Category: Best Foot Forward

  • This Blazer: a story from my closet

    This Blazer: a story from my closet

    Yes, it’s a story of this blazer that was tailor made in India in 1985.  My hubby and I had gone shop to shop and tailor to tailor to find the right fabric and fit. When it finally came together I absolutely loved it.  In 1986 I became pregnant with our first daughter and of course…

  • Planning an outfit with whites for the winter

    Planning an outfit with whites for the winter

    “Fashion is like eating. You shoudn’t stick with the same menu.”— Kenzo Takada I absolutely love this quote about fashion. I find one of the easiest and most fun ways to bring joy and excitement into every day life is through our attire. When I was a little girl, I loved to play dress up…

  • Taking your power back with  Animal prints

    Taking your power back with Animal prints

    When the days begin to shorten, the temperatures start to fall and our spirits seem to dwindle, its time to put on the animal prints and take our power back. The bold and conspicuous animal prints truly become an established part of your look and bring with them confidence and strength. Of all the animal…

  • Jumping For Joy In My Jumpsuit

    Jumping For Joy In My Jumpsuit

    Putting on a jump suit for the first time connected (and every time I wear one) me to that little girl in me. It made me feel so happy and joyful. I love the way it falls and flows. It lets me be me without having to worry about my outfit.

  • Classic White Blouse For Everyday Living

    Classic White Blouse For Everyday Living

    A classic white blouse, crisp, well tailored, and well fitted is a must have in every woman’s closet. Especially as we mature through life and dressing becomes more about expressing our personal style and comfort than fashion. “Everyday is a fashion show and the world is the runway.” – Coco Chanel. I couldn’t have said…

  • Going wild with animal prints

    Going wild with animal prints

    Ten years ago, I would not have touched an animal print with a ten foot pole.  Why?  Well, I thought they were too loud, bold, unnecessary and just not for me.  Looking back I think there was nothing wrong with the prints, the problem was with me.  I was not bold, confident, and sure enough…

  • France Summer Packing List :  How to overpack and not regret it.

    France Summer Packing List : How to overpack and not regret it.

    When it comes to packing I always go against the grain and never follow advice.  In fact, rather than travelling light I maximize the baggage allowance to the last pound.   Travel itself is so exciting and fun.  Now add to it the anticipation, the planning and the shopping for the trip, it just takes…

  • Planning an outfit around shoes…

    Planning an outfit around shoes…

    I have always been fond of shoes.  Normally, I buy neutral, complimentary and once in a while a bright pair of shoes.    Recently on our family shopping trip to Settle (yes, its one of the many perks of living in Vancouver) I totally fell in love with a beautiful, stylish pair of round-toed loafers by…

  • Transitioning a winter wardrobe into spring

    Transitioning a winter wardrobe into spring

    I firmly believe what we put into the world is what comes back to us. How we present ourselves to the world around us and essentially the universe then is of utmost significance. No, I am not promoting fashion in any way.  In fact, fashion is what is available to us and we must take the…