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Hairspiration - Accessories Edition

2011-09-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

I think this is the perfect up-do for my wedding, not that I'm getting married anytime soon.

Spikes in my hairband? Yes Please!

Hairspiration - French Braid Edition

2011-09-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

I really need to master the french braid.

Manic For These Mani's

2011-09-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

The Void.

Crosses & accessories make even aggressive growth look great.

Gold half moon, nude nail. Win.

Matte is where it's at.

The Barn House

2011-08-14T05:54:00.000-07:00

I've always thought it would be awesome to convert an old barn into a home, maybe my future vacation home?

(photo found on tumblr, would love to give credit )

MR Dannijo

2011-08-12T07:23:00.000-07:00

One of my absolute Favourite Bloggers, Man Repeller, teamed up with acclaimed jewellery design label Dannijo to create MR Dannijo (MR standing for Man Repeller of course).

The whole collection is tight, but since I can't have everything here are my top picks;

Derek Foreal (named after their fave character from BLOW)

And because you can't have just one, there's a deal on a package of 3. I'll take one of each though.

Aram! What a way to make a statement and be a true Repeller!

And at a mere $158 what a great and affordable investment. Also available in Oxidized Brass.

Last but not least, the Salvador.

What wardrobe is not complete without the perfect 'stache necklace I ask you!?

Sparkle Shoe Boots - Yes please!

2011-08-12T06:37:00.000-07:00

No doubt these lovelies will be on many 'must-have' lists for the season, including mine. How can a girl resist?

Available now on Net A Porter.

Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse

2011-08-04T07:17:00.000-07:00

That's the name of Uncle Karl's line for Macy's. It hits stores at the end of this month and I'm definitely wishing shopping in the States was a little more accessible right about... now.
Here are my highlights;

That scalloped trim around the neck? *sigh*

And what wardrobe is not complete until you have you're very own tank w/ Uncle Karl on it, I ask you?!

Prada Goodness

2011-08-03T07:07:00.000-07:00

Life Inspiration

2011-07-27T10:38:00.000-07:00

To be this stylish and fabulous when I'm a mom.

Yes I realize this is a magazine spread and not real life but who says I can't make this real life?

Magnificent Margiela

2011-07-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

This weekend I had the huge honour of giving a well needed home (that is full of love) to these incredible Maison Martin Margiela navy strappy patent pumps. They were looking lost and forlorn on the sale table at The Room and I just couldn't not take them home, especially after I've been following their whereabouts (and price) all season.

I mean Navy Patent people! Does it get better than that?

I don't think so.

It's no secret that I love me a party in the back, or on the inside, and these lovelies have a party not visible until you're right over top!

They are just so pretty I almost don't want to wear them, I want to put them in a glass box on display as art. *sigh*

Check out The Room or order online through SSENSE.

Have I ever told you...

2011-07-27T09:45:00.000-07:00

About this dream (goal) I've had to open my own bridal boutique?

I have always had a love affair with wedding dresses (my collection when i graduated Design school was bridal). And when i see pictures of rings and anything bridal i tend to get giddy. Maybe i love love as much as I love gowns?

I'm not quite ready to do it yet, i think it's something I'll explore after babies. But that doesn't stop me from collecting inspiration. For example, I really want the facade to be very welcoming and and inviting - like this;

It would be by appointment only, my mom would work there part time once she's retired. I'd have a beautiful selection of veils and headpieces that are custom designed for my store (maybe by me?) and displayed in a beautiful antique armoire with glass doors.

And of course I'd fill it with adorable & highly coveted frocks not readily available anywhere else. At a variety of price points, possibly specializing in high end gowns.

It's going to be fantastic. I can see it already.

Office Ensemble for the Win!

2011-07-26T12:44:00.000-07:00

Speaking of Quirky Office Chic....

This incredible dress by Sonia by Sonia Rykiel my 'Man Friend' picked out at The Room over the weekend. If it pleases him, and it pleases me, it must be a winner!
Also available on Net a Porter

Quirky Carven Interview Chic!

2011-07-26T12:29:00.000-07:00

I am completely obsessed with what I have now termed 'quirky office' ensembles. (read: fashion girl office attire).

As I'm starting to move out of Sabbatical mode and into Interview mode I find myself craving more and more quirky office outfits & pieces to mix and match and Carven is feeding my Craving.

I give you exhibit A:

A gorgeous silk blouse with a tie front, adds a little something of the unexpected.

