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Spring Trends 2024

Spring Trends 2024 I want to take a different approach on sharing what trends are happening this season. If you follow along or work with me you'll know I'm not a huge believer in adding an over abundance of trendy pieces in to your wardrobe each season. Normally I'd share a list of very specific trends that are happening this season but sometimes it can be hard for a client to know how to translate specific trends into their everyday wardrobe or for their personal fit and shape. To give you an example of what runway trends are happening this season; sheer, short shorts, metallic, flapper, 90's, fabrics with big roses & outfits that are all white. When I see this list I think to myself, hmmm, how much of those trends am I going to incorporate into my capsule style wardrobe this season? I for sure won't be adding all those trends, but I will incorporate some, styled in ways that will keep my wardrobe both fresh and up to date this season, while maintaining my minimalist, classic style. To show you how I'm doing this, I've put together my shopping list of pieces & styles you'll see added into my personal wardrobe this season. I thought this could be a more realistic way to visually see how to refresh & update a wardrobe this season. I've

Spring Trends 2024

Stylist Talks Handbags For 2024

Shop Handbags For 2024 Accessorizing is the number 1 styling tip to elevate ones outfit, being that they are the right accessories for your overall personal style. My personal style is classic, effortless with a hint of quiet luxury, which is also the most requested style Mabelle clients are looking to achieve. This year I am going to focus on sharing more blogs and style tips correlating to accessories (keep an eye out!) This specific blog is to guide you on finding a great handbag that can elevate your overall style with out breaking the bank. If you follow designer bags you'll have noticed the prices have risen both drastically and quickly over the past few years. Your personal style can be anything from Lululemons for school pick up to a classic suit at the office or in between where you love a blazer and t-shirt with a pair of denim and cool sneakers. All these looks have one thing in common, a great handbag will elevate the outfit. Designer handbags can be daunting and hard to shop, especially when you don't want to spend $3000 and up, which is what you often see in the ad's and store fronts. There are many different brands including the OG brands like Gucci & Prada or the new quiet luxury brands like Toteme, Khatie or

Stylist Talks Handbags For 2024

Fashion Stylist Talks Shoe Trends

Fall 2023 Shoe Trends Being a fashionista, I've never forgotten my first big purchase. It was back in the early 90s when I purchased a pair of red patent Dr Martens. I put them on layaway at a local boutique store in Victoria. Each weekend I would work at my mom's design studio and make $25, which would then go straight to the boutique to keep my dream shoes set aside. It took 5 weeks before I went home with my $135 Dr Martens, a pretty big purchase for being in grade 7! That was the beginning of an ongoing shoe addiction. I always say one of the easiest ways to keep your wardrobe fresh and up to date is to ensure you have an updated style of shoe each season. Here we are 30 years later and I just purchased my second 'ever' pair of red shoes, my first pair of Chanel's. When I first saw them they immediately reminded me of where it all started (the red shoe!) This season there are so many great styles that can be incorporated into your wardrobe, and remember not every trend is for everyone, so thankfully with so many choices there is bound to be one for you! To make it easier, before you hit the stores scroll down and check out the must-have

Fashion Stylist Talks Shoe Trends

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

Personal Shopper | Staying Cozy In Sweater Dresses

Whether shopping in stores or shopping online I've noticed a consistent trend from multiple brands, the sweater dress. It has been styled as either a two piece (like the one I'm wearing in this post) or a one piece item. What I love about this particular look is that it keeps us cozy during the winter days with some high boots and a puffer coat or you could also carry it forward to those transitional months (March & April) where it isn't quite warm enough for spring / summer fashions. Style Tip: replace the boots with a cute sneaker; replace your winter coat with a leather jacket; and now you have a few more months to wear this winter look! Check out some of my favorite sweater dresses of the season! BACK TO BLOG LIBRARY

Personal Shopper | Staying Cozy In Sweater Dresses

The Personal Shopping List For Fall

Why is it so important to have a shopping list when shopping for apparel? Mabelle Style believes that you can avoid impulse buys, overspending, bad purchases and it can be a time saver when shopping in the stores.... if you prepare a detailed shopping list beforehand. Before I shop with my clients, new or regular, we work together to come up with a shopping list for each season beforehand. As an option, I suggest a budget to the list for overall total and /or per item. No shopping list is one and the same, as everybody's needs are different. Recently, I did a poll on Insta stories asking who would like to see my personal shopping list for fall? I got an overwhelming response of YES! Keep in mind the list I prepared below is based off someone (me!) who shops a lot and enjoys it. (opposite of most my clients) which means I don't need many basics or a large number of items, mainly a few refreshers and trendy pieces. Footwear ~ My favorite area is shoes, which can be problematic as it's the one section of my wardrobe I have too many. This season, my list consists of knee high boots to wear with both midi skirts/dresses and over a pair of denim. The style shown below is my fave (Tamara

The Personal Shopping List For Fall

Personal Shopper | Client Story

Lookbook photofrom spring / Summer Mabelle Style would like to share a client story from earlier this year, on the blog! Back in the spring, I had wrapped up a shop for a client that had wanted to do a big shop once she got to her most comfortable weight. This summer she was happy with her current status and was ready to build the perfect business and weekend wardrobe. The goal was to develop and build a work-wardrobe that didn't require a lot of items, we focused on multi-functional pieces. This included suits, suiting-shirts and sheath dresses on rotate, as well as the classic nude and black heel. After cleaning out her current wardrobe, we were able to begin from scratch. Co-ordinating shift dress was included in this 4 piece ensemble For weekend summer looks, I incorporated knit skirts with T's (as shorts were not a favorite for fit) and also included a few button up linen t-shirt dresses. Sneakers and easy slip-on sandals were added for footwear as well as a cute crossbody! Lookbook Photo A common goal for Mabelle Style clients is to look fashionable without trying, easy and effortless pieces that fit well. We will be shopping in the fall to include sweaters, boots, outerwear and other fall pieces into her wardrobe. Quantity isn't always the answer, sometimes it is about quality and classic pieces. The client had

Personal Shopper | Client Story

Stylist | White Year Round

Aritzia SuitStuart Weitzman ShoesH&M Tank The fashion industry once had a wise saying that went like this.. 'don't wear white after September Labour day weekend' which was taken literally all around the world. Mabelle Style says, 'This rule, along with many other 'fashion' rules, has been thrown out the window nowadays because of social media, trend-setters and influencers being the ring leaders'. I think it's only fair to say there are no rules anymore. It's all about creating your own personal style for what suits you best. I have had two white looks I've been sporting the past few months. A white suit with a double breasted blazer and a tailored white blazer, t-shirt & white checkered pant. Both styled looks are very effective when focusing on white, but the best part about the items is that they are all multi-functional and multi-seasonal with other pieces within my wardrobe. I liked the fact that these two looks kept my style effortless but still maintained a fashionable twist. White is a year-round staple in any wardrobe with a handful of must-have styles to share. Check-out my most recent video sharing some top picks for white pieces every woman should have in their wardrobe. There's a quick note at the end for men! Since a lot of Mabelle Style shops are for men, I would like to share a few tips on white must-haves for

Stylist | White Year Round

Stylist | Online Shopping Gone Wrong

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!