Going for brunch with your girlfriends this Sunday? Cancel your reservations and do woman2warrior, benefitting BC Easter Seals Camps instead.
See you there! And follow along on Twitter.
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In my Digital Communications Classes at SFU I talk a lot about Klout (it’s a social media measurement tool, mom). And in the rest of my life I talk a lot about trends. So it felt like worlds colliding when I gave a series of spring trend presentations at Canada’s first ever Klout event, held at Metropolis at Metrotown the other night.
The event had a serious floral theme so I showcased some of my favourite floral prints, like this tropical-print chambray men’s button-up (from Plenty.)
And a few other biggies like California-inspired menswear (from Plenty), washed-out pastel leather jacket (from Danier), distressed overalls and bold prints (from H&M and Costa Blanca).
All of which were pulled together with the help of my lovely assistants Amy and Amy (and Margarita, not pictured).
Thanks for having me, Metropolis at Metrotown and Klout!
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“The key to success is organization,” says Kelly Wearstler. In this video by the New York Times, the designer offers a tour of her Los Angeles studio, where she and her team dream up and bring to life everything in her eponymous line, from home wares to women’s accessories.
When I give trend presentations, one of the audience questions that often comes up is: What to wear to work? It’s hard, I know, to balance personal style with professionalism. And to make things even trickier, some gigs require pantyhose. I’ve always been lucky enough to work in very creative environments so to answer the what-to-wear-in-a-cubicle question, I turned to Breanne of Proper & Pink…
Ready to work hard without looking like you tried too hard? Get your pen an pad and get ready to take note.
1) Pencil Skirt
Even your work outfit should speak to your personality, so don’t settle for drab. Sure you can go for pants, but a pencil skirt adds a bit of feminine flair. I love this pencil skirt from H&M because it’s fitted perfectly and it’s affordably priced, so you can focus on getting that paycheque and upgrading to something more expensive later.
2) Blouse
Now that we have the perfect pencil skirt, it’s time to complete our look with a blouse. NYandCompany.com has a super refreshing tie-neck button-front blouse that comes in several colours (one for everyday of the week perhaps?). The tie gives you a little variety — it can be tied like a bow or worn loose.
3) Blazer
A blazer isn’t essential for your work look, but it is great to have for meetings and more professional settings. Plus, a longer boyfriend blazer is casual enough to wear off duty too.
4) A New Handbag
Your work look wouldn’t be complete without a fancy new handbag. I love this bag from Aldo because it’s professional looking and it’s not too big, which makes it perfect for carrying to work. It has enough pockets and compartments to house everything you need. It’s can be worn with just about any ensemble, on or off the clock.
5) Jewelry
Some workplaces call for jewelry that’s stylish but not overbearing. This bamboo-like bangle from Emitations.com will do the trick nicely.
And just like that, your work will stand out and your outfit will complement it.
Thanks, Breanne!
P.S. For inspiring offices, take a look at The Anthology’s Workspace series.
The Anthology’s Pinstagram column marries the dream (Pinterest) and the reality (Kelsey Dundon’s Instagram photos of places and faces in and around Vancouver).
Work it. A jacket and a beautiful copper magazine tidy.
Get some zzzzzz’s. My little one’s mid-meal pass out and more traditional place to pass out.
Bright whites. Whistler and a wintry wonderland.
Can’t beat beets. A beet-and-berry smoothie and sage and ricotta-filled beet pasta.
Sunny daze. A sunny table at tacofino and a hotel in Dubrovnik.
P.S. There are more photos where these came from so add The Anthology on Facebook.
Sports ain’t my thing. But I love a good athletic-inspired look. The spring trend spread I styled for The Province is filled with some of my favourites. It’s one of eight in a series I worked on. You’ll find some behind-the-shoot shots here.
For the past few years I’ve been a host on Timmy’s Telethon benefitting BC Easter Seals Camps. This year, I’m working with Easter Seals on their newest fundraiser — woman2warrior.
It’s a 5km obstacle race for women of all ages and fitness levels.
I figure you could go for brunch with your girlfriends that Sunday morning. Or you could get muddy for a good cause.
Plus there are mimosas at the finish line. So grab your girlfriends and join us on May 25th at Burnaby’s Swangard Stadium and follow along as we share training tips, fundraising ideas and a little pinspiration (pictured above) on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
P.S. We’re looking for vendors and sponsors to make this year’s finishers’ area even bigger and better than last year. Want to help? Please contact info@woman2warrior.ca
I read a ton of blogs. They’re my inspiration, my information, my everything. But the one blog I read every. single. day? Lainey Gossip. If you’re also a fan and want to join me at the Lainey Gossip Faculty of Celebrity Studies Tour 2014 when it stops in Vancouver next weekend, you’re in luck. It’s super exclusive (only 50 attendees) but you and your bestie could win your way in.
Lainey will be sharing her take on conscious uncoupling, James Franco, John Travolta and so many more. The live lecture will include cocktails and snacks, as well as a cerebral look at the study of celebrity gossip. Lainey will also be sharing an inside look at her debut book Listen to the Squawking Chicken. It takes place next Saturday, April 12, attendance will be taken at 1 p.m. and class will adjourn at 3 p.m. in downtown Vancouver.
To enter email KDundon@TheAnthology.ca with subject: Lainey Gossip. I’ll pick a winner this week. Good luck!
UPDATE: Contest closed. Congrats, Laura!
For a lot of people the thought of re-covering a chair is intimidating. But that’s easy. So, so easy. It’s the re-painting that tough, messy, tiring work. When I upcycled a pair of stools for the Vancouver Home and Design Show a few seasons ago, I spent minutes with the staple gun putting on new fabric but I spent hours and hours sanding and painting.
So this DIY from A Beautiful Mess would be an undertaking and a half. Not only is the table made from scratch, but the chairs were all sourced at different flea markets, sanded down and painted a million coats of vibrant yellow. But man, would it be worth it.
You love Drop Caps, I love Drop Caps, we all love Drop Caps. So The Anthology and Penguin are teaming up again to give away the latest in the Penguin Drop Caps series, a collection of collectible hardcover classics. Featuring the art of graphic design superstar Jessica Hische (of Daily Drop Cap), these books are more beautiful than your Kindle.
So how do you enter to win The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan?
Email kdundon@theanthology.ca with the subject line: The Joy Luck Club
Giveaway open to residents of the US and Canada only.