Submit your style question to have it answered! Question submitted by Karma B.: “What about casual boot options to wear with jeans? I’m at such a loss! I end up wearing my emu boots WAY too much.” Wendy Woulds: “Emus are a great option for dry winter days, but for Canadian winters a water/snow…
REFINED. Gifts – Extravagant!
For the fifth instalment of REFINED. gift experience ideas, I have compiled a list of my top 5 extravagant Toronto* gift experience picks: 1. Decadent Retreat at Elmwood Spa – bring new meaning to the word joy. $433 per person. 2. You, Refined makeover with THE REFINERY – a full makeover and style coaching package will have her feeling…
REFINED. tv: Day to Evening
MISSING VIDEO Wendy Woods from THE REFINERY shows you a simple way to transform a work appropriate day outfit to a stunning evening ensemble. All you need: 1. A sexy dress in a matte fabric. 2. A blazer that matches your dress. 3. Sparkling earrings. 4. An evening clutch.
REFINED. Gifts – Eco Chic
For the fourth instalment of REFINED. gift experience ideas – 5 Toronto* gift experiences to give to the environmentally friendly woman: 1. Beginner Rock Climbing Lesson at Joe Rockhead’s – A beginner course the eco chic woman can later apply to the outdoors. $35 per person. 2. Shop Your Closet with THE REFINERY – leave the consuming to someone…
Wendy ‘Woulds’ | stockings with black dress
All your style questions answered! Question submitted by Victoria M.: “If I am wearing a black dress do I wear black, neutral or no stockings? Need to know the latest trend.” Wendy Woulds: “Black and neutral stockings are classic looks so both work well! These days bare legs is also perfectly appropriate – it all comes…
The “LBD” myth
Many fashion writers make it known that in their opinion every women must have a Little Black Dress (aka LBD). Let’s just clear something up here: there are very few life necessities, and a Little Black Dress (aka LBD) is not one of them! The information that these fashion writers actually mean to give you is,…
REFINED. Gifts – For Men
For the third instalment of the REFINED. gift experience guide – 5 Toronto* gift experience ideas for the REFINED. woman to give her man:1. Wilderness Survival through TryThat.ca – fantastic survival skills for the outdoorsy guy. $99 per person. 2. Colour Analysis with THE REFINERY – without the benefits of blush, men need to use the colours they wear…
REFINED. Gifts – Under $100
For the second instalment of the REFINED. gift experience guide – 5 Toronto* gift experience ideas under $100: 1. Aromatic Reflexology at Kalena Aroma – deeply relaxing treatment that calms the whole body. $70 per person. 2. Toronto Boutique Shopping Tour with THE REFINERY – guided by a personal style coach, she will discover some of Toronto’s best boutiques. {this service…
Wendy ‘Woulds’ | stockings with open toe shoes
All your style questions answered! Question submitted by Amanda L.: “One of your options for changing up your holiday dress is to wear strappy sandals. How do you get around the issue of hosiery since we’re talking about December here? Is there a clever way to wear hosiery with your strappy sandals or do we just…
REFINED. Gifts – Under $50
I was recently asked by a Toronto newspaper to sum up my gift shopping philosophy… my answer: “Be Creative!” This year my creative gifting wheels have been set in motion by local giftexperience websites – a phenomena popular in the UK and slowly coming to North America. For this stylish gift tip, I have interpreted the web…