SPRING/SUMMER 2013 INSPIRATION: H-M

Continuing on to archive a favourite look from favourite designers Spring/Summer 2013 runway collections. I wish I had more time and skills to create a mood-board digitally, but I still enjoy reviewing my list of looks whether in the present or down the road looking back. My first post covered A-G and here are my favourite from designers, H to M.

Hermes

Isabel Marant

Jason Wu

Jil Sander

Jonathan Saunders

Kenzo

Lanvin

Louis Vuitton

Maison Martin Margiela

Marc Jacobs

Marni

Matthew Williamson

Missoni

Miu Miu

Mulberry

Image source: ELLE.com

SPRING IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY!!!

Today was a beautiful day in the city of Toronto. Spring 2013 is officially a week away and today was a sign that it's true. My friend Steph and I got outside during lunch and she took these pictures of my Spring ready outfit. 

What I'm Wearing:

Sonia + Kyo Winter Coat

H+M Striped Top

Grey Cashmere Cardigan from Topshop

Skirt by Jason Wu for Target

Tights from Hudson's Bay/The Bay

Coach Archival Rambler Handbag from Coach

Black Quilted Sperry Top Siders Boat Shoes

 

Pictures taken by @sjfisme

MY JOURNAL: WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Wearing; Cotton top from Aritzia, Skirt is from the Jason Wu x Target collection, Coach Legacy Archivale Rambler handbag, Pandora bracelet, and my Kate Spade watch.

OPI "You Don't Know Jacques" Manicure and Pedicure. 

Sunday afternoon enjoyed the musical talent of a Pianist. Afterwards we went to one of our favourite restaurant's in Toronto, Terroni.

Store front picture of our favourite designer toy store, Magic Pony.

Winter coat by Soia + Kyo, Ankle boots from Aldo.

Pictures with my friends from Friday night. Wearing my Stella McCartney inspired blouse from H+M, and my Fidelity dark denim jeans with my Franco Sarto black boots.

Steph from Oh Heel No! spotting :)

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 BEST FASHION MOMENTS OF 2012

This list doesn't account for all of my favourite fashion moments of 2012, but a great list of highlights pulled from my blog/journal.

January 2012

On Monday, January 23rd I was featured on CTV BC's Morning Show asking Randy Fenoli some Wedding Dress questions which also displayed a picture of me. Randy said any dress I wanted would look fabulous on me. With a comment like that, it was definitely a highlight of the year!

February 2012

On my birthday (February 5th) Nathan took me to Buffalo, NY so I could shop the Jason Wu for Target collaboration collection.

Also for my Birthday my bestie, Andrea had given me a Gift Card to one of our favourite stores, ZARA! I used the gift card to buy this incredible tweed jacket (below) that reminds me of both Chanel and Angel Food Birthday Cake!!

March 2012

March 8th I hunted my local H+M down in hopes of a piece of MARNI for H+M that I could own. This 100% silk blouse was a MAJOR score!

April 2012

I refreshed the denim in my wardrobe with 2 new pairs of Fidelity jeans, and my first pair of Franco Sarto leather footwear.

May 2012

For my Bachlorette and Wedding present my bridesmaids and best girlfriends took me to Las Vegas to have some fun. I can't decide which look here is my favourite. The 1st picture I'm rocking my new silk Marni x H&M, patterned skirt, and the 2nd is my H+M ikat maxi dress I wore Saturday night when I decided to get a new tattoo!

June 2012

Wearing my souvenir clock necklace I bought at Marie Antoinette's house in Versailles, France last Summer (2011). We went to Versailles the day after Nathan proposed to me under the Eiffel tower.

July 2012

Wearing a collection of my favourite pieces; my Kara Laricks (Fashion Star Winner) blouse I bought in Las Vegas!, patterned pants from Zara, my Franco Sarto Sandals, and my Longchamp purse!!

August 2012

As our Wedding approached Nathan and I treated each other to some gifts. Here are a few Coach handbags my babe gave to me. 

September 2012

September 1, 2012 I married my best friend and long time lover (9 years dating) and couldn't be a happier woman. Our Wedding was perfection and I'm so happy with my Wedding Dress and Bridesmaid dresses I choose for the big day. 

October 2012

Early October I was blessed to score a few bracelets from Anna Dello Russo's collaboration for H+M. It was a popular collaboration and I was worried I wouldn't get any pieces I liked by the time I'd get to the store so, my friend Andrea came through for me and picked up what I wanted during the morning rush. LOVE...

November 2012

Not being able to attend the opening of Maison Martin Margiela for H+M's collaboration, I stopped by my local store at lunch and managed to buy this dramatic red dress.

December 2012

Honestly the best day, Christmas Day! Nathan and I had a lot of fun shopping, wrapping and giving each others presents to one another. I am a very lucky girl.