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bcliving.ca spend on statement pieces "A great coat, a killer leather jacket and a fabulous designer bag are worth the splurge." save on basics "All my basic tees and basic travelling pieces are from the Gap. I could buy comfy striped long-sleeve tees all day long. Thank goodness they can be found at a reasonable price." mix colour and pattern "I love to colour block. Mixing colours is a great way to express yourself. I am also a big fan of mixing bold prints, such as a wide stripe with a bold floral. Make sure the colours complement each other and that you feel confident. That is my most important rule." organize your closet "I like to arrange everything by colour and style – so all tops together, then pants, then knits and so on – all organized by colour." break the rules "I wear red and pink together. Black and navy too. But, as I tell my clients, rules are made to be broken." stay in the know "Sign up for newsletters. Getting new arrivals and trends right to your email makes every- thing so easy." Go wIld! "An animal-print clutch is a must- have. Leopard is a neutral in the Rebecca Bree world." accessorize "I love experimenting with jewellery. It always changes the look of an outfit. Also, try a bold lip. That will definitely change your mood and the look." look For Quality "I have learned the value of quality garments. If it doesn't feel amazing and isn't made well, I don't buy it." must-have trends For holiday 2014 "Feathers and black and white." boxing day shopping tip "Remember that Boxing day sales usually last all week, so no big rush to get in early. Take that day to enjoy yourself and spend time with family." be yourselF "don't try too hard. Never wear something you don't feel com- fortable in. Be comfortable, be you." Favourite places to shop "Holt Renfrew for shoes – they have an incredible selec- tion of designers. I love the highly curated collection at Bacci's. ey have some unique pieces. I always hit Zara and Club Monaco for easy basics. I also love e Room at e Bay. ey have really amazing brands and I have a serious girl crush on the manager, Sarah Creedon." Best places to Find a deal "e Gap, Zara and Club Monaco have the best sales." Favourite local designer "Amanda He. She designs Rocaille jewellery and every- thing is so beautiful. e pieces are all made from original vintage pieces, which I love. We sell a lot of her stuff at the boutique. She also just started a new fine jewellery company called Poppy Finch, which is very exciting." vancouver celeBs with the Best style "Well, since Blake Lively is married to a Vancouverite does she count? Because she has impeccable style. Shannon Heth from Heth PR always looks incredible and stylist Leila Bani is an inspiration." your perFect day oF shopping in vancouver "I would hit the Holt Renfrew shoe depart- ment hard. en off to Bacci's for some Dries Van Noten and Lanvin. en finish at Cartier for, well, anything!" 5 eASy pIeceS eveRy woMAN Should hAve IN heR cloSeT 1. A killer blazer 2. A great pair of flattering jeans 3. A little black dress that fits beautifully 4. A great coat 5. A leather jacket Shopping in Vancity Secrets of a Stylist * * * * * * * * * * * leATheR jAckeT By IRO; T-ShIRT By ÊtRe CéCIle; SkIRT By Ohne tItel; ShoeS By Paul andRew (Above) yves saint laurent turquoise ring and (left) Jerome dreyfuss leopard clutch or holiday 2014 "Feathers and black and white." boxing day shopping tip "Remember that Boxing day sales usually last all week, so no big rush to get in early. Take that day to to get in early. Take that day to to get in early enjoy yourself and spend time with be yourselF on't try too hard. Never wear something you don't feel com- fortable in. Be comfortable, be you." style. Shannon Heth from Heth PR always looks incredible and stylist Leila Bani is an inspiration." our perFect day o ect day o ect d F shopping in vancouver vancouver v "I would hit the Holt Renfrew shoe depart- ment hard. en off to Bacci's for some Dries Van Noten and Lanvin. en finish at Cartier for, well, anything!" 4. A great coat 5. A leather jacket leATheR jAckeT By IRO; T-ShIRT By ÊtRe CéCIle; SkIRT By Ohne tItel; ShoeS By Paul andRew aint laurent turquoise ring Jerome dreyfuss leopard clutch