ARCHIVING MY COACH COLLECTION

Since Christmas 2009 I have started collecting Coach leather goods like I have never imagined. It was in 2007 a few years after moving to Toronto I found an original Coach leather cross-body purse from the 70's!!!!! A favourite era of mine.. I found it at a vintage store around the corner from our apartment in the Little Italy neighbourhood, for only $60! I knew the purse was a gem when I saw it and once I noticed it was an original Coach from the brand embossing inside, I bought it on the spot.

Recently Coach launched a Legacy Collection line aimed to bring back original styles from Coach's historical accessory library. As of August 2012 I have bought/collected 4 different styles. Previously to this Legacy collection being released I had purchased and received 3 Coach accessories, 1 being the 70's original Coach tan leather cross-body. Coach releases new styles each season and what I get excited about is the quality leather, craftsmanship and reasonable prices for their accessories.

Coach is gearing up to create/launch a Ready-To-Wear (RTW) line in the near future. Check out this article from Fashionista.com to see what the President and Executive Creative Director Reed Krakoff has to say about it, CLICK HERE.

2007

I found and bought this original Coach Handbag at a Vintage store in Toronto.

2009

I fell in love with and Nathan bought me for Christmas this Coach Treated Canvas and Modern "C" Patterned Large Wristlet.

2010

Nathan surprised me before Christmas with this very, very chic Coach silver and grey, modern "C" patterned wallet!

April 2012

I purchased this black patent leather iPhone case which comes in handy on its own and inside larger handbags to any damage and have cash or business cards handy.

August 2012

I feel in love with this Coach Mini-Mini Legacy Cross-body in blue, red and beige during the Summer. When I confirmed my iPhone could fit inside without stretching the leather, I was sold :)

September 2012

Wedding Present from Nathan was this Coach Legacy Penny Handbag in Cobalt Blue.

This colour is VERY similar to my bridesmaid dress sapphire colour :)

October 2012

I found and bought this sassy and "so me", Coach ocelot large Wristlet. I can wear this Wristlet with everything, similar to my 2009 Coach treated canvas and modern "C" patterned Wristet.

December 2012

Nathan and I exchanged Coach leather accessories for our main Christmas presents.

I found and Nathan gifted the stunning Coach Legacy Archival Rambler Handbag in Black Cherry!!!

HERE COMES MY BRIDESMAIDS!

I was surprised last Sunday night with a gift trip to Las Vegas with all of my amazing bridesmaids. This trip means so much to me. It's still sinking in that I'm going to Las Vegas (I have never been to before) with my closest girlfriends. 

My Prairie Girls :) 

School and Figure Skating explain my childhood. I couldn't have done it better without these girls. 

NYC, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, it's a sisterhood of the traveling pants;) 

From Prince Albert to Edmonton to Toronto, I'm so lucky to have meet these girls. The experiences we've had and the support we given, we push each other to take risks and do great things!

SCHOLAR

I found this Alfred Sung blazer at Zellers (when I was backhome) for $10. I love a good deal.

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MADE FOR ME

One of my favorite investment pieces from F/W 2009, I call them my black beauties..
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MY MOBILES FROM NYE

My boyfriend and I spent New Years Eve with our friends Jenn and Jeff. We went to a friends bar, drank the Blue Ribbon special and danced to the cheesy 90's hits the DJ refused to run away from. Although the tunes weren't quite our style we had a good time being the party.

LOOKING AND FEELING IT.

WHAT I WORE: NEW YEARS EVE

Wearing one of my favorite buys of 2009, my Jimmy Choo for H&M tunic. So city!

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SMOKY EYE

Getting ready for New Years Eve, 2010 here I come!

NOT FOR VEGETARIANS: MY CHILDHOOD DIET

When I went back home I set out for my own Tour de Food! Some eats from back home just don't taste the same here. First I went to Vern's Pizza for their famous stacked meat pizza with a lasagne style cheese topping. Then it was Taco Time for a Super Soft Taco and Mexi Fries! You can't get a hot sauce like the one back home, it's the bomb! And last but not least; Pizza Hut! Once again it's their sauce and attention to the cheesy detail.

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LIGHTEST I HAVE EVER PACKED

While I was back home I bought; 2 tops, 1 blazer, a winter coat, ballerina flats, and gloves. Must find my tripod so I can photograph my amazing annual shopping Saskatchewan deals.
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MOM'S SERGER IS A LEGEND

When my girlfriends and I got into sewing my mom taught us the glory of the serger. I broke it once sewing denim, not a pretty site. I think my friends and I were more upset than my mommy. Today I just updated one of my tank tops that was hanging a little to low in the front.
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HOOD.