via Teen Vogue

Nobody did pastels for spring better than Philip Lim. How to wear without teetering to the saccharine? Top-to-bottom, crisp tailoring with an unexpected jolt of bold colour via a statement accessory.

Perhaps it’s the mild weather, but it seems that spring– fashion in particular– is on the mind of many. I’ve had a few questions about what my favourite trends are for the upcoming season and thought that I’d share this clip that I shot with Global News on what to watch for – remember I’m just the messenger

Anthology magazine, Living With Substance & Style ~ Pure Green magazine ~ The Art of Eating

I have recently developed a passion for relatively obscure magazine titles. Beautifully styled and executed these magazines are print at it’s best – every issue feels like a collector’s item. I’ll always pick up my monthly stack of the usual suspects but it’s a true pleasure to find material that strays from the ubiquitous trend mill.

]]> http://www.thestylehouse.ca/reading-list-independent-magazines/feed/ 0 http://www.thestylehouse.ca/palette-red-velvet/ http://www.thestylehouse.ca/palette-red-velvet/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:26:56 +0000 TheStyleHouse http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=3225 Moody red velvet was touted as one of the hottest colours for fall 2011, now along comes Chloé’s pre-Fall 2012 collection showing that this dramatic shade will continue to go strong for months to come. While certainly a statement, deep burgundy seems so wearable even when done head-to-toe.

via Confetti Style ~ Martha Stewart

Love that this Little Project not only stores jewellery in an organized fashion but also acts as a creative display in which to show off a pretty collection of teacups.

via This is Glamorous

Looking for an interesting hot chocolate recipe, I came across this yummy image. Hope that your Friday allows you a few decadent moments of leisure. Happy weekend!

Here is a fun segment that I shot with Jacqui of Oh So Cosmo, we’re talking all about a new wardrobe for a New Year!
Shot this at the very cool showroom The Coveterie and our beautiful model Kate is actually an intern there – I think that she may have a new career on her hands

Vibrant, juicy colours are certainly a way to make a strong sartorial impact and we’re seeing the trend worn from top to bottom. I love the statement and admire the fearless look-at-me factor, but day-to-day, I am more likely to stick to one knockout colour per outfit and temper it with neutrals, metallic and maybe wee bit of animal print (pretty much a neutral in my book).

All three were added to my virtual shopping cart and are a welcome addition to my book collection (I never did get around to finishing that book club purchase, whose title shall remain unnamed as it was bo-ring). The children’s book is a lovely story and both the Koda & Rubenstein anthologies are a fab archive of some of the most definitive dresses in fashion. Of course, the In Style title is more celeb & cinema focused, but it’s really interesting to learn the how & why of the dresses were chosen and how they made their mark in fashion history.

Citizen of Humanity’s “Mandy” jeans ~ Foley + Corina clutch ~ Liz Palacios cuff ~ Anthropologie loafers ~ Stella McCartney blazer

I adore this pair of “Mandy” jeans by Citizens of Humanity. Was going to pick up a pair from Narwhal but it’s tricky buying denim when eight months pregnant, even if you know your size; it’s one of those things that’s best tried on just to be sure. A print like this reminds us that spring is will soon be on the way. If I could, I’d wear these now with darker chunky knits and move on to bigger and brighter things and the weather warms (or on especially grey days to add a burst of colour).

Citizen of Humanity’s “Mandy” jeans ~ Kate Spade New York bracelet ~ Alexander Wang wristlet ~ charlotte olympia platform pumps ~ Alexander Wang sweater

Citizen of Humanity’s “Mandy” jeans ~ Pink Mascara ring ~ Sam Edelman pumps ~ Steve Mono purse ~ DKNY blouse

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