I love you in wine tones. I remember the first time I saw you, it was 1987 – you were wearing a pale grey sweater skirt, a blue Polo button down and frosty pink lipstick. (laughing) You were a John Hughes movie! Is there an item from the 80’s you wish you’d held onto? I’m glad you held onto me, btw.

Full disclosure? I still love a light pink lip shade… I think I would have to say I wish I still had a few of pairs of jeans. There is nothing like an old pair of Levi’s and I had some sweet Jordache’s too. Are we old enough to call them vintage? Actually don’t answer that.

I’ve been in your wardrobe walk-in Sar, and a few years ago I placed a full lifetime ban on you from buying another grey cardi wrap. Did you listen to me?! And what key three pieces are you searching for to round out your winter wardrobe?

Yes. I listened. (laughing) Although I have to say my current grey cardi wrap is looking pretty dingy since the ban on new ones. I’m loving winter white and cream right now in layering pieces and I’ve recently rediscovered my love for black turtlenecks. Like most Vancouverites I have a mild obsession with coats so I’m always on the lookout for interesting additions to the hall closet.

The black turtleneck is the wardrobe weapon of everyone from fashion interns and top stylists around the globe. It looks expensive and pulls any look together.  Good answer. Now you’re a screenwriter as well as a mum to two teenaged boys. Is it accurate to describe your work/mom look as cozy-casual? What’s your daily uniform?

Cozy casual is bang-on. I spend a lot of time at home writing. Comfort is key but being able to jump up and head out when I’ve lost track of time (laughing) is important too. A versatile wardrobe is really key for me. Being able to tweak stuff I wear all the time, like a pair of jeans, is really important. Like many moms I can go from a meeting to a hockey rink and back to a work function in a matter of hours – so my clothes have to be able to keep up.

What’s your biggest challenge when searching for a new outfit?

For me, definitely fit. It’s always a challenge to find clothes that I feel really good in.

A few years ago, you won a hard-fought battle against Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. How did coming out of that journey change your relationship with your body.

I’m a lot more forgiving, for sure. We all have parts of us we wish were different, smaller or perkier or smoother. I try not to focus on those things, do what I can to change them but be grateful for the skin I’m in at the same time.

And you and I had some serious beauty low points during those months. I remember trying on wigs with you and stressing over eyebrow pencils. Details that may seem trite now, but they really weren’t. From the outside it seemed to be about finding a new normal in the mirror, would you agree?

Oh absolutely. A 'new normal' became one of my most used phrases. On reflection it was a great journey for me. I recognized that I still could be beautiful - even without hair or eyebrows (laughing). I’ve been able to carry that with me. You were so amazing during that time! Thank you for taking care of me.

In fact, it has been the other way around. Thank you for sitting down with me, my beautiful friend. Turnabout loves you!