Style & Beauty

Weight change

So you've lost or gained a few pounds, and your old clothes no longer fit. The fun part about this is that you get to do some shopping! Whether you're pleased or upset that your weight has changed, the best way to deal with the situation is a thorough assessment…

Ten-second boost: red lipstick

Besides scarves, red lipstick is my staple. I swipe it a few times a week before leaving the house. It takes a matter of 30 seconds to stand in front of the mirror and slick it on, but it instantly lifts my spirits and makes whatever I'm wearing pop. If…

How to know if an item suits you

Shopping can be a tricky thing when you're trying to determine exactly what looks good on you and what doesn't. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ensure you only purchase items which are right for your body: Ask someone to come along. I don't mean a…

Drinking: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo red wine

A glass of red wine can be a great accessory! Drinking stylishly goes hand in hand with looking stylish :) A beautiful red wine from Italy, this particular vintage of Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo comes in a full litre bottle and amounts to less than $10. There are a few reasons why…

How to look fashionable when you feel blah

In a perfect world, we'd all look and feel great 100% of the time. This isn't a perfect world. (But you can pretend it is by following the suggestions below!) Even if you don't feel 100%, you can still look the part. Own it by following these simple tips for looking fabulous,…

How to make a short shirt longer

Not only can a shirt sometimes be a little too long, but sometimes it can be a little too short! For the shirts that you love that are just a wee bit on the short side, here are a few options to fix the issue and make that short shirt…

How to make a long shirt shorter

It happens to the best of us: we walk into a store, fall in love with a shirt, purchase it, and then wear it everywhere. Then we glance in the mirror one day and discover that the shirt we thought was so perfect is simply way too long to possibly…

Ten-second boost: high heels

The easiest way to make your calves look lean and toned? Wear high heels! I adore exercising, but it really is amazing how great your legs can look just from wearing a great pair of high heels. Not only that, but when you wear high heels, it instantly makes any…

Style Inspiration: Natalie Portman

I have a major girl crush on Natalie Portman---partly because she's the same height as me and we both have beauty marks on our cheeks; partly because she's an amazing actress; and partly because she fights for her beliefs. Oh---and for the most part, Natalie Portman's style is pretty amazing.…

Bare legs in the office

Do you wear tights in the office, or do you go bare-legged under your skirt / dress? For the longest time I felt that it was unprofessional to have bare legs in the office. Then one day at my last job, I realized that even though I was the youngest…