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FASHION: How to Wear a Men's Shirt - Dress Style

I stumbled upon the mens department in H&M and thanks to the Beibs they have started making mens shirts in extra long. I found a super cute sweatshirt with a graphic text on the back, long t-shirts with a shirt tail bottom and short sleeve t's with zippers up the side and down the centre back. If styled right they could be mistaken as Helmut Lang, Rick Owens or Rag & Bone.

Sweatshirt: H&M, Boots: Stuart Weitzman

Tips: 

- Make sure the length is at least at the bottom of your finger tips

- I'm generally a women's size 2-4 so I bought size men's size M

- Pair with OTK boots 

- Add a lace skirt that peeks out the bottom

- Pair with a chunky heeled bootie

- Add sheer tights/nylons

H&M White Zip T-shirt: LINK

 H&M Grey Shirt-tail T-shirt: LINK

XO, Phaedra

TRAVEL: Southern Gulf Islands

I was born and raised on the west coast of British Columbia. Born in Vancouver and raised on Bowen Island and then Salt Spring Island. I would not trade that upbringing for anything in the world, it has helped shape who I am deep down. There is something about being immersed in an environment that surrounds you with the ocean, wilderness, wildlife and a warm community of people that will always be a part of who I am. 

 The west coast is wild, unpredictable and breathtakingly beautiful. The unpredictability lends to the mystic of this rugged coastal region where you can find yourself enjoying a summer-like October day on a tiny beach basking in the sun to misty morning runs that lead you past dew laden farm fields, unique homes and eventually you will end up at the ocean again. You can take a boat out and drop a line, hopefully catch a lingcod or pull a friends’ crab trap and plan a fresh seafood hot pot paired with a local bottle of wine. Nothing beats this! It all comes back to the ocean. Being raised with it as a constant in my life makes me realize I can’t live without it. It’s like a soul mate in a way, if that even makes any sense.

What prompted all this west coast love is the recent article by the New York Times – 52 Places to Go in 2016 – which the Southern Gulf Islands was listed! I have to give them props on their description of my beloved home:

“Always blessed with natural beauty, Vancouver has successfully recast itself in recent years as a luxury destination. But as the Canadian city goes upscale, travelers and locals seeking simpler Pacific Northwest charms are increasingly venturing just offshore, to the Southern Gulf Islands. A short ferry ride (as little as an hour) leads to a maze of Pacific islands dotted with small seaside villages, where summers can feel almost Mediterranean. Rocky coast and pebble beaches give way to rolling pastures and forested peaks. Winding roads lead from farms and wineries to cheeseries, breweries and artists’ studios. Each of the nearly dozen major islands has its own character and contrarian island culture, but all offer secluded coves and trails to explore, and abundant wildlife, from eagles to orcas. Restaurants — including tiny Pilgrimme, cited as one of Canada’s best — punch well above their weight, while one-off accommodations range from renovated airstreams to Airbnb finds and small, family-run lodges.” - Remy Scalza

The more I miss it the more I realize that I will once again live there, mark my words.

Xo, Phaedra

S/S 2016 Runway Trend Report

Once again it is time to look to the runway collections and designers that presented notable themes for S/S 2016. With the help of Vogue.com we have grouped together our favourites.

Boudoir: Satin & Lace

Céline

Designers doing this trend:

Celine

Givenchy

Alexander Wang

Vintage Revival: Luxe + Thrift Store

Gucci

Designers doing this trend:

Gucci

Dries Van Noten

Christopher Kane

Romance Redux: 1800s modern femininity

Alexander McQueen

Designers doing this trend:

Oscar de la Renta

Erdem

Alexander McQueen

All that Glitters: Sequins and appliqué 

Anthony Vaccerello

Designers doing this trend:

Marni

Pucci

Paco Robanne

Oh, how I am waiting for the warm weather again!!!

XO, Phaedra

New Year, New Stylist ~ Team Styleista Welcomes Kimberly French

Christmas comes early for us as we are super excited to welcome Kimberly French to team Styleista! She brings a consistent drive and professionalism to the team and her own unique expertise, energy and sense of style.

Kimberly French

Kimberly’s background is in marketing and her passion, styling. Which she has been following, helping people in the United States and Europe look and feel their best for the past decade. She has been back in Canada now for the past couple years and built a successful personal shopping business on her own, under the belief that working with a stylist should be an affordable luxury. She aims to educate, inspire and transform individuals through their own personal style.

For a limited time we are offering her services in a New Client Promo -

$400 for a Wardrobe Edit and 2 hour Personal Shopping Session.

*Must be booked for January 2016, email info@styleista.ca to book.

~Team Styleista

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Sometimes it's nice to just have someone tell you what to get for all the people on your Christmas List isn't it?

We are here to make your life easier. Check out the link below from our segment on BT Calgary as well as a detailed list with price points. 

Click LINK to watch

Dad - Tommy Gun Cut & Shave GC (Various $)

Mom -  Evelyn Charles Spa gift card +  Epsom Salts (Various $)

Grandparents - Teavana Refillable Tea Containers $12-20

Teen - Sephora makeup gift sets $25-65

Sister - Aritzia mittens $12

Brother - Bell Portable charger $65.00

Bffs - Dean Davidson Jewelry from Holts (Various $)

Coworkers - Monplaisir Macarons and Chocolates (Various $)

Friends with Kids - Adult Colouring books $19-40

Kids -  Frozen Books and Maps from Gift & Gourmet Shop in Holts $12-15

Happy shopping friends!

XO, P + B

Beads of Intention with Soul Journey

Tonight was a unique girls night. We were invited to APT 22 in Aspen to have a Beads of Intention session with the beautiful Apryl of Soul Journey. Her skills as a yoga teacher and jewelry maker collaborated into a workshop called Beads of Intention. 

Getting cozy 

We all sat on a plush white carpet in the middle of the store and for the next couple hours set out to get in touch with our inner selves. We chanted the Prosperity and Abundance mantra in sanskrit: "Om Shrim Maha Lakshmiyei Swaha, 108 times. From there we closed our eyes and went on a visual and written journey to find our inner wants and turned them into manifestations. With all of this positivity flowing we then selected beads and semi precious stones to create our own personal Mala necklaces. 

Image: Soul Journey

Taking time out of our busy lives to spend time with good people and creating positive vibes made this night one to not soon forget. 

#goodvibesattractgoodtribes

XO, Phae