In my package was a comfy terry tee, stackable rings and my favorite, Bridget flat sandals. Oh happy day! Checked out ShoeMint first and just love pretty much every pair, not surprising as I really like Rachel Bilson’s style. What’s also great is that they stock difficult to find sizes 5-11 for $79.98. Here’s how I’ll wear my Bridget’s:
images via Club Monaco ~ Anthropologie ~ StyleMint
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Creme Cycles ~ Chanel S/S 12 ~ Asos ~ Jill Stuart S/S 12 ~ Greenbrier Hotel via This is Glamorous
I recently signed up to participate in the Becel Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart team challenge, soon after I spotted a picturesque scene of a family cycling together and it dawned on me that it’s been years since I’ve owned a bike. So began the search to remedy the situation when I stumbled across this beauty by Creme Cycles. The lines, the colour and it comes with a cute handy basket… But the colour! So pretty that it inspired today’s post.
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Peplums continue to be a dominant presence in the coming seasons so it’s worth taking a look at this popular style. It doesn’t hurt that a nip at the waist and slight flare help to create feminine curves and minimize a little tummy trouble. Mind you, if you are wide at the hips tread this trend with caution.
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Recently there was an event to celebrate the launch of the Toronto-based Sloane Tea Company. Sadly I was unable to attend (but with good reason, I think that Des was born the day before!) but fortunately a beautiful tin arrived at my home office. As a tea drinker this would always be a welcome delivery, but as a new mom I was particularly pleased. In fact, it may become my new go-to gift for new parents.
Of course it’s lovely to acknowledge the newborn (and any young siblings) with cute clothes & toys but it’s a thoughtful gesture to gift new parents with something that may allow a few moments of pause to enjoy. Not to mention how pretty the canister is – reminiscent of Fortnum & Mason – perfect for flowers once the tea is finished. The only thing that would make this any better is to prepare a pot for the recipient along with a sweet treat. (No rattle can hold a torch to the instant gratification of dessert 
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via La Bicyclette
I stumbled on this image while on the site of the lovely Queen West boutique La Bicyclette (stay tuned for my write-up coming up on Love Sewing). The pearl bodice was first to catch my attention but then the cool glittery hanger from which it hung quickly made it’s way to the forefront. So cool! I love to put clothing on display so that even if it’s not in current wardrobe rotation it can still be enjoyed – this hanger is a pretty way to flaunt favourite pieces.
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Apologies for the absence, Desmond Prince was born on February 19th! I’ll share his cuteness with you in a later post.
If you’ve visited the site for awhile now you may recall that I have a serious style crush on Olivia Palermo so, while I know that this image has floated around a lot in recent weeks, I had to address it. Leopard, floral, neon AND a vivid bag to boot?! By all accounts this shouldn’t work but somehow Ms. Palermo has managed to make this mash-up look not just sane but downright stylish. Love, love, love from head-to-toe. But would I recommend adopting this for the everyday? Not sure. Personally, I think that outside of working it in front of a lense, I prefer a max of one or two statement pieces per outfit and would be more likely to complement floral pants with more subtle pieces (and maybe a dramatic accessory) as seen in this second image. Perhaps it’s time to rethink the “rules”…
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I recently did a post on How to Wear: Pastel and if you’re looking to introduce soft tones to your wardrobe, colourful denim is probably the easiest way to do so. Whether you have a preference for a monochromatic colour scheme or bolder splashes, pastel is easier to wear than you may think. Start with pale blue for an understated alternative to traditional jeans and work your way up to more “risqué” shades like orange sherbet & cotton candy.
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.
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