31.5.10

2 days with OS

Our good friends at Khare Communications spent a couple days with us documenting what we do. Here is a brief look into what goes into 2 days with Operation Style.

Enjoy!! 


with love Jillian & Kristy

13.5.10

Detox your Shopping & your Closet


Operation Style believes that beauty lies within, we pride ourselves in working with a clients’ style & improving what they already have – not changing it. Everyone always wants to change, it seems no one is happy with who they already are. Our closet detox service inspires us because it forces you to be creative, to work with what you’ve got. Yes we are the biggest advocates for shopping we LOVE shopping & really who doesn’t need a little retail therapy sometimes. You need to know when to quit though when to stand back and take a look at your jam packed closet and use what you have. There needs to be more articles about ‘working with your clothes’ or ‘what’s in your closet’.  People are always amazed at what Kristy & I find in their closets that are right on trend. I’m tired of seeing magazines, websites, and stores pushing you to buy, buy, buy, buy...you can never buy enough! There will always be one more thing that you want, one more dress for summer, one more pair of heels ...and in the same breath half of your closet is most likely unused and untouched. I feel like a bit of a hypocrite because I am guilty of all of these things constantly telling myself “this bag is a NEED not a want!” and guess what...I have a little secret hidden under my bed - two containers filled with unused bags.

At the end of the day when the closet detox is over it is the most gratifying feeling (no not because we’re tired and can’t wait to kick our heels up with a ‘dirty grey goose martini with extra olives please’) knowing how happy the client is whose house we just left. We leave knowing that they have a whole new outlook on themselves, their bodies, their closets, and shopping. I encourage everyone to challenge yourselves – when you do go shopping go with a purpose. Look for something that will complete your wardrobe or an outfit.

And the next time you go shopping try having all your girlfriends over with a bottle of wine and shop your closet instead. It’s surprising how much fun it can be trying on outfits from your own closet - you never know just what you may find and what you all may come up with.

If you're still having problems with the whole 'detoxing' take on life then you know who to call - Operation Style.  Email us at info@operationstyle.ca and we'll customize a package for you.



With Love,
Jillian

11.5.10

Return of the Power Suit



with love Jillian & Kristy

7.5.10

Mother's Day on Sunny Sunday

With Mothers Day only a couple days away we thought we would give you some great gift ideas if you're still looking for the perfect present. 

If you haven't purchased a 'Love Shop' scarf for yourself yet then you may need to pick two up so you and your mom can have matching ones! Find a huge selection at Boudoir Boutique in Yaletown (right across from Society on Hamilton & Davie)



I went to Bombay Brow Bar last week (which was very long overdue) and fell in love with threading.  The atmosphere, chai tea, and wonderful ladies working there make the experience every minute worth your while.  Bombay Brow Bar is located on Mainland St. between Nelson & Helmcken.



Another favourite of OS' are the I Love My Muff products.  The products are all natural for the best care down there & come in the cutest packaging.  You can find the products at either Lynn Steven in Gas town or Beauty Mark in Yaletown. 



I will be missing my mom this Mother's Day as she is away in Spain (tough life) but will be thinking about her all day.  Her much loved perfume as is mine is Miss Dior Cherie.  It's sweet, floral, fruity scent always lifts my spirits & puts a smile on my face.  It's the perfect perfume and sure to be a new must have.


The last must have for this Mother's Day is Butter London nail polish.  It's Formaldehyde, Toluene, & DPB free and just so happens it comes in all the hottest colours too!  Butter London also has an amazing line of hand & foot care products - my top picks being their 'Stiletto Stick' & 'Silk Stockings' finishing gel.  You can find a wide range of all the products at again Beauty Mark in Yaletown.  If you're in the Gastown area Ishara also carries the products. 



And of course with the weather forecast saying 'high of 18' on Sunday where else would you rather be than Vancouver's favourite patio...Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar.  Finish or start your day off right by treating mom to a mimosa & brunch or a glass of wine & dinner. 



OS wishes everyone a beautiful day.  Take time away from your busy schedule to sit down and enjoy your mom's company.  Sometimes life gets so busy & there never seems to be enough hours in the day that we forget to enjoy life's simplest things or tell the people closest to us how much we love them. 

With Love,
Jillian