All They Want for Christmas...

Source: Necessary Objects
         

Once upon a time, I would write pretty ambitious Christmas lists.  I'd ask for ridiculous things like ponies, and the ability to fly and pink hair 'like a mermaid'.  But always, always, my #1 wish would be 'neat stuff.'  Back then, that meant strawberry-scented erasers, sparkly stickers and lipgloss rings.  While I've lost my love for horses (well, riding them at least...), opt to fly Porter, and have already indulged in pink highlights at least once, I will never stop loving neat stuff - though I've graduated from e-rasers to iPads and from lipgloss rings to the sparkly cocktail versions.

If your list is long and ideas hard to come by, check out this, our first gift guide for the holidays full of new, neat and super stylish gifts for your favourites.  It being Black Friday and all, I can't think of a better time to start (or finish?) checking off your list! xo

1. Lana Del Rey: Born to Die/Paradise Edition, $12.99, HMV; 2. Pebbled Leather Satchel, $199, Danier; 3. Nixon The Time Teller Acetate Watch, $199.99, Boathouse; 4. Multifaceted Ring, $12, RW&CO., 5. Vera Wang LOVE Diamond Studs, $2,299, People's Jewellers; 6. Quilted Fingerless Gloves, $39, Danier; 7. Metallic Cap Toe Pumps, $110, Le Château; 8. Tablet Case in Croco, $58, RW&CO.  

 

1. Roll-Up Sleeve Loungewear Top, $29.50, RW&CO., 2. AEO Ribbed Beanie, $19.88, American Eagle Outfitters; 3. Fifty Shames of Earl Grey, $13.99, Spencer's; 4. GRRR!: 3 CD Set by Rolling Stones, $34.99,HMV; 5. Buffalo Check Boxers, $12.45, American Eagle Outfitters; 6. Persol 649 Sunglasses, $360, Sunglass Hut; 7. UGG ASCOT Moccasins, $164.99, Soft Moc; 8. Wooden Dominoes Set, $16.99, HomeSense; 9. Citizen Eco Drive Watch, $487.50, Charm Diamond Centre 

1. Pink Sunglasses, $12, ALDO; 2. Marled Sweatshirt ($48), and Cable Knit Slippers, ($26), RW&CO; 3. iPod Nano 16GB, $149.99, The Source; 4. True Blue Spa Super Softening Hand Lotion, $15, Bath & Body Works; 5. Aero 1987 Heritage Cinch Sweat Pants, Aeropostale; 6. Faux Fur Throw, $, HomeSense; 7. Hair Ties Set, $9.47, American Eagle Outfitters; 8. Glass Teapot with Removable Strainer, $19.50, DAVIDsTEA 

1. Monster Beats Solo HD Headphones, $179.99, Champs Sports; 2. Helly Hansen Insulated Jacket, $349.99,SportChek; 3. Reebok RealFlex Runners, $119.99, Footlocker; 4. Under Armour Charged Cotton Crew Socks 2 Pack, $11.99, Champs Sports; 5. Nike + Sportwatch with GPS, $169.99, SportChek; 6. Burton Honcho Snowboard, $449.99, SportChek ; 7. Call of Duty Black Ops II (for PS3, XBox360, Wii U, PC), $59.99, EB Games 

P.S - Is this how you feel when you go shopping?

Originally posted in The LOOK 

Weak Moment

Ever feel like you're just giving, giving, giving?  Both kids are home-from-school KO'd with a wretched stomach bug and I've had two straight weeks of way too much work and way too little sleep.  I'm feeling weak.  My defenses are down. I still have a bazillion gifts to buy, and I don't have a single delicious thing in my fridge.  La pauvre moi. 

Then I saw my sister in this Club Monaco top (the long-sleeved version) today and it struck me.  This top is the thing.  This top will make it all better.  It's a little expensive but I've been saving so much money on all my gifts by being a grand supreme bargain hunter that really, it all kind of evens out, no?

Ahhh....get.

The Regan Solid Top ($119.50) (along with other similar leather-paneled beauties) is at Club Monaco stores now. 

