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Tuesday
Dec082015

PRET-A-PARTY | Do Holiday Décor Like a Pro

via the Vaughan Mills Blog

Hosting a holiday party takes guts - whether it's an intimate little gathering, a family dinner or an epic bash, there's always loads of work to be done. You want your favourites to have fun, obviously. But you also want your place to look like magic. Once you've got your guest list, dinner menu and party playlist all figured out, it's time to turn your attention to decor. Luckily, you don't need a design degree, a big budget or even a massive amount of free time (what's that?) to make your house look like it's been decorated by a pro. Take a look at these 6 easy tricks to make your home shine extra bright this holiday season.

xx

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Monday
Nov302015

35 Reasons to Love Winter White

via RW&CO.

Originally posted in The LOOK

There comes a time in every person's life where we're forced to grow up. Whether it's living on our own for the first time, having a massive work crisis, or raising kids, life has ways of showing us how capable we really are. My fashion awakening came when I realized that I could wear white. And not just a white t-shirt but all white, head-to-toe. I started one summer with the purchase of a little white dress. I loved this dress. Like wanted to marry it. And then 5 minutes in, I spilled a smoothie all over the front of my would-be spouse. I was like, 'Shoot. I should have known. I'm so clumsy. I, of all people, cannot pull off a white dress.' But then I realized, 'I have a washing machine. I have a Tide stick. I think I might even have bleach. I can handle this.' We had a summer like no other, me and that dress. And then I got pregnant and it didn't fit anymore. But that dress changed me. Sniff. It really did. 

I don't spill as much as I used to. I count on my kids to do all the spilling for me. But white remains one of my favourite colours (or non-colours) to buy, both for myself and for my kids, even though everyone swears its impractical. Solid white can be bleached or Oxi-Cleaned or put out in the sun to brighten it up. And it's so much less moody than black. 

I'm sure you know by now that it's encouraged to wear white after Labour Day, but how much do you actually wear it? Whether you opt for bright white or cream, or even a mix of the two, white has this subtle way of brightening up your complexion and your mood that few shades can. And as the snow starts to fall, I can't think of a better way to embrace winter than with a chic white coat, a cozy cream cable-knit sweater or even cool white runners. And if you're worried about them being impractical, don't. You're a grown-up. You can handle this.

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Friday
Nov272015

T.G.I.B.F | Your One-Stop Black Friday Guide

Roller Derby Girls. Bob Ayers via Pivotstar.com

Happy Black Friday my pretties! Hope you've got your helmets. Here's all you need to know (check back for updates throughout Cyber Weekend). Click on the pics for the fine print. Happy shopping!

Banana Republic

GAP

ARITZIA

REVOLVE CLOTHING

ZARA

MADEWELL

ALDO

ASOS

DANIER

HUDSON'S BAY

COS

CHAPTERS/INDIGO

JOE FRESH

RW&CO.

SEPHORA

ROOTS

LOLE

HATLEY

CLUB MONACO

OLD NAVY

 

BAUBLEBAR

SHOPBOP

ALL SAINTS

STELLA & DOT

FRENCH CONNECTION

NORDSTROM

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH

COACH

TORY BURCH

ANN TAYLOR

MASSIMO DUTTI

NINE WEST

RUDSAK

MACKAGE

TOWN SHOES

MODA OPERANDI

 

 

 

 

 

Monday
Nov232015

FASHION JOY | 15 Subtle Ways to Look Festive

via American Eagle

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

American Thanksgiving is nearly upon us which means only one thing to Canadians - it's officially okay to start decorating. Time to turn on the lights, put up the tree and start getting in the spirit. If you're not all into ugly Christmas sweaters and reindeer antlers but still like to look festive, we've got a perfect list for you. A little red here or a pop of plaid there goes a very long way to making you look merry and bright. See our round-up of fashion finds to help you look subtly festive all season long...

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Thursday
Nov192015

BRRING IT ON | Our Cold-Weather Edit

Photo by Kuba Dabrowski via WWD

Originally posted in The LOOK

Even though we all know it's coming, it's always a surprise when the cold weather actually hits. If you find yourself wincing when the mercury drops, it's time to get prepared. And if emergency preparedness means shopping, I'm totally down.

While this year's coziest pieces will keep you covered from the cold, it's never enough to just be functional. I look for pieces that perform under the pressure, both from the weather and from my Instagram feed. Just consider it your essential duty as a Canadian to be winter-ready - kind of like paying your heating bills but way more fun. 

From the coziest faux-fur trapper hat to the loungiest, most luxe-looking sweaters, I've rounded up the pieces you need for the cold weather ahead.  xx

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