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My Spring 2012 Must-Haves

On March 28, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Inspiration, Shopping, Spring, Summer
Hello Darlings,

Part of the thrill of shopping is making lists. I just love planning and anticipating! While a stroll through a shopping mall can result in the occasional exciting and harmless unexpected purchase. It can become a problem if every shopping trip is unplanned. A girl should mostly be prepared in advance, at the very least knowing the seasonal purchases that are most needed to liven up her closet.

Below is my list of top 10 spring must-haves:

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Women and Entitlement: Avoid Broke and Thirty

On March 26, 2012 · 6 Comments · In Life As It Happens, Love & Relationships, Shopping, Spring, Wear

Hello Darlings,

For the past year or so, I have obsessively been watching Slice TV’s show, Princess. Hosted by Gail Vaz-Oxlade, the series sets out to inspire women to make good financial decisions by profiling spoiled spenders, and encourage them to grow up and get real.

The most recent episode specifically inspired this article, in which a 22 year old blonde with extensions, fake tan, french manicure, and designer clothes lives according to the premise that it is a man’s job to pay. In her words, “he should get into his pocket, take out lots of cash, and just keep me happy.” It is of course every man’s dream to find a woman who will sit on her behind baking cookies and birthing kids with absolutely no career or aspirations to achieve success on her own. Next thing you know, she is out on her broke behind with nothing but her entitlement.

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When All Else Fails, There is Marc Jacobs

On March 23, 2012 · 5 Comments · In Events, Fly, Life As It Happens, Shopping, Spring, Toronto, Toronto Fashion Week
Hello Darlings,

I am sure every girl can relate to the drama that just when you thought everything was organized and going according to the plan, things get de-railed.

As I packed my suitcase for a week-long hotel stay during Toronto Fashion Week, I thought I had it all figured out! My outfits were colour-coded and organized with all my shoes pre-selected, and for every outfit there was a stand-by. But two days in, my super keen plan was failing me. Nothing suited my mood. I did not want to wear dresses and pretty blouses, I just wanted cashmere and jeans.

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Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square Blogger Lunch

On March 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Events, Go, Restaurants, Spring, Toronto, Toronto Fashion Week, Wear

Hello Darlings,

Sunday brunch has always been one of my favourite social gatherings. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee, the comfort of morning sunshine and of course a table with some of my favourite people are just a few of the reasons. Many broken hearts have been mended over mimosas and much advice has been given, and even more relationship advice has been received over pancakes or French toast (my favourite!). The tradition of brunching with my girlies or loved ones has been around for a while and even as our lives take us in different directions, there’s always time for a catch-up brunch!

 

With all of the above in mind, I hosted a brunch at the charming Hotel Le Germain Maple Leaf Square for some of Canada’s most influential bloggers: Daniella Etienne of The Broken Heel Diaries, Erin Davis of Notable.ca, Kimberly Lyn of The Souls of My Shoes, Lisa Kisber of lkisstyle.com, Sharon Ng Hayes of Backseat Stylers, Nelia Belkova of Styleblog.ca, and Nataliya Smirnova of Stylegination.

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