12 Stylish Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

A soft pink coat brightens up any blah day. Photo via 9to5chic.com

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em; or in the case of winter, dress like it. If you've got a case of the January blues, wondering when this deep freeze is going to end, sometimes all you have to do is peep your nose out of your parka to get inspired. Whether it's the crisp white snow, the powder blue and pink skies at sunset, or even all that grey slush at your feet, the soft pastel colours of winter are actually way prettier than black, and just might help you feel the calm after an ice storm.

Read on for 12 super stylish ways to beat the winter blues... 

(including this little beauty who looks very ready for a margarita, wouldn't you say?)

See the Peter Pilotto for Target Lookbook

Photos courtesy Target

Massive apologies for being MIA these past few days. I was in TO shooting my latest round of TV segments for the iVillage Minute and then spent yesterday at the Shangri-La for my sister's 40th. A morning at the Miraj Hammam Spa plus lunch at Bosk can transform you from highly stressed to incredibly chilled out and baby soft in a matter of two hours. Worth every single penny. 

Digression aside, I'm back at it and had to share these new pics from the Peter Pilotto for Target collection. Peter who? Doesn't really matter (fashion designer, good enough to be picked up for a Target collab). I went to the Target Spring Preview last week to see the pieces in person and they are even prettier in real life - silky soft fabrics and super vibrant summer colours perfect for surfer girls and wannabes alike. 

I am dying over the dresses, the long-sleeved stretchy shirts and the clutches, and luckily at $14.99 to $79.99 for apparel and $16.99 to $39.99 for accessories, it looks as though I might actually be able to pick up the things on my wishlist without destroying our family budget. That is, IF (and it's a big IF) everything doesn't get scooped up before I get in the door. There is one massive benefit to living outside of the city: namely, not having to fight OOC throngs of other ravenous fashionphiles when new designer collections arrive at Target. This should be a consideration in quality of life studies and real estate reports, non?

Mark your calendars! The Peter Pilotto for Target Collection launches in Target stores nationwide and at Net-a-porter.com on February 9th. Cannot wait! 

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Look More Chic in 2014 + Win a $100 Smart Set Shopping Spree

Photo courtesy Smart Set

Originally posted in The CLOSET

One week into January and we've already had 3 snow days. Luckily, the deep freeze means that I've had loads of time indoors to manhandle one of the top resolutions on my list: my closet. Though I'm supposed to be a good editor since my job title is 'Fashion Expert', even my closet is filled with things I really don't need. So now, we're colour-coded, culled and totally caught up which means that I'm allowing myself to buy a few more things. Pilled and stretched sweaters need to be replaced, old jeans need updating and, of course, I have my eye on a few things that I want, just because they're pretty.

To kick off the year, I've rounded up some gorgeous finds from Smart Set to help you in your quest to look more chic in 2014. Read on for my top tips + enter to win a $100 gift card to shop Smart Set's new collection...

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14 Resolutions Worth Keeping in 2014

Source: Pinterest

Originally posted in The LOOK

At -21 degrees (windchill notwithstanding), 2014 is off to a very chilly start. While you huddle up indoors, away from the deadly polar vortex swirling around outside, I think now's a pretty good time to take stock of the year ahead. If you're like me, my grand New Year's resolutions never really pan out the way I plan. All good intentions for eating like Gwyneth Paltrow and working out like a ninja usually fall by the wayside sometime around next week and by then, I'll likely already be back to my 2013 ways. 

So this year, I resolve to make more realistic goals - small little things that will make a positive impact on my day-to-day, from wearing cooler jeans to updating my playlist. If you're looking to refresh, recharge and renew, too, read on for the 14 New Year's resolutions that might actually be worth keeping this year...

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On How to Survive a Cold Snap

It's cold. (HOW COLD IS IT??) Glad you asked - it's so cold that Anna Wintour looks warm. So cold that Miley Cyrus is wearing clothes. So cold that all the members of One Direction are pointing south. For the record, I made those up. Really, there's nothing else to do - it's SO cold.

If you're one of those people who've neglected to buy true winter wear for the past few years, you might be wishing you'd bought that on-sale parka when you had the chance. Luckily it's not too late to pick up these super cozy finds to help you brave this bitter cold snap. 

Think warm thoughts, beauties. 

xx

Waffle Knit Toque, $10, Joe Fresh

TNA Courchevel Parka, $250, Aritzia

V-Neck Chunky Knit Sweater, $39, Joe Fresh

Kenneth Cole Down Jacket, $158, Hudson's Bay

Waffle Knit Scarf, $16, Joe Fresh

TNA Ralston Pant, $40, Aritzia 

Conquest Carly Short Boot, $220, Sorel