Pair it with an adorable tweed skirt (exhibit B) like so...

et voila! I give you Carven Interview Chic!

I would ace any & every interview in this outfit, all available at Net a Porter.

Miu Miu does it again...

2011-07-25T15:41:00.000-07:00

Miu Miu's Noir Sunglasses. - Yes Please

PS 11 - PS I Love You

2011-07-23T16:59:00.000-07:00

I have been mad crushing on the PS 1 (small, black) for a while now. I still think it's a great every day bag, casual, cool, and slightly over priced.

*ahem*

However.... today I met the PS 11 tote - The cool, sophisticated, more structured, yet slightly edgy older sister. The PS 11 moved right past a high school crush, and right into full on L.O.V.E. love. And while having both would certainly balance my wardrobe nicely, the PS 11 is without a doubt on the top of my hit list. In fact I don't think I've crushed this hard since I first met my pleated leather hobo Miu Miu in Hong Kong 4 years ago, and we all know how that affair ended.

The inverted-pyramid hardware goes perfect with my Eddie Borgo earrings... just sayin.

Available at The Room and at Barney's.

Miu Miu Pre-Fall - yes please

2011-07-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

Dresses like this are about the only thing that make me dream of comfortable September temperatures and chic office attire when Summer is just starting and I'm easing into my 'sabbatical'.

Versace for H&M

2011-06-21T10:16:00.001-07:00

Prada. First Spring

2011-06-05T06:19:00.001-07:00

Robyn Greatness

2011-06-02T16:18:00.001-07:00

Jessica Stam + Terry RIchardson + Mercedes Benz =

2011-06-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Current Obsession(s)

2011-05-23T09:55:00.000-07:00

First of all I find myself drawn to EVERYTHING Rosegold.
I've decided it's my official metal. Well that and Gunmetal.
Plus, how awesome are they combined?

Which leads me to these gorgeous studs...

Now admittedly I hardly wear earrings, i've had trouble finding ones that a) i want to wear all the time and b) are comfortable (somehow as I get older I've gotten more sensitive). Sooo.... for me to be obsessed over these here little dandies is saying something.

And I may or may not have a complete fascination (read: obsession) with the entire Eddie Borgo S/S/11 collection.

Buy your own here.

Contact Toronto :: Hermann & Audrey exhibit

2011-05-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

Friday night I went to the Hermann & Audrey exhibit opening party for Contact.

Mind = Blown

If you're into art, photography, and creativity - go check out their exhibit at 99 Gallery, 99 Sudbury. Here's a time lapse video from Friday night.

Hermann & Audrey - Opening Party Timelapse. from Hermann & Audrey on Vimeo.

For some insight from the photographers themselves go here.

If I were to cut my hair...

2011-04-26T16:39:00.000-07:00

I'd love it to look like this.

Flower Power

2011-04-20T19:59:00.000-07:00

Brilliant.

Courtesy of Eddie Ross via Lonny Mag.

Yes Please

2011-04-11T14:16:00.000-07:00

of all the wedges in all the land, I choose you.

buy your own here.

Beauty, 60 years later

2011-03-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

Then.

The twelve most photographed models of 1947 by Irving Penn

Meg Mundy, Marilyn Ambrose, Helen Bennett, Dana Jenney, Betty McLauchlen (on ladder), Lisa Fonssagrives, Lily Carlson, Dorian Leigh (on floor), Andrea Johnson (seated), Elisabeth Gibbons, Muriel Maxwell (in black) and Kay Hernan.

Now

“The World’s Next Top Models” photographed by Steven Meisel for Vogue, May 2007

Lily Donaldson, Hilary Rhoda, Sasha Pivovarova, Doutzen Kroes (on ladder), Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmerman, Jessica Stam, Chanel Iman (on ladder), Coco Rocha and Agyness Dean

Vintage Love

2011-02-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

I was perusing through my file of inspiration pics the other day and came across this photo of a diamond ring. I instantly fell in love, all over again.

Should I ever be so fortunate to receive such a thing, and should there be any sort of question asked along with it... There's no question what the answer would be.

For my Fortieth...

2011-02-16T06:42:00.000-08:00

yes yes, it's years away (cough cough), but still it's good to plan these things.

let's have a moment for the most lovely Birkin I've ever seen. 'Black and White Dalmation' in Buffalo leather.

Have you ever?

Amazing.

Here's a close up of the Dalmation effect...

