PREGNANCY DIARY: 7 DAYS LATE UPDATE

Well it's officially one week past my due date and we still have not gone into labour. It's very common for first time babies to be late, and a lot of our friends were 7/8 days late before they went into labour. We have a few Doctor appointments this week to keep monitoring my body, but if I haven't gone into labour towards end of the week I will be "induced." I will try to keep my digital journal updated..

Above at Toronto Fashion Week early 2013, approx. 4-weeks pregnant. 

Ultrasound pictures from 12-week period. 

Pictures from 12-weeks to 20-weeks with some of my girlfriends from Toronto, Saskatchewan, and Vancouver. My friend "T" below was due 2-weeks prior and has already had her baby girl! She went into labour 8 days late..  

Ultrasound pictures 12-weeks on left, 24 weeks on the right side. 

Our cat Nigo is patiently waiting to meet her little brother too ;) 

Ultrasound pictures from 34-weeks. I'm currently at week #41 now. Last week they estimated our boy currently weighs approx. 8lbs 6oz from an ultrasound check-in.

Picture below from most recent Toronto Fashion Week, Spring 2014 collections. 

Picture below at 38-weeks. Off to AOL's StyleList Holiday party. 

Our boy is really smart, the longer we wait until he arrives, the more I buy.. Found these awesome stuffed animals at Indigo Books + Gifts on the weekend. They had a buy 3 get the 4th free promotion so I bought these three stuffed animals, and we received a parenting book N8 wanted for free. Happy Holidays!

38 WEEKS + MY 1ST HOLIDAY PARTY!

Thursday night I attended AOL's StyleList Holiday party. We had a great time, and it may be my last party before motherhood. We are only 1 week away from our due date! 

What I Wore:

Tunic, Kimono, and Leggings - Forever 21

Boots - Franco Sarto

Handbag - Coach

Watch - Kate Spade

Bracelet from Antigua

BABY DIARY: UPDATE FROM 36 WEEKS

This beautiful graffiti tag is located right around the corner from our place here in Toronto. The wall was even more spectacular up close in person vs. driving past.

N for Nathan

M for Michelle

S for the Suspense of it all!

In other artistic news, last weekend I bought the rocking chair I wanted from IKEA. I love the colours and designs in the fabric, I hope our son does too, I thought he might.. With the "Travel theme" we are going for it just feels right :)

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.

WAITING FOR BETTER WEATHER

The first day of Spring has come and gone. Although we have had a few really nice warm Spring days, recently and consistantly the weather has been cold for me. With a handful of new leather accessories I'm waiting to rock, I'm still wear my Winter accessories until there is no snow in the forecast, and the rain lets up. While I wait for better weather, here are some accessories I'm dying to wear out.

Above: Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Handbag in Lavender Leather

Below: Chelsea style Ankle Boots in Black Leather I bought at The Bay

Above: Coach Mini Willis in Cognac Leather
Below: Coach Mini Tanner in Bisque

Below: Suarez Sisters x Modern Vice JETT Boots in Oxblood Leather

TFW: BUSTLE FALL 2013

This past Monday Stephanie Flattered and myself attended Bustle's Fall 2013 runway presentation at Toronto's Fashion Week. Also known as (currently); World Mastercard Fashion Week. Bustle's Fall 2012 collection was cowboy/western inspired and this year the designers channeled good 'ol London! If you love London as much as I do, check out this this calypso song, "London Is The Place For Me."

What I Wore:
Lanston Dress from Shopbop.com
Kersh Floral Blouse
Coach Legacy Archival Rambler Leather Handbag

Oliver Peoples Eyewear
Aldo Leather Ankle Boots

Tomorrow we are off to DUY!

PREP FOR TORONTO FASHION WEEK

Fashion Week seem to have started last Thursday in Toronto, but starting Monday is World Mastercard's Fashion Week runway schedule. Monday to Friday afternoon and evening presentations from top and emerging designers, inside the large white tent downtown. I can't wait to see a A/W 2013 runway show or two...

I know I'm attending Joe Fresh's runway show Wednesday. Tuesday evening, my friend Andrea and I are attending 7 For All Mankind's party at the Thompson Rooftop Lounge. Fashion Week is also notorious for last minute invites when people's plans change, and you may get a call from a business colleague that afternoon. You have to be ready in a moments notice. Here are some pieces I'm planning to wear next week during Toronto' semi-annual, Fashion Week.

Above: Stephanie Flattered left me a fashion love note on my desk at work.

Below: Today/Sunday after a glorious Mani/Pedi for Toronto Fashion Week. I'm wearing OPI's "Quarter Of A Century."

My Joe Fresh 100% Silk, Black + White Houndstooth patterned Blouse.

My Blush Pink Top from, Joe Fresh. 

My new Topshop HighWaisted Moto Black Denim "Kristen" Jeans!

My Spring 2013 Coach Legacy, Mini Tanner Handbag in Bisque Leather.

My Natalie + Dylana (Suarez Sisters) for ModernVice JETT ankle boot with Oxblood coloured Leather. I can't wait to wear these boots. Snow still falling here so proceeding with caution.

My Jeffrey Campbell "Star" Black Leather Ankle Boots!
Until I can afford my own pair of Chole Boots...



My Emerald Green, Tibi, 100% Silk Blouse from Shopbop.com. I DIE.

My 90's Vintage Dooney + Bourke, Emerald Green Leather, Bucket Handbag.

I found this beauty on Etsy.