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!!!

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."

FASHION MAGAZINE TRENDS EVENT

Yesterday I attend Canada's FASHION Magazine's Spring 2013 Trends Event in Toronto. It was a great event and I attend with great friends. My friend Stephanie (from Oh Heel No!) and I said yes to an interview for FASHION's website so we are really looking forward to see how the event's video turned out. Pictures below capture some of my favourite parts of the evening, but all I can say is, 

"trends may come and go into season but love who you are first."

Pictures with the Editorial staff from FASHION Magazine's Men and Women issues.  

Studying my new mentor, David Livingstone!

My favourite trends featured while staying true to myself :)

MY MODERN VICE OXFORD JETT BOOTS

Recently I bought myself these Modern Vice JETT Boots designed by Natalie and Dylana Suarez in my new favourite colour, Oxblood!!! I love supporting the Suarez Sisters, two hard-working, multi-facetes fashion influencers that have style I relate too. Modern Vice is a New York based fashion company that producers their merchandise by hand, right there in NYC! These hot, new ankle boots are a birthday present to myself. I still have to spray protect them but don't plan on wearing them when the snow is around. My birthday is February 5th and we will be in Antigua, I will plan to start breaking them in around then. Stay tuned ;)

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