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Wishlist: YSL Ycons Collection

How freaking awesome is the new YSL Ycons collection? From the enamel cuff and rings, to the oh-so-lovely charm necklace…I literally want every single piece! YSL Ycons ($295-$695) are a perfect blend of whimsy, style…and everything I love: hearts, stars, “love” charms, and YSL - it’s like it was made just for me…

So if you feel compelled to buy me a Christmas gift this year, you know what I want (what I really, really want)! YSL YCONS with a pretty bow on top! Please, and thank you.

Photo Credits: NET-A-PORTER

Swarovski Spring 2012 “Swing, Sing, and Shine” Preview

As I stepped into the Gardiner Museum’s Terrace Room last month, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of colors, sparkle and shine of Swarovski Spring 2012 collection.

Set to the tunes of the swinging sixties, the “Swing, Sing, and Shine” preview was full of bold and beautiful jewels fit for a modern woman who likes a hint of vintage styling to her accessories. As a bride-to-be, I’ve been on the look-out for some pretty bling to add to my wedding day ensemble, and I think I might’ve found it in the Spring 2012 collection. From chunky bracelets, to drop earrings covered in mini crystals, to glam mesh necklaces – there was no shortage of pieces to drool over. Some of these pieces would make amazing Christmas gifts…the only catch is…they won’t be in stores for another couple of months. Don’t you just hate waiting?

Which Swarovski Spring 2012 pieces caught your eye? Share in the comments.

See more photos of Swarovski Spring 2012 collection on our Facebook!

LG Fashion Week: Caroline Neron Spring 2012

Even though I got to check out Caroline Neron’s Spring 2012 LGFW pre-show walkthrough, nothing could prepare me for the joy that was about to follow. The joy of a campy, yet gorgeous spectacle of floating chiffon, cascading body jewels, and ethereal headpieces, with models sauntering and gliding down the runway - giving Victoria’s Secret models a run for their money.

“Spring/Summer 2012 collection emerges from the divine nature of water, air and earth. Silk, leather, wood, metal and crystals come to life in a modern and sophisticated alliance, designed by Bijoux Caroline Neron“. As I shared with one of the ladies at the show - this is how I want to look at my wedding – dripping in diamonds, while a wind machine gently tousles my hair. Ok, not really…but the look of a shimmering goddess was so tempting, that I seriously wished I had more occasions for this kind of opulence.

As some of you already know, I am a huge fan of Caroline Neron’s jewellery line. The one piece by Neron that I own, never fails to get me a compliment, and a “where did you get it?”. Well, pretty soon, the brand will have 14 stores across Quebec, with plans to expand across Canada and internationally (in 2012-2013), so more people can get in on the action. And after attending her Spring 2012 show, I seriously cannot wait until we (the shopaholics of Toronto) get a store of our own.

For the video of the show (and trust me, you want to see it), please go to the FDCC website. Enjoy!

Rehearsal photos after the jump!

TIFF 2011: Swarovski Fashion Suite

Ahh, TIFF! Celebs in town, gifting lounges all over the place, and parties, parties, oh, and did I mention PARTIES? Yes, Toronto is the place to be during the first two weeks of September – there’s no doubt about it!

Last week, I met up with my blogger/real-life friend Monica to check out the Swarovski Fashion Suite at the Four Seasons Toronto. Not knowing what to expect, I was stunned by the one-of-a-kind pieces displayed.

Making its one and only Canadian appearance, was the handcrafted Daniel Swarovski Catwalk Collection, which included both clothing and accessories – all of which looked both stunning and unique, adorned with crystals, feathers, sequins, and leather…oh my!

And though, only real stars got shiny baubles to wear on TIFF red carpets, checking out the swanky lounge and oggling the priceless pieces (seriously, these are not for sale) was fun enough for us. Though I would definitely not complain if I had something this glam to wear to TIFF parties!

More photos after the jump!

What I Wore: EXpress Yourself

Wore this little number to The Ex this year – comfortable and cute, just the way (aha, aha) I like it! Also wore my newest favorite piece of jewelry from Caroline Néron. The detailing on this exquisite necklace is so intricate…I have been wearing it with everything to everything, and get nothing but compliments. In case you didn’t know, Caroline is a Canadian actress turned jewelry designer. If you haven’t seen her pieces before, make sure to check out her website Bijoux Caroline Néron.

