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{ Wearing: Basix II dress, Chanel shoes }
I spent a good portion of today doing a shoot with Jamie. The shoot was for both StyleStruck – mega fashion, and LOVE + MARK’D! I can’t wait to show you all the rest of the shots!
OH MY HEAVENS IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS. Santa, please make my Christmas sparkly. Oh! And LOVE + MARK’D tweets now! Have a wonderful Wednesday night – you deserve it. Xx.
{Wearing: TNA Cowichan sweater (current), Merona shirt (purchased from Target in 2006), Fidelity denim (current), vintage scarf (previously seen here), Prada mary-janes, B. Makowsky bag, Armani sunnies}
Monday: I am happily running around town making card deliveries, and feeling a bit like an flight attendant with this vintage scarf.
A few days ago I made a dash up to Barefoot Contessa on Main St. wearing this same shirt, I’m having a bit of a white shirt moment right now. How do you style yours??
{Wearing: Tevrow + Chase jacket, H&M t-shirt sweater, Merona shirt, Mavi jeans (c/o), Nine West shoes, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag}
5 days til Christmas!
{ Monolo Blahniks worn last week (purchased in 2008) }
Checkout my Instagram gallery: detail shots from my past two weeks.
And find me on Instagram! Bisous!
P.S. I will be contacting recipients of the LOVE + MARK’D cards giveaway today!
{Wearing: Ralph Lauren sweater, vintage Liz Sport shirt, BCBG Max Azria pants, boots found at Winners, brand unknown, watches: Michael Kors, Fossil. Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Coach wallet.}
** Just launched today from LOVE + MARK’D: The Paris Collection! Très chic!
{Wearing: vintage fur vest (once belonged to Mum), Talula army jacket, JNBY sweater dress (c/o), Fidelity denim, Converse sneakers, bag from Aldo. Yankees hat by New Era, aviators from H&M. Nameplate necklace was a gift.}
Spending the day attending appointments, a Main St. meeting and making cards. One fab thing about my line of work: everyday can be casual Monday, or dressy Wednesday – it just depends on what the boss says (me).
FYI – The next and last shipment of LOVE + MARK’D Christmas orders will mail on Thursday, arriving in the Vancouver, Lower Mainland area by Monday, Dec. 21.
The Christmas festivities are well underway: Saturday night was spent at Stanley Park’s Bright Nights Christmas Train! See picture tweeted here. (Wearing pink fur earmuffs from Holt Renfrew, coat from H&M.)
P.S. In case you missed it on Friday, here is my #FF feature on VanCity Buzz!
P.P.S. I wanna know, would you wear this outfit? If not, how would you wear the pieces? Tell me! Above, where it says comments. I dig your input.
Friday night I visited the One of a Kind Show at the Vancouver Convention Centre and happily discovered lots of treasures. I even picked up a couple gifts, thereby completing my Christmas shopping! (Yesss!)
Lusting after these bracelets by Biko Jewelry of Toronto.
Colorful make up bags by Vancouver’s Erin Templeton.
Geoffrey Lane, also of Vancouver, makes these classic scented soy candles. I picked up two “holiday spice” candles in tin containers. Perfect for gift giving. I kept one and burnt it Friday evening while I was cleaning my apartment post OOAK Show, it filled every room with the most delicious scent.
I’m a sucker for caramel and grey colored leather: hand-waxed bags by Hoi Bo of Toronto.
Also part of the Friday evening festivities at OOAK, we were treated to a teaser performance by the Goh Ballet, who is putting on a classic rendition of the Nutcracker this season! This will be my third time attending, I am such a fan of the Goh Ballet!
One of a Kind Vancouver does end today, you must visit before it goes!
Have a fab Sunday.
{Wearing: H&M coat, denim & gloves, Zara bag, Pashmina scarf, Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes, vintage Rayban Wayfarers}
Snapped strolling along Alberni St. this morning en route to FedEx – George (a.k.a. boyfriend), recently ordered custom suits from Indochino and they’ve just arrived. Has your boyfriend taken interest in Indochino??
Announcing the winner of the Barefoot Contessa angora beret giveaway! Congratulations @alison_elle!
* Thank you to VanCityBuzz and @Cwistal for the #FF feature today! *
P.S. FYI - This coat was once $99.00 and is now on sale at H&M for $30.00. What a steal!
{Wearing: Vintage reversible cape, Momentous Moments shirt (c/o), Fidelity Denim, Steve Madden boots (old), Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Fossil watch, Armani sunnies, C.C Exclusives angora beret (c/o Barefoot Contessa)}
I mentioned in my last post that Sunday was to be a relaxing festive kind of day, and it was! We started with brunch in Yaletown and a little downtown shopping at my favorite Homer St. home stores, followed by the Santa Claus Parade and a midday pick me up (coffee and Bailey’s) at the beyond fabulous Hawksworth restaurant lounge. Sunday pretty much made other days feel bad… Except for today, because today is Giveaway Monday!
Thanks to Barefoot Contessa I am giving away this C.C Exclusives angora beret! Well, not this exact one, you get to have a new one! ;) Oh, and there are two colors for you to choose from! This taupe or a soft grey! Hmm, which color would look better with your fabulous winter coat??
