes a time, for whatever reason, that shopping in a mall is the furthest thought from your mind. Shopping sometimes can make more sense to do it from home, but without the hours of endless searching. To avoid this time-consuming task looking for that perfect item, wasting hours on the computer (or phone!) you can invest in our updated service, online personal shopping. What does this entail? Mabelle Style professionally assists each client by putting together a personal shopping list via email that incorporates all the items requested. We source out multiple options based on the needs provided by the client and then prepare and forward an email with photos of each item with their corresponding websites. You are then able to begin your online shopping and make your own purchases without spending hours searching. *Check out the services page to read about all Mabelle Style shopping services.

Personal Shopper | Do You Prefer Shopping For The Latest Trends Online?

Personal Shopper | Showing My Personal Style

Photographer: Christine Pienaar Mabelle Style blog is a collection of candid shots styling my clients on location and describing behind-the-scene stories regarding each 'shop day' or 'wardrobe consult'. I also include a selection of my own personal style photos. The idea behind this began when I had received numerous emails from potential clients asking me, 'What is your style? Clients come to me because of my personal style, which is sometimes transferred over to my female clients. My goal is to keep each client's style their own, an individual look so they maintain a sense being unique and having their own personal flare!  A couple of key take-aways is noted in this outfit post that I love to include in my style - I love camouflage! A print that I sometimes have to stop myself from buying - as I think to myself, how much camo does one need, I  can't wear it all together! I'm obsessed with http://railsclothing.com shirts - and a great buy when one is on sale! I have 4-5 different prints, I can't get enough of the LA brand's soft cotton and loose fit. I love to mix high and low cost items - this black satin dress was $7 from http://www.hm.com. A fashion lover must remember that it's not always about the 'brand', but more about creating the look that is on point style wise and comfortable. Shoes are

Personal Shopper | Showing My Personal Style

Stylist | Bell Sleeves On Trend

We have been seeing this trend everywhere for Spring - the bell sleeve is back! It reminds me of back in 1993 when I had purchased this red and white striped le chateau shirt with massive bell sleeves to match my red patent Doc Martins. I thought it was the coolest look to rock at the young age of 12... lol. Fashion is full circle, styles seem to always come back around. 24 years later, I have taken on a more subtle look to the bell sleeve. It's on trend and yes some of the bells seem pretty big, but for me a slimmer, streamlined bell is more aligned with my current personal style. Get my look,  the shirt in this outfit post was $24 from http://www.hm.com combined with my fave Frame denim (lots of stretch!).  

Stylist | Bell Sleeves On Trend

Personal Shopper | Ready For Spring

Photographer: Christine Pienaar It hasn't seemed appropriate to blog about Spring trends quite yet, with the continued snow falls that occur every couple of weeks in Vancouver! Unusual weather for us this winter but I'm going to ignore the most recent snowfall (today!) and start talking about Spring Fashion :) Trench coats have been a staple for women's fashion every year but this year it's not just a staple its a big trend from the runway! Lots of oversized, loose fitting non traditional style trench's have been seen everywhere. I paired my loose light weight http://www.aritzia.com trench with a basic cotton T and some shredded baggy boyfriend style denim. I love the loose fitting light weight fashion trends like this look,  but to avoid keeping it from becoming frumpy I always add a heal. Trench: AritziaT-shirt: Club MonacoDenim: AGShoes: Burberry

Personal Shopper | Ready For Spring

Mabelle Style Is Celebrating 10 Years In Business!

  Photography: Christine PienaarCake: Nomsbymon The love of Fashion has been in my blood since birth, inheriting this passion from my grandmother, Mabelle who had been a fashion designer in her youth; a person I may have never met but have carried her legacy on. About 10 years ago, in February, 2006, I took the leap from retail work into the entrepreneurship of small business ownership. Taking into consideration my business and fashion education studies, my true passion, I put it altogether into a business plan. This was before popular blogging and social media became mainstream, but what I did create for 'online' was a silhouette and a service breakdown on a webpage for the new business. This basic site partnered my experience in styling with my work in the service industry being the perfect combination that created an amazing clientele list. I am so thankful for the longevity of these relationships and experiences, which have been remarkable and very special for Mabelle Style. It has always been my pleasure to assist people, and teach them how to look and feel their best, which has been the finest reward of this business. In celebration of my 10 years organizing wardrobes and styling Vancouverites, Mabelle Style is offering a special promotion!! This offer is for my recurring client base as well as new clients!! Book a wardrobe consultation and/or shopping day in

Mabelle Style Is Celebrating 10 Years In Business!

