I am so happy! Got an envelope in the mail today, and immediately knew that it wasn’t junk or boring bills! I am going to Houston because my friend Jen is marrying the love of her life Joe in January!!!!!!! Could not be happier for these two! Gotta book my vacation days and flight for their big day! Can’t wait!
It doesn’t come as a surprise that the Fall 2009 collection for the French fashion house Chanel is largely inspired by Russia. There was so much French influence in Russia from the 1600s on, it’s about time the French were inspired by the Russians!
Adore the Matreshka Doll Bag! It’s certainly kitschy, but somehow it just works! But seeing how most accessories from the collection are custom order only, the prices are bound to be way out of most mortals’ reach. I don’t know anyone who would pay $1300.00 USD for a bangle…no matter how unique! So with that, the Chanel Paris-Moscow collection will just be something inspiring for me to look at…and covet.
I don’t know how I feel about Scarlett Johansson replacing Penelope Cruz as the new face of Mango for the Autumn/Winter 09 campaign. I actually really like them both as actresses, but style-wise…Scarlett does not dress well. She does have an occasional hit, but more often than not, I find that she dresses rather…frumpy. And while Pene and her sister Monica actually had a say in what went into the collection, looks like Scarlett is not lending her creativity to this project, only her “image”. Needless to say, am very curious to see how it turns out!
Can’t wait to smell the new YSL cologne – La Nuit de L’Homme! Gaspar Noe’s steamy 20 second film is all about seduction and naughtiness…and Vincent Cassel is the perfect man for the job. Le sigh…
My boyfriend’s style isn’t bad. Unlike many guys out there, he actually cares about his clothes and doesn’t just pick stuff off the floor in the morning and pile it on randomly. He likes to look good. He also doesn’t own any off the shoulder boatneck sweaters like some people I know (and thank goodness for that!). So when he told me that he is bringing a pair of running shoes for our trip to Europe, I was a bit taken aback.
After the initial reaction of “YOU ARE WHAAAAAAAAAAAT???”, I could kind of see where he was coming from. The pair of Converse high tops that he usually wears and that I love dearly are not very comfortable and won’t be an ideal choice for long (loooong) walks that we are bound to take (blisters aren’t fun in Canada, can’t imagine they’d be a blast in Europe)…So what now? Am I going to let him look like a typical North American tourist in a t-shirt that reads “I am CANADIAN!”, khaki shorts, thick white athletic socks, and…running shoes??? I might as well sign him up for the Da Vinci Code tour around Paris and be done with it!
Instead, I thought a little showcase of what else is out there in casual footwear might do the trick in preventing him from crossing over to the dark side. In my humble opinion, a simple black sneaker/casual shoe could be just as comfy as “the shoe that will not be named”, and look a thousand times better! Just ask Patrick Dempsey.
Went to the Boiler House for their famous Sunday Brunch yesterday. The food was meh (selection at Hot House is way better), but the ambiance was pretty awesome! Lots of exposed brick, flowers, sunshine, and jazzy sounds flowing all around. What a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
I got these ridiculous-looking shoes at H&M a few weeks ago. They are green, purple, yellow…They are ridiculous and I love them! A while ago I wanted to buy 2 pairs of shoes, same type, different colors and wear them mixed/matched (ie. blue on one foot, pink on the other). I never could justify buying 2 pairs of the same shoes, even if they were different colors, thus I never brought this idea to life. With my new ridiculous H&M shoes, however, I think I’ll be able to achieve the same look without shelling out for 2 pairs.
And even though the collage of what I’m planning to wear in Paris doesn’t really show the actual shoes, the ones below capture the idea pretty well…alas not as ridiculously.
If you love Clinique and freebies as much as I do, then head on over to your closest Clinique counter at The Bay! From May 21st to May 27th, get one of the Clinique consultants to assess your makeup bag to see whether you are a Makeup Fan or Fanatic and either way, you’ll be walking away with a free mini bag and a lipgloss/mascara combo to stash in your bag. All you need to do is show up, get a free consultation, buy any Clinique product (no minimum purchase necessary) and get your freebies! Easy, breesy, beautiful!
Going to Europe for the third time in a row! This time my itinerary includes London, Paris, Krakow, Zakopane, and Almaty! It’s coming up so soon and I am way too excited! And for a shopoholic such as myself, one of the most exciting things about going away is…packing and deciding what to bring!
This year’s trip will definitely be a test of my packing skills. Thing is…I am going for 3 weeks, and all I am allowed to bring is a carry-on size luggage (20 kg) and a large shoulder bag. Some (Al and Mar) would say that it’s an impossible task, others (myself) would call it a challenge! I’ve been able to make ends meet with such a modest luggage allowance for the past 2 years, but that was only for 2 week-long trips…not 3! One extra week of clothes might break this proverbial camel’s back. Let’s see, shall we?
So this WIW (What I’m Wearing) features items that I am planning to bring to Krakow, Poland. I’ve never been to Poland, but for some reason, I keep thinking florals, wavy/braidy/hippy hair and red lips. Thus, the set below, which features all of the above. I wonder how the old cobblestone streets of Krakow would feel under these naughty YSL cage shoes?
My boyfriend and I recently took a Segway tour of San Francisco and we both looooved it! It’s amazing how easy it is to zip around town on one, not to mention environmentally friendly (they are electric). Well, imagine my delight today, when I found out that…Chanel just launched a Segway-like transporter of their own! Even including a Chanel bag at the front of the gadget, instead of the unsightly and plain backpack!
I can totally imagine myself riding one around Toronto! Ahhh, Chanel…somehow they always know just what I like!
Diane Kruger is currently in Cannes, promoting the new Quentin Tarantino movie “Inglorious basterds”. I love, love, love Diane! Usually adore her fashion choices, alas not this time. The Chanel outfit that she wore to amfAR’s Cinema against AIDS benefit is neither inspired, nor flattering. While the Marchesa dress that she wore to the screening of the film, is flattering, but not spectacular (I think it’s the pattern that I dislike…looks like a cheap curtain, non?). I am trying so hard to like it, but her fashion choices leave me cold this time.
Joshua Jackson, however, was looking very handsome and dapper; so hot that Diane couldn’t keep her hands to herself! Diane’s fashion savvy has definitely rubbed off on her boyfriend, as lately Joshua has been looking more Bond than Pacey. Oh, Diane, look at the magic that you did with your man! What’s with the boring outfits???