This year’s visit to The Ex was a lot of fun…as expected. We tried some fried cola (tastes like coke-flavored funnel cake), played lots of games (le bf won a pink Blah for me), and gorged on Tiny ~~Tim’s~~ Tom’s donuts. It’s amazing how much fun one can have shooting cork bullets at cans (fact: I have good aim), or pelting rubber chickens into pots.

Have you gone to The Ex this year? You still have a few days to get in on the EXcitement! Fried butter, anyone?

I Wore: Dress – Forever21; Clutch – Prada; Shoes – Marc (Imelda); Necklace – c/o Caroline Néron

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Style Blog, September 2nd 2011 | Tags: Caroline Neron, CNE, Events, Foodie, Forever21, Imelda, jewelry, Marc, Organic Style, Prada, Shopping, The Ex, What I Wore
Posted in Events, Fashion, Foodie, Organic Style, Shopping, What I Wore

Shopping: Birks Jewelry

We all know what a certain blue blue box has become synonymous for (all together now) – Tiffany! But here in Canada, we have our own blue-box-central – and that’s Birks jewelry stores. Not only do they carry gorgeous engagement rings, wedding bands, and other bling, but as I recently found out, they also collaborate with notable Canadians (ESTY, Joannie Rochette, Jenn Heil) to create unique and timeless pieces.

There were so many pieces at Birks that I found myself coveting, and though many of them are out of my current budget, I thought I’d share them with you anyway!

At first glance, Birks Blue Collection’s engagement rings, though gorgeous, didn’t look much different from the rest. But if you take a closer look, you’ll notice tiny diamond-cut saphires embedded in each piece. Something blue on your wedding day? Birks has you covered!

Birks Needlefish Collection by ESTY is full of beautiful modern pieces, “capturing the very essence of sea life”, much like the Birks Seaside Collection. Those starfish earrings are totally going on my wishlist!

Aside from their signature collections, the company also sells vintage pieces, like the most adorable leopard brooch, and the decadent lapis lazulis and freshwater pearl bracelets above. They will cost you a small fortune, but if you’ve got the money to spend - you’ll be sure that your purchase is a unique piece of art with plenty of history behind it (and cute to boot).

If vintage is not your steeze, I am sure we can all agree that those Gucci bamboo drop earrings are to die for! Oh, and there’s a matching bracelet available too.

So what do you think about Birks’ selection? Share in the comments.

Giveaway: Jenny Bird Earrings

Have you been missing Style Blog Giveaways? Well, recently at the Peacock Parade launch, I received a gift bag with some lovely Jenny Bird earrings, which I’d love to give to one lucky reader! Up for grabs is a pair of these Jenny Bird Gunmetal Bar Drop Empire Earrings that retail for $98.

All you have to do to get your hands on a pair is one (or more) of the following:

1. Leave a comment below (don’t forget to leave a valid email addy)

2. Tweet: “@styleblogca I want the @_JennyBird @PeacockParade earrings http://styleblog.ca/?p=10970”

3. Leave a comment of our Facebook wall

Do all three, if you want extra entries. ~~This contest is open to International readers, and will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, August 14th. Winner will be chosen using www.random.org.~~

And the winner is…AMY (@mon_amy)! Congrats, girl! Please email me your address, so that I can send you your prize! For everyone else…sit tight, as there’s an even better giveaway in the works. I’m serious! This one will be amazing! Thank you all for entering!

Good luck!

From Santa With Love

So, after months of waiting, Christmas has come and gone. And apart from the extra pounds gained from eating turkey roast beef, various mayo-based salads, deviled eggs, prosciutto wrapped breadsticks, sfoglia, tiramisu, and a ton of chocolates…all that’s left are the presents…not that I’m complaining.

And though DVDs are certainly an amazing gift for Christmas, seeing how I’ve been watching How I Met Your Mother non-stop for hours now, my top three gifts this year were:

1. Ghost Chair (from Kitchen Stuff Plus)

2. YSL turquoise ring from (from Saks)

3. Chanel chain necklace/belt (from Chanel)

Granted, I loved everything else Santa brought me this year, but these certainly made me jump with excitement! Did you get everything you hoped for from Santa this Christmas? Or did you get everything you wanted during Boxing Day sales?