Visionary

2011-02-16T06:33:00.000-08:00

In ten years...

I am married with at least two children. We live in a home that we own with a back yard. It’s big enough for our family to be comfortable, full of art and photography. We travel often for pleasure, as a family and spend as much time as possible with extended family (grandparents, cousins etc.).

We are financially stable and have a financial plan, which secures our early retirement as well as our children’s education – as extensive as that may be.

Creativity is encouraged and fostered in our household as well as my husband and my Core Values. Laughter is the common soundtrack in our home. And although we take two family vacations a year, we take two smaller getaways for just the two of us throughout the year as well. We understand the continual efforts on both our parts that are required to sustain a long and loving marriage.

J'adore Dior

2011-02-16T06:25:00.000-08:00

Holt Renfrew sent me a lovely email yesterday letting me know the latest & greatest shoes from Dior had arrived.

I've got my eye on these lovely wedges for day (perfect with some extreme flare bell bottom jeans, me thinks!)

And for night, what could be more classic and elegant than these black leather peep toes?

Love at First Sight.

2011-01-13T20:06:00.000-08:00

It's only happened once before and I had to wait for the stars to align for us to be together (and by stars i mean end of season sale on Net A Porter and a magical unexpected bonus from work coinciding). And now I think it's happened again. Not that I haven't seen this lovely previous to now, it's just that for some reason lately I've been dreaming about her. And I keep a tab open on NAP at all times just to visit.... that's not weird, right?

I think the PS1 (medium, black leather - if we're getting specific) just made it into my goals for 2011.

Settle Down.

2011-01-05T06:51:00.000-08:00

New Year. New Theme Song.

A Year To Be Thankful For

2010-12-25T21:53:00.000-08:00

Investing in my first DSLR

Throwing a private party for a soon to be Olympic Gold winning Bobsled team.

Going to the top of Grouse Mountain to see Matt Lauer & friends on Day 1 of the Olympics.

The Olympics.

Running/Building my own store/business - on someone else's dollar. Slash - Executing Chip's vision.

Intro to Photography course.

Family in Vegas.

Deciding to move home.

Packing up life as I knew it, and loved it. Moving across the country.

Taking a step backwards to take a leap forwards.

Reconnecting with the 3 people I love the most in this world.

Making new friends.

Searching toronto for the best Buttertart in the city with said new friends.

Investing in a great bed/mattress.

Building an amazing team.

Spending time with my Crash, taking care of him through his final months.

Saying Good-bye.

Meeting a boy. Falling for said boy.

Fashion wins; a third Hermes Scarf adopted into my collection, 3 Lanvin Party Dresses, new Prada Glasses.

Epic City, Epic Ring

2010-12-21T06:19:00.000-08:00

Gotham City. On a ring. On your finger.

To Lee, With Love...

2010-12-08T04:34:00.001-08:00

To Lee, With Love, Nick - A Tribute to Alexander McQueen By Nick Knight from SHOWstudio on Vimeo.

Instant Classic?

2010-11-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

As I've previously mentioned, I have a (very innocent) school girl crush on Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair". I think she's adorable and it's catchy and innocent and is exactly what young girls need to be listening to since RiRi went all good girl gone tramp on them.

So for a big girl like me, when icons in Classic Rock 'n Roll cover such a quirky fun song. I just about died. The humour, the irony, the pure hilarity of it all. Kudos. Instant classic.

Mr Young, The Boss - I applaud you.

All I want for Christmas (part 1 )

2010-11-17T10:01:00.000-08:00

Dearest Santa, I have been oh so good this year...

These monochromatic playing cards would make an amazing stocking stuffer.

As would these adorable paper clips w/ crows!

(if you haven't noticed from my tumblr i have thing for crows & skulls)

for under the tree...

this would be the perfect new home for my macbook pro...

a gift that keeps on giving... for the both of us...

and what girl doesn't want a piece of (the much anticipated return of) Tom Ford

(take that any way you like)

As always I'll leave beer (still drinking Stella Artois?) and peanuts for you.

Love Always,

Miss Content

Interior Inspiration

2010-11-10T06:59:00.000-08:00

I'm redecorating. And inspired.

Where can I find this headboard? I need it.

The carpet, the pictures... le sigh.

J'adore

space envy.

the perfect setting for my antique tea cup collection, me thinks.

Reminiscing Asia

2010-11-10T06:50:00.000-08:00

I have no idea why I'm in a reminiscent kind of mood right now, but I am.

