LIFE IS YOUR RUNWAY…DON’T MISS YOUR MOMENT

Whenever I asked my mother what I should wear, she always replied "Wear what makes you feel your best".  That response has shaped who I am and the way I approach fashion.  My mother was a city girl who married a farmer but she always maintained her style.  She taught me that no moment was too insignificant for me to look my best; and that giving attention to our appearance can bring out our inner beauty.  As a mother of two, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to inspire my children the way my mother inspired me.

I learned early that life is precious – and thus my motto became: Life is too short not to sparkle every day.  I set about pursuing a passion that fit my life and began a career as a hairdresser and a makeup artist.  I volunteered with the Look Good Feel Better team helping women to combat the effects of cancer treatments and to maintain confidence in their image.

Working with the Kingsway Style Council, I am able to combine all the things I've experienced and help people from all walks of life to access fashion that brings out their best – to learn about style and how it can work for them; to see that fashion isn't just for runway models and Hollywood stars.  The best accessory to any outfit is a confident attitude and a smile that comes from the heart. My favourite moment is when someone feels that deep-down joy when they see their own beauty looking back from the mirror – when they say "Wow, I can't believe that's me!"