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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

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 | BASICS

Fashion Stylist | Talking Basics BASICS – If you are challenged by building outfits and can’t find anything to wear in a full wardrobe, you’re probably missing the basics! I can’t stress enough how important it is to have quality basics within your wardrobe. As a personal stylist I schedule to meet clients twice a year. (Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter) The first shop, regardless of the season is almost always focused on building basics into their wardrobe. Why? If you’re trying to create a capsule wardrobe or put together outfits and you don’t have that perfect T to layer, a great fitting jean, a classic blazer for day-to-night, then you probably will be unable to pair any of your non-basics pieces. This often happens because of impulse buys or discount and sale items, clothing that you may think you love but never know how to wear it. Check out images of the must-have basics I would suggest for your wardrobe below…. for both the men and women. STYLE TIP I’m a firm believer in quality over quantity, especially for basics. These are items that you will be wearing most often! You don’t need to break-the-bank account, just be mindful to invest a bit more in quality to ensure they last. Think ‘price-per-wear’ Stick to neutral colours for basics, white, navy, black, gray, beige etc.

Fashion Stylist | BASICS

Style Tips For Spring

Style Tips For Spring Having trends in your wardrobe or trying to be trendy isn't always the answer to being stylish or fashionable. I like to suggest that clients first focus on a well rounded wardrobe that doesn't evolve around trends, basics & investment pieces are much more important. That being said, regardless of how minimal your wardrobe may be, having elements from current trends is important to add in a foundation or capsule wardrobe to keep your style fresh & updated. Keep in mind some trends stick around for awhile and can often be considered investment pieces, but I wouldn't suggest packing your closet every season with all the current trends. Remember not every trend is for everyone! Check out some of my favorite style trends for Spring 2021 below. Updated Trench Coat The classic trench coat is getting a do-over this season with new details to elevate the style. Keep an eye out for bold shoulders, cinched waists and over-sized cuts giving lots of movement to a traditionally structured spring coat. Strong Shoulder & Puff Sleeve By no means am I saying the 80's shoulder pad is back! But a strong shoulder is for both casual or dressed-up. You will find sweatshirts

Style Tips For Spring

Stylish & Smart Looks For Mom (comfortable too)

Stylish & Smart Looks For Mom Running around with 1, 2 or 3 plus kids, you might be thinking the words stylish & fashionable do not exist in your lifestyle. That does not have to be the case, you don't have to live in just stretchy pants! There is a few simple style tips and items you can add into your wardrobe that will help you achieve stylish & cool looks! As a Mom, I know that being uncomfortable or having to think hard about what to wear each morning is the worst. I personally prefer a wardrobe that follows the 'less is more' philosophy to avoid feeling overwhelmed when I look in my wardrobe, but to follow that philosophy you need to make sure you have the right pieces. I'm sharing some fashion tips and style options in this blog, try adding some into your wardrobe, I promise these couple of looks will limit your Lululemon days and you'll become that chic mom :) The T, Hoodie & Turtleneck A cotton T-shirt, turtleneck or hoodie, seems simple right? It is that simple, finding a fun graphic t-shirt with your favorite band or quote is a great idea but if you want to start with a basic, I'd suggest getting the perfect T's in white,

Stylish & Smart Looks For Mom (comfortable too)

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’