THE REFINERY Past Events

THE REFINERY adds a stylish twist to these lady events!

Jun 23-28 | Vancouver Road Trip

Ottawa Spring

Wendy Woods of THE REFINERY is taking a her first road trip to Vancouver from June 23rd to 28th 2010!


As a personal style coach, Wendy translates the world of fashion into a personal style that makes her clients shine!  A true expert in her field, Wendy has been featured by media across Canada.  Through Wendy’s guidance, her clients discover their own REFINED. sense of style and a new found confidence in themselves.  


You can take advantage of this small window of opportunity by booking any of THE REFINERY personal or party services.  Book your appointment by contacting Wendy directly - wendy@therefinery.ca or 416.262.4116.


** Book now to take advantage of THE REFINERY Spring Cleaning Special!


May 29 | Shopping at Lola & Gigi

Ottawa Art Gallery

Once again, Wendy Woods is teaming up with Lola & Gigi founder and curvy style expert Laura Caravaggio on Saturday May 29th, 2010 from 11am to 4pm.


With Wendy by your side, you'll discover what colour to wear to make your eyes pop and your skin glow; find clothing styles that make the most of your curves; and what to wear to all those summer weddings!


To reserve a private consultation with Wendy, please email Laura at Lola & Gigi. 


Lola & Gigi is located at 92B Carrier Drive, Etobicoke - 416.674.1077.

May 3-8 | Ottawa Road Trip

Ottawa Spring

Back by popular demand, Wendy Woods of THE REFINERY is taking a spring road trip to Ottawa May 3rd to 8th 2010!  You can take advantage of this small window of opportunity by booking any of THE REFINERY personal or party services.


The last trip to Ottawa included 4 morning tv appearances on A Channel Ottawa showing Lianne Laing secrets of her closet; a stylish contest with Girl About Otown; a few Ottawa fashion week shows, and best of all many happy clients!  Here's what one thrilled client had to say: 


"Since Wendy came to visit me my mornings are faster, I feel amazing about outfits that I wear, I am more confident and feel less concerned about the outside world and what I am wearing.  My closet is a happier place because of it and so am I." 
I. Deyell, Ottawa


You too can feel confident and stylish!  Book your appointment by contacting Wendy directly - wendy@therefinery.ca or 416.262.4116.


** Book now to take advantage of THE REFINERY Spring Cleaning Special!


May 5 7pm | Otown Meetup

You are cordially invited to

The First Official girlaboutOtown MeetUp

Wednesday, May 5th at 7pm 

Bridgehead

1277 Wellington St.  (at Caroline)


Join Katharine Cornfield, the amazing woman behind Girl About Otown, and Wendy Woods for a stylish night of gabbing, gossip and good friends.  Drop by at any point - for 2 minutes or 2 hours - to meet these two friendly ladies.  Wendy will answer any style questions you can come up with, and be sure to sneak in an interior design question or two with Katharine.


See you there!


Embrace Your Curves Shopping Event

Ottawa Art Gallery

Spring Showroom Shopping Event
Get your style on with Style Coach Wendy Woods! 

Lola & Gigi founder and curvy style expert Laura Caravaggio is teaming up with Personal Style Coach Wendy Woods on Saturday April 17th, 2010 from 11am to 4pm to bring you this perfect opportunity to get your spring look together and truly look your best.


You will discover what colour to wear to make your eyes pop and your skin glow; find clothing styles that make the most of your curves; and what to wear to all those summer wedding.  Simply come to our Spring Shopping Event and find out!

 

For more information & to RSVP for this exclusive size 12+ event, please email Laura at Lola & Gigi. 

Montreal Road Trip

Ottawa Spring

Wendy Woods of THE REFINERY was in Montreal for Fashion Week March 1st to 3rd 2010!  She booked a few one-on-one appointments while she's there so clients got a jump start on spring closet cleaning and spring shopping this year by booking with Wendy!


Montreal Fashion week was amazing!


Ottawa Road Trip **

Ottawa Art Gallery

** THE REFINERY Road Trip to Ottawa was a huge success! Wendy will be back in Ottawa in 2010 - contact Wendy to be sure to get an appointment on the next Ottawa Road Trip.


The women of Ottawa will get their own REFINED. sense of style from November 2nd to 8th 2009 when Wendy Woods of THE REFINERY takes a road trip to the capital city! 


As a personal style coach with THE REFINERY, Wendy Woods translates the world of fashion into a personal style that makes her clients shine!  A true expert in her field, Wendy has been featured on CosmoTV, SunTV, CTS, Post City Magazine, Sweetspot, BlogTO, Yummy Mummy, Modern Urban Mom Magazine – amongst others.  She holds workshops at boutiques around the GTA, and for students at McMaster University, York University, and Seneca College. Through Wendy’s guidance, her clients discover their own REFINED. sense of style and a new found confidence in themselves.

 

Take advantage of this small window of opportunity by booking any of THE REFINERY personal or party services.


Lola & Gigi in Ottawa

Ottawa Art Gallery

Lola and Gigi - Toronto's hottest size 12+ boutique - will be in Ottawa November 5-7.  


