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!!!

WARDROBE STAPLE: MY SCARF COLLECTION

Over the last 3 years I have been religiously wearing scarves all year round, except hot Summer days of course. I love complementing colours but contrasting patterns with just the addition of a scarf! They also come in handy in cool places where you the extra fabric wrapped around feels warm and cozy.

Above & Below: Scarves from H&M, purchased around 2009/2010.

Above: "Timbalier" designed by Francoise Heron 

Below: "Fleurs d'Ecosse" was designed by Sylvia Kerr

~ Hermes scarves I bought at their charity event in 2011 ~

Above: Grey & Silver sparkle scarf was a Christmas 2011 gift from my Fiance's Grandma. This scarf is magnificent for moi, it goes with everything but simple, stylish, and big enough to be a shawl :) 

Above: Gift from Boyfriend/Fiance when we were exploring Montmartre (in Paris). 

           Below: Jason Wu x Target scarf, my friend picked up for me at the Toronto Pop-Up Store event. It was only $10!!! It's on the longer side, similar to my silver scarf (loves it!). 

MY NAIL POLISH COLLECTION

I have been wanting to document my current nail polish collection because I haven't done such thing since I was a teenager ;) I threw out a bunch of drugstore polishes I never use and were more than a few years old. Must cleanse small spaces for great feng shui, I say. As you can see I am a HUGE fan of OPI nail polishes. I'm going to list the nail colours I own below for both you and I.

My OPI & Essie Nail Polish Collection (left to right):

Midnight in Moscow

Got The Blues For Red

Lunch At The Delhi

Glizterland

Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey!

Bubble Bath

Tickle My France-y

You Don't Know Jacques

Stranger Tides

Green-wich Village

(Essie) Sew Psyched

(Essie) Mint Candy Apple

(Essie) St. Lucia Lilac

Lucky Lucky Lavender

Planks A Lot

Blue My Mind

Road House Blues

Lincoln Park After Dark

WHAT I'M WATCHING: DOWNTON ABBEY

I first heard of Downton Abbey on Twitter through movie and fashion celebrities I follow, interesting commentary takes over my newsfeed weekly. I purchased Season 1 from iTunes and this past weekend watched the entire season! This tv series is absolutely incredible. A constant range of storylines and emotions, an upper class world where people feel trapped but have the courage do anything they please. Other parts I really enjoy is the Cast, Costume Design, and the Set Design (check out: Highclere Castle).

WHAT I WORE TODAY: FAMILY DAY EDITION

Today my fiance and I strolled up Queen Street checking out some of our favourite furniture shop, Design Republic and restaurant/diner, Shanghai Cowgirl. What I'm wearing; my new Jason Wu x Target striped top, a bright coral red cardigan/sweater I bought from Old Navy, and my gray Pepe London jeans. Complete with friendship bracelet, engagement ring, and equestrian with jewels patterned scarf from H&M in 2010 or later, all three accessories not pictured but loved.

MY ANNUAL FLARE BIRTHDAY ISSUE!

My birthday is February 5th so I always get excited for the month of magazines and exciting covers. FLARE magazine is an annual February issue pick up, and they just so happened to post this video about Canadian model Coco Rocha's cover and editorial photo shoot.

VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW

Today CBS aired the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and thanks the angels I immediately found this awesome clip of the show.

PARIS: MY SONIA RYKIEL SHOPPING HAUL

After walking around the 10 floor department store I saw the Sonia Rykiel section. A fan of Sonia Rykiel, knitwear, and nautical, it wasn't hard finding three items to bring home with me! I'm soo happy with the Jacket/Blazer, Sweater and Bracelet I bought. It may be too hot in Toronto right now wear the sweater or jacket but they are special new pieces I can't wait to wear. Back in Toronto now updating my blog/journal, I can say when we were in London before coming back to Toronto, the weather was breezy and rainy so I wore my new Sonia Rykiel pieces to keep warm :D

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TO BE CONTINUED: THE JACKET WITH MORE NEUTRALS...

Neutrals and Summer brights is one of my favourite looks, trends, style.. I'm a neutral fanatic and it's about time for a new splash of colour to accessorize with. Now that the weather is nicer I have several Spring/Summer shoes that I'm dying to wear. Mostly neutral; camel, tan or black :)
Here are a few more perfect pieces I can wear the jacket with.



Above: Shoes from Forever 21 San Diego
Below: Top from H&M Fashion Conscious Collection





Above: Black Rachel Rachel Roy tank top, Bow Top from Forever 21 San Diego
Below: Michael Kors Tank Top from Macy's San Diego



Orange on Orange. I would wear the jacket with this maxi dress. Example. concert down by the waterfront. Ah, Summer...