The Russian Hat

a birthday party.


to celebrate a dear friend's birthday, i decided it was an appropriate time to bring out my new Russian inspired winter hat (from H&M). the night was fantastic! we drank a little, ate a little, danced a little, laughed a lot and everyone got their turn with the Russian hat. portraits were taken and the following was born . . .

me!

annie

phil

jonan

ash

simon

bruce

i forget her name! sorry!

anela

haley

drew (birthday boy)

vasyl

jackie

emily

brad

the end.

Lanvin♥ + H&M = AFFORDABLE LUXURY

i  ♥ H&M. and now, even more.


i'm sure you've heard somewhere recently that a new line will be added to H&M's already eclectic selection of clothing and in case you don't really know what's going on, here are some photos of what you can expect to see in stores November 20th. as always, prices will be affordable for folk like me :) i think the video debuting the collection is incredibly creative, random and artsy fartsy which is always inspiring to see (it also has a kind of "The Shining-esque" quality about it - fun!).


the artistic director of the luxury, Parisian line Lanvin, Alber Elbaz, wanted to use this collaboration with H&M as a fashion experiment and give the majority of women who can't afford Lanvin a taste of fashion divinity. there certainly is something in the blood of Europe that can't help itself but to create exquisite fashion garments. please enjoy and do check out!

images via Style.com

for prices & entire Lanvin ♥ H&M lookbook go here!

Fashion's Night Out

fashion-spration.

i stumbled across these photos on Models.com as i've been heavily researching key players in the fashion scene. and by key players i mean makeup artists. i absolutely love the hairstyles, makeup and wardrobes at this year's Fashion's Night Out Show. especially the makeup and hair of the 1920's style flapper girls - how wonderfully creative of the stylist, artist & hair guru. i love when interesting things are brought to life that are so appealing to the eye. and there's nothing like the human body to catch your attention. i also really like the way the photographers shot these photos. everything is fabulous, just frickin' fabulous!

photography by Betty Sze & Janelle Okwodu

all images via Models.com

Etsy Faves of the Moment

Christmas ideas anyone?


i've searched Etsy recently for some fantastic jewelry finds for things such as holiday parties, new years eve, Christmas gifts and holiday parties . . . i love holiday parties. i'll be posting these periodically as i am in love with Etsy. you will be too :) 

where you can find the loveliness that is above . . . 

1. designbycara, $32

2. arthappens, $42

3. glamgorgeous, $22

4. joannarutter, $100

5. cravejewelrydesign, $20

6. lonkoosh, $16

7. junkforlife, $18

8. theguildedlilystore, $65

Good Head

i can always appreciate a good head of hair. 

among other things.

God Bless you, H&M.


just in case that left you yearning for more . . .

via Jon-K

In Love with Fall?

a new season.


there's no season like fall (aside from summer) to get excited. i would have to say that summer is my favourite season but fall is a close second. i'm sure everyone is excited to get out their winter clothes and have the undeniable excuse that yes, it is time for shopping. S-H-O-P-P-I-N-G. i could do it everyday. every single frickin' day. however, right now i am "unemployed" so my shopping is sadly limited. that does not stop me from window shopping and i wanted to share with you some fabulous things for this season . . .


ps. fingers crossed that i get a job in time for a New York trip in November to do some serious damage on Black Friday.

essie nail polish in velvet voyeur, $8-12

UGG boots in tawny brown, youth $108

( if you've got tiny feet, get the youth UGGs to save money )

UGG boots in blackberry wine, youth $110

( i'll need a couple of these babies being back in Canada )

PURCHASED! 1960's vintage from dirtybirdiesvintage on Etsy, $64 USD

PURCHASED! 1960's vintage Samsonite train case from GetYourVintageOn on Etsy, $34 USD

( this will be my new personal makeup case )

DV by Dolce Vita in brewer, $138-$190

Estee Lauder Long Lasting Lipstick in fig, $22

( favourite red for fall! )

PURCHASED! H&M faux leather jacket, $39.99 ( in-stores only! )

H&M trench coat, $49.99 ( in-stores only! )

American Apparel Disco Pant in black, $78-$90

'Mad Men' Madness...

i really don't watch a lot of tv.


my dad has got me hooked on the phenomenal show, Mad Men. and in turn, i got my husband hooked and hopefully soon, my grandparents. do yourself a favor, start from season one and pretty soon you'll be watching 5 episodes a day (at an hour each) because, yes, it's just THAT good. the writing, the acting, the authenticity, the actors, the fashion, the lingo, the drama - dear God, can i please be on this show? i don't know what it is with me and past eras of the 1900's but man, i get sucked in so fast that there really is no doubt in my mind that i once lived in the past. i'm just a little too fascinated and in a strange sense, familiar with all of it. season four of Mad Men just started and i'm three quarters of the way through season two. 


i bet you can guess what i'll be doing in the future . . . having a Mad Men party. dressed head to toe in proper 'Mad Men' style. i love the dresses and how spiffy the men look. for anyone interested in bringing out the 1960's in them, check out one of my fav vintage clothing sites AdoreVintage. who wouldn't want to look like this?

ADORE VINTAGE SNEAK PEEK

( top left: 1950's Clair De Lune $115; top right: 1950's Hollywood Legend $245; bottom: 1950's Kiss The Girl $93.75 ) 

*all authentic*