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Spring Trends 2024

Spring Trends 2024 I want to take a different approach on sharing what trends are happening this season. If you follow along or work with me you'll know I'm not a huge believer in adding an over abundance of trendy pieces in to your wardrobe each season. Normally I'd share a list of very specific trends that are happening this season but sometimes it can be hard for a client to know how to translate specific trends into their everyday wardrobe or for their personal fit and shape. To give you an example of what runway trends are happening this season; sheer, short shorts, metallic, flapper, 90's, fabrics with big roses & outfits that are all white. When I see this list I think to myself, hmmm, how much of those trends am I going to incorporate into my capsule style wardrobe this season? I for sure won't be adding all those trends, but I will incorporate some, styled in ways that will keep my wardrobe both fresh and up to date this season, while maintaining my minimalist, classic style. To show you how I'm doing this, I've put together my shopping list of pieces & styles you'll see added into my personal wardrobe this season. I thought this could be a more realistic way to visually see how to refresh & update a wardrobe this season. I've

Spring Trends 2024

New Years Resolution In Style

New Year's Resolution In Style This isn't my normal blog, sharing fashion tips and styling tricks. Instead I'm sharing the impact a stylist can have on your New Year's goals. For years and years New Years has always been a time to think about areas we can improve, spending time differently, manifesting new goals, focusing on change. Often, there is an area of those goals that is about eating healthy, going to the gym, getting some type of exercise and so on. I think all of those ever so popular goals can be great, but they are goals that sometimes fall short as you're getting into the 2nd or 3rd month of the year. Wouldn't it be nice to instead focus on goals that can be maintained through out the year, and more importantly choose something that can make you feel great with out having to change your current life. One of the best parts about being a stylist is hearing how confident and elevated clients feel and look after working with a stylist, they don't need to lose weight or be taken out of their comfort zone, instead the stylist (me!) takes time to get to know the clients personal goals. Finding out what they will feel comfortable in and most importantly I will teach clients how to find clothes that fit great

New Years Resolution In Style

Gifting A Fashion Stylist

Gifting A Fashion Stylist As the holidays are fast approaching you may be thinking of some holiday gift ideas! Gifting an experience can be both memorable and life changing, like a Personal Shopping Package with their very own Stylist. This service can be done both in-person or virtually. WHO would this gift be for? If you hear the following ... *Everyday I look in my closet and I have nothing to wear. *My clothes don't fit anymore, as my body has changed I need to find the right styles that fit my body type. *I have lots of clothes but can't figure out how to put an outfit together. *I have no time to look & search for a new wardrobe. (Time Saver! Stylists do all the prepping/shopping for you) HOW does the service work? *Receive a gift card from Mabelle Style! *Have a call with Mabelle Style to ensure all your style goals are met. *A questionnaire will be sent to you to begin building your style profile. *Once the questionnaire is completed you will receive a seasonal personalized shopping list to approve (virtually you'll receive mood boards too!) *Mabelle Style will prep all your new outfits & select/pull items prior to meeting, (Virtually you will receive all the selections in links directly to your inbox to shop.) *Meeting in-person: All your selections have

Gifting A Fashion Stylist

Personal Stylist | Ageism In Fashion

Ageism In Fashion Mabelle Style is known for its inclusivity. Styling services follow the motto: Age is just a number, size is just a number, personal stylists work with everyone. I was recently visiting my 74 yr old Aunt, she has always been stylish. I’ve never forgotten the pair of black patent pointed oxfords she gave me when I was 12! I finally wore the same shoe size as her, a pair from her fancy shoe collection at that time meant everything to me. During this recent visit she mentioned how rare it is to see stylish inspiration for seniors as she still loves fashion but everywhere she looks through ads & products, they appear to be geared towards a younger demographic. This surprised me at first because I often work with clients 65+. Then, it occurred to me ….. my 65+ clients are pleasantly surprised at the stores where I prep their new outfits. It’s because societal expectations often dictate what is considered "age-appropriate" dressing. For instance, some people think that older individuals should dress conservatively or in a way that conforms to certain stereotypes regarding aging, rather than embracing new or trendy styles. Mabelle Style’s clients are never styled to stereotypes as my goal is to ensure that each one looks on trend, stylish with a wardrobe that correlates to their personal lifestyle, no matter the

Personal Stylist | Ageism In Fashion

Shop Designer Handbags

Shop Designer Handbags Designer handbags, some would think why on earth would I ever spend that kind of money on a handbag? Others wonder how can I introduce a luxury handbag into my wardrobe, where do I start? And then there is some who have been building a specific designer handbag collection over the years that continues to increase in value. (Think Chanel) The most important area of expertise I can help with here, is to first share why I think you should purchase a designer bag and secondly how to take the first step (you can always hire a stylist to guide you as well;) Why I think having a designer handbag is good for your wardrobe: It doesn't matter what the outfit is that you're wearing, it could be as simple as a $15 t-shirt & some classic jeans, a designer bag will have a style impact/elevation to your overall look. The bag doesn't need to be heavy in branding or logo's, like some might think. The goal is to have lux fabrics, rich colours (camel, cream & black are perfect for your first purchase) and a shape/size that works for your lifestyle. Overall your new bag will take your personal style and kick it up a notch. When taking the first step to making a purchase like this, you want to think about the style

