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life.style.etc.
SHARON HAYLES, OWNER, DIANE’S LINGERIE
WORDS + PHOTOGRAPHY LIA CROWE
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I meet Sharon in the lively and colourful neighbourhood of South Granville, where Diane’s Lingerie is located—a business she has owned since 2012.
“I was a retail consultant for 18 years,” she says, “and Diane’s Lingerie was a client for eight years. I came to know the business very well and when the original owner wanted to retire, she approached me about purchasing it.”
Asked what fires her up the most about her work, Sharon says, “The ultimate reward is witnessing women gain confidence when they obtain a proper bra fit.”
And what is she passionate about outside of work?
“My family—being actively involved in my two young grandsons’ lives, practicing ongoing personal wellness and, other than during a pandemic, spending time with my amazing group of friends.”
Sharon describes her personal style as “casual elegance,” but authenticity is also at the core of good style for her. “Staying true to who I am, dressing how I like to dress, and not conforming to whatever the fashion statement of the day is, but playing with the newer trends and incorporating them in to my style.”
FASHION & BEAUTY
Currently coveting: Prada handbag.
Favourite pair of shoes: My Manolo Blahniks.
Favourite day-bag: Michael Kors.
Favourite work tool: Laptop.
Style icon: Coco Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld.
Favourite artist: Picasso, Toni Onley and Chihuly.
Piece of art: Paintings from my grandsons.
Favourite fashion designer or brand: Sarah Pacini, Crea, Eileen Fisher and Ayrtight.
Favourite cocktail or wine: Scotch and French Margaux wine.
Favourite jewellery piece or designer: My wedding ring and BVLGARI.
Fashion obsession: Shoes and lingerie, of course.
Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: Sisley makeup.
Moisturizer: Sisley All Day All Year essential anti-aging day care.
Scent: Chanel Allure Sensuelle.
Must-have hair product: My stylist.
Album on current rotation: Paul Hardcastle: The Chill Lounge.
Favourite flower: Peony.
Favourite city to visit: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France.
Favourite app: Apple Health App.
Favourite place in the whole world: At home with my husband.
One thing that consistently lifts your spirits during these hard times:
The generosity of others.
Beauty secret: Confidence and finding joy every day.
READING MATERIAL
What do you read online for style? Vida Magazine, The Lingerie Addict and industry-specific publications for trends; YouTube for designers' latest collections.
Fave print magazine: Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and, of course, Boulevard.
Fave style blog: Too many to mention; I am always looking to new bloggers for inspiration or ideas.
Coffee table book/photography book: In Love with the Mystery by Ann Mortifee.
Last great read: The Essential Law of Attraction Collection by Esther and Jerry Hicks.
Book currently reading: A Promised Land by Barack Obama.
Favourite book of all time: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.