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Style Fille: Diane Kruger, Alexa Chung, Dree Hemingway and Taylor Schilling in Peter Pilotto

7 February, 2014 Nelia Leave a Comment

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Are you ready for the PETER PILOTTO for Target amazingness?!?! The highly-anticipated collection launches this Sunday, February 9th at Target stores and online on NET-A-PORTER, and last night in New York, celebrities showed their support by rocking the boldest prints from the collection. My celeb BFF Diane Kruger along with Alexa Chung, Dree Hemingway, and Taylor Schilling all showed up to the fashion show decked out in the printastic PETER PILOTTO for Target pieces that we will all be fighting over come this Sunday. Elbows up, ladies.

If you still haven’t made your shopping list, you can view the ENTIRE LOOKBOOK HERE. Make your list, check it twice, and make sure to wear comfortable clothing. See you at Target?

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Holidays 2012: Canadian Fashion Insiders’ Gift Guide Part One

10 December, 2012 Nelia 9 Comments

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The holidays are almost here, and if like me you still haven’t started your holiday shopping, don’t worry and get happy, because this year, I asked some of my favourite Canadian Fashion Insiders to share their stylish holiday wishlists and gift ideas with us. What will a designer, a model, a photographer, a make-up artist, a stylist, an editor, a blogger, and a PR maven be getting and giving this holiday season? Read on to find out!

1. Ela Kowalewska, Designer, ela Handbags

One of my favourite Canadian accessories designers, Ela is without a doubt one stylish lady. This holiday season, on her wishlist is a gorgeous Cartier Juste un Clou ring (yes, please!), Margiela’s Untitled perfume, and a weekend stay to relax and play at Langdon Hall. As for her Give list…all I can say is her loved ones are pretty lucky, because this season she’ll be giving some pretty sweet presents. On Ela’s shopping list is the editor’s pouch from her namesake line ela, Caudalie beauty elixir (one of my fave skincare brands too!), Byredo Parfums’ Gypsy Water, and Tkees flip flops, among other lovely presents.

As for her favourite places to shop, Ela counts Holt Renfrew, eLUXE, and Chapters as her holiday mainstays. “Aside from spending quality time with family and friends over homemade dinners/cocktails on both sides of the Atlantic a touch of snow (sprinkle will do), a good Christmas market as well as a few laps around the Somerset House skating rink get us into the holiday spirit,” shared Ela.

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2. Jason Hudson, Photographer

Not only is Jason one of the most talented photographers I know, I am also obsessed with his personal blog. Chronicling the people he meets, the events he attends (and works), the delicious food he cooks, along with personal stories and helpful tips on a variety of subjects, his website is more than just a blog – it’s pretty much a life guide, and a very helpful one at that.

What more, Jason and his partner Jeff will be setting off on an adventure of a lifetime this December, taking a year off to travel the globe! Appropriately, on Jason’s wishlist this season is a new luggage set from Heys (something durable, that will survive a year of constant travelling), MacBook Air to record his adventures, and a pair of new Persol sunglasses, which he’ll surely need while sipping delicious drinks in Honolulu.

As for what he’ll be giving to his loved ones this holiday season, Jason shared that his go-to host gift is the “super Canadian” Sortilege Maple Whisky, and that champagne flutes from Tiffany never fail – “the blue box is high-impact and exciting, and the glassware is classic.” Jason and Jeff will also be buying a map of the world for their nephews, so that they will be able to “follow us on our travels around the world!”

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Wishlist: Animal Intarsia Sweaters

6 November, 2012 Nelia 2 Comments

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Animal-print sweaters are taking over my life lately. And no, I am not talking about the ones of the leopard-print variety…I’m talking about sweaters with adorable tiger/dog/cat faces printed on them…and I just can’t seem to get enough. Actually, as I type this…I am wearing one myself! And a couple of years ago, I picked this one up at H&M…and to this day I get emails about it ALL THE TIME!