I was just perusing my photos from various trips to Asia and pulled a few of my favourite shots.

Enjoy.

Crabs for sale, $20 - New meaning to Fast Food?

Hong Kong, 2007

Hong Kong, 2008

Shanghai, 2008 - From the roof of #5 on The Bund

Shanghai, 2008 - The Bund

Acting noodles with stewed spore ribs.

Fast Food at the airport, Shanghai 2008

Not too old to Whip My Hair

2010-11-09T20:44:00.000-08:00

I just don't think there's an age limit for fun. Deal.

The Perils of Online Dating

2010-10-26T08:37:00.000-07:00

Foot Fetishes...

Panty Snatchers...

Guys from Woodbridge...

and "Firefighters" who are grammatically challenged.

Needless to say, my search continues.

Stay tuned.

Daphne Guiness - behind the scenes for NARS

2010-10-26T08:26:00.000-07:00

Fashion meets Chin Injeti meets Steve Carty = Brilliance

2010-07-22T11:04:00.000-07:00

I met Steve Carty years ago and watching his creativity and talent evolve is continual inspiration for me. Also I can't get enough of this song, Separated by Chin Injeti.

Creating Something from Nothing

2010-05-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

I have no idea how to embed this blog post from lululemon so you're just going to have to click on the link.

Last September i joined a cast of 3 others in the creation of one of the most amazing projects of all time. I'm so thankful to have been a part of this journey and i still can't believe how much I've learned and grown in 9 short months. Now it's time for me to create something new for myself, again, and prioritize my personal goals. So please share this post with anyone you know in fashion with experience in design and/or development/production. We're looking for an incredible leader to take the lab to the next level.

namaste.

GLEE - Sue Sylvester's Vogue

2010-05-24T22:10:00.000-07:00

I pretty much died when i saw this. Had to share.

Anatomy of a Birkin

2010-05-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

The most coveted bag on the planet. I'm completely lost in 'Bringing Home the Birkin' by Michael Tonello, and obsessed with this illustration by Muntsa Vicente. I am hoping to find a way to print it onto a fabulous textured paper and frame it for my house.

*sigh*

until the day I find a way to Bring Home the Birkin, this framed will do nicely.

Brad Woodfin

2010-05-17T23:16:00.000-07:00

incredible artist.

One of the galleries down the street from me hosts shows of his work fairly regularly.

I've been waiting for the day to purchase a piece for my own home.

Still waiting, but i think it will have to happen this year.

Growing Up and Moving Home

2010-05-16T18:30:00.000-07:00

So this past year has been one of the craziest roller coaster rides full of personal growth and development as well as professional. And i recently came to a decision to start prioritizing some of my larger personal goals. The pursuit also involves a move back to Ontario. Being closer to my family, friends, Goddaughters, and loved ones is more important to me than ever.
Saying goodbye on a regular basis over the past 4 years never got easier, but it always felt right to be far away for all the reasons i was, primarily my career. I'm not totally sure what changed and when but now my job is no longer reason enough for me to be far from those who matter most.
And so without knowing exactly what I'll be doing, or exactly when i'll be moving (sometime in August), I'm taking all necessary steps to do it. I'm looking at it as creating new opportunities. Opening doors that may not have otherwise been revealed. It's time to design in the largest possible way - create the next phase of my life.

when i grow up

2010-05-16T15:06:00.000-07:00

I used to want to just look this fabulous. Now I just want to be able to photograph such fabulousness.

I love everything about this shot - hair, makeup, styling, dark moody photo... love it.

Marilyn

2010-05-16T13:50:00.000-07:00

photographed by Bert Stern, 1962

Isn't she lovely...

2010-05-13T23:19:00.001-07:00

Birth of perversion/subversion and ultimate diversion of fashion photography! wait..what!?

2009-03-12T22:01:00.000-07:00

I have yet to meet anyone who wouldn't fancy/influenced by an ad full of cliches.."rustic/out of my uncles basement" couch with some product wedged between beautiful yet strangely unhappy (crack much?) women and an android/ambiguous/endogenous guy.. so it does make me question what i want or who i want and the answer is always the same..spicy salmon roll! oh wait ..wrong post..anyhoo..what do we want!!? women ? money? power? long legs with deliberately exaggerated tones of clashing/high cheekbones and eyeliners!!? NO.. i want those bags i assume that they are holding/thrown under ..(assuming i was a woman of course) MULBERRY .. understated as long as its not fashionably thrown over top of women .

