I LOVE sweats! That’s right, I said it, I’m a closet sweat pant and hoodie lover! Wow, does that ever feel good to get off my chest! When I first started THE REFINERY, I thought that as a personal style coach I was going to have to let go of my passion for these soft…
Stylish Tax Deduction for Small Business Owners
Did you know that personal style coaching is a fully tax deductible expense for small business owners? All the more reason to invest in yourself, your employees, or a gift for your customers. You will be creating a positive face for your brand, and putting your best foot forward!
Wendy’s Words: Bargain Shopping
I am a learned bargain shopper. I find shopping in a store where I know they will have my size, and I can easily see what each garment looks like much more civilized. However, I have slowly taught myself how to shop for a bargain in order to get quality pieces at fantastic prices!…
For The Love of It: Pricila Gomes
Pricila Gomes Long-neck sweater Pricila Gomes specializes in gorgeous hand crocheted jackets and sweaters. Her pieces are elegant, natural, and feminine all rolled into one. As a designer and producer, Pricila has a keen attention to detail, which I absolutely love! I am always encouraged when a designer is more fastidious about the details on…
Style Scavenger Hunt
For me, scavenger hunts bring back childhood memories filled with laughter and being silly. We all need a little silliness in our lives, and a reminder that everything in life can be fun! This week I hope to show you how playful you can be with your own personal style! To play this style…
Toronto Treasures: Steeped & Infused
Visit Steeped and Infused at 1258 Queen Street East One of my favourite parts about my job is exploring the small boutiques scattered throughout the streets of Toronto. The exploring gives me the opportunity to chat with other passionate entrepreneurs and discover hidden treasures – small businesses who really pay attention to the details. One…
Wendy ‘Woulds’ | bra fitting
Submit your style question! This week’s question submitted by Lesley M. “What can girls with ALMOST nothing in the boobie department do for bras?” Wendy Woulds: “I trust all my bra shopping to the lovely fitters at Melmira! They are bra specialists, and therefore each fitter has a fabulous knowledge of “boobies” of…
Toronto Treasures: Lola & Gigi
Lola and Gigi is a size 12+ heaven! A client of mine recommended I check it out, and I am so grateful she did! In a world where clothing for curvy women is hard to find, and clothing for the size 14 to 16 woman even harder, Lola and Gigi is there to save…
Wendy’s Words: My New Ring
my new ring by Ashley Winnington-Ball I am seriously obsessed with my new ring made by Ashley Winnington-Ball. It makes me feel like a princess, and dresses up any outfit. I’ve been wearing it since I got it! For me this ring is the perfect example of how what you wear affects how you feel. While I…
Care-full
As I offer alteration suggestions while organizing women’s closets, I am often asked to name the people I trust to care for my clothing. I am always happy to share ALTERATIONS As You Like Itis at the top of my list for alterations in Toronto. I have been going there for 4 years, and I continue…