Thursday, November 30, 2017

For real women by a real woman!

For real women by a real woman-

Iva Grbesic not only a stylist/ Blogger but a super mom too.


I still can’t forget the very first time i met Iva. It was the 28th of March 2017.
Sitting at one of the locations at the Second Cup with a cup of hot chocolate trying to beat the deadly weather outside- Walks in the fashion stylist whom I had always seen on television. 
I was a bit nervous as I was suppose to be interviewed by her for an internship.

The very first impression of Iva made me realise that she is one of the most fun, caring and a cool person to work with. Despite of not having any fashion background she always had an inclination towards fashion. Iva had worked on conservative market research for 5 years . It was then she got pregnant and started her own blogs which really clicked she said. Meanwhile she would follow Fashion Friday  which is a show on city line. Its from here her journey began  she says it was so inspiring to see how women of all body shapes would be on the show. She says after pregnancy the body changes and to have style one of the ladies looked so exciting.She said it was amazing to see how women of all body shaped would be styled and being a mother of four kids she would relate it even more.
She says it goes back to the days when she used to be one of the viewers and how it inspired her to be one of the stylists and let people know how to go from there. She says so what if I have children why should women take stress and stop themselves !


She talks about how she got selected for city line and has been working as a stylist for a while now there. Being a graduate from University of Waterloo with no fashion background but major in Political Science. Fashion has always encouraged her and has been her thing says Iva . Something that really inspired her she says while watching people on Fashion Friday she would say it was inspiring to see people from her own very city Toronto.

Styling has never been an easy job, doing makeovers for women who come from every aspect of life . From styling coach, to pregnant women going back to work to scientists. She’s done it all!, She also adds on that you come across a lot of difficulties through the way as every individual has their own likes and dislikes and its then you need to play it safe and be accepting to what the other person is up for. Recently she said she styled a scientist and she says she did face a lot of challenges but overcame it all through the way. She says it takes a while to know what an individual wants and its then you put your best. She said it was probably one of the best it turned out to be but everything went off so well she add on.

Iva did various makeovers for women this Summer and of all she talks about one of the segments which was swim wear which did for four women with different body type. She said it was a lot of fun to see the excitement among the ladies. Another shoot which was very close to her was styling the only women hockey coach in Toronto. She says everyday is so inspiring, when women power comes in I feel we all can do anything.

Time management is very important and I think everyone should value it. Being a mother of four kids it is challenging. But she says you cannot be great at everything despite of work and a family to look for - you need to take its as it comes along and keep going that’s what life is all about to keep things going on- that’s her ideology. She says this is not what defines me as a blogger - you don’t have to take stress ,drop it till you get something in life that’s what her ideology is.

Considering it’s Canada’s 150th year Iva says its been wonderful as we get to celebrate it and take pride to be a part of the nation. But when it comes to fashion she adds on- the Canadian designers definitely need to work on- she also says as you celebrate your achievements  there is  way a lot going on. People are not willing to spend so much money as Fast fashion has taken over so much. She adds on by saying you can’t blame them considering how small Canada’s population.

Apart from the makeover shows on Fashion Fridays! Iva also does shopping channel that is her latest adventure. She mostly choses Canadian brands when working on  shopping channel  to promote them on air. Not many people even know what Canadian brands are hence it is good to let them know through this platform says Iva. Le Chateau and Poppy and Peonies is her personal favourite and she showcases them a lot air. She says the response is absolutely overwhelming to see how people want to buy stuff after seeing on Television. She also points out that there are many people who support i and are in favour of it to promote Canadian brands. 

She adds that it is very unfortunate that we have a small population and that these brands are just within Canada and not recognised or known world wide. 

Iva is truly an inspiration for all the mom’s here in Canada, if you want to do something don’t stop but do what your heart says age is just a number!


“Iva believes that life problems are easier to deal with when you’re wearing great jeans, red lipsticks and an amazing pair of shoes!”.

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