What I Wore: New York, New York

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Yup, Paris Fashion Week starts next week, and I am still catching up on my New York posts. Sorry? But not really, because life has never been more hectic than it is right now. So I apologize in advance if the next few weeks are lighter on content than usual…but life trumps blog, you know?

This was one of the only outfits that I got to photograph in New York. Not because I didn’t wear clothes (I did, I swear!), but because my photographer had to go back to Toronto, and I’m not very good at selfies. So this one will have to do. The rest of the fashion show coverage posts are coming next week. Have a great weekend!

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I Wore: Coat – Club Monaco; Shirt, Military Pants – Gap; Boots – Margiela for H&M; Clutch – falconwright; Belt – Moschino

Valentine’s Day: Gift Guide 2013

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you’ve known me long enough, you know that I’ve been enjoying all that leads up to the actual day – all of the heart-shaped candy, stupid/cute stuffed toys, and everything red and pink. But surprisingly, I still haven’t gotten a present for le bf just yet. It’s so unlike me to procrastinate on things like that, but now that we’re married, and house-hunting, Valentine’s Day gift shopping has taken a bit of a back seat.

Having said that, being a Valentine’s Day-obsessed freak that I am, I still felt that it was important to share my favourite gift picks with you. Either to inspire your loved ones to get you that something pretty, or to inspire you to spoil yourselves. Who says that you need to have a lover to enjoy Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas after the jump!

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Moschino Pre-Fall 2012 Preview at The Room

Earlier this week, I popped by The Room’s Moschino Pre-Fall 2012 preview. Having loved Moschino’s whimsical aesthetic for years now, I was happy to finally see the pre-fall collection in person. Most of the expected Moschino elements were there in spades - tweeds, bows, lace, pearls come together in a collection of classic girly pieces. And though I wouldn’t call myself a girly-girl per se, my fave item from the collection was nevertheless the uber-feminine lace jacket with pearl buttons and yellow piping (above). I pawed at it wistfully…making a wish in my head that my size is still at The Room in a few months (when it goes on sale…fingers crossed).

If you too, want to see the collection up close and personal, make sure to stop by The Room at The Bay, and please, do say “Hi!” to my jacket from me!

What I Wore: Snake Charmer

Is it bad that in my books, this counts as a conservative outfit? When I first wore these snakeskin pants (purchased at my trusty H&M), le boyfriend LITERALLY recoiled in what can only be construed as horror. Yeah, yeah, Eastern European fashions…blah, blah, blah. Snakeskin prints (not unlike other animal prints) are scary to men…and I don’t understand why.

Take these pants, for example…I really like them, not just because python is a huge trend for fall, no! Because high waist elongates my legs, leather detailing on the pockets adds something extra to the look, and because they fit like a dream. Seriously, what’s not to love?

And in order to prove my point (or maybe le boyfriend’s point), I am going to ask you to take this poll. Do you think these pants are work-appropriate? Why or why not? These are cotton trousers, and I think they should be fair game at the office…especially, when worn with something as conservative as my silk Joe Fresh button up. Do you agree? Disagree? Take the poll below, and let me know!

Tell me: Are These Pants Office-Appropriate?

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I Wore: Top – Joe Fresh; Pants – H&M; Belt – Moschino (The Room); Shoes – Nine West; Bag – Prada

Shopping: Spring 2011 Essentials

I am so ready for spring! Sunshine, double-digit temperatures, birds chirping, love in the air…I am missing it all. But is my closet spring-ready? That’s another question.

For months now, I’ve been buying things here and there, trying to make sure that my wardrobe consists of enough fun pieces to carry me through spring in style. And below are my top Spring 2011 essentials (part 1).

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What I Wore: Vestervention

I’ve been a little obsessed with this faux fur vest lately. I wear it to work, out with friends, on dates, and to go shopping. This has become the go-to piece (the one that seemingly goes with everything) in my closet. I am not sure whether it was an amazing buy, or whether I’ll need a vest intervention soon. In the meantime, I am wearing it with anything and everything. And I’ll have more photos to prove it…soon.

I Wore: Dress – Forever21; Vest – Winners; Tights – H&M; Shoes – Nine West; Belt – Moschino via The Room; Bag - Longchamp

What I Wore: Sasquatch Bear

Wore this fuzzy sweater to the One of a Kind Show and to watch Tangled on Sunday. Got stopped by practically every woman I met, because they all wanted to touch me. No, not like that…it’s just that a lot of them thought that I looked like a giant teddy bear – soft and huggable. Le boyfriend on the other hand, thought that I looked more like a Chewbacca or a Sasquatch. Pot-ay-to, Pot-ah-to. Man repelling to the extreme, but still huggable? I’ll take it.

