Hello Darlings,

Yesterday, I showed my support for Canadian Cancer Society Girls Night In program while spending some much needed quality time with my mom. This amazing program focuses on funding leading-edge research for women's cancers, specifically breast, cervical, ovarian and uterine. Every little bit helps, so sign up and host your own girls night in or out! It can be as small and intimate as mine or a big fiesta... For more information on the program check out, Girls Night In.

There is another way to get involved by participating in North York General Hospital's Underwear Affair on August 28. The mission of the Underwear Affair is to bring awareness to down there-ness and to uncover a cure for below-the-waist cancers. Following the 10K/5K walk is an EXPOsed Afterparty. With Love…readers can sign up for The Underwear Affair for only $15! Just enter the following discount code when registering: With Love

Regardless of the cause just remember every effort counts, so please get involved!!! Not only did I have fun expressing my support but I am back with an outfit post and seven steps to stay healthy :)

Hello Darlings,

I just had a day of successful shopping, and rediscovered my love for Burberry flares and scored two pieces from Wilfred's Little Moon line. It's amazing how little I need to feel a huge amount of happiness :P Just kidding, but it is true the smallest things make me ridiculously happy. Such as hearing the perfect song on the radio, finding a cute new cafe, and of course to spend time with family and friends.

 

I am having a love / hate relationship with flares. Some days I really love them and then there are other days... On the days when I adore them, I can't help but gush to my mom about how awesome they fit. However, there are days that I can't help but toss them to the back of my closet. Why, you might ask?

 

I have absolutely no idea why I feel soo dramatic about them... but at times flares seem to me a bit outdated and decadent. What do you say... love or hate the idea of flares?

 

I also would like to share my new 2 carat black& white diamond necklace courtesy of ICE.com jewelers. The necklace is exquisite and elegant. Thank you Emily :) And for my darling readers, ICE.com is offering up to 75% off the 10 items in Summer Styles section, as well as 20% off of all of ICE.com jewelry by using FBSS2 at the checkout or using this link, click here!

Returning to my dilemma over flares, the main issues are getting the proportions right and balancing flares with heels or wedges. Here are professional suggestions from Nina Garcia's The One Hundred:

Only wear wide-legged styles with something fitted on top, to balance the bulk on the bottom.

Leave the hemline a little long—too short is not a good look.

A flat front is more flattering than pleats.

Be careful of pocket placement— no flaps on your hips, it will widen instead of slim your hips.

I am wearing:

♥ Burberry Dark Indigo Wash Flare Leg— from Holt Renfrew Last Call

♥ Talula Babaton Semi-Sheer Tee— from Aritzia, Sherway

♥ Charlotte Ronson Dietrich Sandals—from shopbop.com

♥ 2 carat black& white diamond necklace courtesy of Ice.com jewelers

♥ Barba Rihl leather Purse—from Holt Renfrew Last Call

♥ Ray Ban Wayfarer II—from smartbuyglasses.ca

 

P.S. I also just bought Tim Gunn's A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style and can't wait to share!

Wishing Everyone a Beautiful Day!!!

With Love...

Marta

 

 

Hello Darlings,

Just a quick post before I run out to meet one of my besties for some chitchat at my favorite dessert place in Toronto called Nadege :) My apologies for the absence but as some of you might already know I am going trough some changes. Among the changes is my wardrobe, bathroom and bedroom overhaul...

I spent ridiculous amount of time yesterday just picking out a table lamp :P When I set my mind to creating drastic changes, it is going to be d-r-a-s-t-i-c! I am stubborn in that sense, but it's amazing what one can do when you put your mind to it. So my darlings, I say just go for it and try something new!

Hello Darlings,

The past month has been a whirlpool of unexpected life changing events. Although I was really hoping to avoid the topic, I realize that it is best to just mention it and leave it at that. I know that some of you have figured it out...

... Andrew and I did break up some time ago. People change and grow apart, but Andrew and I will continue to stay friends. With respect to Andrew, I will not be answering questions in regards to this, but thanks everyone for all of the support during this difficult time. However, I must add that I am content and happy in my current position :)