RLR LOVES | Jenny Bird x Indigo

The Jenny Bird x Indigo collection just dropped today and I want everything. The pieces are dramatic and oversized and cool, and they're made by a Canadian designer, AND they're under $100. That pearl necklace! Gah. Those threader earrings! Yes. I'd just wear one at a time. Arghhh, I can't handle this decision on a Friday. I wouldn't wait on this one - a collection this good won't last long. Shop it here. Happy Fri! xx

 

Chic Giveaway: Travel à la TASCHEN

 

 

Style is as much about what you eat, what you listen to and what you read, as what you wear. Every stylista worth her salt should have in her possession a collection of impossible-to-lift-with-one-hand coffee table books about fashion capitals (read: Paris, New York, London). Whether you escape there regularly or are simply an urbanite at heart, TASCHEN books are tops at virtually transporting you straight to the heart of your fave city. Anytime I feel that pang of wanderlust, I open up one of these books and there I am, sitting in the Café Flore, listening to Edith Piaf as I sip my café crème. On my New York kinda days, I'll make a mental map of the cool stores & restaurants I have to hit up next time I'm in town.  Somehow, as horribly homebound as I might be, a great book always makes me feel like I've had a little mini-break.

Coffee table books are one of the best kinds of luxuries but might not be something you often buy yourself.  Luckily, Chapters/Indigo just sent me 4 of my favourite TASCHEN books to give away to you! One winner will receive two of the ultimate city guides, Taschen's New York and Taschen's Paris.  The second winner will receive two super stylish photographic journeys: Paris: Portrait of a City and London: Portrait of a City.  

Huge bisous to Chapters/Indigo for this amazing contest xx

Here's how to win:

1. To enter, leave a comment telling me your favourite stylish read from Chapters

2. For an extra chance at winning, follow @realliferunway and @chaptersindigo on Twitter and tweet the following: “I want to win! @realliferunway and @chaptersindigo are giving away 2 chic sets of TASCHEN travel books http://bit.ly/Zi5uWW OR 'Like' Real Life Runway and Chapters/Indigo on Facebook.

3. The contest closes at midnight on Monday, March 11th, 2013 and we'll announce the winners Tuesday morning (Winners will also be notified by e-mail)

4. Contest open to residents of Canada only. 

5. Bonne chance, babies! xx

Call Me Lazy

  

1. On the Dot iPhone 4 Cover, $35 US, Kate Spade; 2. Rissani Bamboo iPhone Case, $15, Indigo; 3. Whipsnake iPhone 4 Case, $35.50, J.Crew; 4. Tortoise iPhone 5 Case, $35.50, J.Crew; 5. Customizable Photo iPhone Case, $34.95, Casetagram (also available for Samsung Galaxy & iPads); 6. Moustache iPhone Case, $16, Urban Outfitters

Blackberry Curve Commuter Series Strength Case, $34.95, Otterbox (10% of proceeds go towards the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade)

Harper Gray Monogrammed iPhone 5 Cases, Etsy (ps - she also makes amazing stationery and business cards)

Ted Baker London 'Bird Branch' Galaxy S3 Cover, $46.33, Nordstrom

I'll admit that I'm embarassingly slow when it comes to adopting new technology.  Case in point: I just got an iPhone 4S. Call me lazy but I already had an iPhone 3 & couldn't be bothered to figure out a whole new phone, especially now that I've gotten so good(ish) at texting.  And I would have waited for the 5 but I have so many plugs/ports that it felt wasteful to have to buy all new ones.  But you say the Samsung Galaxy is where it's at?  Fine, the phone-tapping, file-sharing thing is super cool, especially if you have friends with great playlists. And their new ads are super compelling.  I want to watch videos while I text, too! Though I question if they're actually trying to create more accidents. Oh, but you over there?  BBM is so amazing, right? I know, I know...you could never give that up.  And sorry, what's an Android? 

I'm confused.   All I know is that I love a pretty phone case since they're an inexpensive way to convey your style while protecting your precious.  I'm not a big fan of overt insignia so my current keeper is made of simple, clear lucite.  These fun little cases are quite fetching, though, esp. that whipsnake number (LOVE), and will protect my poor smartie from the school of hard knocks that is my toddler-filled house. It's a miracle that my phone has survived it all.  The iPad on the other hand....

Lady Gaga x Terry Richardson Giveaway

In this hardcover book of original, behind-the-scenes photographs, acclaimed photographer Terry Richardson follows superstar Lady Gaga during one year of her life, from Lollapalooza through the final show of her Monster Ball tour. Throughout the year, Richardson took over 100,000 images and attended more than 30 Monster Ball dates around the world and captured the Gaga like only Terry Richardson ever possibly could. Thanks to Chapters/Indigo for this monstrous (in a good way) giveaway! 

To win, leave a little comment below and tell me what you love most about Gaga.  Contest ends noon tomorrow!

xo