Equipment Blouse, Rag & Bone Pants, 10 Crosby Derek Lam Jacket, Miu Miu Boots (similar here), Celine Handbag, Chanel Watch, Charriol Bracelet
I have to say that I love my blue jeans, but some days I love my colored pants even more. I’m so glad to see that colored denim is still a trend this spring. It’s nice to have a punch of color on the lower half, and it instantly diversifies your wardrobe with fresh outfit options. The only problem now is convincing myself that I don’t need every color in the rainbow.
This past weekend was fabulously full, down to the minute at moments. Pond hockey, a fundraising gala, ice hockey, a flat tire on the highway, and finally, on Sunday, book club brunch. It was such a wonderful way to cap off an enormously busy weekend. I’ve learned the trick to hosting Sunday brunch is to do as much prep work as possible the night before. I was able to wake up, pop the muffins and hashbrown casserole in the oven, fill the coffee carafe, juice, water and condiments and still had time to enjoy a cup of coffee before my guests arrived. Lazy Sunday brunch with the girls will always be first choice in my book.
One of the items that I made relentlessly when I lived in Vancouver was a no-bake cookie called a haystack. These little bits of deliciousness were made often, partly because they are incredibly quick and easy, but mainly because of just how tasty they are. The trick is to boil them for exactly five minutes so that they harden after they’ve been spooned out. You’re guests will be beside themselves when they bite into them, and they’ll think you slaved away all day. Don’t worry, I won’t tell.
Haystack Recipe
½ cup butter
½ cup cocoa powder
½ cup milk
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 cups rolled oats
Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add milk, sugar and cocoa powder and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let boil for five minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Pour over oats and mix well. Using a tablespoon, spoon out cookies on wax paper. Makes approximately 18-24 (depending on size).
Club Monaco Blouse, American Apparel Pants (similar here), Aritzia Blazer, Valentino Boots, Miu Miu Handbag, Michael Kors Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Lisbeth Necklace, Tiffany Earrings
Every woman is entitled to a piece of clothing or an accessory that makes her feel sexy in a nonchalant sort of way. My nearly thigh-high boots are the perfect example of an item that doesn’t scream scandal, but makes me feel amazing while wearing them. It doesn’t matter what outfit I’m pairing them with, they seem to raise the bar for the entire ensemble. For whatever the reason these boots do the job, I only wish I could wear them year round.
ZOA New York Blouse, TNA Tank, Rag & Bone Jeans, Mike & Chris Leather Jacket (similar here), Burberry Scarf, Louis Vuitton Rubber Boots, Chanel Handbag, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet
There’s really nothing like a crisp white shirt. The way it makes all the other colors you’re wearing pop, how you can dress it up or down, and all of the styles that it seems to come in these days. I have a white tunic that’s versatility has seen me through many years, and I already fear the day when I’ve worn a hole right through it.
