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Get involved | Variety BC’s One Night in Monte Carlo Gala

Here’s a serious question for you: If you could be any princess, who would you be? Kate Middleton? Elsa from Frozen? I’d choose Charlotte of Monaco. The woman is pure glamour (she’s Grace Kelly’s granddaughter after all), and seems to live a life of galas, yachts and horseback riding.

Why do I ask? (Aside from, you know…general curiosity?) Because Variety BC’s newest gala One Night in Monte Carlo is coming up on April 8th, which means a princess’s gown collection would come in handy. The gala will feature live entertainment, a red carpet, bespoke cocktails and fine dining at the Pinnacle Hotel in Vancouver. But the best part? It benefits Variety’s mobility program, which provides Sunshine Coaches for community organizations and offers safe, wheelchair-enabled transportation for families with children needing support.

I’ll be there! Will you? Get your tickets here.

Now, if you have a princess’ gown budget, you’re already set wardrobe-wise, I’m sure. But if you need a little inspiration for what to wear on a less-than-royal budget, I stopped by Global BC to share some ideas from Hudson’s Bay, Aldo, Town Shoes, Le Chateau, H&M, all provided by Coquitlam Centre. Take a look.

Thanks for having me, Variety and Global BC! And thanks as always for your help, Jerome Insorio!

A love letter to a client and an introduction to Hayley Hudson

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I’ve been working with the lovely (and I do mean lovely!) team at BC’s biggest shopping destination Metropolis at Metrotown for more than a decade (hi guys!). First, as a copywriter at the design firm I used to work for, where I would write everything from digital campaigns to radio spots to television commercials. Then, as a stylist, spokesperson and sometimes blogger when I launched my own firm Northill Creative.

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In 2011, I started collaborating with their team on style segments on Global Television (you’ll find my first segment where I discovered I still wouldn’t be cool in high school here). That led to more segments. Many, many more segments, each a ton of fun to pull together, each a last-minute scramble to make sure everything is perfect before we go live on air, each an adrenaline rush.

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But this year, because of a new project I’m developing, I’m not able to take on the segments as frequently as I was.

Which is why I’d like to formally introduce you to Hayley Hudson, a name you’ve seen on The Anthology a million times before. She’s been assisting me for close two years now, helping with styling (along with Jerome Insorio, who’s incredibly talented!) and taking many of our behind-the-scenes photos. (She’s also helping me launch my new project, but more on that later.)

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Hayley’s taking over the monthly Wear It Well segments and quarterly trend reports. And she’s been killing it. Tune into Global BC to catch her segments and if you’re in PR, add her to your outreach list. Thanks again, Hayley, for all your help these last few years!

[First photos from @KelseyDundon on Instagram, second photo by Hayley Hudson, last two sets from @MissHayleyAlice on Instagram]

Wear It Well: Holiday Looks for Men and Women on Global BC

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Half the fun of going to a party is the anticipation (the other half  is definitely the dance floor), and a big chunk of that anticipation comes in figuring out what on earth you’re going to wear. Maybe you’re one of those people who buys an entirely new look for every event. Or maybe you’d rather mix and match pieces you already have. Either way, we’ve pulled together three beautiful looks for three very different types of affairs.

Watch the segment here. It features a magical — like seriously magical — bag from H&M, a season-less look from Forever 21, luxe velvet from Marciano, and versatile menswear (the textures! Oh, the textures!) from Boys’ Co., all at Metropolis at Metrotown locations.

Thanks, Metropolis at Metrotown and Global BC for having me! Thanks, Jerome, for all your help!

My dress is from H&M, shoes from Banana Republic.

[Photo by Jerome Insorio]

Style | Wear Coziness Well

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Here’s the thing about Vancouver: it’s basically fall all year ’round (except for the two months in the summer when it’s pure heaven but we’ll get to those another time). Which means autumn rules the wardrobe.

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For my fall trend segment on Global BC I brought the timeless beauty: faux fur, leather, deep merlot. Watch it here. If anything it will make you feel emboldened to wear your fall gear well into spring.

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Because hey, why not?

Thanks, Metropolis at Metrotown and Global Television, for having me! Thanks, Jerome Insorio and Hayley Hudson, for all your help!

[Pictures by Hayley Hudson]

Pinstagram | Gallery Cafes

The Anthology’s Pinstagram column marries the dream (Pinterest) and the reality (Kelsey Dundon’s Instagram photos of places and faces in and around Vancouver).

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Strike a pose. One of my recent trend segments + an outfit I’d pose all day in.

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Cafe quality. A beautiful spot to meet a colleague-turned-friend-turned-client for lunch + some cafe vibes you could incorporate into your own home.

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Reflections. A gorgeous day for Amy’s Ride and Walk, which honours a friend, benefits the Amy Hurn Scholarship and raises awareness for organ donor registration + beautiful shadows.

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Sky light. A fox looks down at us from the rotunda at the Vancouver Art Gallery + a skylight that makes me want to replace my roof with stained glass.

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Epic collection. A wall of pink art at the Emily Carr University Student Art Sale + a legend who has no shortage of pink art.

P.S. There are more photos where these came from so follow @KelseyDundon on Instagram.

Style | Bundle Up, Minus the Bulk

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Baby, it’s cold outside. How many posts this time of year start like that? A million! Give or take. But seriously, even in Vancouver (where it’s usually mild and rainy) it’s c-o-l-d out there.

So you want to bundle up in a million layers but still want to look like a million bucks? Well then, my Global TV trend segment will help you feel warm while looking cool. It features looks from Old Navy, Roots, and H&M, all pulled from Metropolis at Metrotown: take a look!

Thanks for having me, Global BC and Metropolis at Metrotown! And thanks for your help, Jerome Insorio and Hayley Hudson!

[Photo by Hayley Hudson.]

The Style Set | Sonia Beeksma

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There is an art to dressing for television. An outfit that looks incredible in real life — like say, beautiful billowy things or unconventional silhouettes — can look just plain odd when translated through the funhouse mirror that is your TV screen. Which means dressing for work is a challenge when your office is a television studio.

But you know who’s mastered this art? Global BC’s Sonia Beeksma. The stylish community reporter is so polished (even before the crack of dawn) I asked her to share some of her secrets. Herewith, her thoughts on everything from sweatpants to dress shorts, including a few tips that apply whether you’re in front of a television camera, or, you know…your iPhone camera.

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What rules do you follow when dressing for work on air?
A sleek professional look with one bold statement piece.

What’s your go-to look on a day off?
A silk slip dress (I have a few colours) with a kimono, my Versace gold necklace and Rudsak kicks.

Y/N: Do you ever wish you could wear sweatpants to work?
No, I actually do not have a pair of sweatpants… ha! I love silks, and yes, I wish I could wear my silk pajamas to work.

What’s the best style advice you’ve ever received?
Less is more. Don’t wear every expensive item you own, you want to look approachable.

Who are your three favourite Instagrammers for style inspiration?
I love Jessica Luxe, she’s stunning and has an impeccable style. Whoever is posting for Ralph & Russo also has my attention. Because of them, I’m constantly looking for romantic pieces. Blake Lively, I would wear every single thing she has ever worn.

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If you were a Snapchat filter which would you be?
I don’t use Snapchat, but if I was an Instagram filter, I would be Sierra. It has a day dreamy look, meaning not too far from reality.

If you could raid anyone’s closet (living or otherwise) who would it be?
The Queen. We can easily start off with her jewels, but when you look at her dresses from the 50s and 60s, the fabrics, texture and the structure, it’s exquisite. I know she has them stored somewhere and I want to get my hands on that closet or trunk!

What do you wish could wear on air that you just can’t?
Dress shorts.

What’s the funniest viewer feedback you’ve ever gotten on your on-air wardrobe?
I was wearing a black jumper with a massive bow on the side, a viewer emailed me congratulating me on my pregnancy. I guess the bow looked like a bump on her television. I laughed.

Follow Sonia on Instagram @soniabeeksmatv for more shots like these and my personal favourite, which was styled and photographed by her five-year-old.

[Images from Sonia Beeksma’s Instagram feed.]

Wear It Well | When It Rains

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When Kate Middleton (or whatever you want to call her) was in town, the forecast called for rain during a good portion of the royal tour. Welcome to the Wet Coast, Cambridges!

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I would argue dressing well for the rain — like, true West Coast rain — is harder than dressing for any other type of weather. So I brought a few ideas to my latest Global BC segment.

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Like suiting separates under a waxed canvas jacket from Banana Republic (which would go nicely with a clear umbrella).

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A beautiful felt coat with an oversized hood from Michael Kors, and a sporty chartreuse jacket from Geox.

Watch the clip here.

Thanks Global BC and Metropolis at Metrotown for having me! Thanks, Hayley Hudson and Jerome Insorio, for your help!

[Photos by Hayley Hudson.]

Design | Modern Architecture Home Tour

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I love my house. I’ve put a lot of love and (hired) labour into it over the years. But there’s a part of me that wants to tear it all down and build the kind of home you’d find featured in Dwell.

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Or, say, the Vancouver Modern Architecture and Design Society.

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Their fourth-annual tour takes place this weekend. It’s self-guided and takes you through five residences, almost like a collection of open houses that can never be yours.

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So if you, like me, like to architorture yourself by exploring homes that will make you want to bulldoze your own, you’ll find details here.

[First photo by Ema Peter Photography, second, third and fourth photos by Janis Nicolay (@pineconecamp)]

Style | Back to high school!

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I loved school. I miss school. Everything about it — the new supplies, the locker decorations, the slurpees I used to get on my walk home; I look back on all of it so fondly.

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Then there’s the new wardrobe. I don’t remember any of my first-day-back looks, but I distinctly remember a silver headband I wore for grade ten. It was metal. It was shiny. It was painful AF (maybe that’s why it’s the only piece that’s seared into my memory).

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Now, what I’m dying to know is: If you’re going back to high school on Tuesday, do you strategize about what will work best on Instagram, Snapchat or some other social site I haven’t even heard of yet? Or do you plan your outfit for the runway that is your school hallway?

Either way, I highlight three super-stylish trends for back to school in my latest Global TV segment, featuring looks from Forever 21, Old Navy and Guess.

Thanks for having me, Global TV and Metropolis at Metrotown! And thanks for your help, Jerome Insorio and Hayley Hudson!

[First photo by Jerome Insorio, second and third by Hayley Hudson]

P.S. Take a look at behind the scenes shots of one of my favourite back to school print shoots, and my very first back to school segment — which also happened to be my very first live segment ever.