10 NEW ITEMS IN MY CLOSET!

Rachel Roy Dress

This past Fall I met Rachel Roy in Toronto at The Bay across from my work/office. When I was there I found this beautifully designed, Rachel Roy, aquamarine blue maxi dress. It's a little "Spring/Summer" for Fall/Winter but it's fabulously cut and timeless so the plans are possibly wearing it in Antigua when we are there in February and then afterwards in Canada when the weather turns hot.

Top Shop Fall/Spring Coat
I had 3 Spring/Fall coats I have worn out in the past few years so I donated them and purchased this new lightweight, but professional jacket from TopShop! It hugs the body beautifully and allows me permission to wear black and navy together if I ever need or want too. 

Nicole Richie x Macy's Maxi Dress
I love Nicole Richie and all of her clothing and accessory lines (wearing House of Harlow 1960 Necklace N8 gave me for Valentine's Day approx. 2 years ago), so when I saw Nicole Richie for Macy's collection online, I saw this beautiful maxi dress and couldn't resist. I love; the pattern, the colours, the black lace detail around the colour, and optional arrow detailed waistband. 5 stars :) 

New iPhone Case from Zazzle.com

Maybe inspired by my Nicole Richie peacock patterned maxi dress I choose this neutral tone peacock patterned iPhone 4s case. There are A LOT of options to choose from on Zazzle.com so after weeks of weighing my options I decided on this classic, feminine yet vintage inspired case that I felt would be fine with any clothing or accessories I wear.

Grace Coddington Biography
Grace has a few books released she's worked on but I was happy to recently buy and read about the REAL Grace Coddington's professional background and vision.  

Rodarte for Starbucks Accessories
Nathan bought me the lunch bag as a gift because he knows how worried I get about packing lunches inside my purse. I bought the travel mug because I love the design and that Starbucks allowed Rodarte to apply their design to the Starbucks logo! I gifted one to my Mom because she enjoys getting to know the fashions I'm interested in. She loved the mug because it reminded her of my "Space Invader" Parisian street artist obsession..

Anna Dello Russo x H+M 
I wasn't able to attend the collaboration for sale in-store myself but, my bestie Andrea picked me up my 2 favourite accessories from the collection!

Maison Martin Margiela x H+M "Hitched Up" Dress
MMM's 2003 re-edition dress came in a beautiful red colour, and I have been in the market for a red maxi dress, it was meant to be! My unique dress was a fun conversation piece at my recent staff holiday party too, but I should have took my watch off looking at this picture below.. 

Soia and Kyo Winter Coat
With a Cadillac Fairview gift card present in hand I found this stylish Winter Coat in the Toronto Eaton Centre. Then weeks later Nathan hooked me up with tickets to Soia and Kyo's Spring 2013 runway collection at Toronto Fashion Week!!! Life is good.

Franco Sarto Boots
I bought Franco Sarto staple sandals this past Spring/Summer 2012 and I just so happened to buy Franco Sarto staple, black leather boots!!! In a competitive marketplace I have now acquired a crush on well-designed, but affordable footwear. It's been a while now since I bought them and wearing these boots non-stop, work and play, I can still say; they were a great find.

CHANNELING PARISIAN CHIC

Today I'm wearing:

Anna Dello Russo for H+M Zebra Bracelet

Pandra Charm Bracelet

Kate Spade New York Two Toned Watch

My Parisian Flag (Blue, White, Red) Inspired Tattoo

I Heart Paris Shirt from Paris!

Black Angora Cardigan by Rachel Rachel Roy

Dark Wash Fidelity Denim

OPI Shellac Big Apple Red

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2012

Thanksgiving weekend this year was full of family, food, celebration, and some good old fashion shopping! N8 and I picked up some of our wedding presents from our friends and family that arrived at our Hudson's Bay location.  I am very thankful for all the good in my life and very thankful for all of the people who love me along the way..

MY WEEK IN PICTURES

This week I met Rachel Roy!

We have started receiving our lovely wedding gifts and our new Ralph Lauren China reminds me of the balloons at out wedding :)

My Bridesmaid Heath gave me a few special trinkets at our Toronto Wedding Celebration we hosted at a local bar, The Banknote. 

Saturday night we went out to see our friends, Wide Mouth Mason perform at one of my favourite Toronto venues, Horseshoe Tavern.

Art above was spotted inside The Horseshoe Tavern, the tile below B&W of Balzac's cafe floor tiles.

"These are a few of my favourite things!" Fall 2011/2012 Topshop jacket, Kersh floral blouse I bought in Saskatoon recently, and my new Coach Ocelot Wristlet!!

Our best little buddy.

TODAY I MET RACHEL ROY!

Today after work Stephanie from Oh Heel No! and I met Rachel Roy!!! The Hudson's Bay Company hosted a casual gathering at their store right across the street from our office, obviously we had to go. It was so nice meeting the some of the marketing staff while we sipped raspberry mimosa's and waited for Rachel. Rachel was awesome, down to earth and more interested in getting to know me that I didn't really get a chance to tell her how inspiring she is. On the other hand she was REALLY touched I brought my Rachel Roy luggage tage (gift with RR purchase) I received last Fall. She said she remember designing the piece, seeing it again after what feels like a really long time she could remember the moment clearly. What a great way to end the day.

My new Rachel Roy dress could also be a beautiful long skirt! It's one of the most amazing dresses I have bought. I could easily put a beautiful blouse over the top for a dinner out with my hubby :)