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Fashion and Style

Tote it! 5 Stylish & Sturdy Handcrafted Totes

January 19, 2012

Now that I'm no longer chained to my desk, and am an entrepreneur on-the-go (like how I made that sound so carefree? ha!), I am looking for a sturdy, stylish tote I can slip my laptop into and tote (!) around as I work in coffee shops around the city.  I want something utilitarian but [...]

Shop Local, Shop Small this Holiday

December 11, 2011

I just returned from New York City and successfully avoided most mass shopping areas by visiting three fantastic holiday markets in Grand Central Station, Bryant Park and Columbus Circle (unfortunately the Brooklyn market (above) isn't until next weekend...next year!).  "Craft fairs" are not just for grandmas anymore.  The days of crocheted tea cozies, amateur pottery [...]

Celebrate Sweater Season

November 9, 2011

It's time to pull out (and purchase!) those chunky wool sweaters from storage and stack them up in your closet. I'm talking the kind you can only stack three high because they will topple over otherwise. The kind that signals you are headed into hibernation period but will look good doing it!  The [...]

5 Ways to Get Cozy and Still Look Cute

October 30, 2011

Everyone has a favourite season.  Well I love summer.  I miss it already!  If it were not for fall's cozy fashions and loads of layers I would need a dedicated therapy session just to get me through.  Luckily a good dose of cashmere usually does the trick.  Here are five ways to get cozy this [...]

Top 5 Best Dressed at the Oscars

March 3, 2011

I'm usually a fan of Anne Hathaway, but I found her slightly irritating as the host at the Oscars. What did you think? She did impress with her eight dress changes almost all of which I liked (save the futuristic Armani Prive number which was not my bag). Two of Anne's looks tied for 5th [...]

Five High Impact Accessories to Buy Now

February 16, 2011

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Banana Republic Fan Necklace Tribal jewellery will be a hot trend this summer so start keeping an eye out now.  This fan necklace will look great with a simple tank in a few months, but for now, wear it over a sweater.
Anthropologie Floral Scarf The colours in this ample [...]

The Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

February 9, 2011

Ok, I folded and created a gift guide for Valentine's Day.  What I like about these gifts is that they are unique, any-time gifts vs specific Valentine's day themed gifts. Because really, what do you do with those post V-Day?  Hello clutter and (eventually) trash heap!  Notice that there are no bears holding hearts, massage [...]

Spring Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe Now

February 3, 2011

Spring has sprung (as I look out onto the snowy streets from 21 floors up)!  Well, at least in the fashion world it has. Out with the old, fall and holiday merchandise (there are still some great sale finds out there if you're lucky) and in with the NEW.
If you're wondering what to buy to [...]

How to Prevent a Hole in the Toe of Your Tights

January 26, 2011

Tights are truly the most convenient winter dressing choice.  You can slip them into any boot; short or tall, flat or heeled, dressy or functional.  There are so many great sweater tights options now that staying warm isn't even an issue.
I'll tell you what my issue is:  holes in the toes.  My sister and I [...]

Style Lessons from Helena Bonham Carter

January 19, 2011

On Sunday evening, I managed to convince my husband to watch the Golden Globes (after the football game was over, of course).  I watched the lovely movie stars step up one after the other.  Their dresses and hair styles may have differed, but they all looked elegant, sophisticated and classic hollywood.  And then Helena Bonham [...]

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