Club Monaco Sweater (similar here), Club Monaco Skirt, Wolford Nylons, Yves Saint Laurent Booties, Celine Handbag, Michael Kors Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Tiffany Earrings
The cold weather has been limiting our outdoor photo shoots, but it sure isn’t preventing me from throwing on a skirt during these winter months. I love being able to wear a pencil skirt with a loose fitting sweater over top. Having the option of styling my skirts with sweaters presents so many more possibilities. The icing on the cake in regards to skirts and dresses in the chilly months is most definitely the variety of tights available. I almost dislike when the warm weather comes and these options get taken away. Almost.
I have memories as a child of my parents heading off to their own adult Halloween party, dressed up in fabulous costumes that my mother had made for them. I always wished that I could go with them and once I moved back to Calgary I decided I would resurrect the tradition for myself. The second annual Fright Nite was a complete success, with costumes getting more elaborate and detailed and party participants getting into character, down to the theme music. The centerpiece that served as both decoration and dessert was a fabulous creation by Rose Sen of Sen Cakes. There were all sorts of treats with very little tricks, and I was thrilled with the effort everyone put in. There was even a visit from the women’s USA Olympic gymnastics team, and let me say those gals are lookin’ good. The Fright Nite trophy has another name to be engraved on it, and I think it’s safe to say that everyone is already plotting their costume for next year.
While in Paris I tried to do as the Parisian’s did. Therefore, indulging in an aperitif, or two, before lunch and dinner was a must. My choice of beverage was the same every time, a Kir Royale. I had never heard of the drink before until a lovely lady friend of mine introduced us. It was love at first sip and my loyalty to this particular aperitif was solidified in the city of love. It’s really a simple concoction, a splash of creme de cassis at the bottom of a champagne glass, which is then filled to the top with cool, crisp champagne. To mix it up a bit you can have a Kir, which is creme de cassis mixed with white wine, preferably Chablis, although any dry white wine does the job. I have to admit that I didn’t just indulge in this aperitif in Paris, there was also Avignon, Cannes, Saint-Remy, Arles, Monte Carlo… you get the idea.
M Missoni Dress (similar here), Wolford Tights, Dolce and Gabbana Belt, Burberry Booties, Yves Saint Laurent Clutch, Hermes Watch, Leah Alexandra Bracelet
The moment I saw this sweater dress in New York I knew it had to make the trip home with me. I immediately envisioned all the ways I could wear it, with a belt, under a vest, and even with a sweater layered overtop. I used to stay away from this type of silhouette. I tended to pick party dresses over something more fitted like the sweater dress. But as I get older it’s becoming one of my most favorite looks, and the versatility wins me over every time. I see a long future ahead for this little dress and me.
Vince Sweater, David Lerner Leggings, Burberry Bow Belt, Burberry Coat, Miu Miu Boots, Chanel Scarf, Yves Saint Laurent Handbag
When the days start getting chilly I tend to migrate to a certain kind of uniform to lend a helping hand when dressing in multiple layers seems overwhelming. This consists of leggings, an oversized sweater and my trusty motorcycle boots. I throw a little scarf into the mix and I’m ready to tackle the day, with energy to spare. The day gets even better when my marvelous mother gives lends me her fabulous scarf for forever the day.
