The Montreal Styling Diva – Fashion Confessions
As a stylist and fashion teacher I use Spring- Summer trends, (or Fall-winter trends) mostly as a guideline to keep stylish and current. In practice, trends are there to whet your appetite- to change or freshen things up a bit. Now, depending on where you look, the information on trends can be inundating and super... Continue Reading →
I don't work in a regular office- so as a fashion teacher my attire doesn't have to be formal or conventional...unless I want it to be! I feel quite lucky that inspiration and creativity are the guiding factors for what I wear to work each day. For me, dressing up for work goes hand in... Continue Reading →
How do you wear your caftans? I hope not just as cover ups or lounge wear! Styled with the right accessories and footwear, you can wear caftans anytime- anywhere. These superb creations add style, flair and mood to your look. Decide on the right accessories depending on where you're going and I guarantee you'll have... Continue Reading →
One of my favourite go-to outfits always involves some sort of t-shirt- and if it comes with a great pic on it, even better! I do prefer tees with a fun slogan or with a print of my top music bands. I find them super cool. But- It's too bad that in most cases when it comes... Continue Reading →
If you've been following me for awhile then you already know about my crazy vintage obsession. What is it about vintage that I love so much? Well, being a textile fanatic (yeah, I'm that too), I pretty much have a fascination for well-made clothes that feel fabulous, look great, are unique (in the sense that very few... Continue Reading →
The first thing that comes to mind when you think sequin outfit is probably a chic going-out look. So why am I proposing the concept of how to wear your sequin casually? Because although sequin is certainly glam, it does so much more for an outfit than just shine! Here are a few notable pros to wearing sequin:... Continue Reading →
Lover of hats and all head pieces that I am- I was in my glory when visiting the Pointe-a-Calliere Museum here in Montreal last weekend. The exhibit: Headdresses from around the World, the Antoine de Galbert Collection, was exquisite! Antoine de Galbert is a French art collector who, for the last 30 or more years,... Continue Reading →
This Week's Style Diary... The super cold weather here in Montreal had me styling some pretty comfy cozy looks with a touch of chic this week. As well, you all know how much I love a bright print- and yet, these days I've been pining for neutrals and darker hues. On thing that's remained pretty... Continue Reading →
Documenting your looks can be super helpful for both inspiration and for tracking your style evolution. It's also a great way to keep inventory of all that you own- so that you don't fall into a mindless, rebuying-same-stuff, hole over and over again! This can be done not only on Instagram- you can also create... Continue Reading →
I often wonder if the saying 'history repeats itself' was actually meant for fashion. Everything we wear or have worn comes from some prior inspiration- and that can go as far back as Antiquity and beyond! Fashion is cyclical. Don't believe me? Send me an image of any clothing item, and I'll root it back... Continue Reading →
