A Stella & Dot Giveaway

Elizabeth Bracelet, $32, Stella & Dot

Duchess Bangle, $84, Stella & Dot

It's no secret that I'm a big (HUGE) Stella & Dot fan.  I love their stuff so much that I even hosted a little party a few weeks ago and got $350 in free jewels just for hosting.  For reals!   So, why the obsession? When I put on something by Stella & Dot, I feel like I'm wearing something not only chic but substantial.  The quality is impressive, the designs are haute and they're constantly being featured in top publications like InStyle and Vogue.  Unlike so many of their competitors, celebrities actually choose to wear Stella & Dot.  And it's no wonder; before joining the company, Stella & Dot's Chief Creative Officer, Blythe Harris, studied at Parson's School of Design/Paris before going on to design at Cartier, DeBeers and Banana Republic.  

But enough about my love affair with S & D, this post is all about you.   Thanks to Stella & Dot, we're giving away the Elizabeth Bracelet and Duchess Bangle to one lucky winner, perfectly timed for the London 2012 Olympics. 

Tell me your fave Stella & Dot piece for your chance to win these pretty pieces.  Contest closes at 5 pm today. I'll announce the winner tomorrow morning.  Good luck, y'all! 

PS - Shout out to the stylish Jaime Patton for this sweet giveaway :) xo

The Taylor Tomasi Hill Effect

Taylor Tomasi Hill mixes it up in at the Rochas show in Paris. Source: StyleBistro

As former Style and Accessories Director at Marie Claire and current Artistic Director at Moda Operandi, Taylor Tomasi Hill has an eye for the extras. Add to that her fearless approach to fashion (she’s the current one-to-watch in the street style world) and her supermodel looks and we’re completely smitten.

So, how do you pull off Taylor’s aristo-chic look? Mix up unexpected colours and textures, always keep your hair well-groomed (fiery red hue optional) and of course, never forget the power of killer statement accessories.  For all the luxe-for-less pieces to help you nab the coveted TTH vibe, check out my story this week at iVillage.ca.  Love her!

Style Crush: Poppy Delevingne

Style Crush: It-Brit and Chanel Brand Ambassador, Poppy Delevingne

Sibling Connection: Poppy's younger sis, Cara, is Burberry Prorsum's current model/muse

Her Crush-Worthy Look: A London cool girl by day and fearless print-mixer by night, Poppy always keeps things sophisticated. Her look at the Christian Dior Spring '12 show in Paris is a lesson in simple chic; one standout piece (like her OTT necklace) is all it takes to bring her outfit from basic to brilliant.  This Stella & Dot white coral pendant adds the perfect pop to a cool cobalt dress, while the strappy neutral sandals will give you the illusion of extra-long legs.