Shop Spring Trends 2022

Shop 2022 Spring Trends If you have a minimal capsule style wardrobe or prefer classic clean looks, you still want to sprinkle in a trend or two each season. It is a great way to keep your wardrobe up to date and fresh.  I don't suggest shopping every trend or a bunch of trendy pieces each season, only pieces that really suit your personal style and work with your current wardrobe. Not every trend is for everyone! Why? First off, you want to be able to create interchangeable outfits and if your wardrobe is solely based on trendy items, it will become a challenge to create multi-functional looks. Secondly, when your wardrobe is very full, especially with lots of random pieces and you keep adding more items, you won't be able to see what is actually in your wardrobe.  When this happens, people often wear only 20% of their wardrobe, the items they can see and are easy to wear. With that, I am sharing some wearable trends for Spring 2022 that will be easy to work into your wardrobe this season. Check them out below! Spring 2022 COLOURS I often recommend classic neutrals dominate your wardrobe (easiest way to create multi-functional outfits!) But adding a bold pop of colour this Spring 2022 is a

Shop Spring Trends 2022

Fashion Stylist | Dress For Your Body Type

Dress For Your Body Type One of the most common challenges I hear from potential clients looking to hire a fashion stylist, "I can't find anything that fits my body type." Insert the expert stylist, I specialize in knowing brands that work for a range of different body types and most importantly I will share styling tricks to ensure your consistently featuring the most flattering areas of your body. When creating/finding a personal style, you first want to have an understanding of your body shape.  Once you have discovered what your body shape is,  you're now one step ahead, making it easier to shop brands that fit and are complimentary, this leads you to feeling more confident in your newly discovered style. Check out the chart above to define your shape and read below to learn style tips that will enhance your style. *Balance your fits, if you're wearing something lose or wide on top, stream line the outfit by having a tailored or cropped bottom,  this creates a slimming effect. If you have a fitted or tucked top add a belt and wear a straight, wide or lose bottom. *Colours and prints, keep it simple by only having three colours max in your outfit (head to toe.) If you incorporate a print,  pull an alternate colour from the print into your

Fashion Stylist | Dress For Your Body Type

Fashion Stylist | Sneaker Style Tips

Sneaker Style Tips The cool sneaker is no longer just for lounge wear and comfies. Sneaker style has really evolved and taken over any high heel purchases we once made.  Styling the comfortable shoe into a cool street style vibe, business casual or even with an elevated dress or suit is happening...even in the workplace! You may be thinking, I like the idea of a sneaker style but how do I incorporate that look into my personal wardrobe and get it right? A few tips, find yourself a brand & style that you love and make sure the style falls within your budget. I say budget because cool sneakers are ranging from the basic converse at $70 all the way up to designer, starting at $700!  There is a big range in price points for these looks, which is great because everyone has the opportunity to create sneaker style outfits without breaking the budget. For my personal style, I just can't do the chunky sneaker, sometimes called the 'dad' sneaker. I prefer a street style look, effortless like I'm not trying to hard but still speak fashion. I also don't love a lot of branding on the shoes, which designers often do, keep it simple. I've shard some links to my favorite brands in a range of budgets below and Style inspiration to get you started (from pinterest)

Fashion Stylist | Sneaker Style Tips

Fashion Stylist | Transitional Fall Fashion

Transitional Fall Fashion What does transitional fashion mean? Simplify your wardrobe, have pieces that create full outfits that will take you from daytime office to evening out. Or more importantly seasonal transition pieces for those in between months, when the weather has a mind of it's own. Like right now, we are heading into Fall but have some sunny days lingering with summer coming to an end and chilly mornings before we hit full on Fall weather.  The transition pieces work wonders during this time. I want to share with you my top style picks that can get you through (September/October) with out overhauling your wardrobe ... Keep in mind layering is the number 1 style for transitioning, you can keep-up with your capsule wardrobe by wearing all your current essential pieces and layer. Blazer (Remember this can be an effortless style with-out feeling stuffy or structured) Lightweight Jacket (Could be a shacket or trench depending on your personal style) Cardigan Jean Jacket or Leather Jacket Scarves Booties I've pulled some styles & images below of current items in stores that work for the above categories. Click the photo to see the brand /store if you'd like to shop the item. BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Fashion Stylist | Transitional Fall Fashion

Personal Stylist | What’s Your Personal Style?

What's Your Personal Style? September 13, 2019 Can you think of 3 words that would describe your style? I'd describe my personal style as minimalist, clean & effortless.  I'll give you a few to help out ~ Cool, Polished, Classic, Relaxed, Edgy, Simple, Bold, Quirky, Understated... Do any of these words resonate with you? If not, it wouldn't surprise me if you're thinking 'I'm on this website right now trying to find someone to help me define my personal style!' You may be someone that once had a personal style but as time goes and life changes happen you may have lost your style.  Or you may be someone who has never been able to define a personal style for yourself. Take the first step, start by looking at styles you gravitate to, apps like Pintrist & Instagram can be helpful or think about store brands & celebrity styles you may have liked at some point. Start saving some images and you'll begin to see a trend in style. It could be consistent colours, prints or fits that you're liking. (Tip - Clients often request these celebrities for style goals,  Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow,  Mindy Kaling, Jennifer Aniston, David Beckham & Ryan Reynolds to name a few) Step 2, once you begin seeing trends and styles you like, start to go through

Personal Stylist | What’s Your Personal Style?

