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

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

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

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’

Why Fashion Stylists Love A Good Blazer

Why Fashion Stylists Love A Good Blazer If you're following fashion stylist's, personal shoppers or an influencer you will notice they tend to have blazers on rotation for an outfit post, photo shoot or even their daily street style. You may ask yourself, why is a blazer so common with style guru's? You may  be thinking it can be to formal or for a work event and not just not your personal style. BUT that is not the case - we as stylists love a great blazer for every style you can imagine! What can a blazer do for your wardrobe & style? (And why we love to incorporate them into your wardrobe!) A perfect fit blazer can create a waist for your shape. If you're wearing some old jeans & a t-shirt pop on a blazer and you've styled up your outfit. Create a full suit with matching pants (add sneakers to dress down the overall look) Want to create multiple outfits with the less is more philosophy? A classic blazer can create many looks by layering with everything in your wardrobe. Don't have a blazer? Start with finding a blazer that fits just right, go for black as your first choice, this colour will mix & match with everything. BACK

Why Fashion Stylists Love A Good Blazer

Fashion Stylist | 1 Dress Makes How Many Outfits??

Fashion Stylist | One Dress Makes How Many Outfits? Ready for a capsule wardrobe?  Meaning, you're wanting outfits vs having a bunch of random items with-in your wardrobe. A style tip that will get you one step closer to that capsule wardrobe, take a minimalist approach (less is more.) You can have something as simple as the ever so popular slip dress and create multiple looks for that one item, with numerous pieces currently sitting in your wardrobe (hoodie? t-shirt? Blazer?) to name a few.... Check out my latest YouTube below, I've taken a black satin slip dress and created multiple outfit ideas for you to try! Click here to shop my Black Slip Dress from the video! BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Fashion Stylist | 1 Dress Makes How Many Outfits??
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