Three Pretty Things

Blouse with Beaded Embroidery, $39.95, H&M

Oakley Frogskin Sunglasses, $124.98, Sunglass Hut

 1969 Tie-Dye Always Skinny Skimmer Jeans, $79.95, Gap

Just wrapped up my TV segment for CHCH Morning Live (click here if you missed it) with iVillage.ca and while I would gladly stay in the glamorous world of TV, it's time to get back to serious business. If you consider online shopping 'serious business'. Which I do, luckily. In the interest of time and a wall of looming deadlines, wanted to share three things that have recently struck my fancy. I'm really loving the combo of blue and neon yellow right now - so pretty, right?

Check back tomorrow for all of my pics of ladies and gents rocking their finery at the Queen's Plate. I brought cute husband along and we had the best time ever! Until then, hope your power is on and your basement dry, wherever you might be.

xx

The Girl From Hipanema

 

Hipanema Bracelets, approx. $90-$115 each plus shipping

Pardon for the late Friday post but let's just say it's been one of THOSE days. First, I lost my wallet. Next, I lost my iPhone. Then, I lost my mind. Luckily, I found the wallet and the phone (phew) AND I just discovered these wicked Rio-on-your-wrist bracelets from up-and-coming French brand Hipanema. The brand of bracelets, swimsuits and bags was started by two Parisian girls who met while partying in Rio. Um, j'adore. All's well that ends well, as they say...

Am heading to the Queen's Plate and Hats & Horseshoes Party with Backseat Stylers and some other super-stylish blogettes this Sunday. Are you coming? Will be sure to post all the pics of 'fascinating' ladies and dapper bow-tied boys next week! 

Happy, happy weekend! Now, off to see a man about a strong G&T. Can you blame me?

3 New Ways to Wear Black & White

Cara Delevingne for Reserved BLACK & WHITE Spring '13 Campaign. Photo by Mateusz Stankiewicz.

Originally posted in The LOOK

I've often wondered if there's one shining answer to every fashion dilemma and I'm happy to report that I've found it. What do you wear when you've hit the snooze button one too many times? Black & White. What about those days when you have absolutely nothing to wear? Black & White. A super important interview? Black & White. Something to help you look slimmer? You guessed it - Black and White. The non-colour combo is sometimes overlooked for being 'basic' or 'obvious', but here's the thing about this classic trend - not only does it solve nearly any what-to-wear dilemma but designers have been obsessed with the pairing lately, sending black & white looks down the runways of NY, Milan and Paris all season long. Given what It girls like Rihanna and K. Stew are rocking this week at the Paris Fall '13 Couture shows, looks like B&W is here to stay...

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Totes Amaze

A Clear Winner: A see-through lucite clutch from Nasty Gal

From trapeze beauties to see-through clutches, summer's top totes show that there’s a perfect bag for everyone. Looking for a little summer pick-me-up? Grab hold of one of these 18 must-have handbags and get ready to look totes amaze. 

Read on for my top Splurge vs. Save Handbag picks of Summer '13

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What's Your Sign? Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection Is Now at Hudson's Bay

Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection at Hudson's Bay

Back to work, back to the week but before I return to guilt-free, let me indulge you in a little fashion fantasy first, if you please? My fashion dream of the season? The Charlotte Olympia Cosmic Collection (aka. The Birthday Shoe), which has been at the top of every editor's wishlist since spring, and is now finally available online at thebay.com.

I'm a Sagittarius and though I sometimes question the actual merit of zodiac signs, I must admit that I'm a Sag through and through: creative, free-spirited, often unable to concentrate, and in love with shoes (the last one is such a part of my DNA that it must be written in the stars...)

For an upcoming milestone birthday, a promotion at work or any other major occasion, I can't think of a more meant-to-be gift, really. Can you? x