• Wear Out There: Love Yourself

    Love your body and its imperfections. This is a tall order for most people. When we look in the mirror, we often focus on the aspects of our appearance that we are unhappy with, while ignoring the parts that make us beautiful. This Valentine’s Day, I invite you to give yourself a little love, and…

  • Wear Out There: Dress for 2016

    It’s a new year, fresh, untouched and full of opportunities. With unlimited ways to make your mark in 2016, you may be setting goals to hone your direction. While exploring your personal style may not have made the list, now is the perfect time to reflect on your current wardrobe and needs. There is no…

  • Spending Justly

    Consumers have more influence over the products that are produced, and future products that are being developed, than we may realize.

  • Wear Out There: First Impressions Count

    First impressions count. Research shows it takes seconds for individuals to form an opinion about a person’s characteristics and traits, and once formed, those initial conclusions are hard to change. This year’s federal election has brought the psychology behind first impressions to the forefront as candidates travel the country looking to spark support for their…

  • Wear out there: Lighten your luggage

    In “Wear out There,” Christina breaks down the basics of packing for those fleeting, summer holidays.

  • Wear out there: Prom for all

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Princess Project was formed to ensure that all girls are able to attend their graduation or prom, regardless of financial barriers.

  • Wear out there: The failure of fast fashion

    The manufacturing of clothing has shifted almost exclusively to overseas facilities, Christina Proctor explores local alternatives.

  • Wear out there: Heel Boy

    Chloe Raincock, founder of Heel Boy, and Brie Heatherley, marketing and strategy manager are stepping up the shoe selection in uptown Waterloo.

  • Wear out there: Cleaning out your closet

    Is your closet overflowing, yet you have nothing to wear? Do you dress in the same outfits regularly? Are you shopping frequently for new items? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, it’s time for a closet cleanout.

  • Wear Out There: An introduction to fashion in WR

    Christina Proctor introduces her column on the economic impact, service and community of fashion in Waterloo Region.