Fashion Inspiration

By Sarah Jane Bailey

One of my very favorite things about working at C’est Sera with Kelly, and the amazing team she has attracted, is how we intentionally and with thoughtful, kind, fun, deliberation, PUSH THE FASHION BUTTONS of the women that grace us with their delightful presence. It is quite a unique shopping experience, as I observe and share in, to have women walk in and say “I’m looking for a blue dress, conservative and easy, limited color, NEVER yellow” and to fill their dressing rooms with what they have asked for, and a little bit of what they didn’t! We love to have you look through the store and select things, but, as most of you have grown accustomed to, we are happy whirling dervishes pulling other fashion ideas for you; filling the dressing room with a whole lot of beauty! I love the moment as you walk towards the room, when we lock eyes and we say to you, “I did a little shopping for you…. just give it a go!”...

Dressed? Or well dressed? Know why the difference matters

You might not think you need to dress well in your home office, while home schooling, or while online shopping. You might think "Nah..." I will just wear my sweatpants, it doesn't matter.

But think again.

Research tells us... 

The last few years a wave of change has been sweeping through the fashion industry, fueled by the global affect on the planet, people and animals, the fashion industry started to take notice. An increasing number of brands are rejecting the principles of Fast Fashion, as a more sustainable approach to making clothes comes back to the forefront. The Slow Fashion movement is here, but what is Slow Fashion?

The beginnings of Slow Fashion...

Chanel has always been a favourite of mine.  And while I haven't got one piece of the iconic brand in my closet, I have many pieces inspired by Chanel.  And inspiration is what fashion is for me.  I have learned that even the "big" names don't have merit or value in my fashion world (aka my closet) unless they inspire me. 

Even as a young girl, I loved to take the looks of the designers and make them into Barbie clothes and later on my own clothes.  My mother taught me to sew and even though I was very much a tomboy, I always loved fashion and love creating something that was expressing me. 

How to Layer like a Designer... 

At C’est Sera we are always striving to be ahead of the curve.  We look to our European counterparts and Canadian designers to see what they (literally!) have up their sleeves for the next season and the next look. 

As we encourage you to invest in fewer pieces in better quality, it is important to have confidence that the items you are buying will have staying power.

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