I cannot wait to scope out the shopping districts, the food scene and indulge in some uniquely crafted cocktails. I've been receiving lists of 'must dos' from some of my friends and every single one of them has ensured me that I am going to absolutely love the Chicago vibe. Underground supper clubs, speakeasies, unique coffee shops, juice bars, shopping, street style, SOUL CYCLE and live music equate to a personal heaven for me.
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Although I truly believe that personal style should be unique and confidence can make up for (almost) every broken style rule, there are a few style mistakes that are unknowingly made and unforgivable but can be easily fixed by reading this post!
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Have you ever purchased or been interested in purchasing a leather jacket? Have you ever really, really wanted to channel your inner Danny Zuko? If you haven't taken the leather jacket plunge yet, there is no better time than now. Although the price tag can seem outrageous (depending on the brand and quality of leather of course) we strongly believe that a great fitting leather jacket is worth the investment!
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Last night I had the honour of dressing models for Nordstrom's opening gala in Calgary. This is the first Nordstrom store in Canada, and the event was nothing short of amazing. From the live band, French macarons, vegan brownies and champagne to the oodles of fantastic clothing and accessories, this is one event that I would argue will go down in Calgary's fashion history.
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New York Fashion Week is wrapping up and fall fashion is (almost) in full swing! I've been contently stalking the latest trends and it is safe to say, this is going to be a great season to step up your style game! I can't wait to start helping you build your fall/winter 2014 wardrobe, whether it be digitally or in person.
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Even though I am a serious summer lover, I can’t help but get a little bit excited about the emergence of fall. Not only are the September issues of magazines (men’s and women’s) the best of the year, we get to pull out our comfortable boots and warm sweaters.
This blog will outline the ins and outs of fall fashion – what to keep, what to get rid of and what to add to your wardrobe.
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I hope you are all as excited about the weekend as I am! With a beautiful forecast for Saturday and Sunday, and the impending doom of snow (right? Snow? Now?...) on Monday, there is no better time than now to make the most of the last bit of summer.
Here are my top 5 picks of the week.
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With Labour Day around the corner, I got thinking about old-fashioned style rules (no white after Labour Day for example) that are now OK to break. I spent quite a bit of time scanning the fall/winter 2014 collections and have seen common trends, many of which are great examples of old style rules that designers are now pushing to break.
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Those of us who have allowed ourselves to indulge in the infamous T.V. show Suits undoubtedly understand the power of Harvey Specter. Not only does this man negotiate like a champ, he is probably one of the sexiest men on television. Here are 5 ways to exude Harvey Specter swag!
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Because I am a woman who is ultimately trying to help you succeed in your work and love life, via your style, I decided it would be valuable to provide you with a list of 7 things that girls (including myself) don’t like when it comes to dating.
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Banana Republic has just released their new "Startup Guy" line, which literally is inspired by.... startup guys and the Bay area. San Francisco is known for their laid back, anti high-fashion style - Mark Zuckerberg used to wear a hoodie everywhere, even to the chic tech awards show.
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Summer is finally upon us and it is time to stock up on some essential summer gear! Continue reading for a selection of summer 2014 must-haves!
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly emulate style..? How there is a difference between looking like you are wearing clothes and looking like the clothes are wearing you? How some people just have that certain j ne c'est quoi that you can't quite put a finger on?
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Lately we have been obsessing over the sports-luxe trend - not only is it mega comfortable, it looks super cool if put together properly.
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Since we haven't done a brand spotlight in a while, we have decided to dedicate this Brand Spotlight to one of our go-to men's clothing stores, J Crew.
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Bustling cafes, cobblestone paths, immaculate street art, live music, breathtaking views of Manhattan and STYLE are a just a few of the reasons (there are more!) Brooklyn, New York, namely Williamsburg, is one of our favourite spots to scope out the latest streetstyle trends.
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Winter has come and gone and it is time to embrace lighter denim and chinos. Although we 100% agree with continuing to wear your dark wash jeans through spring and summer (if the occasion calls for it), we think that lighter denim, twill and chino serve to break up the dark winter clothing streak quite nicely.
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At Ensemble, we believe you should put thought and care into the way you look each time you step out of the house... even if it is just to hit the gym.
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Although we do agree that amping up your wardrobe can be an immediate confidence booster, we believe that the source of long-term happiness & ultimate sexiness is a healthy mind & body (in addition to great style). Because feeling good on the inside and looking good on the outside go together like wine & cheese, we've put together a list of things we think will help make you feel your absolute BEST, from the inside out!
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Although it may not look like it outside, this is the beginning of spring, which means it is time to start stocking up on warm weather appropriate clothing, purchasing the latest style of sunglasses and dusting off the sandals!
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