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Wishlist: Giambattista Valli x H&M Collaboration

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It’s official! H&M’s next designer collaboration is with Giambattista Valli, and I couldn’t be more excited. A preview of the May 25th pre-collection was released on the website today, and it’s just what you would expect – tulle, lace, chiffon, ruffles, organza, uber-feminine, and I want it all. With prices ranging from $19.99 to $599, it’s certainly a lot more affordable than the real deal, but just as fun. I’m hoping to pick up a couple of pieces online on May 25th, and can’t wait to see the rest of the collection when it launches on November 7th. Here’s hoping there are a few more gorgeous separates to look forward to along with all of those frothy gowns.


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What They Wore: Met Gala 2019


Guys, I don’t know about you, but this was one of my fave Met Galas in a while. With “Camp: Notes on Fashion” as the theme, I was hoping to see a swan dress or two a la Bjork, but my hopes weren’t especially high. Well, I was wrong, because so many celebs delivered! Perhaps not everyone went full camp, but so many did, and thankfully, I didn’t see a lot of “pretty”, “nakedy”, “boring” outfits. Well, Gisele did wear a pretty boring dress and Karlie Kloss showed up a clubby, wrinkly Gucci mini, but I wasn’t really expecting much from these two anyway. Instead, there were plenty of bonkers, bananas, cuckoo outfits…and it was so much fun! Some of my faves are embedded in this post, including Ezra Miller’s epic everything, Janelle Monae wearing all of the hats, Naomi Campbell looking ageless, Tessa Thompson the epitome of perfection in CHANEL, Jared Leto in Gucci and with a head to spare, Gemma Chan in a stunning Tom Ford-designed/Elizabeth Taylor-inspired headpiece, and Kim Kardashian dripping in crystals in a custom-made Thierry Mugler. Did you have a favourite outfit of the night? Check out the rest of the looks after the jump!










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Beauty: First Canadian CHANEL Beauty Boutique Opens in Toronto


Toronto just got a whole lot chicer with the arrival of the brand new CHANEL Beauty Boutique – the first standalone fragrance and beauty location in Canada! Located on the concourse level of 50 Bloor Street West, the stunning 1,280 square foot space features three makeup stations, a fragrance library, a specialty selection of eyewear, and a private treatment room inspired by the CHANEL au Ritz Spa in Paris!

The boutique will house current beauty and fragrance collections, as well as products that are unique to the Toronto location (intriguing, non?). The space will feature iPad applications where shoppers will be able to try on lipstick shades virtually, and to top it off, exclusive “Art of Wrapping” packaging will also be unveiled. I’ve been buried under a mountain of paperwork at work and haven’t had the chance to stop by the new boutique just yet, but I can’t wait to pay a visit this weekend. Who’s with me?

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Shopping: Shopbop Spring 2019 Trends


It’s that time of the year – spring is in the air, birds are chirping, temperatures are climbing, and all I want to do is wear fewer layers. This spring, I am trying not to overspend, and instead invest in a few smart pieces that will complement my existing wardrobe options, while adding a little freshness to the clothes I’ve grown tired of. For months now, I’ve been slowly building my perfect spring Shopbop wishlist, and at a recent preview, I actually got to see a lot of these pieces IRL. If you’re trying to update your wardrobe this season, and are looking to try a few hot trends, below are my personal faves – from Animal Print (which is technically a classic, so you may already have a piece or two in your closet), to touches of Neon, to my weekend staple of Coveralls, you don’t have to embrace each and every trend, but you may just find a piece or two that you’ll love and wear all the time, which is my goal too.

And to sweeten the deal, you can save up to 25% off regular AND sale items until April 12th by using promo code EVENT19. This is Shopbop’s Event of the Season, so if you’ve been eyeing something, now is the time to take the plunge, especially if it’s already on sale…getting a discount on an already reduced item is such a good feeling.

Happy Shopping!

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Neon

Overalls

Strappy Sandals

Tie Dye


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Shopping: H&M Conscious Exclusive Spring 2019 Collection


Over the years, I’ve bought several pieces from various H&M Conscious Exclusive collections, and I am happy to report that they are still well-loved and often-worn…in other words those pieces truly held up both in quality and style. This year’s H&M Conscious Exclusive collection is another treasure trove of airy dresses (both casual and special occasion), chic suiting, and cool accessories, all made from sustainably-sourced materials, such as organic silk and cotton, Tencel and recycled polyester.

“This Conscious Collection is a wonderful step towards meeting one of our main goals – to use only 100% recycled or other sustainably-sourced materials by 2030. Sustainability is one of our core values and while there is a lot of work going into this throughout the entire value chain, it’s always exciting to see the more consumer-facing campaigns really showcase our conscious way of thinking.” – Isak Roth, Global Sustainability Manager at H&M.

Personally, I think it’s great to see a fast fashion brand embracing sustainability. I truly hope that more brands join H&M’s commitment to use recycled materials, while creating better quality garments. Of course, the entire fast fashion business model seems to be counter-intuitive to this goal, but hopefully as consumers become more and more conscious of our spending choices, more brands will choose to improve on this as well. H&M Conscious Exclusive Spring 2019 Collection will be launching in select stores and online on April 11th, priced from $29.99 to $299.



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