Words and photographs by Lia Crowe

My version of a 害羞草研究所榗asual look害羞草研究所� isn害羞草研究所檛 sweatpants害羞草研究所攊t害羞草研究所檚 a flowy maxi dress and a hat!害羞草研究所� says Courtney as I meet her at the new, second location of Mine & Yours, which is currently under construction in Yaletown. I害羞草研究所檓 looking forward to chatting with the woman behind the luxury resale shop, and I start by asking her to describe her personal style.

害羞草研究所淚 definitely gravitate towards flowy dresses and wear them year round. I love all of the Misa and Zimmermann dresses that come into Mine & Yours害羞草研究所攊t害羞草研究所檚 hard for me to not take them all out for a spin! I love experimenting with colours and patterns, and styling with edgy bags.害羞草研究所�

Backtracking a little, Courtney tells me about the path she took that led her to where she is today.

害羞草研究所淚 moved to Los Angeles to go to the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. I loved LA and ended up staying there and working in many different aspects of the fashion industry, including styling, trend forecasting and wholesale.害羞草研究所�

About 10 years ago Courtney moved back to Vancouver to take over the family business, which was a sawmill. She tells me, 害羞草研究所淎fter getting a taste for entrepreneurship, I knew I wanted to start a business in the fashion industry and I saw an opportunity in Vancouver for a luxury resale boutique. Luxury resale was gaining popularity in LA, but did not exist yet in Vancouver. I wanted to create a store that showcased designer deals, but that didn害羞草研究所檛 feel like a secondhand shop.害羞草研究所�

And what does she love most about her work?

害羞草研究所淢y favourite part about the luxury resale business is getting to do at-home buying appointments with our suppliers. We refer to them as 害羞草研究所榗loset buys.害羞草研究所� Not only do I get amazing, designer pieces for Mine & Yours, but I also get to build closer relationships with my community. I also love helping clients find and purchase their first-ever luxury designer bag. It害羞草研究所檚 such a special moment that I害羞草研究所檓 very grateful to be a part of!害羞草研究所�

Fashion & Beauty

Uniform: A flowy dress styled up with a hat or edgy accessories.

Currently coveting: One-piece ski gear.

Favourite pair of shoes: Cult Gaia Pearl Heel Sandals.

Favourite day bag: Anything Goyard.

Favourite work tool: My Chlo茅 Belt Bag.

Favourite jewellery piece or designer: My mom害羞草研究所檚 original wedding ring.

Fashion obsession: Hats.

Accessory you spend the most money on: Bags害羞草研究所攚hich is good because they害羞草研究所檙e the best fashion investment.

Must-have hair product: A big round brush and Batiste Dry Shampoo.

Style Inspirations & Life

Style icon: Iris Apfel.

Favourite fashion designer or brand: Zimmermann, PatBO.

Favourite cocktail or wine: Aperol spritz.

Song on current rotation: 害羞草研究所淔ire for You,害羞草研究所� by Cannons.

Favourite city to visit: Anywhere in Greece.

Favourite app: Instagram害羞草研究所攍ove our super-engaged Mine & Yours community on there!

Favourite place in the whole world: Anywhere on a boat.

One thing that consistently lifts your spirits during these hard times: My dog Hunny. Being surrounded by Chanel and Louis Vuitton every day is a close second.

Reading Material

What do you read online for style: Instagram!

Fave print magazine: Vogue.

Coffee table book/photography book: The Coveteur: Private Spaces, Personal Style by Stephanie Mark.

Last great read: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter.

Favourite book of all time: #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso. I just looked around and I have three copies; I used to give them to new hires!

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