Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 10:20AM 
Why let the kids have all the fun? From the slip-on sneaker to the midi skirt, this summer’s most-wanted trends work beautifully for women of all ages. I've rounded up my top ageless on-trend picks for iVillage.ca this week, perfect for bringing your summer wardrobe right up to date...
Monday, July 14, 2014 at 1:42PM 
Snakeskin Textured Slip-On Sneakers, $54.95, GAP
It's become an obsession, really. The slip-on sneaker is so easy and so cool that I've worn little else this summer. And since we've moved 3 times in the last 3 months and I've been constantly lifting boxes, moving furniture and kicking unfinished walls in frustration, flip-flops just feel far too dangerous.
These pink lovelies are so pretty that I'm having a very hard time not clicking the 'add to cart' button (oh wait, just did). I mean, $55? For the most perfect of pink snakeskin slip-ons that I will wear all year long? I think we must.
This is our new house that we finally (FINALLY!) moved into on Friday:
Some of you have asked to see before and after pics as I start to decorate. Interested? Let me know what you think. I cannot wait to get started!
Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 9:41AM 
Liu Wen rocks a Derek Lam LWD. Photo: Harper's Bazaar
Originally posted in The CLOSET
Between Wimbledon, FIFA World Cup, and the upcoming Rogers Cup, fairweather sports enthusiasts like me are currently experiencing some full-on fandemonium. I usually like to participate in team sports (girls shopping trips) and full contact sports (sample sales), but the thrill of Canada's epic Wimbledon run and the World Cup Final Four have me living on the edge of my seat instead.
Sure, I love the games, but you can't blame me for lusting after the style of these sports heroes; I mean, Eugenie in her tennis whites? Talk about 'love'. And Team Germany's highly impractical soccer whites? Winning.
A hot summer day just begs for this coolest of palette cleansers: bright, solid white. When worn head-to-toe, there isn't a more winning combination for any athlete, whether your sport is sangria-sipping, World Cup watching or, of course, shoe shopping.
Happy FIFA Finals! Oh, and while you wait for the next game to start, check out my fav winning whites in stores now...
Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 9:30AM 
A gorgeous shot from the Dune London S/S 2014 Campaign. Photo: Dune London.
Originally posted in The LOOK
If I had a dime for every time my husband told me I'm a shoe hoarder...just imagine all of the amazing shoes I could buy...sigh...Whether they're super strappy flat sandals or sky-high man-killers, I'm a total sucker for fierce footwear.
Summer is the perfect time to give our wallets a break with all of the affordable sandals in stores and luckily I've found plenty of ways to justify every pair. If you need a little help in this department the next time you're challenged on your 'need' for yet another pair (whether by your own conscience or by someone else) this little cheat sheet should help you out:
1) After so many months spent in socks and clunky boots, your poor feet need to breathe. Sandals are natural way to give your toes the oxygen they deserve. Note: I have exactly zero scientific studies to back this up.
2) Closed-toe loafers, boat shoes and slip-on sneakers are considered 'safety' footwear. You wouldn't want to slip while chasing after your little ones, would you?
3) You've spent all that hard-earned money on your pedicure. Sandals protect (and beautifully showcase) your investment so you can make the absolute most of your pedi potential.
4) Summer requires reaching higher places like that high cupboard where you keep your lemonade pitcher, the top bookshelf where you store your perfect barbecue cookbook and pruning errant branches off your wayward maple tree. Heels are kind of like a built-in stepladder, no?
5) Cute shoes = happy wives = happy husbands = happy lives. I'd say shoe shopping is a no-brainer, wouldn't you?
Check out my fav under-$100 summer shoe picks below. Don't say I didn't warn you...
SEE MY TOP SUMMER SHOE PICKS HERE...
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 1:52PM 
Heading to the beach, dock or pool this week? Lucky you (and you, and you). In my weekly style article for iVillage.ca, I’ve rounded up the cutest summer gear from swimsuits and cover-ups to sandals, sunglasses and beach bags. And since every item checks out at under $100, looks like your week just got even luckier...
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