There’s something about back-to-school season that makes me nostalgic. Maybe it’s the memories of carefully chosen first-day outfits, nervous anticipation and that strange feeling of standing on the edge of a new year, wondering who you might become. I was walking past the local high school the other day just as classes were letting out, […]

September gets a lot of attention for new backpacks, lunch boxes, school shoes and fresh haircuts. But here’s a thought: why should the kids get to have all the fun? Just the other day, I signed my kids up for yet another series of swimming lessons. I didn’t blink at the cost. Meanwhile, I need a […]

Short answer: yes. But not because a blazer gives you magical powers. “Aura farming” is the Gen Z term for deliberately cultivating a confident, charismatic presence. And while the phrase might sound like something invented on TikTok, the idea behind it is not new. How you show up affects how people experience you. Your clothes […]

If you’ve been searching for help with your wardrobe, you’ve probably come across a few different titles: personal stylist, image consultant, fashion consultant, personal style consultant, personal style advisor… and you might be wondering if they’re all just different names for the same thing. Sort of. And also, not quite. As a personal stylist based in Durham […]

If you’ve ever stood in front of a closet full of clothes and thought, “I have nothing to wear,” you’re not alone. As a personal stylist and wardrobe consultant, I’ve spent countless hours inside clients’ closets. While every person has a unique style, body, lifestyle, and wardrobe, I’ve noticed something surprising: the same lessons come […]

Let’s get one thing straight: there are no bad bodies.There are only clothes that don’t fit, don’t flatter, or don’t reflect who you are. If you’ve ever stood in a fitting room under harsh lighting and thought, “Nothing looks good on me,” I want you to know something important: It’s not you. It’s the clothes. As a stylist […]

Personal stylist perspective from the GTA + Toronto area It will come as a surprise to absolutely no one that I am not a sports girly. I did briefly jump on the Toronto Blue Jays bandwagon last fall (what a run!), but generally speaking, athletics and the associated wardrobe… just isn’t my jam. I’m far more likely […]

Last spring, I went looking for new sandals. I did what most of us do when we’re trying to “get it right.” I checked trends, browsed online, went into stores, tried on multiple options. I gave myself every opportunity to choose something different. And then I got home and realized… they were basically identical to […]

Last month I was so pleased to talk to Meaghan Wray at THE KIT to offer a stylist’s perspective on revenge dressing’s new dress code. Princess Di may have officially started the movement but from Britney Spears’ famous early aughts “Dump Him” tee to Lily Allen’s 2025 breakup album and strikingly confident press tour looks, […]

All in the Family Some of you may already know that I’m married to a photographer. Peter has been shooting for 20+ years and has had the pleasure (obligation?) of shooting me for the full duration of our relationship. Such a good sport! Beyond photographing me ad nauseam he has built an artistic practice I really admire […]