Need a new lap top bag?

Rainbrooke just came out with a great new laptop bag. It is funky, chic and cool... therefore, it is called the Funchico!

Inspired by vintage train cases, and in an adorable light pink pattern, you will be the envy of all your other lap-top carrying friends!

Why are we so excited about this? Well other than it being so trendy, the purchase of these bags benefit Dress for Success! Now you have even more reason to order one. (As if you needed it!)

Actually, our Executive Director here at the Dress for Sucess Vancouver affiliate is awaiting the arrival of her own right now!

Click here for more info and to purchase the fabulous Funchico!

Dress for Success Vancouver wins the Lublin Award!

C.E.O. of Dress for Success World Wide, Joi Gordon, with Vancouver Executive Director, Deborah Twocock

Late last month, Dress for Success Vancouver Executive Director, Deborah Twocock, journeyed to Washington D.C. to attend the Dress for Success World Wide affiliate conference. The conference invites a representative from every Dress for Success affiliate (all 113 of them) to learn best practices, introduce new initiatives and develop leadership skills.

This year, Vancouver was the proud recipient of the Lublin Award, the most prestigious award given to affiliates, named after Dress for Success's founder, Nancy Lublin.

The PERFECT summer skirt!

Just this afternoon we received word from one of our lovely volunteers Tasia Pona, about a very special collaboration she is involved in with a digital print and fabric designer, Jasonda Desmond.

Jasonda, with Dotty Logic and was kind enough to donate her fabric made from organic cotton, while Tasia used her sewing skills to create a utterly fabulous skirt! The best thing about this project, is that all proceeds are going towards Dress for Success Vancouver!

Here are some pictures:

This is the adorable Tasia modelling the skirt:
For more pictures and info, check out Tasia's Sewaholic blog here: http://sewaholic.net/coral-garden-skirt-mccalls-5803-fabric-by-dotty-logic/

And to purchase the skirt on Dotty Logic's online Etsy store, click here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/51475024/coral-garden-skirt-all-proceeds-to

And rememeber all proceeds go to us here at Dress for Success Vancouver!

THANK YOU TASIA AND JASONDA!

Congratulations PWG Group 16!

The Professional Women's Group is Dress for Success Vancouver's career development program. Women join and attend monthly meetings where guest speakers, networking and story sharing are a regular occurance. The program offers inspiration, practical information and a partnership of support to it's members.

"This is a great program. It helped me to secure a better salary and to become a better supervisor. The topics are very relevant and helpful. I am getting said because soon I graduate and will be leaving...PWG Alumni here I come!" - PWG Member

PWG group 16 has been involved for the last 18 months and have now graduated. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!

To learn more about the Professional Women's Group, visit our website: www.dressforsuccess.org/vancouver (click on the PWG tab)

Thank you RSA!

Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada just finished a clothing drive for us. They collected plenty of incredible clothing, shoes, handbags and a generous cash donation as well!


Here is Kirsten of CNS and Jason of RSA delivering all their great donations. Really adds a personal touch!

Many offices in Vancouver participate in suit drive for us, and we are always in need of more! Feel free to email vancouver@dressforsuccess.org to recieve more information on how your own company can organize a suit drive.

THANKS RSA!