If you are into these as much as I am, then you’re in luck. Whatever the animal, I’m pretty sure there’s an intarsia sweater with its face on it out there somewhere. All you need to do is shop around.

Would you wear an animal-printed sweater yourself? Share in the comments.

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Wishlist: Alaia Nude Lace Up Sandals

25 April, 2012 Nelia Leave a Comment

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All I want to say to these gorgeous Alaia Nude Lace Up sandals is…come to mama! How perfect would these be for spring/summer? Really effing perfect – that’s how. IF…they weren’t so effing expensive. $1,565? That’s highway robbery if you ask me. ROBBERY! Why are you trying to rob me, Azzedine??? What did I ever do to you???

And yet still…my silly (and impractical) heart just keeps on skipping at the sight of these shoes. What’s wrong with me???

Photo Credits: Net-A-Porter

Valentine’s Day: Last-Minute Gifts for Her

13 February, 2012 Nelia Leave a Comment

Okay, so truth be told…most of these gifts are not last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts for “her” per say, but mostly for me…Stuff that I like, find pretty/cute/adorbs, and wouldn’t mind getting this Valentine’s Day…*hints, nudges, and pokes all around* If you think your girlfriend/friend/wife/lovah might like the same things…well, more power to you…I think any of the above would make a sweet gift to the one you adore. Or just buy it all for yourself, because the relationship that you have with yourself is the most important one. Am I right, or am I right?

What do you want this Valentine’s Day? Aside from yummy chocolates, of course! Share in the comments. Or if you’re still undecided, click here for more Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

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Holidays 2011: Gift Guide for Her

21 November, 2011 Nelia 2 Comments

What’s the new black, you ask? Well, BLING, of course! This Holiday Season, surprise that special woman in your life, by showering her with gifts that are luxurious and over the top. But over the top doesn’t have to mean super expensive! From the RACHEL Rachel Roy Owl Ring to the gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs Glitter Mouse Flats, there’s a gift for every budget.

What’s your fave?

1. Python-print Blouse – Joe Fresh ($29)

2. Glitter Owl Ring – RACHEL Rachel Roy at The Bay ($48)

3. Star Bracelet – Dolce and Gabbana at Net-A-Porter ($755)

4. Glitter Belt – Miu Miu at Net-A-Porter ($275)

5. Panther Clutch – Marc by Marc Jacobs Panther Clutch at Saks ($328)

6. Glitter Mouse Flats – Marc by Marc Jacobs at Holt Renfrew ($240)

7. Gold Sequin Shorts – Joe Fresh ($69)

8. Lip Ring – RACHEL Rachel Roy at The Bay ($38)

Holidays 2011: All That Glitters

8 November, 2011 Nelia 1 Comment

All that glitters is certainly not gold. But who needs real gold when you have these beauties to covet?! Thanks to the impending holiday season, this month I am all about glitter, gold, and glam. Not that you could ever tell from my day-to-day clothing, but a girl can always dream.

What are you dreaming of this holiday season?

1. Wooden Tic Tac Toe ($29.50) – Get it at Indigo

2. House of Harlow 1960 Star Earrings ($45) – Get it at SeCe Apparel or Holt Renfrew

3. Lulu Guinness Lip Clutch ($435) – Get it at Lulu Guinness

4. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish ($20) – Get it at Donato Salon and Spa

5. Miu Miu Glitter Pumps ($650) – Get it at Net-A-Porter

6. Aurelie Bidermann Star Necklace ($398) – Get it at My Theresa

7. Charlotte Olympia Cat Flats ($660) – Get it at The Room (The Bay)

Roland Mouret Rainbow

4 December, 2009 Nelia Leave a Comment

Those dresses! Love every single one! The colors! As someone that prefers color to…well, no color. I love the new limited edition Roland Mouret collection for Net-a-Porter! But as much as I love the dresses, I won’t be buying any, since they are all way out of my budget ($1495-$3070 USD). Will be hoping for well-cut knock-offs at Club Monaco instead.

Photo Credits: WWD