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Dear Red Shoe readers \u2013 I can\u2019t tell you how many times the topic of style and fashion comes up. It’s where a lot of us get stumped and stuck. We don\u2019t want to look like our daughters and we definitely<\/em> don\u2019t want to look \u2018old\u2019 . We want to look stylish and embody our Yumminess!<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet Micolle\u2026you\u2019ll be hearing a lot from her, she has agreed to be our own Red Shoe style expert. Her style sensitivity embraces the beauty of all women \u2013 all generations\u2026all ages.\u00a0 So pass along your questions and watch for her responses.<\/p>\n

THE STYLE MAVEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some women just have it, <\/em>you know that unmistakable sense of style that prompts WOW\u2019s <\/em>and looks totally effortless. \u201cHOW do they do it?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Micolle Canido <\/strong>is one of those<\/em> women, a natural born style maven. There\u2019s no doubt she\u2019s a pure bred, it was apparent at age two when the texture, look and feel of a fur vest made it a cherished possession over more \u2018traditional\u2019 toddler playthings.<\/p>\n

\"Micolle<\/a>

Two year old fashionista Micolle with mom Branka in beloved fur vest<\/p><\/div>\n

Five years later, at seven her personal style was on the fast track as she remembers looking fabulous and \u2018owning\u2019 her look in carefully chosen peacock blue corduroy shorts and striped top. One of life\u2019s defining moments!<\/p>\n

Fashion made her happy. It still does.<\/p>\n

Now an independent stylist and wardrobe consultant with a penchant for scouring consignment racks for high end, high quality, timeless pieces and bringing them back to life. Micolle\u2019s passion is helping women find their style. The funny thing is that much more than style is often found, as long buried aspects of self are tapped and set free in the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love what I do, I love seeing people looking good and feeling good\u2026it starts on the inside and flows to the outside.\u201d<\/em> Her style philosophy is a simple one, first identify your best assets and work with them, know what you love, be willing to take baby steps out of your comfort zone and then OWN it Sister!<\/p>\n

Talking with Micolle I realize that style is something we all have and the real fun is when it\u2019s lovingly and playfully uncovered and showcased. It\u2019s an important way to nurture our sensuous, radiant, ageless selves. So take us by the hand Micolle and lead the way.<\/p>\n

Cheryl: You make fashion sound so easy and FUN. Yet magazines and media portray a different story and make it seem like it\u2019s for the chosen few who have (somehow) achieved perfection! Is it really something to be enjoyed by all of us?<\/p>\n

Micolle: Fashion should be a fun and an accessible outlet for all to express themselves regardless of budget or age\u2026magazines and trends are not a necessary influence – period. In fact, I can\u2019t tell you the last time I bought a fashion magazine. And when it comes to fun, my friends will be the first to tell you that I am in my element when I\u2019m scouring through Vancouver or Toronto\u2019s consignment stores. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Cheryl:\u00a0 So if style isn\u2019t dictated on the pages of glossy magazines\u2026what is it?<\/p>\n

Micolle: Style to me, when it comes to fashion, has always been a form of expression and an extension of one\u2019s self. There\u2019s a book called Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen\u2026recently it was made into a documentary as well. To me it harnesses everything that style should be. Check it out here!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Cheryl: I just watched the Advanced Style You Tube shortie (above). I caught myself smiling throughout. Those women are (so obviously) having FUN! \u00a0Ok\u2026back to Style 101\u2026.Why do some women always look great?<\/p>\n

Micolle: They look great because they own what they wear and exude confidence. It all comes to \u201cowning it\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Oprah<\/a>

Oprah works with her best features and owns what she wears<\/p><\/div>\n

The clothes are not wearing them. We all have a body part that can best be accentuated\u2026a pretty face, long legs, small waist etc. I recently saw Oprah at the Oscars and she rocked her full figure from top to bottom in her evening gown.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Cheryl: Many of the women in Advanced Style have style best described as \u2018daring\u2019 but it can be many things….right? Like\u2026understated, fun, whimsical, classic, comfy, minimalistic, funky\u2026 etc\u2026<\/p>\n

Micolle: Absolutely! The skies the limit! I personally love seeing vintage pieces brought back to life\u2026the pieces you can dress up or dress down but held together with some ultra-feminine flare. \u00a0I guess that\u2019s why my weak spot goes to Dolce Gabbana\u2026it\u2019s so sultry, sensual, and reminds me of who else than the Goddess herself, Sophia Loren.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of my most cherished pieces of clothing was given to me by a close family friend. I was in my 20s at the time. The couture jacket and skirt were designed in Croatia, made of the finest linen and silk threads…the weight behind the fabric is unbelievable and it is incredibly unique. I wear the jacket with jeans in the summer and I wore the skirt with a tank top and jean jacket for my 40th<\/sup> birthday a few years back. I\u2019m pulling out the skirt this May for an event in Toronto\u2026I can\u2019t wait to wear it again! And like many of the women do in Advanced Style, I would reach out for something fun and accessorize it with Dolce Gabbana\u2019s micro-mosaic sunglasses (my latest obsession)\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cheryl: So how do we discover or create our own fabulous style?<\/p>\n

\"Lynn<\/a>

Lynn 55 (left) exudes effortless style, in clean lines and solid colors. Barb 53 (right) is fearless in approach and never without signature glasses.<\/p><\/div>\n

Micolle: Fashion is always evolving and so are we. We discover ourselves throughout the years\u2026. It\u2019s part of the aging process and there\u2019s nothing we can do about it\u2026but we sure as hell can look good doing it. Don\u2019t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone\u2026but by all means be comfortable doing it!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Cheryl: The phrase age appropriate comes up all the time. WHAT is age appropriate for women 50+?<\/p>\n

Micolle: I hate the word \u201cage appropriate\u201d\u2026. to me it\u2019s more about common sense. I really don\u2019t want to see a crop top or low-rise jeans on a woman 50+. Even in saying that, I struggled seeing Brittany Spears in her low rise jeans sporting her thong halfway up her back in her 20s…I just call that a bad day. \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cheryl: If a woman wants to discover or (re)discover her style what\u2019s the first step?<\/p>\n

Micolle: I\u2019ll give you three:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Marnie<\/a>

Marnie 48, loves a hip, tailored style with soft feminine edges<\/p><\/div>\n

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  1. Be true to yourself and be comfortable in the clothes you\u2019re wearing. It is not necessary to follow trends to be in \u201cstyle\u201d. <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Less is more when you stick to classics. For example, you can take a staple like a navy or black blazer\u2026it will always look great with a white t-shirt BUT there are endless ways to change it up.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Clean your closet every season! Reassess what you have and build on what you need. <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Thanks Micolle. Talk soon!<\/p>\n

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