Archive: October, 2011

28 Oct

Five Days of Fall/Winter Fashion. Day#4: Let’s talk colour

Elegantprofessional

Hey, Hey, Hey…we are on day # 4 of 5 Days of Fall Fashion. I hope you all are sticking with me. Today’s topic is COLOUR! What would life be if all we had to wear was black or white? Granted, for some folks black and white is all that they really need because it [...]

27 Oct

Five Days of Fall/Winter Fashion- Day #3: Top 15 wardrobe gems

schoolboyblazer

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Ok so the 5 days of Fall/Winter Fashion have been a bit random but folks we have made it to day # 3. In this post I share with you my top 15 most practical and budget friendly fall/winter pieces for work, play and partay (aka/ party). I often post [...]

20 Oct

Day #2: Fashion Inspiration- Warm Creative Sophisticate

warmcreativesophisticate

  Warm Creative Sophisticate by tcfashionista featuring a leather toteW Who says winter coats have to lack pizazz? Once you build your wardrobe with neutrals, start playing with fun colours in your coats. Follow that with coordinated prints, details and patterns in your accessories to give your look character and edge. All three looks are [...]

20 Oct

Five Days of Fall/Winter Fashion. Day#2 Neutral Coats for the Cool Skin Diva

Neutralcoatsforcoolskin

Day #2: Five Days of Fall/Winter Fashion Isn’t it ironic as I am posting tips for fall/winter coats that are flattering this season, droves of Fashionista’s are flocking to LG fashion week to get a head start on the trends for S/S 2012.  Following fashion is cool,  when done in a strategic way. I encourage [...]

19 Oct

Day# 1: Neutral coats for the warm skin Diva

neutralhuecoats

Five days of Fall Fashion…. It’s getting chilly out there isn’t it? I would have to say that I am not ready for Winter but hey if it means I get to rock a new coat then I suppose I could tolerate the cold. Just a wee bit. Today I share with you a few [...]

15 Oct

Ten (10) Secrets of a Thrift Store Addict

clothingstack

At this point if you have been following the blog, you know that there has been a thrift theme. Following up on my previous posts I would like to share with you my top ten (10 ) Tips on getting the most from the thrift store. I am a firm believer in saving money but [...]

12 Oct

Value Village Grand Opening-The $30 Style Challenge

Chanachita after-Petite Fashionista

Last week I had the pleasure of dressing the fabulous staff at Value Village Mississauga. These folks were such good sports. Working with people like them is what makes my job so enjoyable. Stylist, Curt Greenidge and I were on site for the VIP Grand opening event of the Value Village located at Hurontario and [...]

11 Oct

Fab on a dime- A Diva’s thrift shopping adventure

Melsbags

Are you one of those people who would NEVER step foot in a thrift or second hand store? Don’t worry you are not alone, there are many people who have a personal preference to shop everywhere but thrift shops or second hand stores. If that is your preference there is absolutely nothing wrong with that; [...]

05 Oct

What’s your type?

Fall 2011 Fashion

  Type ‘F’ by tcfashionista featuring silver jewelry Anglomania by Vivienne Westwood print cocktail dress 280 - liberty.co.uk Want style inspiration? Look no further. My Style, My Way, the style resource guide for women seeking to identify their unique personal style. Your style and your image create the message you send to everyone when you walk into [...]

03 Oct

Personal Branding 101: The force that is Beyoncé Knowles

2011 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

When you think of Beyoncé Knowles (Carter) what comes to mind? Unless you are the Tofo Tofo boys who live in a remote village in Mozambique where there is limited access to television, radio or the internet you would have probably heard her name at least once. Why? Because she is EVERYWHERE. Beyoncé Knowles is [...]