ORANGE IS NOT THE NEW BLACK – BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK #BLACKLIVESMATTER

OUR SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES #BLACKLIVESMATTER Full edit: Below (fifth paragraph including this blog post title, regular post resumes below) was the original introduction and flow of this post but in light of the recent tragedies in the U.S. where two black men  ( #ALTONSTERLING in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and #PHILANDOCASTILE in Minesotta) lost their lives…

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LATE TO THE PANTONE PARTY: HELLO QUARTZ AND SERENITY

WELCOME TO THE PANTONE PARTY: QUARTZ AND SERENITY PANTONE COLOURS OF THE YEAR: remember them? We’re half way though the year and though we’ve moved on to brighter and bolder colours, PANTONE Colours of the Year (Yes, 2016 got two!)… let’s not forget that Serenity and Quartz are perfect for the summer. The subtle pretty…

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WHY BLACK AND WHITE IS SO CLASSIC YET SO FRESH

BLACK AND WHITE IS SO CLASSIC YET TO FRESH there is one thing I would like to see instituted as a National Holiday is my birthday! And since I’m all about giving and all, I’d say all of yous’ birthdays for that matter! Or at the very least, if the government can’t be enlightened enough…

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ALWAYS PRETTY IN PAISLEY IN SPRING

ALWAYS PRETTY IN PAISLEY FROM SPRING TO SUMMER I first saw this Pretty in Paisley Dress online. And while I could not literally run my fingers through the fabric, I can I image how silky soft it would be. With a shape and textile like that, I know it would go on easy on anybody….

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TOP 3 REASONS WHY ECCO SHOES INTRINSIC IS #PARTOFMYWORLD

TOP 3 REASONS WHY ECCO INTRINSIC IS #PARTOFMYWORLD I wear heels all the time. I wear them during the day, at night, at work and on the weekends. In fact, I feel completely under dressed when I don’t have heels on, even for the most casual of outfits. Unfortunately, you can only imagine how much…

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NEUTRAL FOR SPRING: ALDO SHOES’ CONTESSINA CHELSEA BOOTS

NEUTRAL FOR SPRING: ALDO SHOES’ CONTESSINA CHELSEA BOOTS I love boots. Though pumps and high heels are generally the prettiest in my collection as they are naturally dainty and has a wider range of style variation, I find boots offer the best of both worlds when it comes to style and comfort. #WHATIWORE: Jeans and…

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BEAUTY NEWS: JOE FRESH X SHOPPERS DRUG MART NOW IN STORES

BEAUTY NEWS: DID YOU KNOW that JOE FRESH is NOW AVAILABLE at SHOPPERS DRUG MART nationwide? Say whaaat? That’s right! JOE FRESH is now available at Shoppers Drugmart nationwide! That’s the beauty news we’re quite excited to share with you my friends.  Surely, I am in The Canadian brand’s makeup line, which was previously available…

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IT’S A PLAID PLAID WORLD: WHY PLAID IS PERFECT FOR WINTER

I love plaid. I think plaid is perfect for winter, don’t you? I can’t think of a better pattern more suited for this tundra that’s called Canada. Let’s get one thing straight – when it comes to fashion vs. function when the temperature dips below zero, I always go for warmth and comfort. No matter…

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YEAR OF THE RED MONKEY: CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH RED LACE DRESS

2016 is not only the Year of the Red Monkey. It is MY YEAR OF THE MONKEY. It is the Year of the Red Monkey or the Year of the Fire Monkey, under the FIRE element characterized by ambition and adventure (not to mention being irritable but hey, let’s keep it positive!). So as we…

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WHY JEREMY HOTZ’ INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MISERY TOUR IS THE BEST GIFT FOR VALENTINES

When you’re on the phone on a wintry Thursday morning talking to world renowned comic Jeremy Hotz, you know the day is going to be a fabulous one. Interviewing him in light of his Canadian tour – Just For Laughs JEREMY HOTZ INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MISERY – that has a stop in Ottawa on February…

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