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I’ve been in love with brown dress shoes for men lately. I think they are a classic enough alternative to black shoes, and would go amazingly with grey and blue suits! But black? It’s one of those fashion rules, not to pair black accessories with brown clothes, and vice versa. Is that still true today? I think I don’t actually hate a black suit paired with a pair of dark brown oxfords (Hugh Dancy certainly pulls it off, minus the vest). What do you think?
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Hey guys! Going to Muskoka for a couple of days! Not great planning on our part, since there’s supposed to be a torrential downpour in Gravenhurst! Oh well…Hope you all are having a rocking long weekend! Check back soon for the post on the grand opening of Anthropologie and the WIW: Wedding follow-up!
xoxos
Nelia
Hi all! Hope you guys are having a wonderful weekend! It’s quite rainy here in Toronto, but there’s still plenty to do in the city!
Check back soon for some street styles, and a follow up on my wedding outfit.
xoxos,
Nelia
Saw them walking near Yonge and Dundas (busiest intersection in Toronto), and there was something really lovely about them. Maybe it’s the girl in me, but I love the contrast between the grimey city and these two walking hand in hand.
I love macarons! Love them! Can eat a million of them at once! Not the North American “macarooooons”, not the ones of the coconut variety (although I find those tasty also)…No, not those! The French macarons are the ones that I love! Those that know me, would know that I am always on the hunt for those little delicious cookie-type pastries. One time, my boyfriend even had his friend spend hours and hours searching for a tiny macaron shop in Montreal, so that she could bring some back for me (thanks, hun!). In short, I love macarons! So imagine my delight, when Jo and I discovered this little gem of a place smack in the middle of Toronto’s financial district! The place that made my heart go pop is called Petite Thuet (apparently named after the chef that makes everything in the shop). Not only do they sell macarons, but the best of charcuterie, paninis, and some amazing-looking (and tasting) French pastries. They also sell Boylan sodas (mmm, Black Cherry!). I think I’m in heaven! The downside is that the place is a little pricey for my usual lunch-run, so I’ll just have to try and pace myself. And even though most of the macarons that they sell aren’t as good as the ones at Moroco, the black currant ones were to die for!
This is why I love Toronto. There is always something to do! Last weekend, Mexican luchadores descended upon Toronto’s Harbourfront to kick some ass and to participate in some Q&A. But don’t be fooled! Behind those patent red lace-ups and scary (not) masks hide total sweethearts! Mexican wrestlers – beyond your expectations!
No, this is not www.brunoblog.ca and yes, I am slightly obsessed with Bruno at the moment, but only because I think he’s incredible! How does this man get into character like this??? My mom genuinely believes that Sacha is gay. Not Bruno, Sacha. And that’s the amazing thing about Sacha Baron Cohen! He is convincing! He is Bruno when he’s promoting; he waxes and tans all over, and wears glittery lipgloss, and a bull outfit with some very interesting frontal bits to a premiere in Madrid, and yes, he does look and act very much like Bruno! But according to Dan Mazer, his co-writer and friend, that’s how Sacha Baron Cohen works – extremely method. So extreme, that he hasn’t washed his Borat suit for 6 years! Imagine how that smells! And that is why I love him! Some will disagree, but to me, Sacha is a comedic genius! I just really hope that the movie is as funny as everyone expects it to be. I hope it’s funnier than The Hangover. He deserves every bit of success that he gets!
It is the closing of the Luminato Festival and there is fun to be had at Harbourfront all weekend long! From free Cirque Du Soleil performances, to $5 Top Chef menus, it is almost impossible to run out of things to do and see. And we sure didn’t! Menus for the President’s Choice 1000 Tastes of Toronto ranged from ridiculous (who would pay $5 for 5 pieces of gnocchi???) to delicious (yummy crepes with custard and fruit). The weather was nice and sunny. And Cirque du Soleil show, perhaps not the most impressive, was free and still fun to watch. All in all, a fantastic day!
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What’s hotter than McDreamy? McDreamy dressed in a racing suit! I’ll take Patrick Dempsey over Beckham any day!
Click for more pics of Patrick in Le Mans, France, practicing for the city’s annual 24 hour race tomorrow.
I don’t know anyone who likes to do chores, with the exception of my friend Lovelys, who apparently looooves doing the dishes. Needless to say, she’s welcome to come by for dinner at my house any time she wants.
Dishes aside, the one household task that I truly dread is ironing my clothes, especially since I usually do a few laundry runs at the same time. The whole idea of pulling out and setting up the awkward ironing board, and then spending precious time trying not to ruin the garment at hand by burning it or ironing the seam tracks into the fabric, just seems…tedious.
That’s where the Joy Mangano mini steamer comes in. Back in my retail days, I worked at Zara, and I used to love the simplicity and usefulness of the steamers that we used to de-wrinkle garments with. This little thing seems to be much more compact, although it does come in a variety of sizes. Judging from the reviews, this gadget does just what it promises to do – “iron” the clothes gently, without the worry of ruining the fabric, or the hassle of the ironing board. Love the compact design of the steamer, and the colors are nice and bright! And at the mere $30 to $40 bucks, I think I’m sold!
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