Stylish Hallowe'en Costume

If you still need to pull together a Hallowe'en costume for today why not think outside the box and use the clothes you already have in your closet.  You'll be amazed at what you can come up with!

Stack 'em Up

This outfit is inspired by an amazing stylish woman from Spain photographed by The Sartorialist.  If you love bracelets this is an easy way to refresh the way all the bangles in your closet look when you wear them.  By stacking them together, you make a statement, but paired with a simple dress you create an easy-going look that's simply stylish.

Cream Pants

Cream dress pants are a great way to make your daily work look feel more summery.  Paired with a print blouse, metallic sunglasses, and black and cream accessories, you've got a pulled together look that will knock their socks off in the board room.

Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossoms in High Park are such a natural beauty they are easy to use as outfit  inspiration.  

Pops of Red

Many women really love the classic look of navy and white.  To create a show stopping outfit, add a pop of red accessories to these classic neutrals!

Seventies Flare

If you have a down-to-earth feel to your personal style, the seventies are a great decade to get your outfit inspiration from this season.  Flare jeans are back, and paired with warm colours, and natural materials, these easy-to-wear jeans complement a laid back personality.

Floral Femininity

The juxtaposed pairing of a floral blouse with white leather shorts gives this outfit interest, and a modern twist.

Spring Closet Cleaning Special

Spring Closet Cleaning is all about cleaning, sorting, and organizing what you have so you can get the most from your wardrobe... it's about knowing what you have, and therefore what you need... it's about mixing and matching the great pieces in your wardrobe to create outfits that make you shine!

This year, THE REFINERY Spring Closet Cleaning Special is back by popular demand! You can add a Shop Your Closet service to any Closet Cleanup service for only $75.

With this service combination you will end up with:
- a clean and organized closet filled with clothes you love
- a different outfit pulled together for everyday, for at least one month

- a shopping list of key pieces you need, and the stores where you can find them

... AND, you'll have someone by your side, so you'll actually get your closet cleaning done this year! :)

Purchase online, or by emailing Wendy - wendy@therefinery.ca

Girls' Night Out

Girls' nights out can be few and far between... so when the opportunity arises for a night on the town, wear an outfit that makes you feel like you're partying like a rockstar!

Rainy Day Boost

 

A brightly coloured pair of wellies are all you need on a rainy day to brighten your mood, and make sloshing through puddles fun!

Springy Warmth

The sun is shining in Toronto so it feels like spring, but it's still cool enough that we need to consider keeping warm.  By combining floral patterns with lots of layers, you can create a wonderful spring outfit that will keep you warm.

Playing with Patterns

Mixing patterns is an easy way to create an up-to-date outfit using pieces you already have in your closet.  The simplest way to mix patterns is to choose a neutral colour (black, brown, navy, white, or cream) and pair a straight line pattern, like a stripe, with a rounded pattern, like a floral.

Black Pants with Life

Bay Streeters, give your black pants a little buzz by adding colour, texture, and pattern to create an outfit with interest and personality.  It will lift your spirits in and out of the boardroom!

All About the Shoes

Sometimes you see a pair of shoes that truly tickles your fancy... that's when you need to build an outfit that's all about the shoes.

Spring Dreams

Green grass, blooming flowers, rays of sunshine, and a beautiful dress... all you need for the perfect garden party.

Running Out the Door

The t-shirt says it all... this outfit is cool, easy, and chic.  It's a simple ensemble that's easy to throw on in the morning just before you run out the door.

A Winter Pass Time

With the long ruffle at the back, this sweater is the perfect piece to wear with leggings for a flattering ice skating outfit.

Edgy Night Out

Snap some pics, people watch, and dance the night away in this rockin' outfit.

Office Chic

Mixing brown and navy blue is an easy way to create a chic, powerful, office-ready outfit from the pieces you already have in your closet.

Inspired by... J.

J. was the perfect example of a women with a closet filled with beautiful clothing, yet she still felt like she had nothing to wear!  We spent a couple of hours sorting through the stuff she no longer uses to make room for the "good" pieces she had hiding in the back of her closet.  The pieces in the back were her favourites that she was saving for special occasions, many of them she had only worn once... I wanted to change that!  The outfit above is inspired by a "good" pair of dress pants saved for interviews she rarely has, a lace bolero she wore once to a wedding, and a white tank top.  It is the perfect outfit for one of J's more frequent weekly activities - going out for drinks with friends!