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KATE + WILL

A new photo by Mario Testino of the cute couple has been released today in the official programme of the wedding. 



Photo: the Official Royal Wedding Program, © Mario Testino

tags: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, Kate Middleton and Will, Kate Middleton's shoes, Mario Testino, Prince William of Wales, Relationships, Royal, Royal Kiss, Royal Wedding, Wedding, Wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton
categories: photography, wedding
Thursday 04.28.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 3
 

Royal Tea

Do you know anyone who ISN'T talking about the Royal Wedding? I know I am going to watch the big day, waking up at at 4am like the rest of the Western world who is crazy enough to do it.

I was contemplating hosting a royal tea party (Royal Tea, get it, royalty? tee hee), with many a fancy teapot. Anyone planning any tea parties or royal gatherings to celebrate? Or what do you plan to do instead?

(Image via photohogger)

tags: Kate Middleton, Prince William of Wales, Relationships, RoyalWedding, Wedding, Wedding of Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton, Weddings, Westminster Abbey
categories: wedding
Wednesday 04.27.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 5
 

BCBG + Libby

I went to the Petite Feet Sample Sale today, VIP day, and although I really wanted some colour block shoes, there wasn't a great selection of the summer/fall styles I've been eyeing online.  I did however, score myself a gorgeous pair of Libby Edelmans which are from her Fall 2011 collection, in a beautiful grey flannel with silver studs and a lovely silver heel. I adore the Tiffany blue colour and detailing inside the shoe. I also wanted a pair of shiny pumps for wedding season coming up this Spring/Summer, so I found a pair of cute open-toed BCBG pumps in a croc silver finish. Nothing like shopping at DSW, but not too shabby at $50 each, and I love that the Libby Edelman's won't be available until later this year.  It's always fun to see women carrying buckets FULL of shoes to the check-out counter...I did the same two years ago, but this year, I wasn't as impressed.  





tags: Business, Clothing, DSW, Max Azria, Shoe, Vince Camuto, bcbg, bcbg generation, bcbg shoes, dsw shoes, fall 2011, libby edelman
categories: toronto
Thursday 04.21.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 9
 

Coachella

Some great Coachella looks and boho chic inspiration for the rest of the summer.  Yes to floppy hats, sunglasses, ripped denim shorts and loose T's!


(Images via Pinterest)



tags: Boho-chic, Diane Kruger, Josh Hutcherson, Joshua Jackson, Kate Bosworth, Pinterest, Vanessa Hudgens, coachella, coachella 2011, shopping, vanessa coachella
categories: fashion, photography, street
Tuesday 04.19.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 7
 

Petite Feet Sample Sale

Starting this Thursday April 21 until Sunday April 24 is the Petite Feet Sample Sale!  I've been twice before and scored many a great shoe, and in my favourite designer: Sam Edelman (and Sam & Libby) and mostly designs from the following season (so not even available in stores, yet).

You receive $10 off if you become a VIP by visiting www.petitefeet.ca.  VIP day is Thursday April 21.

Prices are $60-120 from sandals to boots.

Who's in?!

tags: Clothing, Comfort, Footwear, Sandal, Shoe, Very Important Person, fashion, frugal shopper, frugal shopping, libby edelman, petite feet, petite feet sample sale, petite feet sample shoe sale toronto, pfss, sam edelman, sam edelmans, shopping, toronto shoe sale
categories: sale, shoes, shopping, toronto
Monday 04.18.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 

Gingham

The sun is finally peeking out a bit today, so I have my thoughts set on summer and picnics.  And gingham is perfect for summer picnics in the park.  Sure, you might blend in with the table cloth, but that's not a bad look, right? :)

This is my favourite colour, blue and white and how I'd wear it. 

(All images via Pinterest)

Anthropologie, $88





Other great ginghamy ideas:

Modcloth, no longer available, but so lovely!



Net-a-porter, J. Crew, $49

Gingham PANTS!  From Sessun, super cute on this girl, here.



How do you wear gingham?
tags: Arts, Gingham, Handkerchief, J.Crew, Kohls, Toronto, anthropologie, anthropologie gingham, j. crew gingham, modcloth, shopping
categories: fashion, toronto
Thursday 04.14.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 

Cat Eye

Cat eye sunglasses are hot for Spring, but I'm really loving cat eye makeup for during the day and into the night.  So retro and with a bit of nude lip for day and red lip for night...perfecto!