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Style Blog, December 27th 2010 | Tags: Chanel, Christmas, Ghost Chair, Gifts, Holidays, Holidays 2010, How I Met Your Mother, jewelry, Kitchen Stuff Plus, Saks, Shopping, YSL
Posted in Fashion, Shopping

Wishlist: nOir Natasha Ring

Things you might not know about me yet:

1. I like cute things
2. I like things that remind me of my heritage
3. I like things that are bright and colorful

This nOir Natasha ring is all of those things combined! With an additional bonus of a removable top doll! Didn’t you ever have one of those ballerina dolls hiding in a flower? And when you wind it up, the flower opens up to reveal a dancing ballerina? I used to love things like that – a thing concealing an even cuter thing. Combine it all, and you’ll understand why I am going nuts over this ring. But then again, that $225 can be spent so many ways on so many other more important “things”…and do I really need another costume jewelry piece in my ever-expanding closet?

I can go on and on in circles forever…the question, however, remains…to buy or not to buy?

Photo Credits: nOir

Giveaway: Max and Chloe

A few weeks ago, the lovelies over at Max and Chloe let me pick out a piece of jewelry from their site’s Blu Bijoux line. And though it was a very tough choice, in the end, I settled for this lovely Rose Gold Forget Me Not Ring. It’s simple, it’s cute, and it was also quite inexpensive! Score!

And since it’s the holiday season – the time for not only getting, but giving, one of my lucky readers will get the same ring too!

Here’s what you need to do!

1. Leave a comment below (1 per person, please)

2. State your name, ring size, and another piece of Max and Chloe jewelry you’d love to receive from Santa

3. For extra entries, please RT the following: “@styleblogca I want the Forget Me Not Ring from @MaxandChloe”

4. You don’t have to be a follower, but it’s certainly appreciated

5. This contest is open to readers everywhere!

6. C’est tout!

Good luck! I will announce the winner on Monday (December 20th, 2010).

And the winner is…drumroll…Lisa of sweetlaundry.blogspot.com!!! Congrats and please email me your snail mail addy, so that Max and Chloe can send you your ring as soon as possible!

If you didn’t win this time, thanks for entering and look out for another giveaway later this afternoon!

xoxos,

Nelia

What I Wore: Good Morning

Saturday. Art Square Cafe and Gallery. Peach tea. Berry crepe with ice-cream. Lanvin for H&M necklace. Happiness.

I Wore: Shirt, Necklace - H&M; Sunglasses – Ray Ban

Wishlist: Dior Rings

“I want Lanvin, not diamonds” – said the pouty-mouthed Natasha Poly in the Lanvin for H&M promo video. Well, now that I do have Lanvin (for H&M), I also want the diamonds. Ok, not the really flashy diamonds – I’m no golddiger – but the super cute ones, adorning these lovely Dior rings. How cute are they??? I know this isn’t news, as these rings have been around for quite some time now, but for some reason I am really loving them right now. Oui Oui, Mon Chéri!

Photo Credits: Dior

Wishlist: Swarovski Matrioshka Necklace

Last week, I had a chance to attend Swarovski Spring 2011 collection preview, and I was definitely impressed with what I saw. So many beautiful, colorful, lovely pieces – I left coveting more than a few.

But the one item that stood out to me was this fun Matrioshka (Matryoshka) necklace. As a half-Russian myself, I’ve always been a sucker for items that represent my heritage, and this necklace does so in a very cutesy, yet chic way. Sadly, these won’t be available until sometime in February, so until then I’ll be dreaming of a crystal-studded Matrioshka doll necklace.

And the winner is…

So sorry for the delayed announcement of the winner! Have been so busy, blah, blah, blah…But I hope it’s worth the wait!

The winner of the H&M Fashion Against AIDS Giveaway is…FLORA! Girl, if you’re reading this post, please email me your snail mail addy, so I can send you your necklace!

To everyone who entered, thanks for your lovely comments and for following. We’ll be having more giveaways very soon. So stay tuned!

Wishlist: Disney Couture Tinkerbell Egg Ring

Call me childish, but I simply adore this Disney Couture Tinkerbell Egg Ring from Fred Flare! It’s both fun and elegant, with a pink mother-of pearl inlay dome, that opens up to reveal 2 fresh water pearls and a blue enamel egg. Plus, I could hide things inside the ring…like love letters or snacks…Ok, maybe not snacks, but I’d find use for this extra storage space within the ring. What do you think? Cute or not?

Photo Credits: Fred Flare

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