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Celebrating Easter

On April 16, 2012 · 8 Comments · In Culture, Family, Life As It Happens, Spring, Wear

Hello Darlings,

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! This weekend was Orthodox Easter (the Easter that my family celebrates), so I had a lot of festivities and even wore an apron to show off my domestic skills...Well, according to my mother my remarkable culinary skills are not so impressive, but I do have mad Easter egg making skills.

Having been raised in a traditional Catholic family, I do attend church. Part of Orthodox Easter ritual is the blessing of the basket. As community gathers at the church the priest blesses the many culinary delights that each household brings. It is a special tradition that my family celebrates. For those curious about the religious ins and outs, Wikipedia is your source. In the meantime, shall we dive into the topic of what to wear?

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Swarovski Crystal Forest Gala

On April 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Events, Go, Shopping, Spring, Toronto, Wear

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As a long time fan of Swarovski jewelry, it was a pleasure to attend Swaroski Crystal Forest Gala on April 12, 2012. Located at Toronto's most prominent fashion address, Bloor-Yorkville store re-opened its doors to the public with a stunning new look, Crystal Forest.

Developed by the renowned Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka, the Crystal Forest concept allows shoppers to experience the elegant atmosphere that reflects seductive brilliance of a crystal. A first Crystal Forest store opened its doors in Ginza, Japan on March 29th, 2008. Yoshioka used the forest as a key inspiration to express the intimate relationship between crystals and nature.

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PROM Circus at the ROM

On March 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Culture, Events, Fly, Go, Parties, Toronto
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Back in the day, while trying on the many dresses at BCBG Maz Azria for my prom, I was bluntly told that aside from my wedding dress my prom dress is the second most important purchase in my life. Well, I am not shopping for a wedding dress but I sure did go shopping for a prom dress, yet again! Twenty-three and going to prom! Again...

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Montblanc Oscars Brunch

On February 28, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Culture, Events, Fly, Los Angeles, Oscars, Spring, Summer, Wear
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In the presence of Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, on the day before the Oscar Awards - Montblanc hosted an elegant brunch to showcase the Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco for the first time.

In a sunlight room filled with roses and surrounded by the charming garden setting of the iconic Bel-Air Hotel, guests enjoyed culinary the delights of Chef Wolfgang Puck. With Veuve Clicquot flowing, guests mingled amongst famous actresses including Rosario Dawson, Teri Hatcher, Olga Kurylenko, Petra Nemcova, Rosanna Arquette, Lydia Hearst and Kate Mara.

It was such a great pleasure to take part in the celebration of a Princess Grace's life, especially in such esteemed company!

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