On the practical side, though, I loved wearing a maxi dress (with leggings underneath) and a cozy sweater this Sunday - it turned out to be a warm and comfortable outfit, with some style points deducted while wearing a coat on top…which made me look like a nun. A nun with super red lips, nonetheless.

How was your weekend? Share in the comments, lovelies!

I Wore: Dress – Forever21; Sweater, Sunglasses – H&M; Boots – Zara; Belt – Moschino (The Room); Backpack – Chanel

What I Wore: Girls’ Night Out

Wore this to dinner with my girlfriends last Friday. We went to Osteria Ciceri e Tria and ended up having a blast of a time, catching up on gossip, latest adventures and holiday plans. Haven’t hung out with my besties in a while now. I mean, sure, we’ve gotten together for lunches and shopping sprees, but not like that, not all-together at a dinner table, dolled up and not having to rush-rush-rush…not in a while now.

The holidays are almost here, there’s only one more month left until Christmas, and then it’ll be all turkey, champers and mistletoe…and of course, family, friends, and loved ones. It’s my favorite time of the year! And also, the time of the year, I tend to slow down on blogging, working, and running around…trying to focus on the small things that make me happy instead. My top three (apart from hanging out with my loved ones) are: mushy holiday films (Love Actually, Bridget Jones’ Diary), baking cookies and brownies, and wrapping Christmas presents. What are yours?

What I Wore: Dress, Faux Fur Collar, Tights, Wide Belt – H&M; Cardigan – Forever21; Bag – Prada; Belt – Moschino; Shoes – D&G; Earrings – Chanel

What I Wore: Lanvin for H&M

This is me, around 8:30 am on a Saturday (which is unheard of), happy as a hippo to have been able to snatch up the things I wanted from the Lanvin x H&M collection. Got the dresses I loved, the necklace, the totes, and a couple of other things. I was really, really lucky at the Yorkdale location - most things were gone in less than 30 minutes!

Shopping was done in an actual cage! Can you believe it? Cage shopping in 15 minutes: grab, pull, yank, grab, yell…No, it wasn’t too horrible. No one got slapped nor stabbed in Toronto, as opposed to the rumour that 3 people were hurt in a Lanvin dispute in New York. We were all pretty civilized, considering the circumstances. Sales associates were extremely attentive – helping find sizes, boxes, etc…all while being super pleasant…perhaps they felt bad for all the shopaholics in line.

As a reward for our patience, dresses were wrapped in beautiful garment bags, shoe bags were given for shoes, and credit cards were maxed out all around. Seeing my total on the cash register display made me feel slightly faint, but the 30 day return policy calmed my nerves (a bit).

The collab was a mad success, and some were even wondering whether Lanvin would do a second collab with the fast-fashion giant. Only time will tell. For now, I have to make sure that I coordinate my holiday outfits, as to avoid wearing the same things my friends are wearing. Lanvin or not, being dress-twins is so not cool.

PS. If you haven’t gotten a piece of Lanvin x H&M and are still holding out hope for a dress or two, items off the mannequins will be sold today. So make sure to stop by your nearest store.

I Wore: Cardigan – Billabong; Leggings – Target; Tank Top – Forever21; Boots – Zara; Bag – Prada; Belt – Moschino

Holidays 2010: Stylish Lady Gift Guide

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I’m proud to say, that I’m half-way done…only a few big ones left on my list, and then I can begin enjoying the season, instead of running around like a madwoman from one store to another on my lunch hour and after work…who knew that shopping can be so exhausting?!

Just in case you’re still stumped, here are a few gift ideas for that special woman in your life. Some are under $10, and others…in case you really want to pamper that stylish lady of yours, are a bit more expensive. Enjoy!

1. Love Moschino Clutch $190 (The Bay)

2. Lanvin for H&M Shoes $99 (H&M)

3. Fornasetti Candle $150 (AT Design)

4. Gap Bow Belt $25 (Gap)

5. Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara $8.99 (Shoppers)

6. The September Issue DVD $22 (Best Buy, HMV)

7. Calvin Klein BEAUTY $89-$115 (The Bay)

8. Swarovski USB Stick $120 (Swarovski)

9. Olympia Le Tan Book Clutch $1500 (The Room)

10. Danier Leather Gloves $49 (Danier)