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How to Wear Colour and OWN it

04/05/2020
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I didn’t always know how to wear colour. Find out why I no longer wear beige and what I’ve learned from hiring fashion stylists. In the beginning of March, I was feeling tired, at a loss for ideas for the blog.  I left town THE DAY BEFORE self isolation was… Continue Reading →


My Search for the Most Flattering Puffer Coat (I Found it)

12/04/2019
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Maria Killam, Lea Junttila, Elizabeth Jacobs My sister Elizabeth,  Lea and I are slightly obsessed with coats.  This season it got so out of control I had to share it with you! In my defense, we live in a mild but yet chilly climate (same as Seattle weather), so I’m always… Continue Reading →


The Best Way to Plan Outfits for any Trip

03/14/2016
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Took this picture from our suite (above) Terreeia and I spent an extra day in Dallas after my Specify Colour with Confidence™ course ended there last week so we did a little shopping (most of my outfit actually). After all, we were only home for two days, in time to… Continue Reading →


Fall Fashion in Seattle with Elizabeth & Maria

11/17/2014
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Elizabeth Jacobs Every Fall, Elizabeth and I go to Seattle for the weekend to do some shopping. It’s always beautiful and sunny and we love the restaurants there. We had fabulous meals, everywhere. Plus I introduced her to Chipotles where we had lunch on the way down as well as Sunday!… Continue Reading →


My Favourite Fashion Tips for Fall 2014

09/30/2014
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My Specify Colour with Confidence™ course is here in downtown Vancouver starting tomorrow so I decided I needed a couple new items for Fall. My Sisters and I drove into downtown Vancouver for a little shopping and dinner on Friday night and after walking around here is what I’ve decided will… Continue Reading →


Stylish Women Don’t Wear T-Shirts: Yay or Nay?

07/11/2014
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Rowena’s Inn on the River (Where we were last night) This week I walked into J.Crew in downtown Vancouver and when I was standing in the fitting room, Kim, the stylist/manager (in town for training from Calgary) came to my room to see how I was doing. She taught me… Continue Reading →


Style at Home and Canadian Living on 2013 Fall Trends

08/16/2013
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Do you ever pull something out of your closet to wear and then soon after you’ve left the house, decide that you’re never going to wear it again? Well, that’s how I felt in my purple, ruffled top yesterday when I arrived at this event where the editors of Style… Continue Reading →


My Take on Pantone’s 2013 Colour of the Year: Emerald

12/06/2012
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For the record, I did not predict this colour. I definitely thought it would be blue. Specifically a brighter, more cornflower blue. And I wasn’t the only one. Also, there’s a big difference between Emerald and Kelly Green, yet every image on Pantone’s slideshow announcing this colour shows both, this… Continue Reading →


My Top 5 Picks for Fall Fashion

11/04/2012
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My sister Elizabeth and I were in Seattle this weekend for a little fall shopping. The rain held off for most of the weekend and we loved walking through the streets kicking leaves in between the stores.   Kate Spade We hit the outlets on the way into town and… Continue Reading →


2012 Olympics: The Most Colourful Ever? Yay or Nay

08/05/2012
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Have you noticed how huge the exact shade of Honeysuckle pink from 2011 is at the London Olympics? source This is just one of the colourful logos. source Hot Pink and Red: Red is grounding and Hot Pink is Artistic: Great combinations for the Gymnastics competition! source The boring green… Continue Reading →


I Hate My Closet Contest & Maria’s New Closets

06/05/2012
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Photos by Maria Killam (partial view from my living room) Chris Isfeld from the Designer Closet Guys arrived the day before we moved in last week to install our closets! He had everything packed in his designer truck. Here’s all the boxes, ready to be installed. The orange closet is… Continue Reading →


Will the Colour Fashion Trend be Dated Next Year?

04/05/2012
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I was having a conversation with a friend who said she was resisting buying jeans in a bright colour because ‘Really Maria, won’t they be out next year’? Pink Peonies I wrote about this last year when Vogue talked about it in their September issue, so read that post if… Continue Reading →


My #1 Must-Have Travel Accessory

01/28/2012
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I am someone that likes to travel light even though I have no idea how to pack properly so that I end up with everything I need. But last week when I arrived at my workshop I think I finally pulled it off!  It helps that I’ve been shopping with… Continue Reading →


Five Stylish Picks by “You Look Fab”

10/30/2011
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Elizabeth and I spent the day shopping with Angie Saturday and had an amazing time! These are some of the clothes we found: J. Crew Love this blazer. Angie and I debated on the gray and cream one vs the black and charcoal combination and she said this would be… Continue Reading →


Top Five Fashion Tips from My Stylist

10/23/2011
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Anyone that has followed my blog for a while knows that I have a stylist. My sister Elizabeth and I are going to Seattle next weekend and we’ll be spending a few hours on Saturday shopping with Angie from You Look Fab. I have shopped with Angie for three seasons now… Continue Reading →


2012 Colour Trends for Fashion & Interior Design

08/29/2011
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source I opened my September Vogue magazine and was thrilled to read the headline on page 578 – Out with Tedious Black! Writer Sarah Mower goes on to say that among the fashion crowd, the race is on, not to see who can wear the highest heels but who dares… Continue Reading →


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