Joe Fresh Holiday

Photos courtesy Joe Fresh

Okay, seriously? Joe, you've outdone yourself. The bad-ass skull sweater, the chic little black button button-ups, the tuxedo jackets, the shoes? I checked, yes, those metallic cap-toe ankle-wrap lovelies are in fact Joe Fresh.  I know!

Love Joe Fresh, especially when you need a last-minute pick-you-up over the holidays when your schedule doesn't permit loads of leisurely shopping time and hey, you're at the Superstore anyway so might as well pick yourself up something pretty (or at least that's the way my mind works..)

Happy Friday lovelies! Off for a weekend with the girls.  It's gonna be trouble (of the shopping variety anyway)

x

Holiday. Celebrate.

Hermes Boxes - source: Pinterest

Originally posted in The CLOSET

When it comes to gifting, practicality becomes a bit of a bad word around my house.  I could definitely use a new blender and we definitely need laundry detergent - but you see, those things remind me of work and at Christmas, for just one short time during the year, I kind of just feel like not working.  Are you with me?  Can I get a 'woot, woot' for that?  I remember once when my dad got my mom a microwave for Christmas.  She hated microwaves.  And of course, the time when my husband bought his poor mom a new power drill.  Guess who ended up using it?

Now, 'wishes' and 'wants' on the other hand are definitely top of mind.  The best gifts?  The ones that make your sister, wife, husband our bestie feel super special.  These ultra-stylish presents will do exactly that, and although they all technically serve a 'purpose', their raison d'être is really just to make your favourites look and feel fabulous.  Love!  Check back soon for more great gift ideas, including ideas for the athlete, the classic beauty, the kid (and kid-at-heart) and even your dog.  Oh he's going to get so spoiled this year...

1. Twill Parka, $168, Gap; 2. iPhone 5 32GB, $279.99, The Source; 3. Skull Loafers, $120, ZiGi at Town Shoes; 4. Lana Del Rey: Born to Die, $11.99, Sunrise Records; 5. Tory Burch Cat-Eye Glasses, $149,Sunglass Hut; 6. Eva Lace Skirt, $189.50, Club Monaco; 7. Two-Tone Leather iPad Case, $54.95, Gap; 8. Jewel-Encrusted Ring, $15.98, ALDO Accessories; 9. Jonathan Adler All-Occasion Card Set, $15, The Bay; 10. Laser-Cut Barrel Bag, $55, ALDO Accessories; 11. Isabelle Double-Breasted Coat, $369, Club Monaco; 12. Distressed Denim Shirt, $29.95, H&M; 13. Pushlock Crossbody Bag, $25, American Eagle Outfitters; 14. Metallic Sequin Blazer, $150, RW&CO.; 15. Mohair-Blend Cardigan with Sequins, $49.95,H&M; 16. NARS Lipstick in Schiap, $30, Sephora; 17. Delsey Aero-Lite 18" Carry On Spinner, $99.99, The Bay

1. Nixon 51-30 Watch, $599.99, Boathouse; 2. Native Union Soft Touch Pop Phone, $39.99, The Bay; 3. Bowery Quilted Jacket, $448, Coach; 4. Reversible Cotton Belt, $24.95, Gap; 5. Davis Slim-Fit Chino, $69.50, Club Monaco; 6. Soundgarden: King Animal, $14.99, Sunrise Records; 7. Sunglasses, $12, ALDO Accessories; 8. Bleecker Letter Opener, $98, Coach; 9. Mixed Media Camo Bag, $74.95, Gap; 10. Fitted Herringbone Shirt, $69, RW&CO.; 11. Tweed Tie, $34.95, Gap; 12. iPod Nano 16GB, $169.99, The Source; 13. Cable-Knit Sweater, $49.95, Gap; 14. Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Solo HD Headphones, $219.99, The Source 

Pump It Up

Part of Banana Republic's Anna Karenina Collection, these kid suede t-strap pumps are so sophisticated, so subtly sexy, that I really can't possibly say no.  I know the word is overused but:  OBSESSED. 

Check out the whole collection, including my soon-to-be Kieley Pump ($128) at Banana Republic.