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It’s Closet Clean-Out Time!

Matching Hangers A Must! See more tips on Mabelle Style Youtube at the end of this blog. Mabelle Style and everyone else have been hearing a lot about organization, minimalist living and cleaning out the clutter at home. I'd say Marie Kondo has been the dominant influence on these topics that have become so prevalent nowadays. If you don't know who Marie Kondo is - I recommend that you google her. She has a book available at Indigo. Even better, you can 'netflix & chill' watching the Tidying up withe Marie Kondo. Mabelle Style focuses on organization of one particular area in your home ... the wardrobe/closet. This is not a small area and is one of the most important ones because it's an area that you are into first thing in the morning or last place at night. It carries vital energy and you want it to be positive. The best time to start the process is NOW... why? Who doesn't want an organized closet where you can see clearly what items you actually have, clothes you love to wear and feel confident in, and most importantly, when using Mabelle Style, you receive a personal shopping list of items you will need to complete that perfect outfit(s). This before & after closet photo was done for a client that is ending her year off from Maternity leave and will be

It’s Closet Clean-Out Time!

Stylist | Creating Distinctive Headshots

Creating Distinctive Headshots Several people in Vancouver work in the film industry throughout the area. Each one has the personal task to separate themselves from the crowd, to stand out. One of the first things that production's look at before auditions is a file of headshots. The majority of photos show waist-up in the similar attire, which is usually a 1 button shirt, t-shirt or knit top in solid neutral colours. This is a standard look but if your ready for a change in image, create an original distinctive look than it's time to partner with a stylist for your next shots! I recently worked with headshot photographer Rio Tio to style three separate looks .. going away from a simple clean cut look to a more edgy style with wrinkles in a shirt, a worn leather jacket and even unfinished edges in the green jacket.

Stylist | Creating Distinctive Headshots

Personal Shopper | Fashion Gone Wild

You will notice Animal print fabric trends just about everywhere these days, and it's here to stay right through 2019. I'm sure this won't be my first outfit post on this theme, more to come for fall! T-shirts, cardigans, dresses, shoes in zebra, cheetah and snake prints and many more animal designs are being shown from low fashion H&M, mid range Nili Lotan to top designers like Gucci. I'm thinking this may not be just a trend but is now considered forever chic. I have a couple of cheetah print tops circulating in my wardrobe but I wanted to try something new that was a little out of my comfort zone. I purchased a snake print skirt from Mango, which to be honest, reminded me of something I would have worn in the 90's. It's midi length, satin feeling with a soft snake print. I will say I'm pleasantly surprised how often I've had it on rotation throughout my wardrobe this season, as well as the numerous ways it could be styled! Look 1 - I put the (I like to call them the Meghan Markle heal) Stuart Weitzman and a casual denim shirt from one my my favorite brands Rails. The thought of making a heel feel more casual with denim is a personal style I like to go for. Look 2 - Printed band t's are fun pieces to mix with other different styles

Personal Shopper | Fashion Gone Wild

Personal Shopper | A Fashion Lookbook

Pants: Paul Smith1st polo: Fred Perry2nd polo: Rag & BoneSneakers: Wings & Horns Gentleman prefer photos ... Updating a man's wardrobe and piecing together outfits is one thing but coming home from a successful shop done with your very own personal shopper is a whole other matter. Not only do you end up with complete new outfit combinations but you also have the opportunity to build on the current outfits you already have in your wardrobe. You can receive on average at least 15 - 20 new looks per season! One of the most requested services I receive is to find a way to document all the possible clothing combinations. The lookbook I create simplifies your morning selections by not having to think about how to pick and put together items and still look good. Instead, you turn to your personal collection of photos that showcase several combinations that work. Simply select what you feel like wearing for that day. The photos can be sent in email to save on your computer/phone or printed into an book! I've created two separate lookbook updates last week for two different male clients. I thought I'd share some snaps for you to view of what a Mabelle Style fashion lookbook entails. Enjoy! [metaslider id=4308]

Personal Shopper | A Fashion Lookbook

Personal Shopper | Styling Suits For The Ladies

How often do you see women wearing suits today? I guess this could be dependent on what city you're living in. Being based in the Vancouver market, I would say it isn't something my clients are often looking for these days, but I have noticed during the past year the style of suits have really changed. They have become more versatile and fashionable, no longer carrying the stigma of being a 'stuffy and corporate' appearance for only certain jobs. You are now seeing suits worn on all different age groups and in all works-of-life. It's the trend, and has become the norm with evolving styles from cropped pants and oversized blazers to bold prints, which provide options on how and when we wear a suit in Vancouver. I wanted to show you a few styles I've been providing clients in suits this season! Taking the classic colours of navy/hunter-green plaid, this multi-functional oversized fit is both professional and fun and gives three looks! (This suit is from Aritzia for $490) First look - corporate day job to a night out for drinks at the Pacific Rim with a fierce heel. Second Look - a fun style of oxford shoes give the suit a relaxed day look for a casual job to an evening out, pretty much anywhere in the city! Third look - my fave. Who doesn't want to wear a pair

Personal Shopper | Styling Suits For The Ladies