Shop Designer Handbags

Stylist | Dressing For Your Next Event

Styling for your next event Wedding guest, in a wedding party, fundraiser, gala, milestone birthday, events have made a comeback and finding the perfect outfit has never been harder! Why? When you haven't needed an outfit for a special gathering or big event for the past three years you'll notice things have changed. Walking through the typical stores like Nordstroms or The Bay, they have very little options, buying less event & party pieces ever since the pandemic. Also, you may find your shape or size has changed over time and wonder what style or fit you should even be trying! These challenges are the reason I created a virtual event shopping package, you may think why virtual? With stores not having the options or styles they once had, I found online has an abundance of choices. How does styling for an event work? It's when Mabelle Style sources head to toe personalized outfits for you, ensuring the small details really matter. The perfect look for an event takes time but also finding the jewelry, shoe & hand bag to correlate with the outfit can be even harder. With this custom package clients receive 3-4 head to toe outfits personalized for them to shop and the best part is receiving a visual of each look on a mood board, this shows how the entire look ties together. I

Stylist | Dressing For Your Next Event

Styling For The Holidays

Styling For The Holidays The holidays are fast approaching and this season seems to be the time where holiday events & parties are back in action! When dressing up for the holidays there can be a range of events, from family dinners in, friends gatherings at the local hot spot, work parties and gala's. I thought I'd focus this blog on the most requested events happening, I wasn't sure what everyone was going to be up to this winter so I decided to do a poll on Instagram, the results were an equal divide of people for all types of parties! With that feedback, I'm going to help you with some styling ideas for all holiday gatherings coming up. If you feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start, have a read through the styling inspiration and tips below. Still stuck? Reach out to Mabelle Style, we have event styling packages perfect for the holidays (and major time saver for you!) Photo Credit: Jenna Berman Photography Model Lisa Chandler Styled by Lindsay Wilkins of Mabelle Style for Family Home Gathering This winter are you planning to attend cozy at home gatherings or Christmas dinners with the family? If this is you, you're probably thinking what can I wear that is casual

Styling For The Holidays

Fashion Stylist | Create A Capsule Wardrobe

Create A Capsule Wardrobe A capsule wardrobe may seem boring, but here is thing; no matter what your personal style is, if you don't have some sort of capsule with in your wardrobe you will have trouble creating full outfits. If you're someone who is constantly saying 'I have nothing to wear', then I'd suggest it's time to create a capsule wardrobe. Once you have the foundation, then your pieces are simply easy to create interchangeable outfits and you are able to add more of your personal style into the mix. How would I define a capsule wardrobe? Less is more. Quality over quantity. A versatile, interchangeable wardrobe. Also, price per wear is an important point to mention. You will wear everything in your capsule because it's easier to interchange. Spending on quality will now make more sense. Wondering how to create a Capsule Wardrobe? The first step is to clean out your current wardrobe. Get rid of the items you don't love, don't fit and don't wear anymore. You will create more space and recognize what currently works. Prepare a shopping list for the missing pieces. There is no specific number of items for a capsule wardrobe, the goal would be to start with a two week rotation of outfits and build on that each season. What should be on your shopping

Fashion Stylist | Create A Capsule Wardrobe

Personal Stylist | Investing In Your Wardrobe

TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR WARDROBE What areas of my wardrobe do I need to invest in? When clients book personal shopping packages, under the 'what's your budget' question in the questionnaire they often answer I don't know, because they have no idea what the cost would be to put together new outfits and a wardrobe for the season. One area of my job as a stylist is to educate them on what categories they need to invest in (pay a little bit more) and what categories they can save in. I'm going to share with you the top categories I suggest investing a bit more and why. Always be mindful of price per wear when investing, if you're going to use or wear something specific all the time then it's worth spending a bit more for best fits, quality etc. Also, don't forget quality over quantity. If you tend to have too much stuff in your wardrobe and you end up wearing only the 20% you can see, the rest gets hidden or stuck in the back of the closet. Before I run through my top investment categories, here is a little food for thought to give you an idea of what clients spend during a personal shopping package, remember this is for a seasonal wardrobe update, which means about a 2 week rotation

Personal Stylist | Investing In Your Wardrobe

Fashion Stylist | Shop With Intention

Shop with intention What does it mean to shop with intention? Go into the stores or begin your online search with a plan. Know your style, what you want/need and what styles fit you best before you start. You will end up making the best purchases for your wardrobe, you will LOVE how you feel in your outfits and you can stop making those impulse buys. Check out my tips below, if followed you will be shopping with intention before you know it! Each season create a shopping list of the items you need to update/refresh your wardrobe. If you're unsure how to build this list, do a read through on trends that are happening for the season and go through your current wardrobe to see what you'd like to update. When it's time to shop, pull out your list and shop for only those items. You will be more focused, avoid making impulse or bad purchases. Having a shopping budget for the season, with an idea of which items you'd like to spend more on (investments) and the pieces you know you can save on. You could do a budget per item or have a total budget for the season, which ever works best for you. When creating a budget think price per wear and quality over quantity. Don't buy it just because

Fashion Stylist | Shop With Intention