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

GOOD FRIDAY, ART, AND FASHION.

Today is a Statutory Holiday in Canada, "Good Friday." N8 and I had today off from work, and with the weather getting warmer we ventured out for a walk. First we went graffiti spotting in some alleys that are popular for artists here in Toronto. 

What I Wore:

Soia + Kyo Jacket

Fidelity Denim Jeans

Franco Sarto Boots

Dooney + Bourke Vintage Handbag

Malene Birger Tweed Sweater

T-shirt from Aritzia

RayBan Sunglasses

Custom Pandora Bracelet

Kate Spade Watch

We stopped into our favourite designer art and toy store, Magic Pony.

Not only was I delighted Joe Fresh was open today, but I was ecstatic to find more 100% silk blouses in a variety of colours. I left Joe Fresh with three new silk blouses in; Coral, Green,  and Blue. It wasn't until we got home that I realized the tulips we bought match my new clothes!!!

TFW: SID NEIGUM FALL 2013

Tuesday night after the 7pm DUY show my friend Andrea and I attended the 9pm runway show for designer, Sid Neigum. My Toronto Fashion Week experience is different every year and this year I'm discovering more Canadian talent.

PARTS OF MY SATURDAY ROUTINES

Above: Art inside Shanghai Cowgirl 

Below: Graffiti tags spotted while we were out doing errands

Above: N8 found the hottest Hugo Boss vintage inspired, wool blend blazer and naturally I encouraged him to purchase it for a sophisticated 'everyday' use blazer. I love the colour and pattern blend too.

Below: One of my bi-weekly tasks is taking special pieces of our clothing to the dry cleaners. I'm so happy I dropped off my new Malene Birger jackets they will be ready Wednesday to wear! 

Below: I went to nail salon, "manipedi" in Toronto and the best shellac manicure of my life! I chose CND Shellac colour, "Fedora" a dark-dark-dark oxblood. I'm obsessed with colours of black cherry and oxblood this year. As well as emerald green is coming back in a big way. These are my personal style remarks, I'm not trying tell anyone what to wear. Unless you ask..

I'm wearing my; "I LOVE Paris" T-shirt from Paris, Joe Fresh 100% Cashmere Cardigan, and Jason Wu x Target Scarf. Accessories not in pictures; Vanities Bracelet purchased at Collette in Paris (see below), and my new Franco Sarto Black Leather Boots.

Below: My new hair salon in Toronto, the Alcorn. I have been following my Hair Stylist, Tyler Marr for approx. 4/5 years now and last Summer he started working out of the Alcorn. It's a beautiful salon, with wonderful stylists and products. My favourite product to purchase at the Alcorn is Moroccan Oil's Curly Hair Styling Creme. My go-to curly hair styling product is AG's Curl Activator which I can only find at the Beauty Supply Outlet here.

MY MALENE BIRGER RTW JACKETS

Yesterday I went to the eLUXE Warehouse Sale that happened here in Toronto. I met up with my friend Mandy and we casually shifted through the racks, looking for great finds.. After trying on a handful of goodies, I decided on these two stunning Malene Birger Jackets!!! These jackets are gorgeous additions to my wardrobe perfect for work and play. I saved $893 off the retail value of both these jackets.

Words from Malene Birger's website info description:

"This black wool blazer is a classic style with a cool edge. The white collar gives a graphic feeling and makes this blazer far from ordinary. It has long sleeves and it fastens with a single button."

Words from Malene Birger's website info description:

"We just love this beautiful loose-fitted tweed jacket! It has a classic look but an updated urban fit with and open front. The jacket has shiny sateen pockets and 3/4 sleeves. Wear it with jeans and a basic T-shirt for a simple and classic look."

MY 5 CURRENT FASHION LOVES...

#1. Black Cherry and Oxblood Colours

Coach Legacy, Archival Rambler Shoulder Bag in, Black Cherry.

Suarez Sisters; Natalie Off Duty and Color Me Nana designed this JETT Boot in Oxblood for ModernVice in NYC.

#2. Red and Black Nails

Black, Black-Red, Black-Purple, Black-Blue, and every now and again, Black-Green.

Above: OPI - Midnight in Moscow
Below: OPI - My Private Jet

Below: OPI - Here Today, Aragon Tomorrow

#3. Dark Denim

Fidelity Denim Jeans

Lucky Brand Dark Denim Jeans

#4. Ankle Boots

Aldo, Black Synthetic Leather, Ankle Boots.

I love wearing Ankle Boots, Day and Night..

#5. Emerald Green

Tibi, Emerald Green, 100% Silk Blouse.

My YSL Arty Ring in Khaki, but I think it also has shades of Emerald Green in it. Regardless, the ring will compliment any Emerald Green fashions quite nicely..