Alice + Olivia Turtleneck (similar here), J Crew Shirt (similar here), Alice + Olivia Skirt, Wolford Tights, Alice + Olivia Coat, Aritzia Toque, Loeffler Randall Handbag, Saint Laurent Pumps, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Swarovski Earrings
After spending the previous two weekends dashing off to Seattle, this weekend’s slower pace was much appreciated. I had the chance to catch up on items around the house that had been neglected, spent time enjoying the gorgeous weather outdoors and supported a good cause with my family. Taking a weekend to recharge my batteries is so refreshing, and it often leaves me wondering why I don’t do it more often. Here’s to a fabulous week ahead my friends.
Have you ever noticed that when the time comes to be in charge of dessert, you tend to search for something that will blow the crowd away, and forget about the classics? I find myself doing this more often than not these days. I seem to take it upon myself to personally prove to my guests that Martha (as in Stewart) has nothing on me. I choose a complicated dessert that looks like a gold medal winner, but ends up tasting more tenth runner up. The other day I remembered my old friend, the brownie, as I came across this recipe from The Flour Bakery. Half cake deliciousness and half fudgey goodness, it may not be a triple layer frothy confection, but it’s guaranteed to leave my guests wanting more.
Aritzia Sweater, J Brand Leather Pants, Zara Coat (similar here and here), Saint Laurent Pumps, Chanel Handbag, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, J Crew Earrings
It’s around this time of year that my thoughts drift to somewhere warmer. When I would give anything for a little tanned skin (the natural kind), to put my toes in the sand or to be able to go for dinner in nothing but a silk dress (without being cold). Getting a reprieve from the cold weather isn’t scheduled to happen any time soon, but a girl can dream, right?
We’ve had some serious spring-like weather the past few days, and the warmer temps paired with all of the pretty pastels finding their way into stores makes it seem more April showers than mid-January winter lull. This spring is seeing pastels being done in everything from cashmere sweaters to fabulous leather jackets to structured handbags. I may find myself knee deep in snow in the next couple of weeks, but my closet surely won’t be able to tell the difference.
- Duffy Striped Sweater
- Kate Spade Tote
- Kenzo Blouse
- Iro Leather Jacket
- Elizabeth and James Shorts
- Topshop Feather Dress
- Loeffler Randall Handbag
- Topshop Midi Skirt
- Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Pumps
- Charlotte Olympia Pumps
- Barbara Bui Leather Jacket
- Elizabeth and James Handbag
- Topshop Camisole
- Moschino Skinny Pants
- Sophia Webster Sandals
- Ohne Titel Dress
- RED Valentino Shift Dress
- RED Valentino Coat
- Equipment Eyelet Blouse
- Sophia Webster Pumps
- Equipment Sweater
- Alexander Wang Handbag
- Equipment Two Tone Sweater
- T by Alexander Wang Crop Top
- Reed Krakoff Handbag
Equipment Blouse, Club Monaco Skirt, Michael Kors Vest (similar here), Wolford Tights, Saint Laurent Pumps, Chanel Handbag, Hermes Watch, David Yurman Bracelet, Alexis Bittar Earrings (similar here), Tiffany Necklace
The past couple of days have felt more spring-like than mid winter here in YYC. When the temperature starts rising, it’s an automatic signal for all of the pretty pastels to wake from hibernation and slowly edge their way to the front of my closet. Yet despite that above-average reading of the thermometer, January seems a touch too early to be donning bare legs. Thankfully black truly does goes with everything, even with the very palest of pinks. You can expect me to pair my black tights with all of my short hems until spring, unless I take a jaunt to somewhere more tropical, than it’s bare legs all the way.
