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Summer Sandals for the Office
Summer is a great time to have a bit of fun with your shoes, but it can be a challenge to keep it professional while trying to keep cool. Slingbacks are a good compromise between coverage, safety (many workplaces require a heel strap of some kind to ensure shoes stay on feet) and professionalism. Here are a few tips to help you choose the best [...]
Feeling a Little Low? Clothing Can Help…
The saying goes"Nobody told me there'd be days like this", and many people find themselves unprepared when it comes to dressing for those low energy days. Don't feel like standing out in a crowd? Feeling a little blue? Feeling kind of quiet or want to hide out in the background? It's okay to have these kinds of days and it's okay to experience a little low [...]
Make Friends with Your Container…
...is one of the central principles by which we abide here at ICU. It's my personal belief that whatever container you're here in is the perfect container to do whatever it is you're meant to do here on the planet. The sooner you make friends with your container, the easier your life will roll, I promise. We're constantly inundated with messages about how we need [...]
Spring Cleaning
It's that time of year again, where the weather starts to warm, the flowers start to bloom and the closet starts to feel like it needs a shift. Spring cleaning in the closet can be a great time to revisit your personal style and here are the top five tips to help you blossom! 1. Pull out anything from your current winter closet that doesn't [...]
Party Dresses for the Holiday Season
Yes, it's that time of year when we need to think about what exactly we're going to wear to the holiday office party and other events with family and friends. Here are the top five things to look for in a party outfit: 1. Is it appropriate for the event? Though using lace neckline inserts, bandeaus and sheer sleeves or pashminas can help your holiday outfit [...]
Avoiding Umbrella Bumbles!
In a rainy city such as Vancouver, especially in the fall weather after such a long sunny run, it is important to perfect your umbrella handling so you can easily navigate the drips and drops that otherwise interfere with perfect rainy days! Here are some tips to avoid the most common ‘umbrella bumbles’. 1. Close your umbrella under awnings When you are walking under any awning [...]