I recently wrote a piece about statement jewellery during the holiday season. With bright colours and bold shapes, these statement accessories can stand out against any outfit. This week, I’m singing a completely different tune as we look at pretty party pearls. These classic pieces add a feminine touch to your holiday outfits. When most […]
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Flapper girls adorned in embellished gowns to the nines, alongside rich vintage accessories, gallivanting with ease over some popped bubbly. Envision yourself amongst the party crowd, as the eye of the man of the hour himself, Gatsby. This coming Friday, May 10, it’s time to hold your own elaborate affair behind the screen, and join […]
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As you welcome March with open arms, there are a few things you can do to prepare for the new season – including spring cleaning your closet. I know, I know, it can be a tedious task to go through the wool sweaters that piled up over winter, but look at this as an opportunity […]
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Last month, The Black Box Boutique in Yorkville had a fantastic trunk show featuring the latest from Toronto designer Emily Woudenberg. This season’s inspirations came from the art deco period – by far one of my favourite periods from the 20th century. Self-taught and with a background in graphic designer, Emily’s androgynous style has caught […]
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In the spirit of Valentine’s Day this year, nurture a budding spring love affair by falling all over again for my all time favorite trend of the season: pastels! For the past few years we have seen a fresh emergence of chalky colors in denim and I have to say I am not quite over […]
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and for most of us, there’s a last minute scramble to get something unique and meaningful for that special someone. When one typically thinks of “love jewellery”, diamonds and little blue boxes immediately come to mind. Sometimes the best gifts, and therefore the most sentimental, come from unconventional places. Etsy, […]
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Combining both her French and Canadian inspirations together, Montreal based designer, Jessica Hofman, has been very busy preparing for the Spring/Summer 2013 season. Known for her romantic Parisian style, Hofman has looked to her fascination with ballerinas as the main theme to her collections. The women of Paris have always seemed to show very little […]
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Every year I get tons of creative, cost effective ideas for everyone on my list, and go into the holiday season with a frugal gung-ho attitude. Then reality and panic slowly start to sink in as I realize I have absolutely no time to be baking dozens of gingerbread men or making bath balms for […]
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Every year I spend weeks searching for the perfect Christmas gift to give my best friend. It is my way of saying thanks for putting up with me and here’s to another year of adventure all in one swoop. I avoid generic gift cards and go for what I know she will really love. Jewelry, […]
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‘Tis the season for all that glitters and is gold. And who could possibly resist a sparkly something under the tree or in the stocking?! A selection of fashionable gems is in order for all levels of indulgence. Statement necklaces are always a win. Think big, chunky and glittery. This also includes necklace collars, which are […]
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