Personal Shopper | Wrap 2016 Up With A Bow

'Bows' were a top trend in 2016 fall fashions. Most designers showed them as an option in their collections this fall, in a cream silk blouse with a loose bow around the neck. Personally, I didn't add the bow trend to my wardrobe until I came across this New Years JCrew dress, a few weeks back. For New Year's, I prefer dresses that are not overdone or accented with overt-the-top detailing. The dress option (below) comes in a flowy skirt, fitted waist and minimal detail with a perfect loose bow. I added a chic robe-coat to keep me fashionably warm.

Personal Shopper | Wrap 2016 Up With A Bow

Personal Shopper | Winter Wonderland Fashion Post

With the most recent unusual Vancouver snowy weather it seemed to be a bit of a challenge as to where I was going to do some outfit pictures with http://christinepienaarphotography.com/. When she had been wrapping up another shoot at Deerlake Park in Burnaby she sent me a landscape photo and said meet me here! Turned out to be an amazing backdrop, keep an eye out for a few more outfit post's coming from this glorious, cold, icy but beautiful place :) In this shot I have a cozy head piece to go with my Zara bell sleeve sweater, love the sweater so much I got it in two colour! For bottoms I'm wearing my vegan leather leggings from Aritzia, I must in everyone's wardrobe. Keep fashionably warm out there!

Personal Shopper | Winter Wonderland Fashion Post

Personal Shopper – A Fashion Post On The Little Details

I often blog about and talk with clients about the little details with-in your personal style. You don't have to spend a bunch of money on clothing or have a million different pieces in your closet to have an awesome wardrobe. What it really comes down to is multifunctional items with a unique twist that involves your personal style. That twist comes from small details. In this fashion post I'm seen wearing my staple black pants I wear all the time from http://www.aritzia.com and a comfortable slide from http://www.michaelkors.ca. It's the sweater from http://www.clubmonaco.com that I needed in my wardrobe. When I saw the small puff on the shoulder and the floral details on the arms that reminded me of needle point. Going from a simple sweater to a sweater with detail really elevated my basic black for fall!

Personal Shopper – A Fashion Post On The Little Details

Personal Shopper | Don’t get lost in the oversize trend

Sweater: ZaraPants: ArmaniBag: Coach One of the biggest trends this season is the oversize look - from sweatshirt dresses & giant sweaters to jackets so big they fall off your shoulders. Remember not all trends are for everybody but if you're wanting to take the plunge into the oversize you want to be mindful that your body isn't lost in this baggy shapeless style. How does that happen? Make sure  your don't hide every feature. For example, in this outfit post I have a large sweater and a wide flowy pant, I made sure the sweater was  half tucked in the pant so my waist and hips do not get lost in the outfit. Another great option if you have a longer oversized sweater is to lose the pants! Wear the style as a dress with a healed shoe to give length to the legs and a slimming effect to the overall look. Photography: Christine Pienaar

Personal Shopper | Don’t get lost in the oversize trend

Personal Shopper | A Blazer Can Bring New Life To Your Wardrobe

Blazer: ZaraDress: DVFShoes: Christian Louboutin I have owned this navy classic DVF dress for 5 years. It's a go-to when I need a dress for any occasion. The colour navy will never be outdated and the silhouette is simple but elegant. The best part about this dress ( still being sold in DVF store's)  is the stretch - yup this dress has give! I wanted to give it a little update this season, I usually wear it on it's own but I found the perfect blazer with navy details at http://www.zara.com/ -  $89!! The blazer creates a business look which makes the dress go from evening to day! Multi-functional is key. Christine Pienaar Photography

Personal Shopper | A Blazer Can Bring New Life To Your Wardrobe
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