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Wednesday
May012013

The Modern Way to Wear Florals

A cool floral shot from Blame S/S '13 Campaign - photo courtesy Blame

Originally posted in The CLOSET

The April showers came - oh did they ever - and with them, naturally, the flowers. Hooray! And while those darling buds of May are a joy to behold in our gardens, wearing them can be a little tricky.  I mean, you don't want to look like a teenager (unless you are a teenager, in which case, go on with your bad self), and you definitely don't want to look like a grandma, even if you are one.  The florals of Spring '13 are, as always, bright, cheery and fun but to make the most out of the season's best buds, it's all about how you wear 'em.  

I've put together 3 looks to show you how easy it is to pull off florals in a super modern way.  Whether you go for the bold with a bright mirror print frock or keep it subtle with a blue & white boyfriend shirt poking out under a lightweight sweater, you'll look positively Spring-y with the right floral print.

Happy May 1st to you! xx

P.S - For the first outfit, change up the handbag for grass green, bright yellow or even pink to reinvent the look over and over again. Oh, and that amazing Cleo dress? How Mary Katrantzou is that??

  

 

THE FLORAL SHIRT: Crossbody Bag, $59, Danier; Navy Trousers, $34.95, H&M; Preen x ALDO RISE Pump, $155, ALDO; Jocelyn Sweater, $119.50, Club Monaco; Floral Blouse, $39, Smart Set; Silver Necklace, $14.98, ALDO

THE FLORAL PANT: NYC Tee, $24.95, American Eagle Outfitters; Ray-Ban Shades, $189.95, Sunglass Hut; Botanical Skinny, $149.50, Club Monaco; Python Clutch, $45, RW&CO.; Ankle Strap Sandals, $89, Guess; Cropped French Terry Moto, $53.70, Aeropostale

THE FLORAL DRESS: Floral Dress, $60.20, Cleo; Silver Pumps, $34.98, Spring; Erickson Beamon Earrings, $139.50, Club Monaco; Denim Jacket, $34.95, H&M; Studded Foldover Clutch, $45, Le Château

Monday
Apr292013

Slouchy Chic: 5 Ways to Go with the Flow

Photo courtesy Danier

Certain people just know how to rock cool slouchy pants and drapey shirts, giving off that laissez-faire vibe without looking the least bit slovenly. Ever wondered how to pull it off? I've got 5 Stylist Secrets to help you go with the flow this Spring. Hint: it's way easier than you think...

Read the full article here

Friday
Apr262013

Viktor & Rolf Hit The Room in Toronto

The Perrier-Jouët-plied crowd at the Viktor & Rolf party at The Room.

I was fortunate enough to be invited to the Viktor & Rolf party at The Room the other night and wanted to share my pics with you. Luckily, pictures pretty much say it all, because I need to get packing! In 24 hours, I'll be leaving for a week's worth of white sand, sparkly drinks and some much-needed unplugged-ness with the fam.  #yay

Keep checking back next week - workaholic that I am, I've gotten posts all lined up for you while I'm away. I bet you $5 rlr mini is rolling her eyes as she reads this. In the meantime, thank you so so much for all of your support of this blog over the last 3 years. I cannot believe it's been that long! I love you, I owe you, and I'll be sure to take pics while I'm away. You should see the beach outfits I have planned for me, him and them. Squeee! Is it too late to start crunches now?

 

I'm with the lovely Afiya Francisco of The Style House. Photo courtesy Sharon Ng Hayes of The Backseat Stylers.

Racks of decadent Viktor & Rolf clothes - all tempting, all on my 'someday' list...

The ever-cool Jay Strut rocking a Balmain blazer. Cue applause.

 Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, the duo behind, you guessed it, Viktor & Rolf.

An all black-and-white tableau of mannequins at The Room.

Two pretty party-goers. I love, love, love her pleated maxi.

Silver python killers by Viktor & Rolf.

D.J Mia Moretti kept the crowd well-tuned.

These ladies are at every party and always know how to ham it up. A little cray-cray but, seriously, how fun are they??

Afiya Francisco, Gabrielle Johnson and I finally got our pic with Viktor & Rolf. Night made.

Friday
Apr262013

Celebs Shine at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball

Kate Hudson in diamonds from the Tiffany & Co. 2013 Blue Book Collection at the Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Trust renowned jeweler Tiffany to take a party to new heights. The champagne-fueled Blue Book Ball was held last week in NYC in honor of the 2013 Blue Book Collection of Tiffany’s most breathtaking jewels, inspired by the Roaring Twenties. The event took place in a makeshift 1920’s supper club beneath a 31-foot-high Tiffany Blue Box covering Rockefeller Centre's famous ice rink, complete with a champagne tower, live aerial performers and a performance by Broadway star, Megan Hilty.  Bill Cunningham summed it up in his New York Times video when he said, “ In my 60 years of covering parties I have never seen an extravaganza like I saw this evening.”

The approximately 400 guests included celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Michelle Williams; along with Baz Luhrmann (director, producer and co-writer), Catherine Martin (costume designer) and Carey Mulligan of the upcoming blockbuster, The Great Gatsby. The starlets were, of course, loaded with Tiffany jewels - SJP wore two statement necklaces while Gwyneth wore an of-the-moment opal, sapphire and diamond brooch. Meanwhile, Kate Hudson lit it up with dazzling pink morganite and diamond earrings.

Sigh...and where was my invite? 

Check out more party pics below xx

The grandest Tiffany Blue Box ever created, constructed for the Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co

Megan Hilty performing at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball, at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co

Catherine Martin, Academy Award®-winning costume and production designer, Baz Luhrmann, director, producer and co-writer of The Great Gatsby and Carey Mulligan celebrate the 2013 Blue Book Collection at theTiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Sarah Jessica Parker in diamonds from the Tiffany & Co. 2013 Blue Book Collection at the Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Gwyneth Paltrow in diamonds from the Tiffany & Co. 2013 Blue Book Collection, at the Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Michelle Williams in diamonds from the Tiffany & Co. 2013 Blue Book Collection at the Tiffany & Co. BlueBook Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Aerialist at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball, at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co

Jessica Biel in diamonds from the Tiffany & Co. 2013 Blue Book Collection at the Blue Book Ball at Rockefeller Center in New York City, April 18, 2013. Photo Credit: GettyImages for Tiffany & Co.

Thursday
Apr252013

Bright & Lovely at the LOFT Summer Preview

 

My favourite shorts from the Summer '13 LOFT collection. I would do a million lunges to make these shorts happen. LOVE!

The sad thing about all of this amazing catering? Fashion people don't typically eat. Or if they do, they don't want to get their clothes dirty and so, they just wait to eat until they get home. #tragic

 

The jewelry and accessory collection was incredibly cute. I especially loved all of the statement necklaces (including these fun fringey ones) and sparkly rhinestone bracelets.

The lovely Nicole Wilson (of Dainty Girl fame) and I both read the memo.  The uniform of choice at fashion parties right now? Black & White. Photo courtesy Nicole Wilson

Click on the thumbnails below for a preview of what's coming to LOFT stores for Summer '13 xx