So why Mr./Mrs. photographer did you make me think and ponder/ question life and existence when all you wanted me was to rush to the nearest shop and pick up pieces of cows stitched together with thread ?

Must be the hard times we're in..where are the days when ad's meant something and had substance and a clear message?

All that's missing is the bike...

2009-03-11T21:50:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gents, I give you D&G's Black Leather Biker Jacket;

Thank you very much.

Polka Dot Me Happy!

2009-03-11T21:35:00.000-07:00

Just when i thought if I never saw another Polka Dot again it would be too soon, Miu Miu does the most awesomest update (read: polka dots on whipsnake!!!) on an old classic.

I adore this bag, it's sooo Lovely. And don't you think that these Alexander McQueen shoes would go perfectly with it!?

Yup. Me too. *sigh*

Ello Mates..

2009-03-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

As miss content said ..her and i go way back..back to the days when W. Bush did a wicked skit for mad t.v where he landed on a ship, i think it was called "mission accomplished" ..oh wait. i must have got my facts about that "skit" from the same source he was getting his intelligence from!?Anyways..since this is a fashion blog i must stick to the rules unless its still "fashionable" to make fun of our political twits?

So chin up old chums..i shall return with a review of something soo overpriced and useless yet desirable and exclusive that i can only hint in hushed tones...( its available only on earth. for as long as someone is willing to pay for it..)

And then there were two...

2009-03-05T19:07:00.000-08:00

I'm so very excited to welcome a very good friend of mine to my blog! Sir Gavin and I go waaay back and he is the only Straight Male I know who can rival my lovely friend Jill in the 'Fashion Knowledge' department. As if that's not impressive enough, Sir G loves to shop more than I do, is quite lovely on the eyes, and has the sexiest English accent to boot. So Be sure to read his postings with the accent in mind - it adds to the deliciousness.

Welcome Friend!

Pedicure Incentive

2009-02-26T20:45:00.000-08:00

I know the shoe/thong/sort of gladiator butohsomuchbetter/sandal are all over L.A. already but they are only slowly creeping into the Canadian market - and even then not at an affordable rate. Not that cost has ever stopped me from falling in love before. I searched for them last summer to no avail, but it looks like this year they may be everywhere.
Another possible alternative to this is leather spats over my current sandals - which is an idea that only occured to me today when i saw a tres cute pair of leather spats at Eugene Choo.

Oh what the heck... one more..

2009-02-26T20:38:00.001-08:00

Considering my love for tea cups and cake plates it should come as no surprise that this necklace sings to me.

You can bet this is being added to my DIY list... I think I'm going to have to set up some regular craft nights with the girls...

Headband Love

2009-02-26T20:17:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of DIY I'm super inspired by these lovelies...

Now I don't usually wear headbands but I feel like that has a lot to do with the major absence of lovely specimens and the fact that anything that does exist and falls into the 'lovely specimen' category tends to cost and arm and a leg (which I'm all out of). ANYWAYS these bad boys inspire me to get a bit crafty... stay tuned.

Loving the gold leather - I've been seeing hits of it here and there over the last year. And the Pink satin one has this girly/flapper feel to it that i am enjoying. And how great is this gathered concept!?

DIY love!

2009-02-26T19:33:00.001-08:00

I've never really been much of a DIYer with the exception of some home decor & gifts a few years ago, however this past year I fell in love with a lamp at Pottery Barn and thanks to my budget and the suggestion of a friend I embarked on my first DIY adventure and loved my $35 version (vs. the beloved PB original @ $170). (i'll post pictures of inspiration vs. my version soon!)

Well now I'm inspired again, this is particularly exciting because it combines a whole bunch of things that I love into two fabulous projects. As my friends and family know I have a tea cup (particularly antique china) and cake plate love affair (read: minor obsession). I have an old tea set from my mom that is white with cobalt blue and it's piecey and has suffered some chips that's pretty much just sitting around in my buffet cabinet. I also have a really cute pink plate that i loved too much to not buy last year at Anthropologie and since then I've been restricting myself on more of the same type of purchases as really i don't need them... until now!

I was surfing through a favorite website of mine for inspiration for something completely different but I am so excited about what i found and as it turns out now I'm super inspired to put all these loves of mine to good use.

I've been wanting a chandelier for my bathroom but not wanting to shell out $300+ for a decent one. So what better than to make one myself? And use some of my teacups while i'm at it!?

