On How to Survive a Cold Snap

It's cold. (HOW COLD IS IT??) Glad you asked - it's so cold that Anna Wintour looks warm. So cold that Miley Cyrus is wearing clothes. So cold that all the members of One Direction are pointing south. For the record, I made those up. Really, there's nothing else to do - it's SO cold.

If you're one of those people who've neglected to buy true winter wear for the past few years, you might be wishing you'd bought that on-sale parka when you had the chance. Luckily it's not too late to pick up these super cozy finds to help you brave this bitter cold snap. 

Think warm thoughts, beauties. 

xx

Waffle Knit Toque, $10, Joe Fresh

TNA Courchevel Parka, $250, Aritzia

V-Neck Chunky Knit Sweater, $39, Joe Fresh

Kenneth Cole Down Jacket, $158, Hudson's Bay

Waffle Knit Scarf, $16, Joe Fresh

TNA Ralston Pant, $40, Aritzia 

Conquest Carly Short Boot, $220, Sorel 

RLR Hearts BRIKA

 

Are you the (very) last-minute type? Seems we're in the same boat since I just got around to posting about this fantastic shop. Forget panicked pick-ups in the gift card aisle tomorrow - this year, your colleagues, boss and friends will be floored by your thoughtfulness thanks to BRIKA. The modern online boutique BRIKA.com has teamed up with Hurrier bike courier to offer complimentary same-day delivery in Toronto. 

Toronto consumers within the delivery zone (see below) can enjoy same-day delivery on items in BRIKA’s Made in Canada shop at brika.com/canada by entering the code DELIVERME at checkout. This code will also give you 15% off your purchase.

This same-day service will be available until noon tomorrow (Tuesday, December 24) and is perfect for anyone searching for modern, well-crafted goods with a story. BRIKA’s Made in Canada shop features the work of nearly 50 under-the-radar Canadian artisans and designers, including Avril Loreti, Heyday Design, Cuchara and Lovefresh. Do your research tonight while lounging in front of Elf, then make your delivery gameplan for tomorrow am.

No clue where to start? Simply send a virtual BRIKA gift card right now, guaranteed to thrill any hard-to-please giftee.

Phew - disaster(s) averted. Thanks BRIKA! XX

An eBay Canada Twitter Giveaway: Outfit 2

It's the Monday before Christmas and all through my house, well, it's chaos. And so, please forgive the unwordiness of this post. And similarly, please forgive the use of words that don't exist (see: unwordiness). And instead, focus solely on this gorgeous look from eBay.ca. If you entered last week's contest, you probably know what's coming. eBay.ca has given me this beautiful look including a stunning brand new wool moto jacket from Guess (photo does not do it justice) and a long and lovely floral maxi (both size XS) to go with. (I featured both on The Morning Show).

Here's how to win this look: 

1) Follow @eBayCanada and @realliferunway on Twitter.

2) Tweet the following '@realliferunway & @eBayCanada are giving away a perfect wool moto jacket. Details here: http://bit.ly/1hzyW2n. RT to #win!'

3) Contest closes this Friday, Dec 27th at 5 pm.

Bonne chance and check back for outfit #3 later this week. If I don't talk to you in the next few days (unlikely since I'll be busy stuffing my stockings and my face), happy, happy holidays and Christmas to you! Hope it's the merriest yet.

The Cutest, Coziest Winter Essentials

When the weather outside is frightful, cozy finds are so delightful. From the chicest hats to the most lounge-worthy jammies, I’ve tracked down the warmest, most wearable pieces to get you through the coldest winter days in style. 

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Blogger Fashion Week on Trend Trunk

You've heard about this, right? Trend Trunk rose to fame last month after their winning business concept was featured on Dragons' Den and has quickly become one of Canada's leading online shopping destinations, with features on the Marilyn Denis Show and CityLine. Basically, you sell what's in your closet, shop other people's closets, and Trend Trunk handles all the shipping for you - meaning no hassle and no shady in-person meet-ups. Simple!

When Trend Trunk asked me to be a part of their first ever Blogger Fashion Week, I was in. I mean, shopping is my job and so I tend to amass a lot of extra clothes, shoes and handbags. Call it an occupational hazard. A blissful hazard, mind you, but...

So yes, Blogger Fashion Week starts today and runs until Dec 15th, with new and pre­loved fashions and accessories from the closets of bloggers from all over Canada. Every day of Blogger Fashion Week will feature 10 new closets which will be unlocked and ready to be shopped! A few of us bloggers will donate some proceeds from the sale to our favourite non­profit or charity through Trend Trunks’ Closets & Causes Program.

My closet will be featured this Thursday but you can pre-shop it now at https://www.trendtrunk.com/RealLifeRunway (I sold a 3.1 Phillip Lim mini satchel 5 minutes after posting but don't worry - I have more sweet surprises in store).

Happy shopping! My closet and I thank you.

To find out more, visit BloggerFashionWeek.com and TrendTrunk.com.