Hop on the Bus, Gus

Zoe Saldana, Olivia Palermo & Kristin Chenoweth look lovely in their low-budge Old Navy Peacoats - photos: Startraks/InStyle

Okay, so I know I'm not the first to report the whole 'Celebs: They're Just Like Us!' thing and I'm certainly not the first to notice the sudden abundance of starlets rocking this Old Navy peacoat (thanks InStyle) but it's such a great find that I didn't want you to miss out. 

Won't take long for this bright peacoat (in the perfect shade of 'Big Yellow Bus') to sell out so get on it.  I just bought it online (in 2 different sizes, just in case) because it's so incredibly cheap (and b/c I love it, of course) 

Pick up your Classic Wool-Blend Coat for $29.96 at Old Navy stores across Canada or online at oldnavy.ca.  Plus, score an extra 20% off using the code 'EXTRAGIFT' if you buy by tomorrow.  Sweeet! 

Photo courtesy Old Navy 

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My sweet sorella just bought me this Editor's Pouch as a b-day/Christmas gift and it's the new love of my life. I've been eyeing it online for awhile now but it's one of those things that you really have to hold to understand.  The cool stud detail is built right into the buttery leather (don't ask me how they do it) and then, the gold zip opens to reveal a stunning deep purple interior. Yum. I hugged it the entire way home, ignoring every disapproving glance from the boy. 

Get the ela Editor's Pouch online at thecode.ca ($178-$188)  The graphite is sold out but luckily it's still available in other pretty shades like Sand, Lipstick and Silver Mirror Stud.  Cheaper than therapy?

ps - Sing the title as Rihanna would.  Sometimes i worry that my humour gets lost in translation...

Your Under $100 Gift Guide

A car wrapped by Carolina Herrera? Yes, please! Photo: Carolina Herrera

Ever feel like your list keeps growing by the holiday minute? One moment, you feel like you're nearly done and the next, you realize you're miles from the finish line. With time, budget and creative thinking stretched to the absolute max, we've rounded up a helpful last-minute guide for you for all those little things that can add up to quite a lot - with stylish ideas for your Secret Santa, your gift-exchangee, the kid in your life, said kid's teacher, oh, and don't forget your holiday hostess. Phew. The best part about this list? Everything checks out at under $100. Yay! For the full gift guide, click here

1. Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller, $40, Coles Bookstore; 2. Michael Bublé Christmas CD, $19.99, HMV; 3. Designer Bar Set, $34.99, HomeSense; 4. Designer Plaid Throw, $39.99, HomeSense; 5. Boxed Winter Currant Candle, $14.99, HomeSense

A Gift from Joe

A knock at the door.  A Fed-Ex guy. A big brown package.  'Qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?' I mused. Tearing open the package, I was thrilled to find a box in Joe Fresh orange filled with loads of holiday treats.  The best part? A note signed by Joe himself. Squee :)

Love everything! Thanks Joe Fresh. Such a sweet surprise xo 

Fête Set

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

Lately, I've been acting a lot more mature, and I don't mean this in a good coming-of-age way.  I'm talking terrifyingly predictable - ie. work all day, make dinner, eat dinner, give kids a bath, stories, bedtime, then we put on a pot of water for tea (Twinings which, for the record, we did way before Fifty Shades of Grey), then work some more, then crash. Zzzzz.  It's not that I don't like being a mom, because I love it.  And I'm not saying I don't like to work, because I really do.  It's just that nothing good can possibly come of the constant routininess of it all, especially when endless piles of laundry are involved. 

What I mean, is that I'm beyond ready to bust it. I'm ready to eat, drink and be embarassingly merry.  I'm ready to sparkle my way into a snowbank somewhere and just chill out there for a minute, then get back up and shuffle my way to the next party. I'm actually even ready to feel tired the next day - in a good way. 

I've got a rocking holiday wardrobe all planned out (which I wholeheartedly encourage you to try on for size btw) should any tempting invites come my way. You hosting?

x

Michael Kors Fall 2012 - photo: style.com

1. Open Blazer, $30, Dynamite; 2. Draped Gown, $129.99, Laura; 3. Studded Loafer, $50, ALDO; 4. Faux-Fur Scarf, $70, Le Château; 5. Gemstone Clutch, $40, Le Château 

Photo: WhoWhatWear.com

1. Necklace, $18, American Eagle; 2. Leopard Bag, $25, American Eagle; 3. Flared Skirt, $40, American Eagle; 5. Patent-Toe Pumps, $42, ALDO; 6. Denim Shirt, $45, American Eagle

Emilio Pucci Fall 2012 - photo: style.com

1. Chiffon Blouse, $35, Smart Set; 2. Tuxedo Pant, $39.90, Dynamite; 3. Studded Clutch, $40, ALDO; 4. Pointy-Toed Pump, $90, ALDO; 5. Snake Bracelet, $12, ALDO

Derek Lam Fall 2012 - photo: style.com

1. Skull Necklace, $12, ALDO; 2. Bouclé Blazer, $120, Laura; 3. Lurex Scarf, $28, Laura; 4. Studded Hi-Top, $120, Le Château; 5. Wide Leg Pant, $60, Laura