Fashion Stylist | Capsule Wardrobe

Fashion Stylist | Capsule Wardrobe What does it mean to have a capsule collection for your wardrobe? As we become more progressive with the way we shop, focusing on sustainability, needs vs wants & ‘Maria Kondoing’ are closets. I hear a common question that ties back to these changes with fashion & style. ‘I want a capsule collection’ with-in my wardrobe. I think that could mean many different things for different people depending on what their personal style goals are. I will share 3 style tips on what a capsule collection means to me as a fashion stylist and how I tie it back to my clients wardrobes. Tip 1: Minimalist, owning fewer pieces in your wardrobe. Quality over quantity and most importantly you need the basics. Once you’ve got those you can then layer a few needs/wants each season to keep your wardrobe fresh & updated but still staying with-in the minimalist boundaries. You want to be able to see and love what’s in your closet. Check out my blog post on The Basics as that is a huge component to having a manageable wardrobe. Tip 2: Multi-functional outfits, paring down your wardrobe and creating outfits vs random items can streamline your closet. I’ve had clients that have asked for a two week rotation of outfits for work, which is great example of a capsule collection wardrobe. Once

Fashion Stylist | Capsule Wardrobe

Shop Canadian | Mabelle Style Shares Favorite Canadian Brands

Shop my favorite Canadian brands Now more than ever we need to support Canadian Brands and local businesses, with holidays coming this is a great opportunity to learn about supporting local when purchasing gifts!  To encourage this I want to share some of my personal  favorite Canadian brands to shop for women & kids.  Mabelle Style clients will have already heard about these brands as I'm consistently passionate and excited when I find Canadian designs for them! You will see a breakdown per category for each brand, a gallery with images for you to view, a note as to what I love about each specific brand and most importantly a link to the website if you're interested in shopping. Remember when you need help on styling, fits or what to buy Click Here and connect with your own personal stylist, working both online & in person. Jewelry  Melanie Auld & Jenny Bird Melanie Auld, you may have heard of this brand from Jillian Harris and there partnership on the popular adorned line. A Vancouver based company that not only stays on trend but also has timeless pieces that last a lifetime. Collections range from gold vermeil, sterling sliver & fine which allows the brand to be attainable to all markets with a wide offering & price

Shop Canadian | Mabelle Style Shares Favorite Canadian Brands

Online Fashion Styling Package

Online Fashion Styling Package This year, Mabelle Style has seen an increase in requests for information on service and rates for Online Styling Packages.  We have done virtual styling in the past, at a minimum as the majority of our business has been meeting clients in-person for styling & personal shopping. That being said, as the times have shifted this year we have continued to navigate our way through and improve this service a great deal!  E-commerce sales continue to soar even though stores are back open (and yes we're working in-person with clients) But with the increase in e-commerce sales... it had me thinking, are people making more bad purchases & impulse buys, shopping online?  It's so easy & accessible, shopping from your own home and how many emails do we get with sales or promotions now? (ALOT!) We want our clients to avoid those bad purchases and have wardrobes filled with items they not only wear all the time but also have complete outfits.  That's why we have decided to update the Online Styling Package to a new flat rate,  this service is now more accessible for all you online shoppers! Click here for more details on how the service works and the new rate. (If you were wondering... top right photo is of the original Mabelle, my late grandmother

Online Fashion Styling Package

Fall Fashion | What to shop for this season

Fall Fashion | What to shop for this season As we head into my favorite time of year, Fall ...  our daily routine has changed and fashion is definitely different.  You may be working from home now, became more budget conscious or have increased your online shopping. (Click Here for Online Styling info) Whatever the shift may be,  you still want to add a few new fall pieces into your wardrobe. I'm here to make that purchase easier, sharing images, trends & classics that will work for the season, keeping in mind these styles will be consistent with my philosophy of having a capsule wardrobe. "simplicity is the key note of all true elegance"  Coco Chanel  Mabelle Style Fall Picks See Images Below  Faux Leather pant or skirt (not as practical for now but so darn cool) Plaid Flannel shirt (since we aren't going out as much this a great weekend coffee date or work from home style) Cozy Sweaters (camel, rust or mustard colours) Camel Coat Soft Knits Sweat Shirt Dress (very versatile item, a personal fave) Cool Sneaker Need help creating looks or styling these items? Connect with a Stylist Here BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Fall Fashion | What to shop for this season

Stylist Services | How To Stay Safe & Stylin’

Stylist Services | How To Stay Safe & Stylin' The number 1 focus Mabelle Style had during this past Spring / Summer season was to ensure that clients stayed safe during these unsettling times, this continues to be an important factor as we head into the busiest season, Fall! Scheduling regular services has been in affect with masks/social distancing (Click Here to learn more) as well as we have evolved by adding new services to ensure our clients will have the best options with-out having to sacrifice their style during unprecedented times. UPDATED SERVICES Zoom Calls with a stylist. This service can range from personal styling consults to support and feedback with the online styling service. (Click Here to learn more) Online shopping service has been VERY popular this year. This is a service we have always had but as it's become a more desired choice recently, we continue to review and work through making it the most seamless way to shop with a fashion stylist during these times. (Click Here to read an updated breakdown on how this service works) Option of  using the personal shopping services but avoiding the shops. The prep & shopping list is created by Mabelle Style; all items will be brought to you for a fitting. You select and keep the items you

Stylist Services | How To Stay Safe & Stylin’
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