I'm always on the lookout for great Canadian brands, so when Nella Bella got in touch and asked me to test drive one of their clutches, I was totally game. The brand's all about sleek, on-trend designs with a decidedly urban flair. And while the bags look leather-like luxe, the entire line is 100% vegan, making them not only eco-friendly but blissfully affordable. This clutch is capital O Oversized, with a detachable chain strap and smart interior pockets. But the best part? The colour - a rich, ruby red. Love!
Now here's the good news: We're giving away this Nella Bella Ivy Clutch. Simply leave a comment below telling us your fave Nella Bella handbag to win. Contest closes 5 pm tomorrow (Friday). We'll announce the winner Monday morning! Bonne chance
How ridiculously pretty is the Hermès Spring 2013 campaign? Shot by Nathaniel Goldberg just off the Villa D'Este (bucket list) in Lake Como, Italy, the campaign features Iselin Steiro at play on the dock in tennis whites, pops of blue and brilliant mosaic prints. Kind of like summer camp, except with really great shoes. And in Italy. And all by yourself with a really hot guy. So, not really like summer camp at all then...
Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Golden Globes. Source: Glamour.com
Awards season is in full swing and though it’s supposed to be about the films, we all know what really matters most: the dresses, naturally! Check out these 10 red-carpet-ready frocks, inspired by your favourite Golden Globes looks, to help you steal the scene at your next fête.
Did you catch the Globes the other night? Who do you think won best-dressed? I loved Kate Hudson (b/c I love Kate Hudson and I loved her choice) Thumbs down to Halle Berry (love her, her dress was super ug though...). Thought Jessica Alba, Amy Adams, Kerry Washington and that American Idol/Smash girl killed it, too. Though of anyone, you'd think Dior Couture could have figured out how to make that dress fit Jessica Chastain, no? Such a shame - she looked beyond gorgeous otherwise...
I'll be wearing one of these dresses to my next red carpet event. Wondering if my invite got lost in the mail? Commence thumb-twiddling...
It wasn't all that long ago that spandex was invented. The revolutionary fiber of the 60s, spandex moved with our bodies, giving us the freedom to stretch, lunge and squat like never before. But with freedom comes responsibility, and that's where the 80's really crossed the line. Think neon bike shorts, legwarmers, MC Hammer gym rat pants, and stretchy headbands to keep crimped hair at bay while we sweated to the oldies. And possibly (no, definitely) worst of all, the THONG BODYSUIT worn over the bike short. Yup. I remember my mom faithfully going to Jazzercise while I daydreamed about being a 'Get in Shape Girl', donning my super cool ankle weights and wrist warmers while I perfected my running man. Good times.
Luckily, workout wear has gotten a lot prettier and instead of hindering our ability to get in shape, is actually designed to help us get physical without looking ridiculous (case in point: the thong bodysuit). The new crop of activewear is seamless, stretchy and breathable. The sports bras not only support us (literally) while we run but instead of feeling like a compression boob-bandage, actually flatter our feminine physique. And the shoes? Well, there are millions of cool pairs for every type of athlete, whether you're a low-impact kinda lady or someone who Jillian Michaels' her way through every hardcore drill. You go girl! Don't hurt me.
I can't help you hit your goals (I'm too busy trying to reach my own) but these fitness finds just might give you that extra boost you need to hit the treadmill. (And if the gym just isn't your thing, I'm all over the Zumba and Tracy Anderson DVD's. Love!)
Good luck, ladies! Looking good, as they say, is half the battle x
ps - if you have 7 minutes, this video is highly entertaining. and no, it's not an SNL skit. Scroll to the bottom for more. I think I just lost 5 lbs from laughing so hard
Naomi Watts covers Vogue Australia - image Vogue.com.au
So long, farewell, old burgundy. I tried (really I did) but if I'm honest, we've had our fun and now I'm ready for a change. Luckily, Pantone has declared pretty Emerald as the colour to covet in 2013. They say it’s not easy being green, but wearing green? That’s a whole other story. The rich hue, said to promote balance and harmony will help you feel enlivened, elegant and positively renewed. Can’t think of a better way to kick off the new year! Check out my top 10 emerald finds at iVillage.ca this week, guaranteed to make people (pun intended) green with envy. Soooo glad I decided to wear emerald for my headshot. Now if only I could take back that Puerto Rican haircut... (I'm still not over it)
Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 3:15PM 
