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Do you need a helping hand preparing for the holiday season? (Come on we all do!)

You all know our in house stylist, Wendy Woods. She has been a busy bee preparing clients for holiday parties, completing a comprehensive gift guide, as well as holiday style events.

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One may consider purging their closet to be a simple household chore but for others, such as myself, it can be an emotionally charged experience. The event usually leaves me horrified (at what no longer fits) and full of regret (for pieces that have seen better days). However, my most recent closet cleanup was actually an uplifting experience.  This time I decided to hire Wendy Woods of the Refinery for moral support and to help me get a working wardrobe that would make my life easier while keeping me looking my best.  As an entrepreneur and mother of two little girls, my free time is more valuable than gold!  Thankfully, Wendy approaches each client with their lifestyles in mind.

The key to choosing the perfect summer shirt/blouse/top in Canada is to find a piece that looks great on its own for summer but can also be worn under a layer in the winter months.

Whether neutral or brightly coloured, femininely frilly or classic with a sporty racer-back twist, all of these pieces are a great year ’round addition to your wardrobe!

As a personal style coach with THE REFINERY, Wendy Woods translates the world of fashion into a personal style that makes her clients shine! She is recognized as a style expert by media nationwide.

Summer dresses are the most fun thing to buy. Each spring season I add a couple of new ones to my collection and wear them with cute flats all summer long! While its still chilly these light-weight frocks can be worn with a pair of tights and a sweater to keep you warm.

I love the bright blue colour of this silk piece by Véronique Miljkovitch.

The shape of this mymommadethat dress is easy to wear.

Plus, this jersey number from Zuzanium is a no-brainer!

Easily dress them up with elaborate accessories for evening or wear them comfortably on their own during the day.

As a personal style coach with THE REFINERY, Wendy Woods translates the world of fashion into a personal style that makes her clients shine! She is recognized as a style expert by media nationwide.

This time of year coincides with a lot of thinking, talking, and writing about New Year’s resolutions.  I had a fabulous conversation with a cousin of mine about her resolutions for 2010.  She said her resolution was to go to on a trip to a new country this year.  That resolution really hit me – I love how positive and fun it is!

We can get so wrapped up in making resolutions focused on fixing something about ourselves that we forget about resolutions that would add laughter and fun into our lives.  Since then I thought of a few other feel-good resolutions:

• Tell a silly joke every morning at work
• Smile and say hello to at least one stranger everyday
• Take a yoga retreat to an exotic location like Costa Rica
• Celebrate one day with a bottle of expensive champagne
• Treat yourself to a personal style coach

Imagine a list of New Year’s resolutions that you are excited to complete, rather than one you are procrastinating.  Not only will it be fun to tick off all the items, you will give yourself a pat on the back because each item is complete!

I love it!

Wendy

As a personal style coach with THE REFINERY, Wendy Woods translates the world of fashion into a personal style that makes her clients shine! She is recognized as a style expert by media nationwide.

I’m REALLY good at buying gifts for women. Men… they stump me, but women are easy! I think the main reason I’m good at gift buying is because I have fun with it! I like searching the stores and being creative; picturing the other person using or wearing the gift I buy. I like to get into each of their heads and figure out what they would like and not like.

To help you get into the head of the women you need to buy for, I’ve chosen three of my close friends to profile and selected their perfect Shopgirls’ gift.

Kara: Kara is a feminine woman who loves all things girly! Anything with a frill, lace, or inspired florals will be right up Kara’s alley. My first gift pick for Kara is this petal-like hat from Petit Beret. She can wear it in her hair as a beautiful hat or pin it to a sweater to add a feminine detail to any outfit.




Rachel: Rachel is a practical woman who enjoys clothing with simple classic lines. The three-in-one cream cardigan by Stacey Zhang will appeal to Rachel’s practical nature – she can wear one sweater three different ways – and suits her beautiful warm colouring.

Kate: Kate = Kitsch. Kate is a creative soul who has a love for any design that includes woodland creatures. This pillow by Cochon Noir with the screened on bird is a perfect throw pillow for Kate’s house. As a gift, Kate will appreciate the thought put into finding something so creatively perfect for her!

Need some help choosing gifts for others or yourself, drop by Shopgirls to see me from 1-9pm on Thursday December 10th – trust me, I can help! To guarantee one-on-one attention, book a private 30-minute session with me. Call the shop or get in touch with me directly: 416-262-4116.

Check out this fabulous video of Wendy Woods with client Sandeep: