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When to say goodbye…

A change of seasons inevitably involves a change of wardrobe. Before I head out shopping for some new fall threads, I like to take stock of what I already own. Yes, itís the biannual closet purge, and I love doing it! — Read More —
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Open season on new clothes

It's my favourite time of year to shop for clothes. Spring is in the air! It's when styles lean toward the more feminine, as girlie colours and frocks arrive in stores. And this year looks like a good one for girlie girls like me: the trend is a play-off between natural fabrics and ultra pretty. Yippie! — Read More —
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Mind Over Money: An Insider’s Guide to Merchandising Basics

When you walk into most stores, you may not realize how much thought has gone into the placement of product displays, lighting, clothing racks, and even the cash register. We get some insider tips on how the art of merchandising affects our shopping experience. — Read More —
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Fashion trends: will it come back in style?

That's the question we always ask when we're cleaning out our closets, but it's also one we should be asking even before we buy. And since we're addicted to fashion, it's a lesson we've both learned the hard way. To get a refresher, we asked celebrity stylist Tracey Richardson to go through our closets and identify what to toss and what to keep. — Read More —
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Yoga Clothes

Yoga clothing is form fitting yet comfortable, allowing you flexibility for the many postures associated with yoga practice. We compare fit, function, quality, style, and, of course, price. — Read More —
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Washing Machines

All washing machines will clean your clothes, but there are differences in energy efficiency, noise, and bells and whistles. We take a look at some to see which clean best, without cleaning out the bank account. — Read More —
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Irons

The custom of pressing clothes with heat has been around for thousands of years. Though many consider it a tedious task, using a good iron can make a difference to the speed of ironing and treatment of your clothing. We try out a few to see if price and features make a big difference. — Read More —