Wendy Woods from THE REFINERY will be working with Lola and Gigi clients:

November 6 from 11am to 12:30pm

November 7 10am-3pm


Join Wendy at the Lola and Gigi location to find clothes that fit and feel fabulous!


Hotel Indigo - 123 Metcalfe Street Ottawa

613.231.6555


Walk the Walk Fashion Show

Wendy Woods Fashion Show MC

Wendy Woods the Fashion Show MC

THE REFINERY was thrilled to be a part of this fabulous charity event featuring real Shopgirls customer as the models. The women involved were spectacular and looked absolutely beautiful.  Their unique personalities were reflected through the clothing they were styled in. One of the models had this to say, "Thanks so much, Wendy; your grace and patience, and absolute love for what you do, are inspiring and I've appreciated this experience with you. Good work with everyone!" The event raised thousands of dollars for Windfall Clothing through a silent auction, donations, and portion of sales from the night. Thanks for all of your support!


Stay tuned for before and after shots of all the wonderful models!


AMICI Tees & Tiaras

Rachel's Bachelorette hats are fun

Wendy Woods (far right) at AMICI Tees & Tiaras Charity Event

THE REFINERY is happy to support charities like AMICI who sends kids to summer camp two weeks a summer for the duration of their teenage years. At this "Tees & Tiaras" event THE REFINERY donated a gift certificate to the silent auction to raise money for the charity.


WALK the WALK Styling

Rachel's Bachelorette hats are fun

one of the fashion show models showing off her new outfit

The upcoming WALK the WALK fashion show is promising to be a show like no other!  Fifteen women/customers/clients will be strutting their stuff in outfits that are a true reflection of their personality and enhance their beautiful figures!  THE REFINERY had a blast styling these individually unique women and is excited to show off their before and after looks on September 9th at Shopgirls.


Maria's Style Bachelorette

Bachelorette party

Rachel's Bachelorette hats are fun

Maria with her friends showing off new ways to tie their scarves

Maria celebrated her last night as a single lady with fashion, food, and fun! She and her friends enjoyed a style party with THE REFINERY talking about clothing shapes that suit their individual bodies, how to find colours that make their skin look healthy, and different ways to tie the scarves brought  from their closets.


Rachel's Shopping Bachelorette

Bachelorette party

Rachel's Bachelorette hats are fun

Rachel with her bridal party trying on "tea party" hats at Cabaret Vintage

Rachel and her bridal party enjoyed a Shopping Party with THE REFINERY before heading to Panorama for a night drinking martinis! They each had pieces in mind they wanted to find at the little boutiques in Toronto and we were successful on every account. Four of the five women found fabulous pieces to wear out that evening.  They all looked smashing!  To see more pics of the outfit the bride-to-be bought and wore for her evening of martinis, you can go to Rachel's Blog. She looked absolutely gorgeous for her last single night out!


Patio, Sangria, and Style Party

style party

Wendy with clients at a patio style party

Wendy enjoying sangria and appetizers on the patio with style party guests

Amanda (aka Mandy) and friends celebrated their friendship sipping sangrias on the back patio, and talking style with THE REFINERY. Throughout the party, each woman found colours that made their skin look younger, clothing styles that suited their bodies, and what to look for in the perfect pair of jeans!  One of the ladies even found her perfect pair of jeans from one of the demonstration pairs! "The style party was great! Thanks so much! We all had an amazing time; the girls really enjoyed it." Amanda


Shopping Tour with The Ladies from Midland

Shopping Party

Shopping Tour with The Ladies from Midland

Midland Ladies enjoy their Toronto shopping day

These 4 lovely ladies left their kids at home, traveled down from Midland Ontario and laughed and joked around, while shopping the small boutiques of Toronto! The individually unique ladies had  a definite sense of their own personal style, so we traveled to boutiques that had something for each of them. After the tour, with treasures like toasted almond tea; a chocolate brown linen suit; and a one-of-a-kind bracelet in hand, the ladies went home to show off their new purchases to their friends. The next shopping tour could be with you and your friends!


Lobster, Champagne, and Style Party

Style party

THE REFINERY lobster, champagne, and style party

Lobster is served!

These 7 lovely ladies left their kids at home, and celebrated their friendship with fresh lobster, prosecco (Italian champagne), and style!  As young mothers starved for time the talk was fitting - Shopping Simplified!  They simplified their lives with tips on how to shop for their body type, curves, and busy lifestyles!  The next style party could be with you and your friends!


Sandeep & Alisha's Style Birthday Party

Style birthday party

THE REFINERY style birthday party

Sandeep and Alisha at Shopgirls celebrating their birthday in style!

Sandeep and Alisha celebrated their birthday in style this year with 12 of their closest friends, THE REFINERY, and Shopgirls. The evening began with a stylish group talk followed by some one-on-one shopping for each of the women. Here's what the birthday girls had to say: "The style party was a great way to celebrate our birthdays--it was the perfect combination of fun and fashion! Our guests continue to comment on the unique and memorable evening! We had a fabulous time and highly recommend a similar party for birthdays, stagettes, and girls' nights!" Sandeep and Alisha


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