VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

Today Monday, May 20th is Queen Victoria Day which turned this past weekend into a long weekend, having Monday off to celebrate. We have a vacation coming up in July to Vancouver, but it was time for a mini getaway here in our own backyard. We headed out to "cottage country" here in Ontario, and enjoyed the abundance of nature. 

First night we stayed in the Honeymoon Suite at the Inn At The Falls. There was a mix up with reservation so we were upgraded both nights, but stayed in different styles of rooms each night.

On the second night we stayed in a room in the Mews Building. 

Looking across the way that balcony and top peak of the Inn was where we stayed the night before. 

We ate at the Fox & Hounds restaurant that was located at the Inn At The Falls. We also ate at The Old Station, and The Griffin. 

This is the staircase in the back of the coffee shop we frequented during our stay in Bracebridge, ON.

DESIGNER FASHION LOVE FROM RESORT 2013

For inspiration as I start dressing for Spring/Summer 2013, I browse the Resort 2013 collections. Here are some of my favourite designer looks:

3.1 Philip Lim - Resort 2013

Bottega Veneta - Resort 2013

Celine - Resort 2013

CHANEL - Resort 2013

Derek Lam - Resort 2013

Erdem - Resort 2013

Marc Jacobs - Resort 2013

MISSONI - Resort 2013

Oscar de la Renta - Resort 2013

Proenza Schouler - Resort 2013

Stella McCartney - Resort 2013

Temperley London - Resort 2013

Thakoon - Resort 2013

COACH SPRING/SUMMER 2013 ACCESSORIES

Since I archived my Coach accessories in January 2013, the historic brand has not let down on releasing gorgeous after gorgeous accessory, again and again. In February I saw online and then purchased shortly after, Coach's Mini Tanner Perforated Handbag in Bisque Leather. This past weekend Coach released more new accessories in store, and I feel in love with the affordable Mini Willis Handbag in Cognac Leather. These handbags can be worn at anytime with my wardrobe, but shortly the Mini Tanner will be my everyday handbag and the Mini Willis, a fantastic option for weekends. 

My Coach Mini Tanner Leather Handbag in Bisque.

My Coach Mini Willis Leather Handbag in Cognac.

TORONTO LIFE STYLEBOOK PARTY

This past Wednesday, Stephanie Flattered and I attended Toronto Life magazine's special interest issue, Stylebook Soiree. My name wasn't added until that morning so at lunch I visited Hudson's Bay store across from my office, and picked up this beautiful Spring/Summer top by Jessica Simpson. To add a little more "jazz" to my outfit I found a beautiful statement necklace from the jewelry line, Expressions. Party took place at The Distillery District here in Toronto Specifically at The Fermenting Cellar.

The green carpet entrance. Matched my outfit!  

 What I Wore:

Fidelity Denim

Jessica Simpson Floral Blouse

Expressions Statement Necklace 

Dooney + Bourke Vintage Bucket Handbag

Arturo Chiang "Chelsea" Black Leather Ankle Boots

L'ICONA BY SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

After reading about Salvatore Ferragamo's new website that allows you to order a custom pair of their iconic Vara style footwear, I was hooked. After the site launched May 1st, 2013 I have been dreaming of a pair of my very own custom Vara's.

WHAT I'M READING: VOGUE US MAY 2013

For my 30th birthday a few months ago (February 5th) my best friend, Meghan gifted me a subscription to VOGUE! It's really been the gift that keeps on giving, every month it's so exciting to receive the new issue of VOGUE addresses to moi. Here are my favourite pages from the May 2013 issue. 

The adaptation of The Great Gatsby is in theatres here, May 10th! 

My cat, Nigo and I are both crazy about this Chanel watch..

Above: curious what MARNI's fragrance smells like..

Below: Maybe a great alternative cover option, a lot of people on twitter were not crazy about the cover chosen for this issue of Vogue.

Below: Inside Florence Welsch's South London House. 

Below: An article about Salvatore Ferragamo's custom Vara's..

I can't wait to see the movie, The Great Gatsby!