- Story and photography by Lia Crowe
After 36 years, Donna Anderson has passed the glowing torch that is to her daughter-in-law, Rebecca Burrows. When Rebecca first arrived in Victoria from Winnipeg at age 19, Donna was the first person to give her a job. As Donna91裸聊视频檚 employee for 10 years and her daughter-in-law for 18, Rebecca91裸聊视频檚 professional life has taken her in different directions, but fashion has always been her passion and Hughes has remained very close to her heart.
As I meet Rebecca at Hughes to chat about life and style, I91裸聊视频檓 greeted with warmth and a glowing sense of humour. I91裸聊视频檓 not surprised to learn that she was a professional ballet dancer as she has that 91裸聊视频渕ajor powerhouse in a petite package91裸聊视频� energy.
Until last January, Rebecca owned the Bleue Coyote Bar & Grill in Brentwood Bay for 11 years. 91裸聊视频淚 thought I would retire, but that lasted three weeks,91裸聊视频� Rebecca laughs. So the opportunity to purchase Hughes Clothing presented itself and all the pieces fell into place. Rebecca officially took over as owner this fall. Asked what has surprised her the most about being back at Hughes after 14 years, she says, 91裸聊视频淚 was struck by how much I have changed since the last time I worked here. How much mellower I am, how much more comfortable I am in my skin. I have never been this happy and content in my life.91裸聊视频� Now 43, Rebecca is the mother of three children and two stepchildren, ranging in age from 7 to 13, so I ask her what is the most important life lesson she91裸聊视频檚 learned since 40? 91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 to keep my circle small. Back in my 20s and 30s it was about quantity. But in the last few years it91裸聊视频檚 been about keeping my circle small, quality over quantity with everything. With relationships and even clothing and shoes. Keep it small. Why would I need more? It91裸聊视频檚 important to have a solid circle of people around you.91裸聊视频�
Asked how she sees the business moving forward, she says,91裸聊视频淚 have big shoes to fill, but my husband keeps reminding me that I don91裸聊视频檛 need to fill anyone91裸聊视频檚 shoes, that I have different shoes. So I91裸聊视频檓 not looking to change Hughes, I91裸聊视频檓 just looking to pivot, put my feel on it. The store is Donna, it has been Donna for 36 years. I91裸聊视频檓 not looking to take Donna out of it, I91裸聊视频檓 just looking to inject Rebecca into it. Bring in a few classic lines that I know and love and that I think will fit well in what91裸聊视频檚 here already.91裸聊视频�
FASHION & BEAUTY
All-time favourite piece: Black cocktail dress.
Currently coveting: .
Favourite pair of shoes: .
Favourite day-bag: 91裸聊视频淢y classic black leather Prada bag; can91裸聊视频檛 go wrong.91裸聊视频�
Favourite work tool: 91裸聊视频淢y heart. Everything I do in business comes from my heart.91裸聊视频�
Favourite jewellery piece or designer: 91裸聊视频淭he three diamond intertwined circles on my necklace, symbolizing my kids and that bond I share with them. Next is a pair of Tiffany91裸聊视频檚 studs.91裸聊视频�
Fashion obsession: 91裸聊视频淪weaters! I have so many and I cannot stop buying them!91裸聊视频�
Accessory you spend the most money on: 91裸聊视频淪hoes and purses for sure! I remember saving up for my first Prada handbag.91裸聊视频�
Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: 91裸聊视频淪plurge! You only live once. I91裸聊视频檝e always loved fashion and when I wear that special piece that makes me feel on the outside how I91裸聊视频檓 feeling on the inside, I know it works.91裸聊视频�
Moisturizer: Counter+ Overnight Resurfacing Peel by Beautycounter.
Scent: Eternity by Calvin Klein. 91裸聊视频淭hat fragrance just works for me. My husband knows when I walk into a room before he even sees me.91裸聊视频�
Must-have hair product: 91裸聊视频淢y hair blow dryer which is Tiffany91裸聊视频檚 blue! I91裸聊视频檓 a sucker for that colour.91裸聊视频�
Beauty secret: 91裸聊视频淟ess is more. I don91裸聊视频檛 wear makeup. Putting makeup on for this shoot was work enough!91裸聊视频�
STYLE INSPIRATION/LIFE
Style icon: Audrey Hepburn.
Favourite artist: Degas.
Piece of art: Local, DebraK.
Favourite fashion designer or brand: 91裸聊视频淭here are so many and very mood dependent! Right now, I would say , and .91裸聊视频�
Favourite Musician: 91裸聊视频淭ough one! The Smiths.91裸聊视频�
Era that inspires your style: 91裸聊视频�1960s, for sure.91裸聊视频�
Film that inspires your style: Breakfast at Tiffany91裸聊视频檚.
Favourite local restaurant: .
Favourite Cocktail/Wine: 91裸聊视频� are simply the best.91裸聊视频�
Album on current rotation: Depeche Mode, Violator.
Favourite Flower: Tulips.
Favourite city to visit: Maui.
Favourite Hotel:
Favourite App: 91裸聊视频淛eopardy 91裸聊视频� nerd alert!91裸聊视频�
Favourite place in the whole world: 91裸聊视频淎t home with my family.91裸聊视频�
READING MATERIAL
Fave Print magazine: Vanity Fair.
Fave style blog: Hello Fashion Blog.
Coffee table book/photography book: Dior: The Art of Color by Jerry Stafford, Marc Ascoli and Richard Bernard Burbridge.
Last great read: Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Book currently reading: Guess Who by Chris McGeorge.
Favourite book of all time: Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert.
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