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Pat Chapdelaine, Executive Vice President, Operations/Tech Design – NYGARD Moderate

Where were you born?
I was born in Winnipeg, MB but spent much of my formative years (from ages 10 to 17) in a small mining town in Northwestern Ontario.

What were your hobbies as a kid?
I was into reading, baseball and both tap and folk dancing.

Were you always fashion conscious? If so, give me an example. If not, when did you first start becoming interested in fashion?

With the exception of my teenage years, where like most kids followed fads like crinolines under flared skirts, which interestingly resurfaced when I started to work at NGYARD, I actually wasn’t very fashion conscious.

What was your first job? What lesson did you learn from it that has always stuck with you?
My first job was waitressing and I think what has stuck with me the most from that experience is that hard work usually pays off.

Why did you want to get into the fashion industry…or did you?
Actually, I didn’t. I accepted a position in the accounting department and have mostly been on the administrative and operations side of the business from day one.

What was your first industry position?
Accounting clerk.

What is your current role?
Executive VP of Tech Design/Operations.

What are the joys of what you do?
There are a number of things I really enjoy. But in particular I enjoy building relationships, negotiating and solving problems.

What are the challenges of what you do?
I’d have to say that it’s a challenge tieing together order placing and On time deliveries with good quality.

What has been your favourite industry experience?
Definitely, living and working in Hong Kong, which I did for five years.

What is your body jewel?
I’m a pear jewel.

What fashion advice would you offer others with the same body jewel?
To see NYGARD’s resident fashionista Martha House.

How would you define your style and why?
It really depends on the occasion, but I’m mostly Sporty-Casual with a mix of Traditional-Sophisticate.

What was the best fashion advice you have ever received?
When in doubt, wear BLACK!

What’s your favourite NYGARD piece and why?
I have this timeless doe suede, animal print jacket from Tan Jay that can be worn in Spring and Fall. After five or six years, I still wear it. NYGARD Fashion president, Jim Bennett commented on the color story it represented just a couple weeks ago.

Having worked closely with Peter Nygard, what stands out about him?
Two things definitely set him apart from others. First, his work ethic. He will doesn’t just work as long and as hard as anyone, he works harder and therefore sets the standard. And second, his foresight. He is constantly looking five to 10 years down the road, which is remarkable.

Prom night is almost here. You’ve put on just a few extra pounds and now your tummy is starting to show just a little. And unfortunately, most prom dresses don’t leave any room to grow. But don’t worry. If you still have a few weeks left until prom night, you can take these simple steps to get those extra pounds off. You’ll feel light on your feet and glow with fashion and pride on that special evening.

Foods to Avoid until the Prom

Over the next few weeks, try to avoid foods high in carbohydrates such as pasta and bread. Check labels for substitute items or for items with fewer carbohydrates. Avoid regular soft drinks as well and replace these with diet soft drinks, Gatorade, or flavored water. Carbohydrate-rich foods as well as soft drinks tend to cause bloating in many people. Even the slightest bloating that normally wouldn’t affect the fit of your regular clothing could make your prom dress too snug. Remember, you’re going to be dancing and moving about so you’ll need some breathing room in your formal eveningwear.

Try to avoid junk foods such as snack cakes, candy bars, and potato chips. Choose healthier snacks such as baked chips, nuts and cashews, raisins, low-fat ice cream or yogurt. These can be eaten in moderation without worry of putting on more pounds.

Other things to limit include whole milk, casserole dishes, and fried foods. And, steer clear of the fast food restaurants over the next few weeks!
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Say ‘sexy lingerie’ and most people will think of black and red lacy peep-hole bras and crotchless panties! However, this concept is such a poor representation of what sexy lingerie is and what it does.

It can transform a ‘normal’ body into one that would befit a model or actress and the physiological effects can make even more of a transformation! Read on….

Gone are the days when sexy lingerie was something that was bought by a woman or man to enhance sex – nowadays, it does so much more.

Certainly, items such as silky baby dolls; pretty, colourful bras and knickers; suspenders; lacy teddies etc can enhance the experience of making love, but now women are seeing more to the picture that just that.

Sexy underwear is steadily becoming a staple part of a woman’s normal day wear. Under many a suited, working woman you’ll see a hint of lacy bra or extra sheer stockings that give the lady a certain ‘oommpph’.

Not only does the wearing of ‘sexy’ lingerie exude sexuality (sometimes unbeknown to the lady in question), wearing sensuous, pretty/ racy underwear can boost a woman’s confidence in her body ten-fold.

The good news is that today’s sexy lingerie is no longer uncomfortable, scratchy and unpractical. Fluid lines, top quality lace and silk and other sensual
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Sexy hosiery has been around for a long time. There is nothing more seductive than a black garter belt and thigh highs. Wearing a sexy pair of stockings can make a woman feel sensual no matter what she is wearing them under. A pretty pair of panty hose can add glamour to any outfit.

A black garter belt is a tasty treat for any paramour. Adding a pair of thigh high fishnets will turn that tempting treat into a full course meal of dishy sultry fun. Fine lingerie has always been a provocative way to entice any love interest into your boudoir.

Sparks will fly when you snap a sheer pair of thigh highs to a matching garter belt. It is amazing how easy it is to create some sexy chemistry with intimate apparel. The ambience will turn steamy simply by adding some silk stockings. Creating some passion is always worth a little extra effort. Just by slipping on some panty hose you can delight any recipient of your amorous advances.

Never will there be a dull moment when a pair of thigh highs is concerned. You will find that by adding some sexy hosiery to your love encounters your amorous adventures will reach new dimensions. Bringing some adventure into a romantic liaison is never a bad thing. Why let it simmer, when you can make it sizzle with a lacy garter belt to take things up a notch.
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