And I've also decided recently to start collecting cake plates - not for the sake of collecting them but more because i love them so much and so why not buy the ones that sing to me? I want one for my bathroom to just hold a variety of lovely soaps - preferably in pretty packages and delicious scents. And I've got one in my living room that matches one of my favorite tea cups and has chocolates and cookies on it at all times. So how brilliant are these cake plates made of lovely plates and tea cups and glasses!? Too many of these would be a bit gauche but i think one made of strategically chosen plates and glasses would be a welcome addition in my home.

Ok so stay tuned as I've got the DIY bug and I've got more ideas to post about, and I'll be sure to post my own versions as soon as I've got them done!

True Love

2009-02-14T09:06:00.000-08:00

The highlight of The Spring '09 Couture shows for me was unquestionably Christian Dior . Of course how could it not be when John Galliano made the most beautiful dress in the world just for me.
Jill summed up the Christian Dior collection perfectly, it was a series of 'Tea Cup Dresses', and this one even had some Delft Blue in it! It's no secret I have a smattering of my Dutch heritage displayed around my house, or that I collect antique tea cups, nor is it a secret that i have an obsession with ball gowns - so thank you Galliano for making this dress just for me. To sum it up; I would get 'Married and Buried' in this piece of art.

Ta-Da! Shooting Sundays... a sampler

2009-01-11T20:21:00.000-08:00

As i previously posted I'm collaborating with some friends on Sundays to get the creative juices flowing, and to get/stay/be inspired. We started off today without a plan or direction and the results were fantastic! I've only got a sampling of two pics to share for now as the rest are being processed. Derrick was kind enough to process one of me ( i was not the model, I do behind the scenes stuff - styling/makeup/direction/etc - and supposed to be learning photography) right off the bat, I was standing in to get the lighting figured out.

This was the last set of the day. Amazing how one's apartment transforms when you cover the floor with records. They added a lot of color and interest and kept the background really busy. We had Jill in a simple white tank top and denim, then added some props. I can't wait to show you the end results with the real model standing in. As it is, i think I'll frame this one for my parents - they like that kinda thing.

And here's the real star of the show - Jill really worked the camera, and considering she'd rather be behind the scenes than the star of the show she absolutely rocked it. She has incredible bone structure and the contrast of the dark hair and her light skin were so fun to work with. This set we had the most fun with - this is the kind of makeup i really REALLY love doing. Working with a minimal background (which i realize is not visible in this shot - just wait!) and simple clothes that offered a great silhouette really allowed us to have some fun with the makeup and hair. The chunky bracelet also really added a lot of texture to the whole thing.

Let me know your thoughts, stay tuned over the next couple of days for a few more pics.

Brunch-tastic

2009-01-10T18:02:00.001-08:00

Those who know me, know that brunch is my favorite meal (to eat, to make, to host...) and pancakes/crepes/waffles/etc are my favorite food group (to eat, to make, to serve...).

My lovely little waffle iron has served me well for a good 5 years and is now slowly dying a sad sad death with his non-stick coating flaking off at a rapid rate. Which means that it was time for a visit to Williams Sonoma for me! Sadly they were out of stock of their All Clad 4 Waffle Maker but they have ordered it for me and within the next two weeks I will happily adopt it and give it a new and loving home. So friends, stay tuned as you know how much I love to host Brunch!

Shoot Me!

2009-01-09T14:20:00.001-08:00

Ok, i've had a thing for leather pants since I was a young teen. Me being the particular type that I am though I only see a tear or pic of ones that I really like every few years. The last pair that I fell in love with were back in the day when I watched General Hospital - I pretty much wanted to be Sam - I wanted her dark flowey/messy/sex bomb hair, her rough and tough attitude, I wanted Jason Morgan to fall in love with me like he fell in love with her and I really REALLY wanted her wardrobe - which was comprised of black everything and with her micro-petite figure they had her in corsets and leather pants and jeans and motorcycle jackets and all the most awesome of everything. I guess you had to be there...
ANYWAYS, she had these awesome black leather pants that were clearly made for her and I've been wanting them for years.... until now. Now i want these most incredible ones snapped on the streets of Paris (of course!)
I spend half my time wanting to be the Sartorialist travelling the world, capturing the world's most beautiful people wearing the most incredible clothing in the most beautiful and culture rich countries. And the other half of the time I spend wanting to be one of his subjects.

