With chilly weather and rainy days upon us, it’s easy to want to dress in dark colours. But there’s no better way to make a drab day instantly brighter, then with a splash of rich colour in your outfit. Whether it be a small accessory like a colourful scarf or a statement piece like a coat, the bold shade of your choice will surely put a smile on someone’s face - whether it be your own or that cute new guy in the sales department.

1. Crochet Knit Cardigan, Forever 21
2. Hannah Jacket, Guess
3. Hunter Rainboots, Gravity Pope
4. Thrush Bag, Ashley Watson
5. Violette Satin Pump, Bebe

Erica Lam, The Style Spy

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With New Year Eve parties on the horizon, it’s time to grab a bottle of bubbly and find that spectacular party dress to ring in the new year. Your look is not complete without the right accessories (dazzling jewels), pretty makeup (our vote is for the sparkling metallics) and of course, perfectly coiffed hair – whether a set of loose flowing curls, a Hollywood glam updo or super sleek à la Naomi Campbell.

Where to get your hair did? Blo Blow Dry Bar in Yaletown is our pick, Canada’s first blow dry bar, no cuts, no colour, just blowouts. 30 minutes to glamour for under $30!

The menu selection of eight different styles, including Red Carpet (think Sophia Lauren), LA Confidential (flawless waves) and European Chic (the perfect pony). We’re thinking for New Years, the Sex, Hugs and Rock & Roll, more rocker-chic than rocker chick. Tousled, agitated, deliciously disheveled. Paired with a smoldering smoky eye, long lashes and a sequin mini-dress with a cropped leather jacket.

And to go with the fabulous hair, a cute boy to kiss at midnight, we can’t forget that!

For an appointment, call 604-909-9495. Walk-ins are welcome. Blo is located at 1150 Hamilton Street in Yaletown, Vancouver.

Erica L, The Style Spy

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Girls have it tough. PMS. Giving birth. Equal opportunities in the workplace. And on top of it all, we want to look fabulous all the time – flawless skin, pretty peepers and bright smiles. Cause you never know, when you might bump into an ex-boyfriend or that gorgeous (but evil) frenemie from high school. Here my stash of goodies in my makeup bag that act as my arsenal throughout the day.

1. LeSportsac The Barrel Cosmetic Care in Smoke Python. Available at KarmaLoop. The perfect shape to fit anything from compacts to long pencils or brushes.

2. Urban Decay Lingerie & Galoshes for Lashes. This double-ended product acts as a primer and mascara. Available at Sephora.

3. Stila Convertible Eye Color. Multi-functional, one end of the pen is a powder eye shadow, the other is the matching eyeliner. Available at Holt Renfrew.

4. Sophie Tampon Case. Be discreet with this pretty case. Available at Hippy Chic Shop.

5. Oral-B SATINfloss. Floss after every meal for a shiny bright smile. Available at London Drugs.

6. DuWop Pink Shimmer Lip Venom. Steal Angelina Jolie’s plump pout (and Brad Pitt) with this pretty pink plumper lip gloss. Available at Holt Renfrew.

7. Lancome Star Bronzer Shimmering Papier Duo. Bronzing sheets for that gorgeous glow on the go, two shimmering papers to highlight lips, cheeks and decollete. Available at The Bay.

Liana L, The Style Spy

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