Army

Amsterdam was fairly chilly, something I wasn't really expecting.  I knew it was raining over there, but it was quite cold, as well, which resulted in me having to purchase a hooded trench from H&M before I froze my a$$ off.  If only I'd seen something like what these two were sporting.  These ladies sure knew how to keep warm.  And notice the red pants.  <3

What do you think of the army jacket?  Is it something you'd wear this fall?  (photo, photohogger)

 

Chanel No 19 on August 19

To celebrate Gabrielle Coco Chanel's August 19th birthday, CHANEL is launching the new No.19 Poudré fragrance. 

I used to wear COCO Chanel and now I like the smell of Coco Mademoiselle, but my go-to scent has always been Clinique's Happy and more recently Juicy Couture's Viva La Juicy.    

Are you a Chanel fragrance fan?  Which do you like?  Or if not, what is your favourite go-to scent? 

 

CHANEL National Event
Saks Fifth Avenue, Boston
800 Boylston Street
Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20
For more information, call 617.937.5364

Happy Canada Day!

The lovely Royal Couple are in Ottawa today for Canada's birthday!

How stunning is the Duchess of Cambridge?  Wearing the same cream coloured Reiss dress she wore for their official engagment shoot, topped with a beautiful red maple leaf fascinator by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock & Co., she looks absolutely incredible!  (Images via Dailymail)

Michelle + Kate

Finally a post Royal Wedding event that I've  we've all been waiting for.

The President and Michelle Obama visited Buckingham Palace and Kate and Wills were on hand to meet and greet them.  Kate was wearing a gorgeous $340 Reiss dress (the Reiss website has apparently crashed now, due to the number of people trying to snag this dress for themselves) and looked stunning with a slight tan from their honeymoon in the Seychelles.

This photo is my favourite.

(Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images)

See more of the dress and their meeting at NYMag.com!

Ankle Strap Flats

Ever since I saw a pair of Bellofatto black ballet flats with an ankle strap, I regret not getting them.  Love this look for summer, especially the nude colour.  What do you think?

I ouldn't find the Bellofatto online, but here's a similar look by

Gabriella Rocha, $79.99 (Endless)



Belle by Sigerson Morrison $250 (Saks Fifth Avenue)



Chloe $475 (Totokaelo)

Kate Grocery Shopping

Only the Duchess of Cambridge can make grocery shopping look so effortless and glam.  Adore her!



The Daily Mail UK has the full story.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

It's Cinco de Mayo! Are you celebrating this day of Mexican heritage with a margarita?

Here's some Cinco de Mayo inspiration for the day.

Love the yellow colour, perfect for Spring! Mexican Embroidered Shift Dress, Free People, $160



Ecote Tooled Lady Bag, Urban Outfitters, $88



Zebra Striped Feather Earrings, Arden B., $19, I would love to own these!



How luscious would this body wash be?  Senorita Margarita, Philosophy, Sephora, $16



Margarita cupcakes. Yes, please, I'll take two!



Easy Margarita recipe, definitely going to have to try this one, myself!

Happy Cinco de Mayo Day!

Red Pants

I so want a pair of red pants for the summer.  Goes so well with camel, don't you think? Is this something you'd wear ladies?

(Image via The Sartorialist)

Mediterranean Vacation

I just discovered the Design Elements blog which is chock-full of  exotic locations and spectacular designs and has me yearning to go away on vacation...to the Mediterranean sea!!

To be laying about in the sun...on that veranda. Sigh.

Are any of you headed off on vacation this summer?

(All images via DE)

Turbands

2007 called. They want their Turbans back.



(Image via burdastyle.com)

Yay or Nay to TURBANDS Ladies? 

I think I would totally wear this.  To yoga class. Maybe for brunch.  By myself.  No, really, I would try out this trend.  How about you?





20% off the $20 turband over at Babooshka! (Image via Babooshka)

Salma Hayek and SJP have all worn this trend. 





A leopard print one for the animal in you.



$20 over at Leilanni's Etsy Store (Image via LeilanniLand)





Make it yourself Burda Style or DIY Turband over at EHow.