I remember walking into Holt Renfrew in Toronto and seeing the Valentino glossy peep-toe pumps for the first time. The pumps were elevated on a clear display stand and as soon as they came within my line of vision I was completely dumbfounded. I had one of those cheesy, surreal moments as everything went silent and it looked as though crepuscular rays shone on the pumps ever so brightly. All I could do was gasp. To be able to capture elegance and femininity in a shoe so exquisitely… I gained a new level of respect for Valentino that day. This Christmas, Santa was especially generous and brought me two pairs of these signature bow pumps. I must have been a really good girl last year.
there’s something about bruce
I had the immense pleasure of cuddling with my friend’s adorable french bulldog, Bruce, before heading out to a birthday dinner on Saturday. I’m crazy about dogs, especially when they’re affectionate and smart. It’s incredible how little it takes before feelings of attachment kick in.
Foley + Corinna
I am going through something of a “Foley + Corinna” phase – buying their dresses online in anticipation of the sunny season to come. I also noticed a behavioral pattern emerging in the way that I deal with new additions to my wardrobe. I can’t seem to be able to resist wearing the new piece for the earliest possible occasion. For instance, I went out for drinks at Santana Row last night and felt compelled to wear a dress that came in the mail that same day. It’s almost like I had no choice in the matter; the urge was beyond me and I just had to make it work.
the big reveal
People often ask me what my closet is like and I never really thought it was worthy of mention until now. I recently moved to a new, victorian-style apartment in which I was lucky enough to turn a spare room into a closet. I love the new set up so much that I had to share it with you guys. This development is pretty fresh so, for now, everything is organized by garment type. Dresses are afforded their own rack and skirts, blouses and jackets are grouped together. I love spending time in my “closet”..somehow it actually relaxes me. Probably because it really feels like my own space. My own fashionista playground.
silk & leather
I can’t wait to play around with texture juxtaposition this spring – mixing soft and feminine with tough, waist-attenuating leather. This post is part one of my pre-spring experiment. A sheer chiffon blouse worn over a polka dot pink bra and tucked into a leather pleated mini.
