Just couldn't resist...

Been eyeing this tank for a while and just had to get it. The Byzantium tank by C. Keer comes in 3 colours - my favourites being the cream and dusty lavender (which I got). It looks even better in person when compared to the picture.

GO FISH!

This adorable smock/chemise from Anthroplogie is my latest indulgence, and perfect for summer!

Aprons for April

Hi There,

Who said cooking isn't fashionable? Here is an adorable apron that I just got from Anthropologie.

Check out other available designs at anthropologie.com

Beads and Baubles

I have been making some jewellery these days, a hobby that has allowed me to nurture my creativity... please visit my jewelry blog:
http://beadsandbaubles.wordpress.com/




If you would like to purchase any pieces please contact me by leaving a comment
All pieces range from $8-$20.

Let's go antiquing

Antique by glamouraiwarrior featuring Miss Selfridge rings

Items in this set:
Angelique jacquard strapless dress, $395
Suede pumps, $455
Teardrop Sequin Clutch Bag, $55
Oasis Accessories| Cream Jungle Bangle Stack | Womens Fashion Clothing..., 14 GBP
Gold Filigree Butterfly Ring, 6 GBP

Parlez vous francais?

Floral striped dress: $52 CAD (missselfridge.com)
Grey Trench with black piping: $130 CAD (debenhams.com)
Tour Eiffel Heels: $18 CAD (modcloth.com)
Beaded retro necklace: $40 CAD (oli.co.uk)
French Beret: $16 (hats.com)
Charm bracelet (Betsy Johnson): $59 CAD (zappos.com)
Knitted Eiffer Towel Jumper: $62 CAD (topshop.com)
Nail Polish: $4.72 CAD (each) (cherryculture.com)
Eiffel Tower espresso cup and saucer: $6.26 CAD (surlatable.com)
Eiffel Tower keychain: $5.26 CAD (souvenirsofparis.com)

Keep it cool: a montage of a few staple items for everyday living

Credit: Collage created through Polyvore

Elizabeth and James checked shirt: $180 CAD (net-a-porter.com)
Rick Owens Motorcycle Jacket: $2330 CAD (net-a-porter.com)
Paige Denim Skyline skinny gypsy wash jeans: $325 (bertiesclothingshop.co.uk)
Timberland Winnicut Tall boots: $135 CAD (Note: for those of you in Canada, the Bay is having AMAZING sales on shoes, I got mine for $57CAD, best buy ever!!)
PS1 Large suede satchel: $2100 CAD (net-a-porter.com)
Vintage scarf
Apple IPOD Touch (64GB)

Flower Power

As Valentine's day wears off and thoughts of spring arise I thought I would reminisce about one of my favourite dress silhouettes from the past. A perfect ode to a decade gone by that continues to influence present day, this fifties/sixties pouf classic dress is still a fashion fave. Here is a dress from the oscar de la renta spring/summer collection from '06 and my current day take from H&M - the abstract floral print helps give this classic silhouette a more contemporary edge.

Contemporary HM version (Spring 2010):




The website that I found the picture on also had a compilation of various styling tips for this particular dress from various contributors....let me know what you think! http://www.polyvore.com/floral_cotton_dress/thing?id=13199670

Let's play dress-up

Lately, I have been drawn to the dresses in my closet. I am a jeans/t-shirt/trench/converse gal - so this was a definite departure from my 'norm'. Recently I have come to realize that dresses are in fact an easy outfit - an 'all in one' solution that can carry you from day to night, and there are plethora of choices out there. Edgy, classic, bright colours, non-colours, florals, abstracts, ruffles, applicés, bows, sequins...you name it! However, for those of us who are on a tight budget and who don't have a dad with deep pockets to afford the fashions from the Paris/NYC/Milan runways, I suggest a more cost-effective solution:

I would like to take my readers on a personal journey, well at a least a more spend-thrift journey through my closet to find the perfect dress. I recently shopped in my closet to find dresses that mirrored the trends that are out there ... hope you enjoy!! Why spend more money when you can reuse, reaccessorize and redefine your sense of style with existing pieces from your wardrobe!?! You may be surprised by what you find...

Blue Valentine

Red, pink, white! BAH!! I am up for a rebellion against these traditional colours. Seeing as Valentine's day is around the corner and Spring will be here in no time, I decided to jump right into a bright color that mirrors the excitement of what is to come ...and to begin this color rebellion I have decided to explore the world of SEAFOAM!

I have been in love with this colour for the longest time. Seafoam is a bold, bright, in your face color - I love them in classic form dresses (as demonstrated by Dita Von Teese in her Moschino version and Cynthia Nixon in her Calvin Klein gown) but they can even add just the right amount of colour to a fashion forward look with minimal accents on other looks... I found this gorgeous silk/jorjette trumpet flare dress in my closet from JACOB (circa 2004, $29.99).

Let's Polka!

Another trend that has been in an out for a while is polka dots...yes, they can be difficult to pull of at times, but I find that the more delicate the polka dots, the more demure the look. I first fell in love with the 'navy blue dress with small white polka dots' print when I was 3, yes that's right 3, I was gifted this cute little pinafore dress that I wore ALL the time. I re-visited this look once again when I came watched the 'Don't Speak - No Doubt' music video (I loved how Gwen rocked the dress during the rehearsal -in -the- garage-sequences)...Anyways, here are some red carpet repititions of this enduring style (Kylie Minogue, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson): My dress was $9.99 from a vintage store...It has this great ruffle detail along the neck line and I love wearing this dress with dark stockings and T-strap pumps (topped off with a french berret and trench or black cardigan - a little French, I know, but I can't resist)