It can be difficult to find beautiful garments that are not only appropriate for a day at the office, but also include modern style details. Trish Ewanikahas been designing and making these modern feminine basics for 11 years, and selling her wares from a boutique on College. Currently in a new locationon Bathurst, just south…
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…
REFINED. tv: Tie One On
MISSING VIDEO “I love this scarf; I just don’t know what to do with it!” Sound familiar? I hear this sentence all the time during Shop Your Closet and Wardrobe Overhaul services. It comes from clients who own scarves that range from cotton H&M scarves to the coveted Hermes silk scarf. My advice on…
A Little Hanky Panky
I’m walking for charity at the end of August to help raise money for cancers that occur below the waist. You walk in your underwear. That’s it. It’s a bit nerve wracking. Needless to say, I have underwear on my mind! While totally inappropriate for the walk, under clothing Hanky Panky are my absolute favourite brand of…
Friday Afternoon Fun!
A client recently sent me a link to a really fun website where you can plug in your body type, height, weight, etc. and play around making outfits on a model that looks just like you! It’s the perfect website for a Friday afternoon at the office – don’t tell your boss! …