At last! Our long, cold, snowy winter is on its way out (cross fingers) and we can tentatively turn our attention to Spring style. So, as the thermometer rises, what will we be wearing? This season is one of those that signals quite the change in looks and lines. So hold onto your hats, ladies, … [Read more...]
Spice up your style
How do you shop for groceries? Hang on a minute, this is the Style File, what's grocery shopping got to do with it? Well, in my experience, how us ladies shop for groceries, has a lot in common with how we shop for our clothes. Consider: A. Do you create a meal plan for the week and shop for … [Read more...]
The 4 “P’s” of spring style for modern moms
With bone-chilling temperatures across the country, it's hard to imagine that Spring will be here in just a few weeks (cross fingers!) And, if you take a trip to the mall, you'd think that it was already here. The stores are stocked with lighter and brighter clothes and accessories. So … [Read more...]
Fashion Re(v)solution and Contest!
Happy 2008! The start of the New Year is a great time to review your personal style needs. I know, I know - you're up to the eye balls with resolutions and must do's/do not's. I promise you, the following is not a fashion revolution, but a shortlist of easy ideas that add no more than a minute … [Read more...]
Red Hot Holiday Fashions
Red is always popular colour choice during the Holiday season, and no more so than this year. It's wonderful to see this warm colour everywhere. I love red, but it's not always the easiest colour to wear. Here are some hot tips on wearing red, and some perfect red pieces to make your … [Read more...]
Coat Check
If you live in Canada, a coat is more than a fashionable piece of clothing, more than a wardrobe essential. You and your coat are going to share an intimate relationship for months, there had better be good chemistry. I have nothing but fond memories of my first ever Canadian coat (after … [Read more...]
Back to the 80s
You're hearing it everywhere. The 80s is the key era influencing fashion this season. Why have we headed back to the 80s? Not exactly the decade known for an enduring sense of style. So, if you're worried about big puffy skirts, big shoulder pads and even bigger hair - have no … [Read more...]
Back to the Mall
For many of us, shopping over the last few weeks has consisted of no more than backpacks, pencils and pants for kids who grew several inches over the summer. But, with everyone settling into school, the temperature starting to mark the onset of fall and that "what do I wear now" … [Read more...]
Summer Style Essentials
Now that we are well and truly in the midst of a long hot Summer, I'm sure, just like me, you find yourself wearing some of the same clothes and accessories over and over. You know the ones - the top that not only looks great, but somehow feels great just about anytime, anywhere. Or how about … [Read more...]
Set “Sale” to Summer Style
Well, I'm just settling into Summer and already there are sales at the stores on Summer clothing and accessories. Strange as it seems, this is actually good timing. You see, it takes me a while to settle into the looks of the season, but now I know what's out there and what does and doesn't work … [Read more...]