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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

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

Fashion Stylist | Business Casual Style Tips

Style Tips For Business Casual What does business casual mean to you? After a year & a half of working/stuck at home you're now slowly coming out of the house and maybe even starting with a day or two back in the office or meeting clients face to face. This means the stretchy pants can be shelved (for at least a few days of the week.) As this transition is happening a lot of workplaces have been adapting their dress codes to a more casual vibe, insert <business casual>. A few things may run through your mind during this time.... Do my work clothes still fit? How do I dress for the office? Or an even deeper thought could be how does one interpret what business casual means in their work place? I'm going to share a few style tips to help you navigate your way through getting business casual right. DETAILS The smallest details can change an entire outfit from unprofessional & schleppy to polished & approachable. Take tucking for example, it's a simple 2 second step when getting ready in the morning that transforms your look. It could be as simple as a little half tuck to a full tuck & belted. This small detail not only creates a waist it also cleans up

Fashion Stylist | Business Casual Style Tips

Fashion Stylist | Answers Your Questions via Zoom!

Fashion Stylist | Answers Your Questions! As we navigate through these strange times, I want to ensure I'm still available for clients! With an online shopping package and stores looking like they will be opening in the next few weeks, options are available. But you may not be wanting that wardrobe overhaul quite yet in the midst of everything going on, so I've now launched a Zoom Call 'Style Consult' to help guide you through any grueling questions & challenges you may have with your wardrobe. Consider a 1/2 hour - 45 minute chat with your very own Stylist. What might some of those questions be? *Tips on creating a capsule wardrobe *Where should I be shopping. *How do I avoid buying the wrong items *Where do I start with organizing my wardrobe *Best fits & brands for my body type *How do I create a personal shopping list & budget Click Here to contact us for more information & bookings! BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Fashion Stylist | Answers Your Questions via Zoom!

Fashion Consultant | My Spring Personal Shopping List

Fashion Consultant | My Spring Personal Shopping List September 13, 2019 Each season I create a shopping list for myself with what I need (and a couple of wants) to add to my wardrobe. A similar shopping list is created for all Mabelle Style clients. The reason a shopping list is so important is to support clients from making bad purchases, buying items you do not need and help avoid impulse shopping. Check out my personal shopping list for this Spring / Summer season as well as some inspo below! Be mindful that every client's shopping list can look different based on their personal style and needs. I usually focus on a refresh of basics and a couple of very seasonal/trendy pieces to kick up my overall neutral wardrobe. This season I didn't add any accessories such as jewelry, hats, handbags as I felt I currently have a good assortment. BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Fashion Consultant | My Spring Personal Shopping List

Personal Stylist | Shop Spring Must-haves From Aritzia

Personal Stylist - Shop Spring Must-Haves From Aritzia When it’s time to pull styles for clients, choosing from many different labels, I often select Aritzia, a brand favorite. They fall into a mid-range price point. Aritzia carries products for every age, as well as having items for every walk of life (gym-wear to business-wear.) If you find yourself searching online right now, and are wondering what you should be shopping for as the seasons change, then take note that it’s time to get back to wearing some cute spring looks! I’ve put together the top trends & must-haves of the season, all coming from the Vancouver based brand Aritzia! (They currently have free shipping on all orders). THE BERMUDA SHORT CROCHET TIERED DRESS / SKIRT SATIN NEON WIDE LEG DENIM BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Personal Stylist | Shop Spring Must-haves From Aritzia

Personal Stylist | Avoid Impulse Buys!

Personal Stylist - Avoid Impulse Buys! Impulse purchases will be one of the main reasons you struggle with piecing together outfits with-in your wardrobe. These items take up closet space and usually don't add value to creating a full look. If you tend to have a lot of items but not actual outfits than it's more than likely you shop on impulse. What is an impulse buy? An item you bought because the price was right, something you purchased due to it being very on trend in that moment or pressure from friends to make a purchase because they loved the item. How can you avoid impulse buys and start buying pieces that will benefit your wardrobe, create outfits and maybe even lead to multi-functional capsule wardrobe. Style tip Never go shopping without a plan! Plan ahead by creating a personal shopping list. This is the first step a personal stylist will do before shopping with each individual client. We create a seasonal list with the client that is cohesive to the needs of their wardrobe. What is missing in the closet that will help build outfits? Those items get added. Next step, what are a couple of items we can add to the list that fall under trends this season? This helps spice up the basics for each

Personal Stylist | Avoid Impulse Buys!

Fashion Stylist | Personal Style For New Year’s Eve

With New Years coming upon us, only two weeks away, we tend to get in a frenzie trying to find the perfect New Years party outfit. If you're having this struggle, try a personal stylist to find you that perfect look! My personal style has always been clean, minimalistic with a pop of colour, glitz or trend, nothing over the top! I relegated some pieces from the wardrobe and mix-matched with some newness to create a couple of New Years outfits. See these style tips below that I've used to create my own New Years look. The first outfit is a new black one piece romper from Club Monaco with an open back. The fabric has some great movement to create a fancier vibe. I found in the closet a light flowy black over piece (because I'm always cold!) and a spectacular vintage clutch from an aunt that dates back many years. As well, a pair of nude pumps (a must in every ladies wardrobe) that is the exact colour of my skin. The second outfit I created, keeping inline with my overall personal style, is more casual but most importantly, very comfortable. The animal print chiffon blouse was a black friday find from a favorite brand of mine, Ganni It's very feminine with the bell sleeve made from accordian fabric. I added

Fashion Stylist | Personal Style For New Year’s Eve