Is this something you would do, ladies?

(Images via Pinterest)

tags: Sunglasses, cat eye makeup, cat eyes, christina hendricks, makeup, sephora, shopping, spring, spring 2012, spring cat eyes, spring fashion, spring forward
categories: fashion, photography
Wednesday 04.13.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 8
 

House of Harlow

I really like Nicole Richie's line House of Harlow, especially some of the cute shoes, but most of it is out of my price range.  My sister was just telling me about this necklace she got a great deal on.  How pretty is this?


(Black leather triangle necklace, $75, via) 



More HoH that I'm eyeing, but can't afford :)


(Large Black and Turquoise Enameled Tribal Cuff - 14 Karat Gold Plated, $220, via)



(Multi-coloured cluster ring, $110 via)


 



(14kt Yellow-Gold-Plated Aztec Bangle, $80, via)



tags: England, Essex, Harlow, House of Harlow, Joel Madden, Large Black, Los Angeles, Nicole Richie, house of harlow jewellery, nicole richie house of harlow, nicole richie necklace
categories: toronto
Tuesday 04.12.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 7
 

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)

tags: Clothing, Hem, India, Pinterest, Sartorialist, Tall, Trousers, United States, Wear, Women, Women's, fashion
categories: fashion, photography, shoes, street
Thursday 04.07.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 18
 

Umbrella-ella-eh-eh

It's raining here in Toronto, which means SPRING is finally here?!?  Which means that we have to bring out our rain boots and umbrellas!

I adore my Kate Spade rain boots which I got on sale, what are your go-to rain boots or footwear of choice for the rainy season?

As far as umbrellas go, Shed Rain has the lightest ones I've ever come across.  I also love Totes for their affordability and sizes.  London Undercover has the most unique umbrellas ever, like this fish and chips one and this English Breakfast one.  How cute are they?

Then there's the Polite Umbrella which you can pull into yourself if the sidewalk is too busy or if it's a windy day.  Brilliant, don't you think?  It's one on a list of 20 COOLEST umbrellas you'll ever see!



(all images via Pinterest)

 
tags: Clothing, Pinterest, Rain, Toronto, Tumblr, Umbrella, Wet season, fashion, fashionhogger, kate spade, raining, shopping
categories: fashion, photography
Monday 04.04.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 6
 

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)

tags: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Sea, Travel and Tourism, United States, get aways, getaways, vacation, vacations
categories: design, furniture
Tuesday 03.29.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 5
 

Poladroid

I love this idea!

It's the Poladroid Project.

You can take any photo and turn it into a polaroid, digitally! What's even cuter is that the desktop icon looks like a Polaroid camera and the image takes a while to develop!

So amazing.

(Justin Timberlake is a fan! Image via)

tags: Arts, Consumer Electronics Show, Instant camera, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Photography, Poladroid, Techniques and Styles
categories: photography
Friday 03.25.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 2
 

Elizabeth Taylor

1932-2011

 

People magazine has a lovely commemoration.

 

 

(Image via Pinterest)

tags: Academy Award, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Elizabeth Taylor, Heart failure, Hollywood, Job, Los Angeles, People, Pinterest, Yahoo!
categories: fashion
Wednesday 03.23.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 3
 

Twiggy

Wasn't the Twigster (do you think anyone called her that?) such a fashion inspiration? I would never dare cut my hair that short, but she has always looked so cool, and check out that long (and thick!) braid!

With the 70s revival, do you see yourself wearing those floppy hats?  Super cute!

(All images via Pinterest)





tags: 70s, 70s fashion, Art, Clothing, Japan, Photography, Pinterest, Twiggy, design, fashion, fashion photography, fashionhogger
categories: fashion
Wednesday 03.23.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 

Marshalls Canada

So, Marshalls opened in Canada!  Finally!    We have Winners which is the same, but it's nice to have a real Marshalls, which was acquired by T.J Maxx in 1995.

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tags: Ajax, Canada, J.Crew, Marshall, Mississauga, TJX Companies, Target Corporation, Toronto, Winners, Zellers, j crew canada, jcrew canada
categories: fashion, shopping, toronto
Tuesday 03.22.11
Posted by Smita Jacob
Comments: 4
 
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