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…
One Dress Four Ways
You can wear one simple dress to every Holiday event you have this year! Seriously. There are many easy ways to create very different outfits from one dress. If you do it right, I guarantee people won’t even notice that you are wearing the exact same dress to each of your Holiday events. …
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…
Wendy’s Words: Home “Sweat” Home
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…