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: comment (above) on this post that you want to add a beret to winter fashion-arsenal (your style is killer!) and tweet ”I want to win an adorable beret from @so_lovely & @StyleStruck! http://bit.ly/s7fdes” Berets are so French and so cute.
Pssst! For an extra chance at winning like StyleStruck.ca and Barefoot Contessa on Facebook! (Because you can never have enough extra chances at winning! Much like how you can never have enough diamonds.)
The giveaway goes until Thursday and ends at 4 pm PST.
P.P.S. The lovely Cassandra of Chanel & Caviar posted the sweetest write up about me and LOVE + MARK’D today! Thank you Cassy!
As Carrie Bradshaw once said, “I’m a lady of the arts, and I support ladies in the arts,” right before she had a serious melt down at the fact that the stick with no soul didn’t show up at the Ladies in the Arts Luncheon. Maybe she meant it in a different way – more like, “I’m a lady of the arts and you bet I’m going to show up Natasha with a dress that costs a months rent!” Anyhow, I am a lady of the DIY Etsy community and I support my fellow ladies! Of course you’ve seen them before, but just in time for your Christmas lists, how GORGEOUS are Monika Hibbs‘ Bfrend bracelets?! Want.
It’s Sunday today (surprise!) and G and I are headed to Glowbal Grill in Yaletown for a delicious brunch, then likely to the Santa Claus Parade, and then wherever our fancy takes us. How often do you get a day to just go wherever your whim takes you? It’s quite a treat. Have a fabulous Sunday!
{Wearing: Molina Irish wool cape (military version here), cardigan – unknown brand, Brooks Brothers chambray shirt, Mavi Alissa denim (c/o), Zara shoes & belt, H&M aviators, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Versace for H&M folder & notebook (c/o), Fossil watch}
Congratulations to Lindsey R. for winning Bows & Sequins’ LOVE + MARK’D stationery giveaway!
Tomorrow is the Yellow Honey House Craft Fair! I will be there with oodles of festive (and not-so-festive) cards! I hope to see you there!
{Don’t be fooled – the blouse is just doing what its cut and pleats mean for it to do: give me the “I’m carrying” look. (It’s misleading shirts like this that keep US Weekly in business.) Wearing: Zara bomber jacket w/ DIY fur trim, Bedo blouse, JNBY pants (c/o), Michael Kors shoes & small purse, Marc by Mac Jacobs bag (similar here). H&M aviators, Holt Renfrew necklace. Dior Serum de Rouge 640.}
My version of athletic wear: chic sweatpants (no longer the oxymoron it used to be), a bomber jacket and a gym-esque bag.
The above mentioned fur trim DIY circa 2009.
Blair Eadie, of Atlantic Pacific has a thing for customized stationery.
{Wearing: Express jacket (old – but here and here are some amazing NEW versions), Brooks brothers shirt (little boys dept – size L), Zara sweater & pants, toque c/o Joe Fresh, Prada shoes, Gianni Chiarini bag, bracelets from NYC}
GIVEAWAY: Chicago’s Bows and Sequins is giving away a set of LOVE + MARK’D stationery! And, this Saturday is the Yellow Honey House Craft Fair where I will be, armed with loads of fancy wrapped cards for all of your card-giving needs! I’m coming out with a bevy of new card designs soon, here’s one!:
{This particular card was customized, it can say whatever you like it to say!}
{Joe’s holiday make-up collection. As a big fan of the make up, I must note that every product is of excellent quality – matching and sometimes beating out that of the designer beauty items}
{Joe Fresh make up artist Shelley Hilliard gives me a bold eye look – evidently we both have a penchant for cats}
{Oooh I want those candles! Hellloo SuperStore!}
{Home collection above and dinnerware (including the nutcrackers), by Joe at SuperStore. Rather chic, non?}
{One thing (among many) that makes Joe Fresh a favourite is their range of textures and statement pieces. They provide such a fantastic collection of pieces that can make any typical outfit rather interesting, like the tangerine sweater above, or the gold sequin skirt. By the way, I want that.)
Thank you to Joe Fresh for a wonderful rainy afternoon! #BigFan.
Last night was date night – kebabs and skating at the local rec centre, exactly what I wanted for a more low-key evening (particularly after having spent a very fun-filled and lively evening at Yaletown’s new Chinois restaurant last Friday night).
Having worn a fun skirt for the occasion, it seemed necessary to practice my twirls! As seen below…
{I wore: Tommy Hilfiger sweater and Zara skirt, and skates! And mittens.}
Ohh the festive season is heating up! First skating, next tubing on Cypress Mountain and then skating on the outdoor rink/seeing Santa and his reindeer/going on a sleigh ride all at Grouse Mountain! And so the Christmas activity list begins!
{Vintage wool cape, French Connection sweater, Old Navy blouse, Joe Fresh shorts, H&M tights, Browns ID shoes, H&M aviators}
I’ve had a busy card-making week! I’m preparing for a fabulous Craft Fair Fair of Pretty Handmade Things:
A big gorgeous house, beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, how perfect for a festive day! Get yourself a delicious peppermint/mocha/pumpkin spice coffee and come visit me at the Yellow Honey House on December 3rd! I’ll have an enormous collection of LOVE + MARK’D cards on hand and of course, always love to chat!
