‘Roughing’ the great outdoors

An open meadow, a splatter of colourful flowers and the scent of damp wool: suddenly, as though influenced by a milk maiden, clogs, parasols and bloomers make perfect sense for spring.
Photography: Farmhouse via Country Living; yarn in bowl by Ryan Benyi via Country Living
Joe Fresh at LG Toronto Fashion Week S/S 2010
Parasol $price upon request, [...]

Just the perfect touch of sweetness…

Inherently feminine, tiers and ruffles lend an oh-so romantic touch. Happy Friday!

Photography: Bustled shower Curtain 127.13 via Anthropologie; Wedding Dress via Martha Stewart
20th Century Pair of Three-Tiered Glass Bead Wall Lights $1000-$1500 U.S., Christies; christies.com
Silk Tiered Cami $39.99 U.S., JCrew; jcrew.com
Ruffled Up Washed Faux Leather Bag $45.25, Roxy; nordstrom.com
Tiered Cake via Marthastewart.com
Sweetheart Lace Boyshort [...]

As sub zero temperatures descend upon us, bundle up in swaths of cashmere and cozy wool. Yummy hot chocolate (with a splash of Baileys perhaps?) is the perfect winter indulgence.

Ladies who borrow from the men’s department isn’t exactly a new concept– think Katherine Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich, Annie Lennox– but it certainly looks fresh. This look, as snapped by the Sartorialist, is head-to-toe perfection. Christy Turlington as Jean Seberg lends a gamine touch.

As summer beach days near an end, why not invest in ruffles

Sweet peas, a crochet tablecloth and a bowlful of lemons– a perfect summer table setting, beautiful in it’s simplicity.

A statement necklace can take an otherwise simple outfit from blah to wow in a second.

Even if your summer holiday takes you no further than your own backyard, be sure relax with panache.