Currently Craving: Tulle Skirt

I'm tempted to head to a fabric store and sew up one of these flowy, layered creations myself. Such a pretty statement piece should be equally exquisite and personalized. Anyone have any tips for making tulle skirts? Please share!

Award-Winning Looks

My favourites of the night:

Alicia Vikander in Elie Saab

Samantha Barks in Valentino

Stacy Kiebler in Naeem Khan

Kerry Washington in Miu Miu

Who were your top pics? 

Life Lately

1. Coincidentally matched my wrist attire with a co-worker this week.
2. Satisfying a Mexican craving at Chipotle (still doesn't beat El Metate though!)
3. Preparing for the Oscars this weekend by seeing the nominated Animated Shorts at the Bell Lightbox. Don't forget to print your ballot here!
4. Loving the new look of my iPhone with this Kate Spade case.
5. Creating contrast with an unexpected Russian hat and a statement necklace.
6. Can't get enough of this little guy's expressions.

Pattern & Texture

Top: Banana Republic (similar); Skirt: Zara; Jacket: Guess; Hat: Banana Republic; Necklace: Stella & Dot; Ring: Stella & Dot; Heels: Nine West

 Just a little mixing and matching today. Happy Wednesday!

Life Lately

1. A surprise Valentine's Day present from Steve from King West Flowers.

2. Pink and Orange felt festively appropriate yesterday.

3. A simple yet delicious concoction - peach juice, club soda and frozen raspberries.

4. My seasonal indulgent. No matter how many blogs and websites I read daily, I still love to curl up on the couch with a tangible, beautifully glossed magazine.

5. A yummy pot-luck spread at work. 

6. The morning after a giant snowfall when everything looks fluffy white and peaceful. 

7. My entry for Gap's Styldby contest with Kendi Everyday.

8. Can't get enough of these half-homemade cupcakes. 

9. The "Pegasus" beauty by Stella & Dot.

Valentine's Accessories

A bite size cupcake and DIY heart nails.

A recent Gap find that I scored majorly on sale, conveniently a week before Valentine's Day, and a new statement necklace from Stella & Dot!

Half-homemade* mini cupcakes for our potluck at work today.
*Betty Crocker cake mix with made-from scratch butter-cream frosting

I pretty much find any excuse to use paper straws, so I simply couldn't resist these pale pink and white ones when I spotted them at Home Sense (similar here).

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Hope your day is filled with lots of sweet indulgences. 

Lunchtime Sequins and Graffiti

Top: Gap; Blazer: Gap old, similar here); Necklace: Joe Fresh; Jeans: Gap; Loafers: Zara

We snapped these shots while out for lunch at one of my favourite cafes - Le Gourmand. Their butternut squash soup is to die for!

This is one of those outfits that would easily transition from day-time to night-time, simply by removing the blazer and adding a pair of heels. I love how the sequined top reflects surrounding colors. Happy Wednesday!

Worn with Love

1. Gap's new "Skimmers" in "Neon Flamingo". I'm attracted to them purely for "Neon Flamingo".

2. Two-tone suede loafers.  
3. A delicate white blouse with a rose pattern.
4. Love the shade of this pink Club Monaco scarf.  
5. An intricately beaded clutch to brighten up any outfit.
6. I've been dying to try out a flower crown headband - Valentine's Day might be the perfect occasion!
7. A bright statement necklace encrusted with jewels in shades of pink and orange.
8. A sweet, heart-patterned dress.
9. A cozy sweater that still shouts "Love".
10. A fitted pink skirt with zipper detailing. 

Do you have our Valentine's Day outfit picked out yet?

Life Lately

1. Having fun with sparkly gel pens. 

2. Two mooches waiting for dinner.

3. Quiet nights in. 

4. My newest venture - joining Stella & Dot as an Independent Stylist. 

5. My first shipment of jewels - I'm ready for Spring!

6. Today's snowstorm,  leaving an increasingly thick, white blanket over Toronto. 

Re-discover

It's human nature to develop habits. Mine as of late is an extremely simple hair routine, which either includes straight strands, a sock bun, or a simple pony tail. My high school self would be thoroughly disappointed in me - I garnered the nickname, "Wedding" in 11th grade, due to my elaborate hair experiments that were apparently suitable for a bridesmaid. While I certainly don't feel the need to embrace that nickname again, I do miss challenging myself with more intricate styles. Sometimes a little re-evaluating is key. For instance, I recently discovered that I really like my hair parted in the middle as opposed to on the side. It still feels simple and easily done, but polished and pulled together -  a baby step in the right direction. Here are some other styles I'd like to try:

A loose, messy half-up do

A wavy pony, complete with the cutest bow elastic.

A sleek alternative to a low bun.

A braided headband.

What's your go-to hairstyle? 

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Mimosa Brunch

 

I was introduced to bottomless mimosas in San Francisco, where a number of restaurants (Sugar Cafe!) encourage the delcious brunch special, however I recently and sadly discovered that such a thing does not exist in Toronto! Determined, I decided to hold my own "Bottomless Mimosa Brunch", and used it as the perfect opportunity to surprise four of my favourite people by asking them to be in my bridal party. The surpirse ask came in the form of stir-sticks for the mimosas (made from cardstock, ribbon, patterned tape, and shish kabob sticks). I placed two raspberries on each stick and kept them hidden in the freezer until the first champagne bottle was popped. The frozen raspberries acted as tiny ice cubes, while also providing extra flavour. I filled my apartment with my favourite flower (daisies), and added homemade touches like miniature pompom toppers for the cupcakes, to enhance the gathering. Because I still wanted to include a personal note for each bridesmaid, I put together macaroon favours for each of them to take home.All in all, the event required a few craft supplies (and Pinterest inspiration), an excess of Proseco, and a family-size jug of orange juice.  And they all said "Yes"!