Monday, July 15, 2013 at 1:00PM 
The lazy days of summer are officially upon us, calling for a new, prettier kind of uniform: the throw-on-and-go dress. Whether maxi, mini or anywhere in between, a good dress will be your go-to all steamy season long.
Check out all of my pretty under-$100 picks here.
Hope your week's off to a great start!
xx
Friday, July 12, 2013 at 9:33AM 
A look from the Tory Burch Summer '13 Lookbook. Photo courtesy Tory Burch.
Originally posted in The CLOSET
I'm not going to pretend that I don't covet budget-breaking designer things. I do it on the daily - whether flipping through magazines, checking out blogs or watching girls parade by me in their $1,500 shoes. Sigh...
But stronger than my desire to wear the latest label is the thrill I get when I can score something for way less. Unless it's a closet staple - a gorgeous coat, perfect jeans, beautiful boots, a classic handbag that I know I'll wear for years - it doesn't seem worth it to me to overwork by Visa just to help a designer build his fifth home in Capri. Just me?
July is the perfect time to score amazing deals on the season's top trends since stores are in major markdown mode. Check out these 7 luxurious-looking finds that will instantly update your wardrobe for the rest of summer...
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Blouse with Beaded Embroidery, $39.95, H&M
Oakley Frogskin Sunglasses, $124.98, Sunglass Hut
1969 Tie-Dye Always Skinny Skimmer Jeans, $79.95, Gap
Just wrapped up my TV segment for CHCH Morning Live (click here if you missed it) with iVillage.ca and while I would gladly stay in the glamorous world of TV, it's time to get back to serious business. If you consider online shopping 'serious business'. Which I do, luckily. In the interest of time and a wall of looming deadlines, wanted to share three things that have recently struck my fancy. I'm really loving the combo of blue and neon yellow right now - so pretty, right?
Check back tomorrow for all of my pics of ladies and gents rocking their finery at the Queen's Plate. I brought cute husband along and we had the best time ever! Until then, hope your power is on and your basement dry, wherever you might be.
xx
Friday, July 5, 2013 at 9:44PM
Hipanema Bracelets, approx. $90-$115 each plus shipping
Pardon for the late Friday post but let's just say it's been one of THOSE days. First, I lost my wallet. Next, I lost my iPhone. Then, I lost my mind. Luckily, I found the wallet and the phone (phew) AND I just discovered these wicked Rio-on-your-wrist bracelets from up-and-coming French brand Hipanema. The brand of bracelets, swimsuits and bags was started by two Parisian girls who met while partying in Rio. Um, j'adore. All's well that ends well, as they say...
Am heading to the Queen's Plate and Hats & Horseshoes Party with Backseat Stylers and some other super-stylish blogettes this Sunday. Are you coming? Will be sure to post all the pics of 'fascinating' ladies and dapper bow-tied boys next week!
Happy, happy weekend! Now, off to see a man about a strong G&T. Can you blame me?
Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 11:01AM 
Cara Delevingne for Reserved BLACK & WHITE Spring '13 Campaign. Photo by Mateusz Stankiewicz.
Originally posted in The LOOK
I've often wondered if there's one shining answer to every fashion dilemma and I'm happy to report that I've found it. What do you wear when you've hit the snooze button one too many times? Black & White. What about those days when you have absolutely nothing to wear? Black & White. A super important interview? Black & White. Something to help you look slimmer? You guessed it - Black and White. The non-colour combo is sometimes overlooked for being 'basic' or 'obvious', but here's the thing about this classic trend - not only does it solve nearly any what-to-wear dilemma but designers have been obsessed with the pairing lately, sending black & white looks down the runways of NY, Milan and Paris all season long. Given what It girls like Rihanna and K. Stew are rocking this week at the Paris Fall '13 Couture shows, looks like B&W is here to stay...