*Sigh*

The odds are against me becoming a supermodel, I do plan to travel the world though, and I do plan to take my own pictures. I've been toying with photography for a while and am finding myself more and more drawn and inspired by it. SO I've collaborated with a couple of great friends who are also looking for inspiration and expansion on their creative outlets and we're going to start regular Sunday Shoot days.
So stay tuned to see what I post apres Sunday - we're looking for guest collaborators so if you're in the 'hood and you are looking for a creative outlet we're planning on using all of our favorite swag & accessories, and makeup, grab the cameras and lighting and set up shop wherever we're feeling and just have some fun. I think it'll be fun to see the progress as we go, and I'd love to have your feedback!

Happy weekending!

Womanizer

2008-12-28T12:59:00.000-08:00

I am by no means an authority on music (or anything for that matter) but I know what i like, and Slimmy has a lovely sound.

Boots Boots Boots

2008-12-26T09:31:00.000-08:00

I know i've been talking a lot about boots but I'm still hunting for great leather boots. I thought I had purchased a pair but as it turns out they were sold out all across Canada. So the search continues. I'm still in love with Fiorentini & Baker - they're just so great. So back to one of the originals i fell for at Barneys. The Ella. Unbelievably these are not on sale yet (the rest of the world is on sale - but not the boots i want, of course)

I really really heart these boots. I think they'll be perfect!

I did however make an amazing purchase last week. When i found out about the snow storm i was flying into in Toronto (home for the holidays) I made a last minute trip to pick up some boots to keep me warm and dry. I'd tried these on before as I've been eying them for a while this time however the stars were aligned and they were available in my size and (bonus) they were on sale! They have kept my feet toasty warm and dry and I've looked cute at the same time.

let's talk about toile

2008-12-16T22:53:00.000-08:00

Here's the thing, I love Toile. Love it. I can't really explain it, there's just something about it that I'm drawn to. I've been very careful to not over do it in my apartment, actually i think i've refrained rather well all things considered.
Should I ever get the opportunity to decorate & furnish a place of my own (read: own not rent) I'd love to use this type of 'reverse' toile - maybe not in a wall paper (but maybe so), possibly in a fabric or some such thing...

Pant Obsession

2008-12-14T12:11:00.000-08:00

Um, can you say "Fabulous"!? I love these bad boys from Rock & Republic:Killer with heels or (my new Fiorentini & Baker) boots!

What can i say? It's boot season!

2008-12-14T07:44:00.000-08:00

Ok when I first saw these at Holts at the beginning of the season I was completely drawn to them, then I saw them at Barney's in black! So great! These would be my one completely needless indulgence should they get marked down to some sort of unbelievable deal within the next month.

For the record, I've tried them on and they're fabulous! Maybe not a must have, but love for sure. This is the best shot of them i have, Holts has them in grey (which i could totally amortize because grey is the new black and has been for a year already) and Barney's has them in black. J'adore.

Kids These Days

2008-12-14T00:33:00.000-08:00

I took these pics a few months ago while I was in Italy. It was my first time there, needless to say I loved it. Anyways the kids there all had these really cool hair cuts with short tufts at the top of their heads, boys and girls alike.

Any guesses how long it will take to come into fashion here? 2 years?

I'm so obviously a wanna-be Sartorialist here, but i could even ask these guys if I could take their picture. I resorted to stealth tourist picture snapping mode. It got the job done.

sigh

2008-12-14T00:23:00.001-08:00

I've been visiting these sunglasses at Holts for a few months now. They come in a few different colour options but the ones pictured here are the ones I want. I have to admit - I look fabulous in them. I love how I look like my mom in the 70's.

What's keeping me up tonight

2008-12-13T00:34:00.000-08:00

I'm completely obsessed with boots right now. I've been on the hunt for 3 years for the perfect pair of boots. I think part of the reason it's taken so long is probably that I didn't know what I wanted. Now i have so many that I want I don't know where to begin... or at least I didn't until tonight.

Fiorentini & Baker is arguably the best boot designer out there right now, I'm currently lusting for 3 different styles from them but i think i know where I'm starting...
My requirements for boots were simple; must look good with tights AND jeans, must be made of leather, must be sturdy enough & a classic enough style to not only last for a few years but for me to remain in love with them for a few years. Simple really.

Thank you recession for putting these on an incredible sale, therefore allowing me to consider this purchase(read:investment) 2 weeks prior to Christmas. Happy early Christmas to me.